MIDAS African Faculty AI in Science Fellowship: October 5 first-stage deadline
| Provider | University of Michigan MIDAS |
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| Deadline | 11:59 pm EDT on October 5, 2026 |
| Eligibility | African faculty-level researchers with a PhD by July 1, 2027; earlier of PhD conferral/first faculty appointment must be on or after July 1, 2017. Basic biology allowed; diagnosis/prevention/treatment-focused research excluded. Location: African home institutions and University of Michigan, Ann Arbor |
| Funding | $35,000 annual residence stipend plus housing/insurance/travel; $50,000 return-to-Africa pilot grant. Host receives a separate $40,000 joint-project allocation. |
The final application cycle supports African faculty researchers for two years, including one year in Ann Arbor from summer 2027. Support includes a $35,000 residence stipend, housing, travel and a $50,000 pilot grant on return to Africa. Basic biological research is eligible; projects focused on disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment are excluded. Phase 1 closes October 5, 2026, at 23:59 EDT; selected applicants complete Phase 2 by November 23.
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| Apply | Application details |
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