The University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program brings early career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor, Michigan for residencies that begin in late August, generally lasting up to six months. Scholars are paired with a faculty mentor during their stay and have full access to the University of Michigan’s resources to further their work on a research project, an academic degree, publications, grant proposal, or other relevant activity.
WORTH
Those admitted to the UMAPS Program will receive:
- Four to six months residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Abor, Michigan, USA, paired with a faculty mentor with full access to the university’s resources
- Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Free Housing, and a modest stipend to cover living, health care, and research costs while at U-M
ELIGIBILITY
Review and selection will be made by a multi-disciplinary faculty committee at the University of Michigan and will be based on:
- Academic quality of the candidate and of the proposed program of scholarship
- Academic fit of the candidate with others selected in the cycle and with the areas of interest described in the scholarly Program section
- Support of the candidate’s home institution
DEADLINE: October 15 2016
To apply and for more information visit here
