Migration and Displacement Action Plan for Sub-Saharan Africa (MAPS)

During the past months, young researchers from the Sub-Saharan region have been invited to engage in research activities related to migration and forced displacement within the fraework of MAPS project. The call for researchers, lunched through the University of Kabale (Uganda), the University of Dodoma (Tanzania) and the Amref International University (Kenya), resulted into 352 applications which were submitted in June. The evaluation process has been completed in October 2025 and 40 promising young researchers have been awarded scholarships to support research on migration and forced displacement, covering candidates from ten African countries.

The researchers are now part of a comprehensive capacity-building programme, including summer schools, webinars, and international conferences, combined with field research activities. They will be jointly mentored by European and African supervisors, ensuring continuous academic guidance and professional development throughout the fellowship. The scholarships are designed to empower young researchers, build capacity, and contribute to the development of high-quality, impactful research on migration dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa. Research outcomes will feed into the development of policy recommendations and evidence-based strategies for better migration management and response.