African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) Program
Forecasted
African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) Program supports African scholars, practitioners, and doctoral students in research on peacebuilding and governance to connect scholarship with policy and practice.
Funder: Social Science Research Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application and reference letters)
Funding Amounts: Up to US$3,000–US$12,000 per fellowship, depending on category, for 6–12 months
Summary: APDD supports African-led research and doctoral scholarship on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental dynamics in Africa.
Key Information: Applicants must be African citizens based in Africa; doctoral fellowships require enrollment in one of six eligible countries.
Description
The Social Science Research Council’s African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program builds on the African Peacebuilding Network and Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program. It supports African scholars and practitioners producing research on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental changes in conflict-affected African countries and sub-regions, with an emphasis on connecting research to policy and practice.
Research themes include technological innovation, environmental change, political transitions, migration, resource extraction, and their implications for conflict, peace, and security. Research and doctoral fellowships, training, mentorship, conferences, and seminars strengthen scholarly capacity and help doctoral students progress toward completion. Policy dialogues, publications, digital forums, and institutional partnerships connect African scholarship with policymakers and practitioners while amplifying African thought leadership.
