APDD advances African-led research & scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, & developmental changes in conflict-affected countries & sub-regions in Africa

Manhattan, NY
Ibrahim Bangura (IRG 2016) co-authored the journal article, “Keeping the Study of Peacekeeping Relevant: Exploring Peace Missions in Times of Institutional Change,” in International Peacekeeping. doi.org/10.1080/13533312.202… #Peacekeeping #AfricanPolitics #UnitedNations
3
202
The Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowship supports a one-year leave from teaching and administrative responsibilities for the completion of a dissertation advancing peacebuilding, governance, and developmental dynamics: ssrc.secure-platform.com/a #Africa #Peacebuilding
1
2
144
Nicolette Roman (CWG 2024-2026) co-authored the paper, “A multi-level perspective of the psychological constructs of trust and social cohesion in #Kenya, #Uganda and #SouthAfrica,” in Discover Psychology. doi.org/10.1007/s44202-026-0… #APDD #Africa #Psychology #AfricanScholarship
2
180
The Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship supports up to 12 months of dissertation research costs on a topic related to #peacebuilding, #governance, and developmental dynamics. Learn more and apply: ssrc.secure-platform.com/a #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
1
133
NEW on KUJENGA AMANI | “A Review of Madalistso Phiri’s The Colour of Inequality in #SouthAfrica and #Brazil: Making Sense of Social Policy as Reparations” by Lilian Namuma S. Kong’ani. Read More: bit.ly/4swBqbY #Africa #Inequality #AfricanPolitics #Peacebuilding
4
197
The Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowships support PhD students developing a dissertation proposal or students who recently completed a master’s degree and plan to enroll in a PhD program at an African university by April 2027: ssrc.secure-platform.com/a #AfricanScholarship
1
8
503
The Research Policy Fellowship (RPF) supports African scholars who were IRF fellows in the past five years. One former IRF fellow will receive $12,000. Learn more and apply: ssrc.secure-platform.com/a #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
2
4
410
The Individual Research Fellowship (IRF) serves to enhance the quality and visibility of independent African peacebuilding research both regionally and globally. Fellows will receive awards of up to $12,000: ssrc.secure-platform.com/a #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
3
7
494
Dr. Hakeem Onapajo (IRF 2023) published an article, “25 years after 9/11 West Africa bears the brunt of the War on Terror,” on The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) blog. blogs.lse.ac.uk/.../25-years… #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #WarOnTerror #9/11
1
1
6
706
Meet Jane Kimathi (Doctoral Proposal 2026) and Ibukunoluwa Akinola (Doctoral Research 2026) – two current doctoral fellows with the African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program! #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
1
4
247
Dr. Jacinta Maweu (IRG 2015 & CWG 2022-2024) is hosting a hybrid lecture on October 29 that critically examines the traditional university partnerships between African universities and Western institutions. #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research
1
226
The 2027 APDD Call for Applications is officially open! To learn more about the application process, click here: bit.ly/3UoFMVW To learn more about the fellowships, click here: bit.ly/47kVioF #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research#Fellowships
1
2
275
During the 2026 APDD Research Methods Workshop, Dr. Nguedjeu shared the origins of ITUMO Institute and how this impressive think tank is helping shape knowledge production in Africa. #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
1
4
249
NEW on KUJENGA AMANI | "A Tale of Two Books by Walter Rodney and Moeletsi Mbeki: From the Architects of Underdevelopment to the Architects of Poverty in Africa" by Amogne Eshetu. Read More: lnkd.in/eZHhqPHm #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research
3
206
Dr. Jacinta Maweu (IRG 2015 & CWG 2022-2024) will be hosting a hybrid lecture on October 22 that will critically interrogate how the representation of African perspectives on aid and development. #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #ForeignAid
4
9
321
The 2027 African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (#APDD) Call for Applications is officially open! Learn More About Applying: bit.ly/3UoFMVWLearn More About Fellowships: bit.ly/47kVioF #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
11
29
2,167
NEW on KUJENGA AMANI | “Beyond Physical Return: Transformative Peacebuilding for Durable Solutions to Internal Displacement in Ethiopia” by Getahun Fenta Kebede. Read More: kujenga-amani.ssrc.org/.../b… #Africa #Peacebuilding #Ethiopia #Displacement #Migration #InternalDisplacement
2
5
339
The 2027 African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (#APDD) Call for Applications is officially open! Learn More About Applying: bit.ly/3UoFMVW Learn More About Fellowships: bit.ly/47kVioF #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
10
33
1,970
The 2027 African Peacebuilding & Developmental Dynamics (APDD) Call for Applications opens tomorrow, October 14th! ✨🎓 This is an excellent opportunity to advance your research and join a vibrant community of African scholars. #Africa #Peacebuilding #Scholarships #Fellowships
2
12
811
We are excited to officially share the full report of the 2026 APDD Research Methods Workshop! Learn more: ssrc.org/.../2026-apdd-resea… #APDD #Africa #Peacebuilding #AfricanScholarship #Research #Fellowships
4
233