University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program ‑ 322402

The UM African Presidential Scholars Program (UMAPS) brings early career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Scholars are paired with a faculty collaborator during their stay and have full access to the University of Michigan's (U-M) resources to further their work on a research project, academic degree, publication, grant proposal, or other relevant activity. The program supports the development of the next generation of African scholars by integrating them into international academic networks, and promotes U-M's international commitment to research and teaching collaborations across diverse disciplines, from engineering to literature to economics. Strengthening African universities is one of the most effective ways to contribute to the continent's growth and continued excellence. Early career faculty who are eligible to receive this funding must be associated with an African University. Funds will be distributed to high-achieving scholars who intend to further their academic prowess at U-M.