"The African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics (APDD) program—an initiative of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC)—supports African scholars and practitioners conducting innovative, Africa-centered research on peacebuilding, governance, and developmental dynamics in conflict-affected contexts in Africa.

"Building on the legacy of the APN and Next Gen program, APDD continues to advance African-led knowledge production, foster collaborative networks, and bridge research, advocacy, and policy for sustainable peace and transformations across the continent.

Available Fellowship Opportunities:

• Individual Research Fellowships (IRF)
• Research Policy Fellowships (RPF)
• Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Fellowships
• Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowships
• Doctoral Dissertation Completion Fellowships 

Learn more about eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines on the SSRC website.