Applications are now open for the PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025, a fully funded research exchange opportunity designed for early-career scientists across Africa who study past global changes.
This initiative, organized by Past Global Changes (PAGES), supports short-term international mobility for African PhD students and postdoctoral researchers to visit other African institutions. The goal is to enhance collaboration, professional growth, and regional networking in the field of paleo science.
The next application deadline is 15 August 2025.
This article breaks down all you need to know about the PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025 and gives you a clear guide on how to apply.
Fellowship Summary
| Host Organization | Past Global Changes (PAGES) |
| Study Destination | Various African countries |
| Funding Type | Fully Funded |
| Category | Research Fellowship |
| Eligible Regions | All African Countries |
| Duration | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Coverage | Travel, Visa, Accommodation, Consumables |
| Deadline | 15 August 2025 |
About the PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025
The PAGES African Mobility Fellowship aims to build research capacity and strengthen cooperation among African scientists working in the field of past global changes.
This fellowship supports international travel between African countries and provides subsistence allowances for the selected candidates.
Fellows will have 2 to 4 weeks to conduct research at a host institution in another African country. The research must be relevant to the themes and objectives of PAGES, such as paleoclimatology, paleoecology, and environmental reconstruction.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for the PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country.
- Be enrolled in a PhD program or be a postdoctoral researcher (within 5 years of PhD completion).
- Be based at an African institution (university or research center).
- Be involved in research aligned with PAGES’ scientific scope.
- Be willing to carry out research in another African country.
- Have secured approval from a host institution, including a letter of confirmation.
- Plan a visit of at least two weeks and no longer than four weeks within 12 months of the award.
- Be either currently studying or holding a paid position at their home institution.
What the Fellowship Covers
The fellowship includes limited support to cover the following:
- Economy-class airfare
- Accommodation and daily subsistence
- Visa costs
- Research consumables (up to 10% of total budget)
- Fellowship duration of 2–4 weeks
Please note: Insurance is not covered, and PAGES is not liable for cancellations or travel disruptions.
Timeline
| Date | Activity |
| 15 August 2025 | Application Deadline |
| September – October | Application Review by Scientific Committee |
| Mid-/End of October | Decision Announced |
| November – December | Financial & Logistical Processing for Fellows |
| Within 12 Months | Fellowship Period (Visit Host Institution) |
Application Process
To apply for the PAGES African Mobility Fellowship 2025, follow these steps:
First, Visit the Official Webpage of the PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program
Step 1: Prepare Your Documents
- Completed application form
- Research and travel description (max. 1000 words)
- Fellowship impact statement (max. 200 words)
- Timeline and expected outcomes
- Detailed budget (in USD)
- Two letters of recommendation
- One from your home institution supervisor
- One from the host institution supervisor
- Updated CV (max 2 pages)
Step 2: Submit Your Application
- Fill out the application form (available on the official website).
- Email it to: pages@pages.unibe.ch
- Use the subject line: “Application PAGES African Mobility Fellowship”
Applications are accepted in English or French.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Host Institutions That Previously Accepted Fellows
Below are examples of African institutions that have accepted or are open to accepting PAGES fellows:
- Botswana – Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST)
- Cameroon – University of Dschang
- Egypt – Ain Shams University
- Ivory Coast – Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
- Mauritania – IMROP, Nouadhibou
- Morocco – Caddi Ayyad University, Marrakech
- South Africa – University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, University of Witwatersrand, University of Johannesburg, University of Mpumalanga, University of the Free State
Note: You are free to approach other institutions as long as they meet the fellowship requirements.
After the Fellowship
Once your fellowship ends, you must submit:
- A financial report
- Scientific report
- A short article (650 words + 1 figure) to be published in Past Global Changes Magazine
Instructions will be provided to selected fellows.
Deadline is 15 August 2025 – Don’t miss out!
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