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There’s a science research gap in Africa. Here’s how to fill it

The world is enjoying unprecedented levels of interconnectedness, which has brought enormous benefits, but also some negative consequences

AREF Christmas Appeal 2023

Africa’s Researchers per Population Ratio is the lowest in the world, for example, Africa has only 20 Health Researchers per 1 Million Population, compared to other WHO countries, e.g., Europe has 246 Researchers per 1 Million Population.

Commemorating the winners of the Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence awards ceremony – press release

London, United Kingdom, 1 December 2023 - Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is delighted to commemorate Dr Akin Ojagbemi and Dr Kolapo Oyebola as the two winners of the 2023 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence which recognises the remarkable successes of our...

AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship Program – Press Release

New AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship to Support the Next Generation of Health Researchers in Africa

Announcing our latest Research Development Fellows

We are delighted to award 18 scientists and researchers from 8 countries across Africa as our latest Research Development Fellows.

Regional One Health approach project to strengthen capacity for infectious disease outbreaks

We are proud to share the news of our recent partnership with GIZ and the Kibong’oto National Infections Diseases Hospital in Tanzania.

Join our College of Experts

We are running a campaign to recruit professionals with up to 10 years post PhD experience to join our College of Experts, apply by 31 July.

Essential Grant Writing Programme

The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Africa who are engaged in tackling the continent’s significant health challenges. AREF is calling for applications from scientists who are active, emerging...

Tips for a successful AREF Research Development Fellowship application: advice from AREF College of Experts

Applications for our 2023/24 cohort of Research Development Fellowship for early-career African health scientists and researchers will open in June 2023.