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# Africa Research Excellence Fund

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## Pages

- [Home](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/) - Home page for AREF
- [Our Team](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/our-team/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [Resources](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [Contact Us](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [Governance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/governance/) - Governance
- [Our Impact](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/our-impact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [About AREF](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/about-aref/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color__hover%22,%22background_color%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″
- [Thank You](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/thank-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Donate to AREF](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/donate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Funders and Supporters](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/funders-and-supporters/) - Funders and Supporters
- [Board of Trustees](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/board/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”
- [Our Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/our-fellows/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”7vw||10px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”7vw||10px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_position_phone=”center_left” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-f4711ac6-0b1f-4c6b-b463-9af296bfb75d%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22background_color__hover%22%93}” background_color_gradient_start__hover=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_start__hover_enabled=”#2b87da” background_color_gradient_end__hover=”#29c4a9″ background_color_gradient_end__hover_enabled=”#29c4a9″ use_background_color_gradient__hover=”off” use_background_color_gradient__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_type__hover=”linear” background_color_gradient_type__hover_enabled=”linear” background_color_gradient_direction__hover=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction__hover_enabled=”180deg” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover=”center” background_color_gradient_direction_radial__hover_enabled=”center” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover=”0%” background_color_gradient_start_position__hover_enabled=”0%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover=”100%” background_color_gradient_end_position__hover_enabled=”100%” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover=”off” background_color_gradient_overlays_image__hover_enabled=”off” background_color_gradient_stops__hover=”#2b87da 0%|#29c4a9 100%” background__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” background_color__hover=”#282f4b” background_enable_color__hover=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” use_custom_width=”on” width_unit=”off” custom_width_px__hover=”1080px” custom_width_px__hover_enabled=”1080px” custom_width_percent__hover=”80%” custom_width_percent__hover_enabled=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”
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- [Job Opportunities](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/job-opportunities/) - Job Opportunities - Africa Research Excellence Fund
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## Fellows

- [Dr. Esin Nkereuwem (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-esin-nkereuwe-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: MRC Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Project title: Using artificial intelligence to improve diagnosis and long-term post-tuberculosis respiratory outcomes in children and adolescents Dr Esin Nkereuwem is a clinical researcher at the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM, with training and research experience in childhood tuberculosis,
- [Dr. Solomon Hailemeskel Beshah (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-solomon-hailemeskel-beshah-2024/) - Employing institution: Debre Berhan University Host institution: Department of Health Promotion at Sophiahemmet University in Sweden Project title: Capacity building for establishing a midwife-led continuity of care model and a midwife-led birthing center in Ethiopia. A midwife-led continuous quality improvement project Dr. Solomon Hailemeskel obtained a PhD in Midwifery and Women's Health from the University of
- [Dr. Gurdeep Jaswant Hunjan  (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-gurdeep-jaswant-hunjan-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Tanzania Industrial Research and Development Organisation (TIRDO) Project title: Strengthening Genomic Surveillance to Support Control of Endemic and Emerging Zoonotic Pathogens in Africa Dr. Gurdeep Jaswant is a Research Scientist at TIRDO with over ten years of experience in molecular biology, genomics, and zoonotic disease surveillance. She earned a PhD in Tropical
- [Dr. Emelda Chukwu (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-emelda-chukwu-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Project title: Strengthening capacity for pneumococcal disease surveillance and AMR mapping in Nigerian children Dr. Emelda Chukwu is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Infectious Diseases Research, Microbiology Department of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). She holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology. Her research interest is
- [Dr. Estelle Mewamba Mezajou  (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-estelle-mewamba-mezajou-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases Project title: Building genomics, bioinformatics and leadership capacity in identifying and characterising hybrids schistosomes species and strengthening the Next Generation Sequencing platform of CRID-Cameroon I am a post-doctoral assistant at CRID and passionate about promoting human and animal health in Africa. My research interests are expansive in the field of molecular parasitology, development of diagnostic tools,
- [Dr. Eric TOSSOU (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-eric-tossou-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: National University of Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ENS/UNSTIM) Project title: Harnessing molecular tools to link agricultural contaminants with insecticide resistance in malaria vectors: Capacity building and strengthening IITA-Benin capabilities Based at ENS/UNSTIM and collaborate with IITA-Benin, my research focuses on vector biology, insecticide resistance, and sustainable pest control. My career spans field surveillance
- [Dr. Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-emmanuel-timmy-donkoh-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre for Research in Applied Biology, University of Energy and Natural Resources Project title: Molecular Diagnostics Development Fellowship at the International Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Reference Centre in Sweden Dr. Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, and group lead at the Centre for Research in Applied Biology in Ghana. He
- [Dr. TRIZAH KOYI MILUGO (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-trizah-koyi-milugo-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) Project title: Revealing the hidden diversity and vector potential of a novel An. gambiae lineage from the far west of Africa My research career began at icipe, Kenya as a doctoral student focusing on chemical ecology of malaria vectors. This, laid the foundation for my long term interest in vector biology and disease transmission. After my doctorate, I joined the University as a
- [Dr. Nelly Armanda KALA CHOUAKEU (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nelly-armanda-kala-chouakeu-aref-rdf-fellow-2026-2/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: OCEAC Project title: Update of the mosquito fauna of Cameroon using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry I am a trained biologist entomologist working in Cameroon, with a strong focus on vector biology and parasitology. My research focuses on improving mosquito identification and surveillance using innovative tools such as MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry to strengthen malaria
- [Dr. Oritoke Modupe Okeowo (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nelly-armanda-kala-chouakeu-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria Project title: Skills Acquisition and Capacity Building in In Silico and Stem Cell-Based Screening of Voacanga africana Alkaloids as Enzyme Inhibitors Against Stress-Induced Neurodegeneration My name is Oritoke Modupe Okeowo (PhD). I am a behavioral neuroscientist and pharmacologist, and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physiology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Nigeria.
- [Dr. Ndeye Marie Sene (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ndeye-marie-sene-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Institut Pasteur de Dakar Project title: Characterization of Copy Number Variations associated with Insecticide resistance in Aedes aegypti populations from Senegal My occupation is medical entomologist and I work at Institut Pasteur de Dakar in Senegal. My research focuses on insecticide resistance and surveillance of arbovirus vectors, particularly Aedes aegypti. I am interested in understanding the
- [Dr. Moustafa Sherif (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-moustafa-sherif-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Benha University Project title: Investigating Genotoxic Effects and DNA Repair Responses to Glyphosate–PFOS Co-Exposure in Human Liver and Kidney Cell Lines I am a research associate in public health and epidemiology at Benha University with training in molecular epidemiology and environmental toxicology. I hold a Master in Advanced Molecular Biology from the University of Queensland and a
- [Dr. Mireille Sylviane Dongmo Nguepi (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-mireille-sylviane-dongmo-nguepi-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Buea Project title: Strengthening research capacity to discover anti-schistosome therapeutics from tropical medicinal plants I hold a PhD in Biochemistry specialised in Pharmacology and currently serve as a lecturer at the University of Buea in Cameroon. Being based in the South-West region, where schistosomiasis remains endemic, motivated me to redirect my research toward helminth infections.
- [Dr. Mamadou Alpha Diallo (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-mamadou-alpha-diallo-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: UCAD/CIGASS Project title: Genomic tools for targeted malaria elimination in francophone West Africa I am a Senegalese Senior Lecturer in Parasitology at UCAD/CIGASS, where I lead malaria molecular surveillance and genomic research. I focus on diagnostics, drug resistance and programme-relevant surveillance. Growing up in Senegal, I witnessed the consequences of malaria burden, which motivated me to pursue research that can improve care and
- [Dr. Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-majidah-hamid-adiamoh-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Project title: Developing Capacity in CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing for Functional Validation of Insecticide Resistance Markers in Malaria Vectors I am a malaria vector biologist with over 20 years of research experience and currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the MRC Unit The Gambia at
- [Dr. Joseph Tchamgoue  (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-joseph-tchamgoue-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Yaoundé 1 Project title: Skills development in chromatographic and bioassay-guided approaches for the efficient isolation and characterization of anti-antimicrobial natural products from basidiomycetes Joseph Tchamgoue holds an MSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Dschang, Cameroon. He earned his PhD in Natural Products Chemistry from the University of Yaounde 1, conducting part of his research at
- [Dr. Hoyce Amini Mshida  (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-hoyce-amini-mshida-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) Project title: Enhancing Nutritional Care and Support for Cancer Patients through Health Service Delivery Optimization in Specialized Cancer Referral Hospitals of Tanzania. Dr. Hoyce Mshida, is a Principal Research Scientist and Head of Dietetics Section at the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre. She holds a PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences, a Master’s in Public Health and
- [Dr.  Emmanuel C. Ohaekenyem (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-emmanuel-c-ohaekenyem-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Project title: Targeting G-Quadruplex DNA in Trypanosoma brucei with Photoactivated Ruthenium(II) Polypyridyl Complexes for Human African Trypanosomiasis Therapy I am a researcher trained in chemical and structural biology, currently working in academia with research interests in antimicrobial resistance, neglected tropical diseases, and cancer-related research. Although I have always been inclined
- [Dr. Deus Thindwa (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-deus-thindwa-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme (MLW) Project title: Using advanced dynamic modelling to inform disease control strategies in Africa I am a Postdoctoral Associate at the MLW Programme with interests in developing and applying quantitative methods to address global health challenges, particularly in Africa. I hold a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), a MSc in
- [Dr. Clement Likhovole (AREF RDF Fellow 2026)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-clement-likhovole-aref-rdf-fellow-2026/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Mount Kenya University Project title: Immiscible filtration assisted by surface tension (IFAST) Assay and isothermal amplification for colorimetric detection of malaria in pregnant women Dr. Clement Likhovole is a Postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Mount Kenya University. His research is focused on developing point of care diagnostics for malaria, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Infections, HIV and Leishmaniasis. He uses deep genome
- [Dr. Eyitayo Adenipekun (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-eyitayo-afenipekun-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Lagos Host institution: One Health (HIOH) Project title: Genomic epidemiology of multidrug resistant hypervirulent K. pneumoniae from health care infections in Nigeria. Dr Adenipekun holds a PhD in medical microbiology. She lectures medical microbiology and molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases at the department of medical laboratory science, University of Lagos. Her
- [Dr. Nashivai Kivuyo (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nashivai-kivuyo-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Project title: Improving Breast Cancer Care in Tanzania I am a Surgeon, Academician, and Clinical Researcher at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. My research focuses on implementing context-appropriate interventions to improve cancer care in resource-limited settings. Inspired by my experiences with
- [Dr. Sylvester Omoruyi (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-sylvester-omoruyi-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of the Witwatersrand Project title: Training in 3-dimensional, surgically-relevant brain tumour models to deliver effective and affordable therapies Dr Omoruyi specialises in Cellular Neuroscience and obtained his PhD from the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomical Sciences,
- [Dr. Stephen Osei-Wusu (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-stephen-osei-wusu-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, University of Ghana Project title: Building capacity in cell biology to explore the immunological interplay driving the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex epidemic in West Africa My scientific training as a biochemist and microbiologist has positioned me to answer scientific questions in infectious diseases. With over 10 years’
- [Dr. Guetchueng Tamdem Stephanie La Blanche (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-guetchueng-tamdem-stephanie-la-blanche-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies Project title: Building Expertise in Cancer Research: Molecular Synthesis, In Silico Studies, and Biological Testing with Hit Optimization of Kaurenoic Acid Dr Guetchueng is a medicinal chemist, holder of a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry. She is currently
- [Dr. Paulo RANAIVOMANANA (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-paulo-ranaivomanana-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Pasteur Institute in Madagascar Project title: Enhancing biosignatures research capacity development in tuberculosis infection I am a researcher at the Mycobacteria Unit of the Pasteur Institute in Madagascar (IPM), holding a PhD in LifeSciences from the University of Antananarivo. My research focuses on tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics, treatment monitoring, drug resistance, and host
- [Dr. Ogunsuyi Opeyemi Babatunde (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ogunsuyi-opeyemi-babatunde-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Project title: Building Research Capacity in Novel Gender-Based Behavioral and Neural Circuit Evaluation Techniques for the Assessment of Solanum Vegetables as Dietary Intervention for Alzheimer's Disease My name is Opeyemi Babatunde Ogunsuyi (PhD). I am a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Medical Biochemistry, Federal University
- [Dr. Noah Onchieku (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-noah-onchieku-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Project title: Adaptation of multiplexed amplicon sequencing for the surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance in Kenya I am a researcher at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. I hold a PhD in Life Sciences from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (ICGEB) – Jawaharlal Nehru University, with
- [Dr. Claire SANGBA-KEMBI-NGOUNOU (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-claire-sangba-kembi-ngounou-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Institut Pasteur deBangui Project title: Transcriptome changes associated with biting behaviour in Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Bangui, Central African Republic: Identification of candidate diurnal-biting genes and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs). I am a biomedical researcher specializing in medical entomology at Institut Pasteur de Bangui(Central African Republic). With a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences
- [Dr. KOUAMO MANGOUA Mersimine Flore (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kouamo-mangoua-mersimine-flore-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre for Research in Infectious disease (CRID) Project title: Building capacity to produce transgenic Drosophila to validate mosquitoes insecticide resistance candidate genes or alleles and transfer the technology to CRID-Cameroon for further work. I am a postdoctoral research assistant at CRID. My research focusses on validating the role of mosquito candidate gene
- [Dr. KAYIBA KALENDA Nadine (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kayiba-kalenda-nadine-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Mbujimayi Project title: Advancing malaria genomic surveillance through Oxford Nanopore sequencing solutions in Kasai, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MalariOmic Project). I am a medical epidemiologist trained at the University of Mbujimayi in the DRC, as well as from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. I earned a
- [Dr. Mary Vincent Mosha (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-mary-vincent-mosha-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: KCMC UNIVERSITY Project title: Developing skills in clinical nutrition and the use of universal screening tools for malnutrition assessment in cancer patients in Tanzania Dr Mary Vincent Mosha is a Senior Lecturer and Nutritionist at the School of Public Health, KCMC University. She received her PhD in Public Health Nutrition from KCMC
- [Dr. LOIS BAYIGGA (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-lois-bayigga-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: JOINT CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE Project title: Establishing a CRISPR/Cas gene editing platform for HPV therapeutics I am a research scientist at the Joint Clinical Research Centre, Uganda. I have a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from Makerere University and have received post-doctoral training in manufacturing cell and gene therapies at the Fred Hutchinson
- [Dr. Keneilwe Nkgola Mmopi (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-keneilwe-nkgola-mmopi-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Botswana Project title: Investigating the association between kidney function biomarkers and blood pressure regulation in an African population. Keneilwe is a senior lecturer for Human Physiology at the University of Botswana. She completed her PhD in Cardiovascular Physiology in 2021 from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. Her
- [Dr. Julius Tumusiime (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-julius-tumusiime-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Mbarara University of Science and Technology Project title: Uncovering the Distribution of Snail Hosts of Schistosomiasis in Poorly Studied Regions of Uganda Dr. Julius Tumusiime is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Biology, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda. He has expertise in the fields of conservation biology, ecology,
- [Dr. Joseph Ojonugwa Shaibu (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-joseph-ojonugwa-shaibu-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria Project title: Capacity development in seromolecular, epidemiological and analytical techniques to identify arboviral aetiologies of pyrexia of unknown origin in Nigeria I am a Research Fellow at the Centre for Human Virology and Genomics (ISO 15189:2012 accredited), Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). I hold
- [Dr. Janet Adede Carboo (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-janet-adede-carboo-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of the Free State Project title: Tackling sub-Saharan Africa's triple-burden of malnutrition by enhancing research capacity to explore obesity-related inflammation and micronutrient deficiencies in pregnant women and their offspring Dr Carboo is a dietitian, with a PhD in Dietetics from the North-West University. She investigated vitamin D’s role in infection prevention, anaemia, iron
- [Dr. Jacqueline Waeni (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jacqueline-waeni-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: KEMRI Wellcome Trust Project title: Investigating the relationship between the gut microbiome and micronutrient levels in children I am a Postdoctoral Fellow at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kenya. I completed my PhD in Life Sciences in 2023, where I studied the molecular signatures of severe acute infections in hospitalized
- [Dr. Ifeorah Ijeoma (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ifeorah-ijeoma-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Nigeria Nsukka Project title: Advanced molecular approaches to identify mutations and epigenetic changes with potential bio-maker value in high-risk Human Papilloma Virus genomes from Nigeria. Dr. Ifeorah is a virologist with a research interest in infectious disease oncology. Her work explores virus evolution and the complex interactions between hosts and
- [Dr. HADIZA LAWAL ABDULLAHI (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-hadiza-lawal-abdullahi-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: BAYERO UNIVERSITY KANO (BUK) Project title: Strengthening of Skills in Human Biomonitoring of Dietary Contaminants: A Requisite for Building Exposome Research Capacity to Improve Food Safety and Health in Africa Hadiza Lawal Abdullahi is an academic Biochemist/Medical Laboratory Scientist, working with the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria. In
- [Dr. Gédéon Prince MANOUANA (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-gedeon-prince-manouana-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre de recherches médicales de Lambaréné, CERMEL Project title: Investigating the Environmental and Genetic Factors Driving Aedes Mosquito Displacement and Arbovirus Transmission in West and Central Africa Dr. Manouana obtained his PhD in microbiology and molecular biology from the University of Tübingen (UKT) in Germany on the diagnosis and genetic characteristics of
- [Dr. Gaoussou Coulibaly (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-gaoussou-coulibaly-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK Project title: Diagnosis and/or molecular characterization of parasitic infections for integrated control of parasitic worms and diarrhea in Côte d’Ivoire: a Bayesian latent class analysis study. Dr Gaoussou Coulibaly is trained in Parasitology-Epidemiology (PhD) at Université Félix Houphouët Boigny (UFHB)/ Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
- [Dr. Emmanuel Elochukwu Okenwa-Vincent (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-emmanuel-elochukwu-okenwa-vincent-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Kaimosi Friends University Project title: Impact of Myopia and its Management on Behavioral and Educational Performance of Kenyan school children Dr. Emmanuel Okenwa-Vincent is a Public Health Optometrist and Senior Lecturer at Kaimosi Friends University. He holds a PhD in Optometry from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and an MSc in
- [Dr. Enagnon Bruno Lokonon (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-enagnon-bruno-lokonon-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d’Ivoire (CSRS) Project title: An age-structured stochastic model to predict the Ebola male survivor population dynamics and their influence on future outbreaks Dr Lokonon has completed a PhD in Biostatistics at the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin in 2020. Since 2023, he had a Postdoctoral
- [Dr. Chinedu Ogbonnia Egwu (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-chinedu-ogbonnia-egwu-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ebonyi State Project title: Redox mechanisms and antioxidant inhibitors for detecting and tackling antimalarial drug resistance I started my career in the pharmaceutical industry where I interfaced with healthcare providers. Worried and curious over so many unmet needs in the patients’ journey, I became a researcher
- [Dr. Ali Mohamed (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ali-mohamed-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology, Harare, Zimbabwe Project title: Application of Physiological based Population Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modelling of preclinical in vitro ADME to support the discovery of long half-life antimalaria drugs Dr. Ali Mohamed (from Zanzibar) received his bachelor's degree in mathematics and Statistics at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania,
- [Dr. Akuzike Kalizang’oma (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-akuzike-kalizangoma-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme Project title: Training in advanced metagenomic and long-read sequencing methods to explore how antibiotic exposure impacts antibiotic resistance among oral bacteria I am a clinician and microbiologist with a PhD in pathogen genomics from University College London. Currently, I am an early-career postdoctoral researcher at the Malawi Liverpool
- [Dr. Modiyinji Abdou Fatawou (2025)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-modiyinji-abdou-fatawou-2025/) - Employing (Home) Organisation: Centre Pasteur du Cameroun Project title: Capacity building in genomics to understand the epidemiology of viral hepatitis in Cameroon I am an early career virologist specializing in the field of neglected, emerging/re-emerging viral diseases. After completing my Ph.D. on the epidemiology of viral hepatitis E in 2022, I obtained a two-year postdoctoral position
- [Dr. Charles Ssemugabo (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-charles-ssemugabo-2024-2/) - Employing institution: Makerere University Host institution: University of Edinburgh Project title: Multilevel Interventions to reduce use of highly hazardous pesticides with in the East African Region: Evidence for Policy Action Dr. Charles Ssemugabo is an environmental epidemiologist with a focus on assessing exposure to chemicals especially pesticides and associated human health effects. PhD in Public
- [Dr. Caroline Mangare (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-charles-ssemugabo-2024/) - Employing institution: South Eastern Kenya University Host institution: Helmholtz Institute for Infection Research (HZI) Project title: Preparation of a library of SARS-CoV-2 variants using mutagenesis for the generation of pseudoviruses for molecular characterization of emerging immune escape variants Dr. Mangare is an Immunologist with a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine from Hannover Biomedical Research School, Germany.
- [Dr. Margaret Lubwama (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-margaret-lubwama-2024/) - Employing institution: Makerere University College of Health Sciences Host institution: Nottingham Trent University (NTU), School of Science and Technology, Department of Biosciences Project title: Comparison of bacteria isolated from paediatric cancer patients with bacteraemia and the immediate hospital environment at the Uganda Cancer Institute Dr Margaret Lubwama a lecturer and medical microbiologist in the Department
- [Dr. Seth Agyei Domfeh (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-seth-agyei-domfeh-2024/) - Employing institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Host institution: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Project title: Building capacity in malaria parasite genomics, bioinformatics, and bioassays to lead research in malaria parasite transmission-blocking drug discovery and gametocytocidal drug resistance Seth holds an MPhil in Immunology and a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology
- [Dr. Nicollete Comley White (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nicollete-comley-white-2024/) - Employing institution: University of the Witwatersrand Host institution: Institute of Global Health at University College London (UCL) Project title: Advancing an inter-professional model of care for adolescents living with perinatal HIV: An integrated approach in African healthcare Dr Nicolette Comley-White is a senior lecturer in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of the Witwatersrand,
- [Dr. Olayiwola Akanji Popoola (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-dr-olayiwola-akanji-popoola-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Lagos Host institution: Imperial College London Project title: Functional analysis of methylation marks in prostate cancer using cell culture and animal models Dr. Olayiwola Popoola has a background in Biomedical Science and a Ph.D. in Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnosis. His research interest is in the genomics of non-communicable diseases with
- [Dr. Jean Claude Njabou Katte (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jean-claude-njabou-katte-2024/) - Employing institution: Recherche Sante et Développement (RSD Institute) Host institution: University of Bristol Project title: Immunogenetic typing of people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Cameroon Dr. Katte is a trained medical doctor, public health physician and early-career scientist specialising in global health diabetes care and research. He completed his MD (2011) and PhD (2022)
- [Dr. Ifeoluwa Oyeyemi (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ifeoluwa-oyeyemi-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State Host institution: Liverpool John Moores Univesity, UK Project title: Strengthening capacity in cell and molecular biology techniques for cancer drug discovery research. Dr Ifeoluwa Oyeyemi has a background in cell Biology and genetics. Her interest is in drug discovery. She obtained her PhD from the University of
- [Dr. Abimbola Helen Afolayan (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-abimbola-helen-afolayan-2024/) - Employing institution: Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria Host institution: Middlesex University in London Project title: Applying Machine Learning to Investigate Malaria Risk Factors in Southwest Nigeria Dr. Afolayan, an early career researcher, attained her PhD in Computer Science in 2019. Subsequently, she has been actively engaged in both teaching and research roles within the
- [Dr. Blessing Obinaju Effiong (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-blessing-obinaju-effiong-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Uyo Host institution: University of West England Project title: Combating Infectious Disease Using Combination Therapy and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; An Investigation Using Bioactive Plants Products and Streptococcus species. Dr. Effiong holds a PhD (Biological Sciences) from Lancaster University, England with a focus on the applications of Infrared Spectroscopy in disease diagnosis. She is a 2011 Fellow; Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Foundation program and is interested in projects which show the applications of Infrared spectroscopy towards improving time to diagnosis, a robust understanding of molecular stages of cancer and infectious disease. Her research career has been inspired majorly by Prof. Ekaete I. U. Etuk (of blessed memory) and her PhD supervisor Prof. Francis L. Martin.
- [Dr. Comfort Nanbam Sariem (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-comfort-nanbam-sariem-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Jos Host institution: University College London-UCL Project title: Effect of the Necessity-Concerns Framework on Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Treatment Outcomes Dr. Comfort Sariem is a clinical pharmacist, researcher, and teacher. Her research focuses on applying educational and psychological health models to design interventions that optimize adherence and health outcomes of patients. Comfort
- [Dr. Abdulhakeem Olarewaju Sulyman (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-abdulhakeem-olarewaju-sulyman-2024/) - Employing institution: Kwara State University Malete Host institution: University of Westminster Project title: Accessing advanced skills and technologies to support drug development against the parasitic nematode Wuchereria bancrofti. Dr Sulyman is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Biochemistry, Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Biochemistry from the University
- [Dr. Jean- Bosco Jouda (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jean-bosco-jouda-2024/) - Employing institution: University of Yaoundé 1 Host institution: Institute of Chemistry of Natural Substances - UPR 2301 Paris-Saclay University, France Project title: Metabolomics-based molecular networking and two-dimensional NMR-guided investigation of new mycotoxins from fungi associated with dried red powdered chilies available in Cameroonian markets. Dr Jean-Bosco defended his PhD thesis on bioactive molecules from endophytic fungi and
- [Dr. Vitaris Kodogo (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-vitaris-kodogo/) - Employing institution: University of Zimbabwe- Collaborative Clinical Research Centre Host institution: African Institute for Biomedical Science (AiBST) Project title: Identification and characterization of biomarkers associated with cardiomyopathy in Zimbabwe Dr Vitaris trained as a molecular scientist at the Cape Heart Institute, University of Cape Town. His Ph.D. work inspired by Professor Karen Sliwa sought to
- [Dr. Marufat Oluyemisis Odetunde (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-marufat-oluyemisis-odetunde/) - Employing institution: Obafemi Awolowo University Host institution: Manchester Metropolitan University Project title: Building capacity and fostering collaborative approaches to feasibility and implementation research in community-reintegration of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Dr Marufat completed her PhD degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Ibadan in 2016. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of
- [Dr. Agnes Antoinette Ntoumba (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-agnes-antoinette-ntoumba/) - Employing institution: University of Douala Host institution: University of Glasgow Project title: Development of a malaria transmission model to evaluate the impact of new vector control tools based on nanoparticles synthetized by using aqueous plant extracts. Dr Agnes started her career as a MSC student working with the ecology of malaria and dengue vectors, which
- [Dr. Babacar Souleymane Sambe (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-babacar-souleymane-sambe/) - Employing institution: Institut Pasteur de Dakar Host institution: Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) Project title: Molecular and genomic characterization of the neglected non-falciparum malaria parasites in Senegal Babacar Souleymane Sambe has a doctorate in population genetics. Since 2021, he has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at Pasteur
- [Dr. Fredy Brice Nemg Simo (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-fredy-brice-nemg-simo/) - Employing institution: Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) Host institution: University of Glasgow Project title: Building Metagenomics, Bioinformatics, and Leadership Capacity for Identifying Viral Etiology of Acute Fever Infection in Cameroon Dr Fredy is an early career scientist at CRID Cameroon working on virology with focus on Etiology of Acute Fever Infection. He obtained
- [Dr. Jean Baptise Hzounda Fokou (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jean-baptise-hzounda-fokou/) - Employing institution: Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Douala Host institution: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Project title: Culture optimization, compounds isolation and drug-like property calculation strategies for bacterial and fungi endophytes with anti-plasmodial potentials Dr Jean hold his PhD in Drug Sciences, jointly awarded by the Cheikh Anta Diop University
- [Dr. Dorcas Maruapula (2024)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-dorcas-maruapula-2024/) - Training on metagenomic technique and computational analysis of omics data to characterise the interaction between the gut microbiome and the host inflammatory responses in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Tanzania
- [Dr Vesla Kullaya (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-vesla-kullaya-2023/) - Training on metagenomic technique and computational analysis of omics data to characterise the interaction between the gut microbiome and the host inflammatory responses in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Tanzania
- [Dr Brahima Amara Diallo (2020)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/brahima-amara-diallo-2020/) - Developing institutional capacity in evaluation methods for higher research impact in West Africa
- [Dr Cruz Sebastião (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-cruz-sebastiao-2022/) - Bioinformatics framework to understand the dissemination of viral EIDs in Angola.
- [Dr Christian Eseigbe Imafidon (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-christian-eseigbe-imafidon-2021/) - Obesity and Saliva Renal Function Biomarkers: Assessing the Nexus between Saliva Gene Variants, Novel Classification and Prognosis of Obesity-induced Kidney Injury.
- [Dr Dickens Akena (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-dickens-akena-2015/) - Visual Instruments for Mental Health in Africa: The VIMESA project
- [Dr Kingsley Badu (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kingsley-badu-2015/) - Developing Biomarker(s) of Infectious Anopheles Bite with a Potential for Blocking Malaria Transmission
- [Dr Haddy Fye (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-haddy-fye-2015/) - Proteomics and Expression Pathways of Sickle Cell Anaemia
- [Dr Amin S. Hassan (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-amin-s-hassan-2015/) - Viral evolution and innate responses during acute HIV-1 infection and their association with disease pathogenesis
- [Dr Benjamin Kumwenda (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-benjamin-kumwenda-2015/) - Transcriptomic analysis of multi-drug resistant Salmonella Typhimurium strains
- [Dr El Hadji Amadou Niang (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-el-hadji-amadou-niang-2015/) - Hybrid zone dynamics and causes in the Anopheles gambiae species pair from the western edge of their species range
- [Dr Leopold Tientcheu (2015)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-leopold-tientcheu-2015/) - Investigating heterogeneous African host population responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex lineages causing tuberculosis: implications for host directed therapy
- [Dr Oluwafemi Akande (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-oluwafemi-akande-2016/) - How do the design and operation of residential naturally ventilated buildings in Nigeria affect occupant health and particularly infectious disease risk?
- [Dr Seraphine Esemu (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-seraphine-esemu-2016/) - What are the environmental reservoirs and the Mycobacterium ulcerans strains circulating in the South West Region of Cameroon?
- [Dr Mireille Harimalala (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-mireille-harimalala-2016/) - Host organisation: University of Cape Town, South Africa Project title: Why do some flea sub-populations seem to transmit plague more readily than do others? And how does plague persist and spread in Madagascar? Dr Mireille Harimalala first trained as a plant biologist and for her PhD she worked on the genetic diversity of cassava mosaic
- [Dr Zachary Kwena (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-zachary-kwena-2016/) - To develop a couples-based, intervention to prevent HIV-infection in which the paternal aunt is a significant health counsellor
- [Dr David Musoke (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-david-musoke-2016/) - Towards measuring the effect on the prevalence of malaria of using several malaria prevention methods in an integrated approach to prevent the disease
- [Dr Seynabou Sougoufara (2016)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-seynabou-sougoufara-2016/) - Do insecticide resistance genes of mosquito carries fitness costs in terms of male reproductive success and survival?
- [Dr Huguette Dorine SIMO TCHETGNA (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-huguette-dorine-simo-tchetgna-2023/) - Capacity building in genomics and field epidemiology of yellow fever and dengue
- [Dr Pontsho Moela (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-pontsho-moela-2023/) - Investigating a possible interaction between MALAT1 (metastasis-associated lung adenocarcinoma transcript-1) and Retinoblastoma in cancer cells
- [Dr Nusirat Elelu (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nusirat-elelu-2017/) - Establishing presence of Ornithodoros ticks in Nigeria and assessment of their potential as vectors of clinical importance
- [Dr Oju Richard Ibor (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-oju-richard-ibor-2017/) - Vulnerability of metabolic and energy homeostasis to environmental contaminants: Comparative animal model approaches in Oreochromis niloticus and Rattus norvegicus.
- [Dr Joseph Matovu (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-joseph-matovu-2017/) - Effect of a pilot male-delivered HIV self-testing intervention on HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among men in rural Uganda
- [Dr Linda Murungi (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-linda-murungi-2017/) - Functional human monoclonal antibodies as tools for defining the merozoite targets of protective immunity against P. falciparum malaria
- [Dr Martha Mwangome (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-martha-mwangome-2017/) - Supporting breastfeeding for improved growth in malnourished infants - Novel approaches to assessing body composition and breastfeeding status of acutely malnourished infants aged below 6 months
- [Dr Atara Ntekim (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-atara-ntekim-2017/) - Discovering biomarkers for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in Africa, and developing expertise in genomics at the University of Nottingham towards investigating microRNA profiles and survival in African hormone resistant prostate cancer
- [Dr Akin Ojagbemi (2017)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-akin-ojagbemi-2017/) - Improving the mental health of older people in Africa
- [Dr Peter Maduabuchi Eze (2018)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-peter-maduabuchi-eze-2018/) - Modulation of Endophytic Fungi Associated with Nigerian Medicinal Plants for Improved Biosynthesis of Secondary Metabolites
- [Dr Mbazi Senkoro (2018)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-mbazi-senkoro-2018/) - Learning mathematical modelling skills in order to develop innovative surveillance and analysis tools for risk management of foodborne and non-communicable diseases
- [Dr Cornelius Cano Ssemakalu (2018)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-cornelius-cano-ssemakalu-2018/) - Establishing an in vivo platform to test the immunomodulatory effects resulting from the consumption of solar irradiated microorganisms in water
- [Dr Motswedi Anderson (2019)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-motswedi-anderson-2019/) - What are the mechanisms behind occult hepatitis B virus infections in HIV infected individuals in Botswana?
- [Dr Godfrey Mayoka (2019)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-godfrey-mayoka-2019/) - Identification of drug leads for the treatment of malaria and schistosomiasis by medicinal chemistry optimization of pyridobenzimidazole derivatives
- [Dr Simeon Omale (2019)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-simeon-omale-2019/) - In-vitro assay of the anti-diabetic compound of the leaf of Parinari curatellifolia using 3T3L-1 adipocyte cell
- [Dr Julien Zahouli Bi Zahouli (2019)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-julien-zahouli-bi-zahouli-2019/) - A community-based participatory intervention to control urban Aedes arbovirus vectors in Côte d’Ivoire
- [Dr Rosa Tsegaye Aga (2020)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-rosa-tsegaye-aga-2020/) - Using data mining and machine learning to develop novel treatments for drug resistant tuberculosis
- [Dr Gibril Ndow (2020)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-gibril-ndow-2020/) - Developing metabonomics skills to understand chronic hepatitis B infection and identify new biomarkers
- [Dr Jabar Babatunde Pacome Agbo Achimi Abdul (2020)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jabar-babatunde-pacome-agbo-achimi-abdul-2020/) - Developing a tuberculosis sequencing pipeline for Gabon
- [Dr Adam Abdullahi (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-adam-abdullahi-2021/) - Using genomics and computational sequencing methods to study HIV drug resistance patterns across sub-Saharan Africa.
- [Dr Adesola Olalekan (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-adesola-olalekan-2021/) - Using whole-genome sequencing to unravel antibiotic resistance determinants associated with therapeutic failure against Staphylococcal infections in Nigeria.
- [Dr Amélé Nyedzie Wotodjo (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-amele-nyedzie-wotodjo-2021/) - The evolution of P. falciparum populations in Dielmo, Senegal: from malaria control to pre-elimination.
- [Dr Anthony Sifuna (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-anthony-sifuna-2021/) - Developing a digital diagnostic tool for surveillance and monitoring of waterborne pathogens for sub Saharan Africa.
- [Dr Blessing Oyedemi (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-blessing-oyedemi-2021/) - Development of critical skills to lead future research into the antibiofilm efficacy of natural compounds against bacterial pathogens including Pseudomonas aeruginosa for drug development.
- [Dr Danai Tavonga Zhou (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-danai-tavonga-zhou-2021/) - Impacting Health and Well-being of Infants in LMIC by Strengthening Gut Microbiome Research in Zimbabwe.
- [Dr Jerry Ochola (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-jerry-ochola-2021/) - Development of Electrospun Fibrous Scaffold Structures for Cardiovascular Graft Applications.
- [Dr Judicaël Obame-Nkoghe (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-judicael-obame-nkoghe-2021/) - Building research capacity to understand and respond to the Aedes albopictus invasion and the associated threat of arbovirus emergence in Central Africa.
- [Dr Linda Anagu (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-linda-anagu-2021/) - Development of novel in vitro culture protocols to investigate factors influencing the outcome of Plasmodium falciparum infections.
- [Dr Maganga Burton Sambo (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-maganga-burton-sambo-2021/) - Developing modelling skills for improving dog vaccination efficiencies for controlling and eliminating rabies.
- [Dr Muzamil Olamide Hassan (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-muzamil-olamide-hassan-2021/) - Training and Capacity Building in Nephrogenomics.
- [Dr Olusola Ajibaye (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-olusola-ajibaye-2021/) - Developing capacity in malaria genomics, bioinformatics and in-vitro assays to undertake and lead research in antimalarial resistance.
- [Dr Pacifique Ndishimye (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-pacifique-ndishimye-2021/) - Exploring the applications of artificial intelligence and digital health in healthcare delivery.
- [Dr Reshma Kassanjee (2021)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-reshma-kassanjee-2021/) - Acquiring advanced statistical skills for impactful research in HIV observational epidemiology.
- [Dr Kayode Ezekiel Adewole (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kayode-ezekiel-adewole-2022/) - Building research capacity in computational methods for drug discovery.
- [Dr Alidehou Jerrold Agbankpe (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-alidehou-jerrold-agbankpe-2022/) - Strengthening of skills in phage biocontrol research and genomics for effective antimicrobial resistance control in Africa.
- [Dr Prince Asare (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-prince-asare-2022/) - Building capacity in computational biology for exploring the clinical relevance of zoonotic TB and non-tuberculous mycobacteria towards future control tools development and drug resistance monitoring.
- [Dr Shehu Shagari Awandu (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-shehu-shagari-awandu-2022/) - Understanding the melanization response in Anopheles mosquitoes and how they impact infectivity and malaria transmission in natural settings.
- [Dr Abdurrahman Hassan Jibril (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-abdurrahman-hassan-jibril-2022/) - The use of CRISPR-cas biotechnology tool to neutralize antimicrobial resistance of enteric pathogens.
- [Dr Symon Kariuki (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-symon-kariuki-2022/) - Deployment of high-density portable EEG system and computer modelling of EEG signals in rural Kenya.
- [Dr Robert Langat (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-robert-langat-2022/) - Acquisition and transfer of novel techniques to unravel host susceptibility factors to Sexually Transmitted Infections.
- [Dr Doty Ojwach (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-doty-ojwach-2022/) - Characterising macrophages in term placentae exposed to maternal HIV and human cytomegalovirus co-infection.
- [Dr Kaelo Seatla (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kaelo-seatla-2022/) - Evaluating clinical and molecular responses amongst SARS-CoV-2/ HIV-1 co-infected individuals in Botswana.
- [Dr Azuka Patrick Okwuraiwe (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-azuka-patrick-okwuraiwe-2023/) - Developing capacity in viroinformatics to understand chronic hepatitis B viral mutagenesis and tackle viral suppression in Africa
- [Dr Belinda Venance Kweka (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-belinda-venance-kweka-2023/) - Assessing the role of hemoglobinopathies and oxidative stress in diabetes among Tanzanian adults with and without HIV infection
- [Dr Nomfundo Moroe (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-nomfundo-moroe-2022/) - Acquiring skills and knowledge for developing interventions to promote hearing conservation behaviours.
- [Dr Achenef Asmamaw Muche (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-achenef-asmamaw-muche-2022/) - Developing a novel risk prediction model for gestational diabetes mellitus in Ethiopia.
- [Dr Dorotheah Obiri (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-dorotheah-obiri-2022/) - Training in experimental study design, bioinformatics and placental transcriptomics to build placental research capacity in Ghana.
- [Dr Faith Obegi Onyangore (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-faith-obegi-onyangore-2022/) - Strengthening capacity to study the dietary and environmental influence on the incidence of micronutrient deficiencies and related diseases in East Africa.
- [Dr Frederica Dedo Partey (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-frederica-dedo-partey-2022/) - Characterisation of malarial antibody glycosylation and its correlation with immunity in children.
- [Dr Onyango Peter Sangoro (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-onyango-peter-sangoro-2022/) - Development of malaria transmission models to determine the epidemiological impact of repellent-treated materials on malaria transmission in different ecological settings.
- [Dr Opeyemi Soremekun (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-opeyemi-soremekun-2022/) - Repurposing drugs with genetic evidence for cardiovascular diseases in Africans: mendelian randomization study.
- [Dr Brian Tarimo (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-brian-tarimo-2022/) - Development of gene editing tools in major African malaria vectors to better understand their biology and application as a control intervention.
- [Dr Laty Gaye Thiam (2022)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-laty-gaye-thiam-2022/) - Assessing the impact of genetic diversity in the design of the next-generation malaria vaccine - the stepping stone toward the development of a diversity transcendent vaccine.
- [Dr Agnikè Wassiyath Mousse (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-agnike-wassiyath-mousse-2023/) - Capacity building on the study of vertically transmitted symbionts and their involvement in mosquitoes biology
- [Dr Aniefiok Udoakang (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-aniefiok-udoakang-2023/) - Strengthening Research Capacity to Investigate and Characterize Breast Cancer Risks Factors, Genetics and Epigenetics mechanisms predisposing women of West African descent
- [Dr Evans Mainsah Ngandung (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-evans-mainsah-ngandung-2023/) - Enhancing drug leads for infectious diseases: using open science networks to solve key scientific problems and identify new collaborators
- [Dr Florence Déclaire Mabou (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-florence-declaire-mabou-2023/) - Antibacterial-based molecular networking and biotransformation studies to target active new compounds from the fruits of Picralima nitida
- [Dr Kemegne Gislaine Aurelie (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-kemegne-gislaine-aurelie-2023/) - Transcriptomic characterisation and antimicrobial response models of Streptococcus pyogenes emm5.23 and Klebsiella pneumonia
- [Dr Hadiza Lawal Abdullahi (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-hadiza-lawal-abdullahi-2023/) - Strengthening Skills in Venomics and Antivenomics: A Requisite for Building Research Capacity for Improvement of Snakebite Therapy in Africa
- [Dr Haikael David Martin (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-haikael-david-martin-2023/) - Strengthening Therapeutic Nutrition Research and Practice in Tanzania
- [Dr Justice Kumi (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-justice-kumi-2023/) - Training on integrated clinico-chemical analysis for exploring aflatoxin poison and mitigation strategies towards building a food security program at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
- [Dr Lilian Antwi Boateng (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-lilian-antwi-boateng-2023/) - Development of an ethnically appropriate red blood cell antibody testing protocol to identify alloantibodies in transfused patients in Ghana
- [Dr Rawlence Ndejjo (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-rawlence-ndejjo-2023/) - Evaluating the effectiveness of community programmes in improving knowledge and promoting healthy lifestyles for cardiovascular disease prevention
- [Dr Romuald Agonhossou (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-romuald-agonhossou-2023/) - Genetic diversity and drug resistance surveillance of Plasmodium malariae among the asymptomatic population in Southern Benin
- [Dr Tewodros Seyoum (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-tewodros-seyoum-2023/) - Capacity building for midwifery-centered Comprehensive Care Research in Ethiopian Humanitarian Settings
- [Dr Ukamaka Uchenna Eze (2023)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellows/dr-ukamaka-uchenna-eze-2023/) - Identifying biomarkers for early clinical diagnosis in rabies infection

## Programmes

- [Excell Leadership Development](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/programmes/excell/) - We support our partner institutions with research leadership support, by working with their fellows to enhance research capacity that saves lives.
- [Towards Leadership Programme](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/programmes/towards-leadership-programme/) - This programme is directed at winning grant funding, by empowering effective teams, collaborating internationally, influencing key stakeholders and building rewarding researcher careers.
- [Women in Research Grant Writing Programme ](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/programmes/women-in-research-grant-writing-programme/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Proin malesuada leo nunc, eget volutpat neque congue non. Phasellus eu efficitur augue.
- [Grant Writing](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/programmes/grant-writing/) - Winning competitive research grants, fellowships and awards is one of the most vital skills in research, yet many African health researchers lack the knowledge and support required to win competitive funding.
- [Research Development Fellowships](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/programmes/research-development-fellowships/) - Our fellowships are awarded to African researchers who are working on addressing important challenges for human health in Africa. Fellows are placed at world-class research institutions in Africa and Europe, for three to nine-month placements with funds up to £47,000. Since 2015, we have supported 83 fellows across Africa.

## News and Stories

- [CCC Signs Agreement with AREF to Support African Research Development - Press Release](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/ccc-signs-agreement-with-aref-to-support-african-research-development-press-release/) - CCC signed an agreement with the African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) to support an outstanding researcher -
- [Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Palwende Romuald Boua](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-dr-palwende-romuald-boua/) - Decoding Africa’s Genetic Diversity to Transform Public Health From local nutrition studies to leading cross-continental genetic epidemiology, Dr. Palwende Romuald Boua is on a mission to bridge the genomic medicine gap in Africa. An alumnus of the AREF Towards Leadership Programme, he shares his journey of building research capacity, uncovering the genetic drivers of cardiometabolic
- [Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Adesola Olalekan](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-dr-adesola-olalekan/) - Tracking the Silent Pandemic: Dr. Adesola Olalekan's Journey Against Antimicrobial Resistance, Powered by AREF The fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)—a "silent pandemic"—is a global imperative. Dr. Adesola Olalekan and her team are on the front lines, working to understand why common antibiotics are failing, forcing patients to stay longer in the hospital, and driving up healthcare costs worldwide.
- [Commemorating the winners of the Tumani Corrah (TC) Prize for Excellence 2025 Winners](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/commemorating-the-winners-of-the-tumani-corrah-tc-prize-for-excellence-2025-winners/) - The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is proud to announce the two recipients of the 2025 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence: Dr. Gibril Ndow (First Place Winner) and Dr. Danai Tavonga Zhou (Second Runner-Up). The Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence celebrates AREF alumni who have demonstrated remarkable success and broad impact in their chosen field of research and across the wider African health research
- [Commemorating the winners of the Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence awards ceremony - press release](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/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 alumni. Professor Sir Tumani Corrah KBE founded AREF to support the careers of
- [Commemorating the winners of the Tumani Corrah (TC) Prize for Excellence 2024 Winners](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/commemorating-the-winners-of-the-tumani-corrah-tc-prize-for-excellence-2024-winners/) - Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is delighted to commemorate Dr. Humphrey D. Mazigo (first winner) and Dr. Debora Charles Kajeguka (second runner up) as the two winners of the 2024 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence. The Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence which recognises the remarkable successes of our alumni commemorates two AREF alumni who have
- [Alumni Spotlight: Prof. Akhere Omonkhua](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-dr-akhere-omonkhua/) - A Journey Transformed: From Scholar to CEO Professor Akhere Omonkhua, a distinguished biochemist, has dedicated her career to the intricate world of traditional medicine, studying the safety, efficacy, and molecular mechanisms of plants used to treat diseases like diabetes and malaria. But her journey is about more than just scientific discovery; it’s a heartfelt mission
- [Alumni Spotlight: Cervical Health Awareness Month](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/celebrating-aref-alumnis-cervical-health-awareness-month/) - Cervical cancer is a preventable disease. Yet, it is the most prevalent cause of cancer in Africa, accounting for 22% of all female cancers and 12% of all newly diagnosed cancers in both men and women every year. (AHA, 2023)[1]This January, as part of Cervical Health Awareness Month, AREF is shedding light on the impactful
- [Alumni Spotlight: Accelerating malaria reduction through vaccination trial in The Gambia](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/celebrating-aref-alumnis-malaria/) - Malaria remains a leading cause of childhood illness and death, predominantly in Africa, despite the implementation of extensive control measures. An effective vaccine is a key complementary strategy to ultimately eradicate malaria, over time. In The Gambia, the annual national malaria incidence declined by 70%, from 149 per 1,000 people in 2011 to 44 per 1,000
- [Alumni Spotlight: Curbing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/celebrating-aref-alumnis-malaria-2/) - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Africa presents a complex landscape, often influenced by cultural beliefs, limited access to resources, and stigma. While awareness of autism is growing across the continent, many regions still lack adequate diagnostic facilities and specialized support services. Additionally, prevalent misconceptions about the condition often lead to social isolation and discrimination against
- [Alumni Spotlight: Deciphering cancer through research initiatives in Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/celebrating-aref-alumnis-malaria-2-2/) - Africa houses 15% of the global population; however, it carries a fourth of the worldwide disease burden and produces only 2% of the world’s research output.[1] Stomach cancer, along with other common cancers, is among the diseases that receive insufficient funding and research attention in Africa.[2]Recently, many African scientists have been advocating for research equity as
- [Alumni Spotlight: Mitigating climate change in Africa through health research](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-mitigating-climate-change-through-health-research/) - According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), climate change is the single greatest threat to human health[1]. It is creating new health risks and acting as a “threat multiplier” making existing health challenges worse. Moreover, certain populations, such as the elderly, children and those with existing health conditions in low/middle income countries in Africa are disproportionately
- [Alumni Spotlight: Dr. El Haji Amadou Niang](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-dr-el-haji-amadou-niang/) - A Lifelong Fight Against Malaria From a young age, Dr. El Hadji Niang harbored a strong desire to become a scientist. Surrounded by a science-oriented family, including an uncle who was a science and math teacher, El Hadji excelled in his studies. "I always did very well thanks to my uncle’s help with my homework,"
- [Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Saffiatou Darboe](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-dr-saffiatou-darboe/) - From the Lab Bench to a Global Stage: Saffiatou's Transformative Journey The Promise of a Dedicated Scientist At the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit in The Gambia, Saffiatou Darboe was already a vital asset. As the Microbiology Labs Manager, she was deeply committed to her work, overseeing critical processes that underpin groundbreaking health research. She
- [AREF receives a $4.48 million multi-year grant to bolster malaria research capacity across Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/aref-receives-a-4-48-million-multi-year-grant-to-bolster-malaria-research-capacity-across-africa/) - Press Release Today, the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) is delighted to announce a $4.48 million multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to bolster malaria research capacity across Africa. This grant, spanning from 2025 to 2028, will support AREF’s work to empower African researchers to take the lead in the fight against malaria. Malaria remains
- [Alumni Spotlight: Pinpointing risk for HIV infection](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/pinpointing-risk-for-hiv-infection-dr-zachary-kwena/) - Dr Zachary Kwena is a social scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. His research addresses HIV prevention in high-risk groups, particularly among married couples in Kenyan fishing communities. Global efforts to end HIV by 2030 focus on reducing and eventually eliminating new infections, but the success of these endeavours depends on identifying high-risk groups
- [Alumni Spotlight: Harnessing health data to support practice and policy](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/harnessing-health-data-to-support-practice-and-policy-dr-barbara-burmen/) - Dr Barbara Burmen is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Cape Town in South Africa and the Harvard Chan School of Public Health in the US. As a specialist in implementation science, her work focuses on using health data to support evidence-based clinical practice and health policy. “My current research aims to find
- [Alumni Spotlight: Improving care for mothers and new-born children](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/improving-care-for-mothers-and-new-born-children-dr-pauline-bakibinga/) - Dr Pauline Bakibinga is an associate research scientist at the African Population and Health Research Center in Kenya. After gaining her PhD in 2013, Pauline left her home in Uganda and moved to Kenya, where she wanted to focus on strengthening healthcare to help the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people in the country. The group
- [Alumni Spotlight: Improving HIV testing](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/improving-hiv-testing-dr-joseph-matovu/) - Dr Joseph Matovu is senior lecturer at Busitema University and senior research associate at Makerere University in Uganda. His research aims to improve HIV testing and links to HIV healthcare among men and young people in the Kasensero fishing community in Rakai, Uganda. His work explores whether it’s feasible for locally trained members of the
- [Alumni Spotlight: Collaborating to support evidence-based health policies in Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-collaborating-to-support-evidence-based-health-policies-in-africa/) - This month we speak to Dr Huguette SIMO, a Cameroonian early-career researcher who was recently selected as an Affiliate by the African Academy of Sciences.
- [AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship Program - Press Release](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/aref-roche-and-genentech-fellowship-program-press-release/) - New AREF-Roche and Genentech Fellowship to Support the Next Generation of Health Researchers in Africa
- [There's a science research gap in Africa. Here's how to fill it](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/theres-a-science-research-gap-in-africa-heres-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](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/aref-christmas-appeal-2023/) - AREF Christmas Appeal 2023 - Africa Research Excellence Fund
- [Celebrating the winners of the Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/celebrating-the-winners-of-the-tumani-corrah-prize-for-excellence/) - We are delighted to announce that Dr Pauline Bakibinga and Professor Salome Tumishang Maswime are the two winners of the 2022 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence.
- [The Women in Research Leadership Programme](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/the-women-in-research-leadership-programme/) - Launching a new Women in Research Leadership Programme. The Africa Research Excellence Fund, AREF, is delighted to announce the continuing partnership with Consolidated Contractors Company, CCC, and the launch of a new leadership development initiative for women researchers from across Africa. This new programme will develop the leadership skills of 20 early career health researchers
- [Alumni Spotlight: AREF Grant Writing Programme Participant wins international grant](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/alumni-spotlight-aref-grant-writing-programme-participant-wins-international-grant/) - As part of the AREF Alumni network, Paul is supporting our goal to improve health research in Africa through self-led research on HIV resistance in Cameroonian children.
- [Meet our 2022 Towards Leadership Programme Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/meet-our-2022-towards-leadership-programme-fellows/) - We are delighted to announce our Towards Leadership Programme Fellows who completed a one year hybrid leadership programme supported by UKRI MRC.
- [Announcing the 2023 Professor Sir Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/announcing-the-2023-professor-sir-tumani-corrah-prize-for-excellence/) - We are happy to launch the Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence for the second time. This prize aims to support our Alumni efforts to increasing capacity development of health researchers in their communities. The 2023 prize will be open to our 2018 alumni.
- [Expanding open science publication on capacity building efforts for AREF alumni](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/expanding-open-science-publication-on-capacity-building-efforts-for-aref-alumni/) - We are happy to launch the AREF open Africa Research Gateway for AREF Alumni to publish resources and share knowledge on capacity building topics in the Africa health/biomedical scene.
- [Tips for a successful AREF Research Development Fellowship application: advice from AREF College of Experts](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/tips-for-a-successful-aref-research-development-fellowship-application/) - Applications for our 2023/24 cohort of Research Development Fellowship for early-career African health scientists and researchers will open in June 2023.
- [Join our College of Experts](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/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.
- [Announcing our latest Research Development Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/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.
- [Essential Grant Writing Programme](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/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 biomedical/health researchers in African countries to participate in in the forthcoming Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme. This
- [Annual Trustees Report 2021/22](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/annual-trustees-report-2021-22/) - We have just published our Annual Report for the Financial Year April 2021 to March 2022 on our programmes, finances and key institutional operations.
- [Targeting mosquito DNA to fight malaria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/dr-el-hadji-amadou-niang/) - Dr El Hadji Amadou Niang is an Assistant Professor in medical entomology from Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Senegal where he studies the role of insects in transmitting diseases to humans.
- [Tackling depression in Nigeria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/tackling-depression-in-nigeria-dr-akin-ojagbemi/) - Dr Akin Ojagbemi from University of Ibadan, Nigeria, started his fellowship in 2017, undertaking a placement at the Autonomous University of Madrid in Spain. Akin’s research aims to develop and expand access to mental health services for older adults living in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa. “Nigeria has one of the highest rates of depression
- [Improving malnutrition science](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/improving-malnutrition-science-dr-martha-mwangome/) - Dr Martha Mwangome is a research scientist at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kenya. In 2019, Martha was awarded an AREF fellowship and began a placement at Jimma University in Ethiopia to learn about the latest techniques in assessing the body composition of malnourished infants. Globally, acute malnutrition is thought to affect over eight
- [How could building design influence the spread of infectious disease?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/how-could-building-design-influence-the-spread-of-infectious-disease-dr-oluwafemi-akande/) - Dr Oluwafemi Akande is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. He began his career in a field far removed from global health research. But by combining his knowledge of building design with his interest in public health, he’s hoping to realise his passion of improving people’s wellbeing.
- [Developing better treatments for tuberculosis](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/developing-better-treatments-for-tuberculosis-dr-leopold-tientcheu/) - In 2015 Dr Leopold Tientcheu secured a three-month fellowship in South Africa, at the University of Cape Town’s Wellcome Centre for Infectious Diseases Research In Africa. An immunologist and molecular biologist from Cameroon, Leopold is based at the MRC Unit in The Gambia, where he is helping to develop better treatments for tuberculosis (TB). TB is
- [AREF launches first Impact Report highlighting key achievements](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/aref-launches-first-impact-report-highlighting-key-achievements/) - Five years after AREF launched, we are delighted to announce the publication of our first Impact Report.
- [Success of first online Grant Writing Workshop](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/success-of-first-online-grant-writing-workshop/) - We successfully delivered our first ever entirely virtual Grants Writing Workshop in December and January.
- [Egon Zehnder and MRC partnership to support African Scientists](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/egon-zehnder-and-mrc-partnership-to-support-african-scientists/) - AREF is pleased to see the formation of a new partnership between Egon Zehnder and the Medical Research Council (MRC) which aims to support the growth and development of African scientists.
- [AREF Fellow selected as Affiliate of The African Academy of Sciences](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/aref-fellow-selected-as-affiliate-of-the-african-academy-of-sciences/) - We are very proud to announce that Dr Nusirat Elelu, 2017 AREF Research Development Fellow, has been selected as an Affiliate of The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) from 2021-2025.
- [Welcoming our new Board of Trustees](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/welcoming-our-new-board-of-trustees/) - Our new Board of Trustees includes experts in science and funding science in Africa, as well as governance, finance, fundraising and communications.
- [Meet our new Research Development Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/meet-our-new-research-development-fellows/) - We are delighted to announce 2021’s cohort of research development fellows!
- [Call for Experts to Support Emerging African Researchers](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/call-for-experts-to-support-emerging-african-researchers/) - We are recruiting additional experts to join our College of Experts (CoE) to help review our Research Development Fellowship proposals and other applications.
- [Welcoming Professor Baron Peter Piot as our new Co-President](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/welcoming-professor-baron-peter-piot-as-our-new-co-president/) - Peter will work alongside Professor Sir Tumani Corrah to raise AREF’s profile and guide our future growth.
- [Supporting the diverse communities of health researchers across Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/supporting-the-diverse-communities-of-health-researchers-across-africa/) - On 13 September 2021, we launched the first of two bespoke grant writing skills workshops to help support the diverse communities of health researchers across Africa.
- [The Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/the-tumani-corrah-prize-for-excellence/) - We are proud to launch the Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence, which celebrates the achievements of AREF alumni since their participation in our programmes and workshops.
- [Professor Nick Lemoine receives CBE for services to clinical research](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/professor-nick-lemoine-receives-cbe-for-services-to-clinical-research/) - Our Chair, Professor Nick Lemoine, is among those recognised in the New Year Honours List for 2022.
- [Dr Gibril Ndow awarded Wellcome Trust Fellowship](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/dr-gibril-ndow-awarded-wellcome-trust-fellowship/) - Dr Gibril Ndow, a 2020 AREF Fellow, has been awarded a Wellcome Trust International Training Fellowship for his research into chronic Hepatitis B infection.
- [Meet the AREF Fellows fighting back against malaria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/meet-the-aref-fellows-fighting-back-against-malaria/) - Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, spread through bites from Anopheles mosquitos. Despite being both preventable and curable, there were an estimated 241 million cases of malaria worldwide in 2020 and 627,000 deaths, of which 95% were in the Africa region*. Tactics in the fight against malaria include vector control, preventative medicines, vaccinations, and
- [Welcoming Professor Gibson Kibiki as our new Chief Executive](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/welcoming-professor-gibson-kibiki-as-our-new-chief-executive/) - We are delighted to announce that Professor Gibson Kibiki MD, M.Med, PhD has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.
- [Awarding our 2022 Research Development Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/awarding-our-2022-research-development-fellows/) - We are delighted to award our latest round of Research Development Fellowships to 19 outstanding scientists from 12 countries across Africa.
- [Professor Peter Piot wins WHO Director-General's Global Health Leaders Awards](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/professor-peter-piot-wins-who-director-generals-global-health-leaders-awards/) - We are delighted to share that our Co-President Professor Peter Piot was recognised for his lifetime contribution to global health
- [Regional One Health approach project to strengthen capacity for infectious disease outbreaks](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/news-and-stories/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.

## FAQs

- [Who do I contact for enquiry about the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Please send an email to aref@aref-africa.org.uk if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information.
- [Do you have any priority areas of expertise targeted to join the College of Experts? ](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - The scope of disciplines and their associated research methodologies and technologies that we should like expertise in are as follows: advanced medical statistics medical bioinformatics biomedical and computational modelling (applied to health) molecular biology and omics technologies other advanced, laboratory-based pharmacology and physiological systems epidemiology, demography and population health ecological sciences as applied to human
- [What other opportunities does AREF offer to the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Members of our College of experts are also offered the opportunity to take up additional roles as facilitators and/or mentors to support other AREF programmes.
- [How long would it take me to receive my application outcome for College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - The outcome of your application will be communicated within 4 weeks upon acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
- [Does AREF offer training to new members of the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Yes, we offer fundamental of peer review training to newly enrolled members of our College of Experts to acquaint them with standard peer review systems, processes and procedures to enable them provide high quality reviews.
- [Is there a specific timeframe for launching College of Expert calls and receiving applications?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Applications are now open throughout the year. We welcome applications from qualified candidates at any given point in time.
- [I am a senior consultant with no background or prior experience in health research. Am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2-2/) - No, we encourage applications from researchers, who are in their mid/senior-level, with relevant experience to human health challenges.
- [What stage in my career am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2-2/) - Mid/senior-level of your career, between 5 – 10 years postdoctoral research experience.
- [I just completed my PhD, am I eligible to apply? ](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2-2/) - No, you should have between 5 – 10 years postdoctoral research experience as a mid/senior-level researcher relevant to Africa’s human health challenges.
- [Who can apply to the AREF College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2-2/) - Applications are welcomed from mid/senior-level researchers with approximately 5 -10 years postdoctoral research experience relevant to Africa’s human health challenges.
- [What is the function of the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts-2/) - The main role of the College of Experts is to act as peer-reviewers for applications to AREF. They also participate in other activities such as training workshops, speaking at seminars or mentoring programmes from time to time.
- [What is the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-is-the-college-of-experts/) - The College of Experts is a group of scientists and health researchers who support ourfellowships and programmes by providing advice based on their relevant researchexperience.
- [I have won a grant before, am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-have-won-a-grant-before-am-i-eligible-to-apply/) - The AREF Research Development Fellowship is aimed at early-career health researchers who have not yet been awarded a substantial research grant of up to GBP £300,000 or more.
- [I am a medical professional but I do not hold a PhD, can I still apply for the AREF RDF?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-a-medical-professional-but-i-do-not-hold-a-phd-can-i-still-apply-for-the-aref-rdf/) - AREF Research Development Fellowship is open to applicants without a doctorate who have an MBBS (or equivalent) and either a Master’s degree or a specialist clinical qualification. Examples of specialist clinical qualifications are FRCP, FWACP or equivalent. If you have any questions about your clinical background, please contact us at Fellowships.AREF@aref-africa.org.uk and we will assess your eligibility
- [I am a national of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa but I am not currently employed in an institute in Sub-Saharan Africa, am I eligible?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-a-national-of-a-country-in-sub-saharan-africa-but-i-am-not-currently-employed-in-an-institute-in-sub-saharan-africa-am-i-eligible/) - Yes, applicants do not need to be a resident in Africa at the time of applying. However, they are required to have guarantee of employment with an institution in Sub-Saharan Africa; or have guarantee of employment at a centre of research excellence outside Africa and an honorary contract with an institution in Sub-Saharan Africa for
- [I am a permanent resident of a country in Sub-Saharan Africa, can I apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-a-permanent-resident-of-a-country-in-sub-saharan-africa-can-i-apply/) - The AREF Research Development Fellowship is only open to citizens of a Sub-Saharan Africa country.
- [Does AREF assist with obtaining a visa?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/does-aref-assist-with-obtaining-a-visa/) - No, it is the responsibility of applicants to organise the necessary visa to cover the Placement period. We recommend contacting the appropriate embassy and your host institute to organise your visa. The Fellowship funding will cover the costs of your visa and applicants are encouraged to include the expenses of obtaining the necessary visa into
- [I previously applied but was rejected, can I resubmit another application for a different year?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-previously-applied-but-was-rejected-can-i-resubmit-another-application-for-a-different-year/) - We do not accept applications that are resubmissions of previously unsuccessful proposals that have not been substantially improved and do not address the reviewers’ comments. Please contact AREF before applying if you have previously submitted an application. Please also take care to check the eligibility criteria for that particular fellowship period to ensure you are
- [Can my fellowship sponsor be my supervisor?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-my-fellowship-sponsor-be-my-supervisor/) - A sponsor will be an individual in the host or employing organisation who agrees with you to accept the specific responsibilities that AREF set out in the accompanying guidance: you must discuss your plans with them and show them the guidance on their role. We do not expect sponsors to “supervise” your Fellowship; i.e. you
- [Can my fellowship mentor(s) be my boss?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-my-fellowship-mentors-be-my-boss/) - Ideally, your mentor is someone who would provide you professional advice, be impartial and challenge you. This can be your boss, your institution’s director or your former PhD supervisor.
- [Is there a budget limit for a fellowship applicant?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/is-there-a-budget-limit-for-a-fellowship-applicant/) - The maximum funding that an applicant may seek for a Fellowship that includes a 9-month placement is £40,000. Further details of the maximum costs for varying lengths of placements are provided in the guidance documents.
- [Can I ask for the cost of publishing my research?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-ask-for-the-cost-of-publishing-my-research/) - Yes, you may include the costs of publishing results that arise from work directly related to the Fellowship. You will need to report on your Fellowship activities and account for your expenditure, including that on publication fees. Please note that the focus of the Fellowship is training and not project work and so publications may
- [Can I use an AREF fellowship to prepare publications from findings from my PhD studies?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-use-an-aref-fellowship-to-prepare-publications-from-findings-from-my-phd-studies/) - No, while you may of course continue to publish from your PhD work, it is not the purpose of the Fellowship to support that activity.
- [Can I employ a staff on the grant?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-employ-a-staff-on-the-grant/) - No. AREF Fellowships do not provide salaries for you to conduct a project – whether to collect new data or analyse them. You may include a contribution to personnel costs as part of a service that you have to buy, e.g. for the preparation of sample and data for the placement or specific analyses at
- [Can I ask for cost to run a workshop in the follow--up period of my fellowship?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-ask-for-cost-to-run-a-workshop-in-the-follow-up-period-of-my-fellowship/) - Yes, but you need to justify those costs. AREF is willing to support the travel and accommodation / subsistence costs of external trainers and – if required – for external participants. However, AREF expects your employing institution to provide the workshop location for free (no hire charges). AREF also does not support a per diem
- [How do I justify the cost of participating in a workshop or international conference during my fellowship?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/how-do-i-justify-the-cost-of-participating-in-a-workshop-or-international-conference-during-my-fellowship/) - Firstly, you must identify the specific workshop and/or conference as part of your application, and justify it in terms of your development. If details are not yet available of the fees and accommodation costs, make an estimate. You can do this using the costs charged for a similar event that has already been run by
- [Will I be the one to apply for the placement or will AREF apply on my behalf?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/will-i-be-the-one-to-apply-for-the-placement-or-will-aref-apply-on-my-behalf/) - Yes, it is the responsibility of applicants to identify and engage with the host institution of their choice. The host institution should be a centre of research excellence in Europe (including UK) or Africa (all subregions, including North Africa).
- [Can I do my placement at my home institute? ](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-do-my-placement-at-my-home-institute/) - No, placements may not be taken in your employing institution.
- [Can I take my placement in my own country?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-take-my-placement-in-my-own-country/) - Applicants may take placements at a centre of excellence in their own country, but they will need to make the case that training and collaboration with the institute needs an AREF Fellowship, i.e. that the objectives could not be achieved as part of routine national collaboration. Be aware that placements are normally taken at institutions
- [Can I select an institution that I previously studied or worked at for my placement?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-select-an-institution-that-i-previously-studied-or-worked-at-for-my-placement/) - Yes. However, your application will be stronger if you can show that you will learn new skills and make new contacts. You need to demonstrate that you will be working on your ideas, and not on a project that belongs to your previous supervisor or boss. There is a section in the application form to input this.
- [When will I find out if my application has been successful?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/when-will-i-find-out-if-my-application-has-been-successful/) - Applicants will be notified of the final decision around February/March of the year of their fellowships i.e if you applied in September 2022 for the 2022/23 RDF, you will be notified in February or March 2023.
- [Does my application need to be submitted in English?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/does-my-application-need-to-be-submitted-in-english/) - Yes, all applications must be written in English.
- [Will I receive feedback?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/will-i-receive-feedback/) - We will aim to provide feedback for applications that are shortlisted and considered at the final Panel meeting but are ultimately unsuccessful, so that candidates can articulate their ideas and plans as best as possible in future proposals. If you do not receive feedback on your application but you would like to request it, please
- [How long is the programme?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/how-long-is-the-programme/) - All AREF Grant Writing Programmes comprise of eight 3hr sessions, divided by a break of one month or more, into two parts, with five sessions in the first part and three in the second. Attendance to all sessions is mandatory
- [What do I do if I have questions?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-do-i-do-if-i-have-questions/) - If you have any questions or queries about applying for this Programme, please contact the team via aref@aref-africa.org.uk
- [Can I submit a paper application?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-submit-a-paper-application-2/) - We can only accept electronic applications completed using a link that published with the launch of any Grant Writing Programme. In a case where an applicant is completely unable to access this platform, the applicant must contact AREF on aref@aref-africa.org.uk to request for the application form which must then be submitted electronically.
- [I can the dates for the programme be changed?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-can-the-dates-for-the-programme-be-changed/) - No, the dates for any Grant Writing Programme cannot be changed and applicants must ensure that they are able to attend all 8 sessions of the Programme before applying. They must also indicate their intention and ability (barring unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances) to attend all sessions in the application form. Full attendance is required to
- [I does my application need to be submitted in English?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-does-my-application-need-to-be-submitted-in-english/) - Yes, all applications must be written in comprehensible, good English but complete fluency is not required.
- [I am a national of an African country, but I am not currently in an institute in Africa, am I eligible?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-a-national-of-an-african-country-but-i-am-not-currently-in-an-institute-in-africa-am-i-eligible/) - No, applicants need to be a resident in Africa at the time of applying and employed by a recognised university and/or specialist research institution located in the Sub-Saharan region.
- [I am a medical professional but I donot hold a PhD; am I eligible to apply? ](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-a-medical-professional-but-i-donot-hold-a-phd-am-i-eligible-to-apply/) - Yes, the AREF Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme is open to applicants without a doctorate who have a clinical qualification and research relevant master’s degree both awarded in the last 6 years. Applicants need to have at least two but not more than seven years of active research experience. Clinically qualified applicants can include doctors, nurses or veterinarians. If
- [I have already won a grant; am I eligible?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-have-already-won-a-grant-am-i-eligible/) - The AREF Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme is aimed at early-career health researchers who have not yet been awarded a combined research-grant portfolio of 250,000GBP or more.
- [I am due to finish my PhD after the application deadline; am I eligible?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-due-to-finish-my-phd-after-the-application-deadline-am-i-eligible/) - No, non-clinical researchers who will not have received their PhD/DPh by the application deadline will not be eligible to apply. However, please be aware that this Programme will run again in subsequent years, and we encourage you start making the arrangements necessary to apply next year.
- [I have submitted my thesis but have not been able to defend my work; am I eligible?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-have-submitted-my-thesis-but-have-not-been-able-to-defend-my-work-am-i-eligible/) - Researchers who have not yet received their PhD by the application deadline are not usually eligible to apply. However, if you can provide evidence that You have submitted your thesis and; The University has held over a scheduled examination (due to be held before the application deadline), Please email us at aref@aref-africa.org.uk and we will assess your
- [Can I differ my fellowship?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-differ-my-fellowship/) - contact the AREF team for more information regarding this.
- [Can I submit more than one application for different  institutions?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-submit-more-than-one-application-for-different-institutions/) - No, we will accept only one application to an institution per candidate.
- [Do I need to take any vaccinations or tests and when should I do these?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/do-i-need-to-take-any-vaccinations-or-tests-and-when-should-i-do-these/) - You need to determine what you need to travel to the host country in consultation with your host ( for the UK more information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration). Most fellows do this in their preplacement period.
- [What do I do if I have additional questions?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/what-do-i-do-if-i-have-additional-questions/) - If you have any questions or queries about applying for our fellowship, please contact Alberta Davis via Fellowships.AREF@aref-africa.org.uk. As we expect to have numerous enquires near the deadline please try to submit questions by 12 September.
- [Can I submit my application by paper?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-submit-my-application-by-paper/) - No. Please read the Fellowship Scheme and apply online through the link provided in the document and on our website. . If you experience problems with the form please notify us. We recommend you try to submit your application at least a few days before the deadline in case the platform becomes busy closer to
- [Can I submit a paper application?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/can-i-submit-a-paper-application/) - No. We can only accept electronic applications.
- [To whom should my referees' address the letter to?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/to-whom-should-my-referees-address-the-letter-to/) - Letters can be addressed to “The AREF Research Development Fellowship 2022 Panel”. They must be submitted with your application form.
- [When do I need to start my fellowship?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/when-do-i-need-to-start-my-fellowship/) - Applicants should begin their Fellowship between June and December of the particular fellowship year.
- [Will I receive feedback on my application if unsuccessful?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/will-i-receive-feedback-on-my-application-if-unsuccessful/) - We will aim to provide feedback where possible for unsuccessful applications so that candidates can articulate their ideas and plans as best as possible in future proposals, but it may not always be possible. You can request feedback on your application after the application process is complete and the outcome has been communicated to you,
- [I am due to finish my PhD after September, am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-am-due-to-finish-my-phd-after-september-am-i-eligible-to-apply/) - No, non-clinical researchers who will not have received their PhD/DPh by September will not be eligible to apply for the that year-based eligibility
- [I finished my PhD over six years ago, am I still eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/i-finished-my-phd-over-six-years-ago-am-i-still-eligible-to-apply/) - Yes you can apply. The RDF scheme focuses on Early-Career health Researchers (ECR) from Africa who plan to develop their research career in Africa and have the potential to become research leaders. We expect most ECRs will be within six years of their research (normally PhD) qualification. However, we recognize that career pathways differ, and

## Knowledge Base FAQs

- [Who do I contact for enquiry about the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=who-do-i-contact-for-enquiry-about-the-college-of-experts) - Please send an email to aref@aref-africa.org.uk if you have any questions, concerns, or need additional information.
- [Do you have any priority areas of expertise targeted to join the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=do-you-have-any-priority-areas-of-expertise-targeted-to-join-the-college-of-experts) - The scope of disciplines and their associated research methodologies and technologies that we should like expertise in are as follows: advanced medical statistics medical bioinformatics biomedical and computational modelling (applied to health) molecular biology and omics technologies other advanced, laboratory-based pharmacology and physiological systems epidemiology, demography and population health ecological sciences as applied to human
- [What other opportunities does AREF offer to the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=what-other-opportunities-does-aref-offer-to-the-college-of-experts) - Members of our College of experts are also offered the opportunity to take up additional roles as facilitators and/or mentors to support other AREF programmes.
- [Does AREF offer training to new members of the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=does-aref-offer-training-to-new-members-of-the-college-of-experts) - Yes, we offer fundamental of peer review training to newly enrolled members of our College of Experts to acquaint them with standard peer review systems, processes and procedures to enable them provide high quality reviews.
- [How long would it take me to receive my application outcome?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=how-long-would-it-take-me-to-receive-my-application-outcome) - The outcome of your application will be communicated within 4 weeks upon acknowledgement of receipt of your application.
- [Is there a specific timeframe for launching College of Expert calls and receiving applications?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=is-there-a-specific-timeframe-for-launching-college-of-expert-calls-and-receiving-applications) - Applications are now open throughout the year. We welcome applications from qualified candidates at any given point in time.
- [I am a senior consultant with no background or prior experience in health research. Am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=i-am-a-senior-consultant-with-no-background-or-prior-experience-in-health-research-am-i-eligible-to-apply) - No, we encourage applications from researchers, who are in their mid/senior-level, with relevant experience to human health challenges.
- [What stage in my career am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=what-stage-in-my-career-am-i-eligible-to-apply) - Mid/senior-level of your career, between 5 – 10 years postdoctoral research experience.
- [I just completed my PhD, am I eligible to apply?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=i-just-completed-my-phd-am-i-eligible-to-apply) - No, you should have between 5 – 10 years postdoctoral research experience as a mid/senior-level researcher relevant to Africa’s human health challenges.
- [Who can apply to the AREF College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=who-can-apply-to-the-aref-college-of-experts) - Applications are welcomed from mid/senior-level researchers with approximately 5 -10 years postdoctoral research experience relevant to Africa’s human health challenges.
- [What is the function of the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=what-is-the-function-of-the-college-of-experts) - The main role of the College of Experts is to act as peer-reviewers for applications to AREF. They also participate in other activities such as training workshops, speaking at seminars or mentoring programmes from time to time.
- [What is the College of Experts?](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/?echo_kb_faq=what-is-the-college-of-experts) - The College of Experts is a group of scientists and health researchers who support our fellowships and programmes by providing advice based on their relevant research experience.

## Categories

- [Researcher Stories](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/researcher-stories/) - African Researchers funded by AREF
- [Our Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/) - AREF Fellows
- [AREF news](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/news/) - The latest news and stories about AREF, its fellows, partners and researchers.
- [2023 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2023-fellows/) - Our 2023 Fellows
- [2022 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2022-fellows/) - Our 2022 Fellows
- [2021 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2021-fellows/) - Our 2021 Fellows
- [2020 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2020-fellows/) - Our 2020 Fellows
- [2019 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2019-fellows/) - Our 2019 Fellows
- [2018 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2018-fellows/) - Our 2018 Fellows
- [2017 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2017-fellows/) - Our 2017 Fellows
- [2016 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2016-fellows/) - Our 2016 Fellows
- [2015 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2015-fellows/) - Our 2015 Fellows
- [AREF Programme](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/aref-programme/) - All AREF programmes
- [2024 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2024-fellows/) - Our 2024 Fellows
- [2025 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2025-fellows/) - Our fellows for 2025
- [2026 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/category/our-fellows/2026-fellows/)

## Project Categories

- [Our Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/our-fellows/) - Our Fellows
- [2015 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2015-fellows/) - Our 2015 Fellows
- [2016 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2016-fellows/) - Our 2016 Fellows
- [2017 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2017-fellows/) - Our 2017 Fellows
- [2018 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2018-fellows/) - Our 2018 Fellows
- [2019 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2019-fellows/) - Our 2019 Fellows
- [2020 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2020-fellows/) - Our 2020 Fellows
- [2021 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2021-fellows/) - Our 2021 Fellows
- [2022 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2022-fellows/) - Our 2022 Fellows
- [2023 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/2023-fellows/) - Our 2023 Fellows
- [News and Stories](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/news-and-stories/) - All AREF related news, stories, events and articles.
- [News](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/news/) - AREF news
- [Funding Calls](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/funding-calls/) - AREF open funding calls
- [Researcher Stories](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_category/researcher-stories/) - Published stories of AREF researchers/fellows

## Project Tags

- [2023 Fellows](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/project_tag/2023-fellows/) - Our 2023 Fellows

## Countries

- [Tanzania](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/tanzania/)
- [South Africa](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/south-africa/)
- [Nigeria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/nigeria/)
- [Ethiopia](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/ethiopia/)
- [Benin](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/benin/)
- [Uganda](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/uganda/)
- [Ghana](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/ghana/)
- [Cameroon](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/cameroon/)
- [Senegal](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/senegal/)
- [Botswana](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/botswana/)
- [Angola](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/angola/)
- [Kenya](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/kenya/)
- [Rwanda](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/rwanda/)
- [Gabon](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/gabon/)
- [Zimbabwe](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/zimbabwe/)
- [The Gambia](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/the-gambia/)
- [Mali](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/mali/)
- [Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/cote-divoire-ivory-coast/)
- [Madagascar](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/madagascar/)
- [Malawi](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/malawi/)
- [Central African Republic](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/central-african-republic/)
- [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/)
- [Egypt](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/country/egypt/)

## Research Fields

- [Cancer](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/cancer/)
- [Tuberculosis](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/tuberculosis/)
- [Rabies Infection](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/rabies-infection/)
- [Midwifery](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/midwifery/)
- [Malaria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/malaria/)
- [Cardiovascular](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/cardiovascular/)
- [Blood Transfusion Therapy](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/blood-transfusion-therapy/)
- [Toxicology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/toxicology/)
- [Virology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/virology/)
- [Nutrition Research](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/nutrition-research/)
- [Venomics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/venomics/)
- [Antimicrobial](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/antimicrobial/)
- [Antibacteria](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/antibacteria/)
- [Genetics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/genetics/)
- [Infectious Diseases](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/infectious-diseases/)
- [HIV](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/hiv/)
- [Immunity](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/immunity/)
- [Pregnancy](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pregnancy/)
- [Diabetes](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/diabetes/)
- [Hearing Conservation Programs](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/hearing-conservation-programs/)
- [Sexually Transmitted Infections](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/sexually-transmitted-infections/)
- [Electroencephalograms](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/electroencephalograms/)
- [Neurosciences](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/neurosciences/)
- [Drug Discovery](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/drug-discovery/)
- [Digital Health Technologies](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/digital-health-technologies/)
- [Public Health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/public-health/)
- [Hepatitis](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/hepatitis/)
- [Epidemiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/epidemiology/)
- [Mental Health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/mental-health/)
- [Ecology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/ecology/)
- [Salmonella](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/salmonella/)
- [Sickle Cell Anaemia](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/sickle-cell-anaemia/)
- [medical microbiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/medical-microbiology/)
- [infection control](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/infection-control/)
- [Food Science and Technology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/food-science-and-technology/)
- [Molecular Virology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-virology/)
- [Immunology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/immunology/)
- [Environmental Health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/environmental-health/)
- [maternal health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/maternal-health/)
- [Child health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/child-health/)
- [Endocrinology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/endocrinology/)
- [Parasitology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/parasitology/)
- [Genomics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/genomics/)
- [Molecular Biology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-biology/)
- [Pharmacology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pharmacology/)
- [microbiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/microbiology/)
- [Machine Learning](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/machine-learning/)
- [Medicinal Chemistry](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/medicinal-chemistry/)
- [Bioinformatics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/bioinformatics/)
- [Molecular Parasitology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-parasitology/)
- [Vector Biology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/vector-biology/)
- [Rehabilitation](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/rehabilitation/)
- [Cardiovascular Research](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/cardiovascular-research/)
- [Cardiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/cardiology/)
- [Food Safety](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/food-safety/)
- [Mycotoxin Research](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/mycotoxin-research/)
- [Metagenomics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/metagenomics/)
- [Antibiotic Resistance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/antibiotic-resistance/)
- [Pharmacokinetics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pharmacokinetics/)
- [Myopia](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/myopia/)
- [Ebola](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/ebola/)
- [Pediatrics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pediatrics/)
- [Infectious Disease Diagnostics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/infectious-disease-diagnostics/)
- [malnutrition](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/malnutrition/)
- [Arbovirus Surveillance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/arbovirus-surveillance/)
- [Schistosomiasis](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/schistosomiasis/)
- [Cardio-Renal Medicine](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/cardio-renal-medicine/)
- [Hypertension](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/hypertension/)
- [Vascular Physiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/vascular-physiology/)
- [HPV](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/hpv/)
- [Breast Cancer](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/breast-cancer/)
- [Alzheimers Disease](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/alzheimers-disease/)
- [Neuro-oncology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/neuro-oncology/)
- [Neurosurgery](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/neurosurgery/)
- [Biomedical Engineering](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/biomedical-engineering/)
- [Maternal and Fetal Medicine](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/maternal-and-fetal-medicine/)
- [Molecular Diagnostics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-diagnostics/)
- [Infectious Disease Modelling](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/infectious-disease-modelling/)
- [Epidemiological Modelling](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/epidemiological-modelling/)
- [molecular Epidemiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-epidemiology/)
- [Antimicrobial Resistance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/antimicrobial-resistance/)
- [Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/medicinal-inorganic-chemistry/)
- [Organometallic Chemistry](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/organometallic-chemistry/)
- [Chemical Biology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/chemical-biology/)
- [environmental Entomology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/environmental-entomology/)
- [genomic epidemiology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/genomic-epidemiology/)
- [Pathogen Surveillance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pathogen-surveillance/)
- [Pathogen Genomics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pathogen-genomics/)
- [Health surveilance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/health-surveilance/)
- [Clinical Nutrition](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/clinical-nutrition/)
- [Oncology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/oncology/)
- [Natural Products Chemistry](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/natural-products-chemistry/)
- [Myicochemical Analysis](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/myicochemical-analysis/)
- [Molecular Entomology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-entomology/)
- [Ethnopharmacology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/ethnopharmacology/)
- [Ethnobotany](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/ethnobotany/)
- [Environmental Toxicology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/environmental-toxicology/)
- [Genetic Toxicology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/genetic-toxicology/)
- [Vector genomics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/vector-genomics/)
- [Molecular Genetics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-genetics/)
- [Molecular Evolution](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/molecular-evolution/)
- [Vector Surveillance](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/vector-surveillance/)
- [Proteomic Entomology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/proteomic-entomology/)
- [Medical Entomology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/medical-entomology/)
- [Neuropharmacology](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/neuropharmacology/)
- [Ethnopharmacological Stem Cell Modeling](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/ethnopharmacological-stem-cell-modeling/)
- [Vector Biosystematics](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/vector-biosystematics/)
- [Pediatric Health](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/pediatric-health/)
- [Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/research-field/artificial-intelligence-ai/)

## Fellowship Years

- [2023](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2023/)
- [2022](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2022/)
- [2021](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2021/)
- [2020](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2020/)
- [2019](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2019/)
- [2018](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2018/)
- [2017](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2017/)
- [2016](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2016/)
- [2015](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2015/)
- [2024](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2024/)
- [2025](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2025/)
- [2026](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-year/2026/)

## Fellowship Programmes

- [Research Development Fellowship](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/fellowship-programme/research-development-fellowship/)

## Article Types

- [News](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/article-type/news/)
- [Researcher Stories](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/article-type/researcher-stories/)

## Categories

- [FAQs](https://africaresearchexcellencefund.org.uk/faqs/category/faqs/) - Questions frequently asked by researchers, prospective fellows and collaborators.