Advancing Indigenous and Refugee Knowledge and Engagement on Migration in Africa (AIReKEMA) Research Fellowship 2026
AIReKEMA project in partnership with Carleton University
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The AIReKEMA Research Fellowship is a 12-month, part-time programme that invites early-career researchers, postgraduate students, and community leaders to conduct original research on migration, refugee dynamics, and Indigenous knowledge systems across African border regions. The fellowship provides financial support, co-supervision by Carleton University faculty and regional hub researchers, and opportunities to translate research findings into actionable policy solutions.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Stipend of US$11,000 for the fellowship year
- Research-related expenses fund of US$1,800
- Co-supervision by Carleton University faculty and regional hub faculty
- Access to Carleton University Library resources remotely
- Support for completing research ethics clearance requirements in Canada and Fellow's home country
- Participation in project activities and professional networking opportunities
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a postgraduate student (MA or PhD) or early-career scholar/community leader
- 2 Must have proven experience in research or applied work related to migration, refugees, conflict resolution, Indigenous knowledge, or local governance
- 3 Must have a history of engagement with policy or programmatic issues in border regions
- 4 Must demonstrate a vision for how the fellowship will enhance ability to contribute to peacebuilding and migration management
- 5 Priority given to members of Indigenous or refugee communities in East, West, or Southern Africa
- 6 Priority given to candidates contributing to regional, gender, and other forms of diversity