Application Deadline: 30th June 2026
Duration: 6 Months
Format: Fully Virtual
Cost: Free

Summary

The African Food Research Accelerator Programme (AFRAP) is a six-month fellowship by the Centre for African Food Research and Innovation (CAFRI) designed to equip early-career food scientists with practical research skills. 

The programme is open to applicants from across Africa and focuses on building capacity in food science, nutrition, food safety, and food systems research.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be citizens or residents of an African country
• Be a final-year undergraduate student, master’s student, or early-career professional in a food-related discipline
• Demonstrate an interest in food science, nutrition, food safety, or food systems research
• Commit 4–6 hours per week throughout the six-month programme
• Have access to a laptop or desktop computer and reliable internet connectivity

Benefits

• Training in research methodology and design
• Expert mentorship from experienced researchers
• Access to a peer learning community
• Opportunity to develop a publication-ready research manuscript

Interested candidates should apply here before 30th June 2026