PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
If you are an early-career scientist from Africa with a passion for paleoscience and a desire to expand your research horizons, the Past Global Changes (PAGES) African Mobility Fellowship 2025 is your gateway to an enriching academic journey. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with researchers across Africa, gain valuable experience, and contribute to the development of a robust paleoscience network. Details in this article.
PAGES African Mobility Fellowship Summary 2025
Location: Various African countries.
Host Institution: African institutions approved by PAGES.
Academic Level: PhD students and postdoctoral researchers.
Areas of Focus: Paleoscience and past global changes.
Target Group: Early-career scientists from African countries.
Funding: Covers international travel, living expenses, visa, laboratory consumables (up to 10% of the budget), and accommodation costs.
Duration: Two to four weeks, to be used within 12 months of award.
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025.
Eligible To: African citizens working or studying at African institutions.
PAGES African Mobility Fellowship Summary 2025 Overview
The African Mobility Fellowship is designed to support early-career researchers in gaining experience in another African country. The program aims to foster collaborative research and strengthen the paleoscience network within Africa. Fellows will engage in research activities that align with PAGES' scientific scope, focusing on past global changes.
Responsibilities & Activities
Conduct research in a host institution within Africa.
Collaborate with local researchers to enhance professional capacity.
Participate in laboratory work and data analysis.
Develop a scientific report and article for publication in Past Global Changes Magazine.
What to Expect
A short-term research exchange lasting two to four weeks.
Financial support for travel and subsistence.
Opportunities to build professional networks and contribute to paleoscience.
Fellowship Benefits
Fees Covered: International travel (economy class), visa, laboratory consumables, accommodation, and subsistence costs.
PAGES African Mobility Fellowship Eligibility
Must be an early-career researcher (PhD student or postdoc within five years of completing PhD).
Must be a citizen of an African country and affiliated with an African institution.
Research must align with PAGES' scientific scope.
Must secure agreement from the host institution and provide a confirmation letter.
Application Procedure
1. Application Form: Include a detailed description of proposed research and travel, impact on professional development, project timeline, and budget in USD.
⚠️ Application form will be accessible soon on this webpage
2. Letters of Recommendation: One from the current academic supervisor and one from the host institution supervisor.
3. Curriculum Vitae: Highlight major academic and professional achievements (max two pages).
Submit your completed application form via email to (pages@pages.unibe.ch) with the subject "Application PAGES African Mobility Fellowship." Ensure all required documents are included and submitted before the deadline on 15 August 2025.
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