AFRICA GPS 

Africa Global Partnership Scholars Program

Now accepting applications for Cohort 2

Meet our first cohort of scholars

In an era where complex global challenges demand collective action, the need for international collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. Africa Global Partnership Scholars Program (Africa GPS) is a cohort based, mentored program, designed for early- to mid-career faculty at MSU to create and deepen new scholarly partnerships with collaborators and peer institutions in Africa.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

• Foster the development of a group of faculty members dedicated to establishing and enhancing international research connections, collaborating on solutions with African partners, and adopting a global perspective in their scholarly work.
• Support MSU’s 2030 strategic plan goal of discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence and global impact.
• Connect MSU faculty with potential collaborators and mentors in Africa, expand the scholars' international networks, and offer support for establishing long-lasting collaborations.
• Heighten global awareness and research dialogue.
• Elevate the status of MSU’s global mission.
• Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and form partnerships.

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION

Tenure-stream or fixed term faculty at Michigan State University who are beyond the first year of appointment or completing the first year of appointment at the time of application, and without prior scholarly experience in Africa are eligible to apply for Africa GPS. 

Check out our call for applications to learn more.

If you have any questions, please contact Justin Rabineau at: rabinea1(at)msu.edu