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African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) is sponsored by Social Science Research Council (SSRC) (funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York). The APN IRF program supports independent African research on conflict-affected countries and neighboring regions, as well as the integration of African knowledge into global policy communities.
It supports early to mid-career scholars and practitioners for field-based research, analysis, and writing that contributes to knowledge production and policies shaping peacebuilding in Africa.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: African citizens currently residing in an African country. This competition is open to African academics (PhD obtained no earlier than January 2016, full-time faculty/research position) and policy analysts or practitioners (master's degree before January 2021 with 5 years research/work experience in peacebuilding). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $15,000 (up to $12,000 mentioned for 2026 awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Individual Research Fellowships (IRF) is funded by Social Science Research Council (SSRC) (funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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