Selection Criteria and Award Details

Review and selection will be made by a multidisciplinary faculty committee at the University of Michigan and will be based on the following:

• Academic quality of the candidate and of the proposed program of scholarship
• Academic fit of the candidate with others selected in the cycle and with the areas of interest described in the Scholarly Program section below – it is our hope to facilitate scholarly networks
• Equitable representations of scholars aligned with ASC’s three disciplinary initiatives
• Support of the candidate’s home institution

Priority will be given to candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds. Promotion of gender equity in the current class of scholars and in the African academy will also be prioritized. Preference will be given to candidates who do not have significant international experience outside the continent.

Award Details

Those admitted to the UMAPS Program will receive:

• Five months of residency at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan, paired with a faculty collaborator with full access to the university’s resources
• Round-trip airfare from their home country to Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Free housing (private room & bath in a suite setting), medical insurance, a research allowance, and a modest stipend to cover living (Important note: The UMAPS program is unable to accommodate spouses and/or dependents)
• Office/Laboratory space 
• Opportunity to present research to the U-M community

For further inquiries, please contact: asc-contact@umich.edu