NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa): Scholarship for African Students

The US National Academy of Sciences and South Africa's National Research Foundation jointly support young researchers from both countries to conduct collaborative research. South African and other African-based researchers gain access to US institutions and vice versa.

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Quick Facts — NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa)

Host CountryUnited States
Academic LevelPostdoctoral
Application DeadlineDecember 31, 2026

Who Is Eligible for NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa)?

This scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Applicants must be studying at the Postdoctoral level.

How to Apply for NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa)

  1. Review the eligibility requirements above to confirm you qualify.
  2. Prepare your documents including academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and personal statement.
  3. Submit your application before December 31, 2026 via the official website.
  4. Track your application status on Scholar Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa)?

NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa) is open to students from Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe studying at the Postdoctoral level.

What does NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa) cover?

This scholarship scholarship covers tuition and may include additional benefits such as living expenses and travel costs.

When is the deadline for NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa)?

The application deadline is December 31, 2026. Apply early as some components may take time to prepare.

How do I apply for NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa) from Africa?

Create a free profile on Scholar Africa, find NAS-NRF Young Investigator Exchange Program (US-South Africa) in your matches, and apply directly through the official provider website.

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