AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme 2026

Applications are open for the AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme, a prestigious initiative designed to support early-career researchers within the consortium

• Table of Content
• About East African Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR)
• AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme
• Requirements for AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About East African Consortium for Clinical Research (EACCR)

EACCR is an Eastern African-led network established in  2009 and comprises of 22 regional partners (SSA:12; North:10), excluding EDCTP, from 13 countries with 7 SSA including DRC, Somalia and Zambia as new members. Eleven (11) of the partners are new to the network.  The overall objective of the Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research 4 (EACCR4) is to be the leading network with comprehensive clinical research eco-system capabilities to support clinical research in response to poverty-related diseases, and epidemics and outbreaks in the Eastern Africa region.... continue reading

AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme

Requirements for AREF-EACCR4 Leadership Programme Qualification

To qualify for this programme, candidates must meet all the following requirements:

• Citizenship: You must be a citizen of an African country covered under the EACCR4 and GREATLIFE programmes.
• Employment: You must be currently employed in Africa by a recognized university or a specialist research institution.
• Career Stage: You must be an early-career researcher who has completed your research education and is beginning to lead your own research group.
• Academic Qualifications: You must hold a PhD, DPhil, or MD from a recognized academic institution, OR a medical/clinical qualification paired with a research-relevant Master’s degree. These degrees should typically be obtained within the last 10 years. (Candidates exceeding 10 years may apply if they provide a justification, such as career breaks or caring responsibilities).
• Leadership Roles: You must be responsible for managing or supervising at least one research student or staff member. You should also be actively involved in building research collaborations.
• Research Focus: You must show clear evidence of being an active member or an early-stage leader of a team conducting Global Health Research.
• Prior Cohorts: Membership in a previous EDCTP-supported YEARs cohort is highly valued.
• Core Responsibilities: A significant portion of your current employment role must involve developing and conducting research.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for the leadership programme, follow these sequential steps:

1. Create an account by visiting the AREF Grant Application System.
2. Check your inbox for a system-generated email sent to your registered address.
3. Set your password using the instructions provided in that email.
4. Log in to the portal to access and complete the online application form.

For more Information, Visit East African Consortium for Clinical Research webpage