University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) Program 2025
Are you a passionate early-career faculty member from an African university? The University of Michigan is excited to invite you to apply for the UMAPS Program for the 2022/2023 academic year.
This unique opportunity in the United States could be your gateway to advancing your research, expanding your academic network, and making a lasting impact in your field.
What’s the UMAPS Program All About?
The UMAPS Program is all about connecting you, an early-career faculty member from Africa, with the vibrant academic community at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
For five months, you’ll work closely with a faculty collaborator, gaining full access to the university’s world-class resources. Whether you’re working on a research project, pursuing further academic qualifications, developing publications, or drafting grant proposals, this program is designed to support your professional growth.
But it’s more than just about research—UMAPS aims to help you build lasting connections with international academic networks.
It’s also part of the University of Michigan’s broader mission to foster global research and teaching collaborations across diverse fields like engineering, literature, economics, and more.
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What’s in it for You?
Here’s what you can expect as a UMAPS participant:
- Five-month residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, including one-on-one collaboration with a faculty mentor and access to the university’s extensive resources.
- Round-trip airfare from your home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan, so you can focus on your work without worrying about travel costs.
- Free housing, medical insurance, a research allowance, and a modest stipend to help cover your living expenses. (Please note that the program isn’t able to accommodate spouses or dependents.)
- Office or laboratory space to ensure you have everything you need to get your work done.
- Opportunities to present your research to the U-M community and get feedback from a diverse academic audience.
Are You Eligible?
If you’re a faculty member at a college or university in Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda, or Zambia, we’d love to hear from you. If you’re from another African country, don’t worry—you can still apply if you’re nominated by a University of Michigan faculty member with whom you already have a relationship.
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To qualify, you should:
- Be an early-career faculty member with less than ten years of teaching experience in higher education.
- Hold an ongoing position at a university or college in Africa.
- Have the backing of your home institution, demonstrated through a letter of recommendation from your department head, dean, or vice chancellor.
- Be able to commit to the full five-month residency.
How Do We Choose Participants?
A multidisciplinary faculty committee at the University of Michigan will review all applications. Here’s what we’re looking for:
- The academic quality of both you and your proposed work.
- How well your research aligns with the other scholars in the program and with U-M’s academic interests.
- A fair representation of scholars across ASC’s three disciplinary initiatives.
- Strong support from your home institution.
We’re especially interested in candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who promote gender equity. We also prioritize applicants who have limited international experience outside of Africa.
Ready to Apply?
Here’s how you can get started:
- Fill out the online application form (available to applicants from Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda).
- Upload your curriculum vitae and a scholarly program/research proposal (up to five pages) through the online application. We welcome applications from all disciplines, especially those related to AHHI, ASRI, and STEM-Africa.
- Provide the contact details of the department head, dean, or vice chancellor at your home institution who will be writing your letter of support. You’ll need this letter to complete your application.
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For applicants outside the listed countries, a nomination from a University of Michigan faculty member is required. The nominating faculty member should:
- Complete the online nomination form (University of Michigan faculty only, access requires a U-M login).
- Submit a letter of endorsement stating their commitment to mentor you during your stay, meet with you regularly, and if possible, provide office space.
Once we receive the nomination and letter of support, the nominated candidate will receive an email invitation with a link to a special application portal for nominated applicants. If you’re nominated, please don’t use the regular application portal.
Application Deadline: October 15, 2024
For more information, visit UMAPS.
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