University of Michigan AfricanPresidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program
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The University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program brings early-career faculty members from African universities to Ann Arbor for a five-month research residency. Scholars are paired with University of Michigan faculty collaborators and receive access to U-M resources to develop research projects, publications, grant proposals, academic work and international research networks.
Requirements checklist
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Must be an early-career faculty member who has taught in higher education for fewer than 10 years.
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Must currently hold an ongoing position at a university or college in Africa.
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Must have support from the home institution, demonstrated through a recommendation from a Head of Department, Dean or Vice Chancellor.
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Must be able to reside in Ann Arbor for five months.
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Previous UMAPS recipients are not eligible.
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Preference is given to applicants without extensive international experience outside Africa.
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Applicants must propose research or academic work that can benefit from collaboration with a U-M faculty member.