AAP is pleased to announce that the Faculty Global Engagement Fund is now available to Michigan State University (MSU) faculty members conducting research in Africa. This fund is designed to support:

• Collaborative research travel
• Conference/workshop travel
• Capacity-building and training travel

This fund supports MSU faculty members in strengthening and developing collaborative partnerships with African institutions through strategic travel. AAP seeks to help faculty maintain momentum in their research endeavors and international collaborations by providing travel support to engage with African partner institutions and/or to present their research at conferences or other public forums.

For travel and/or fieldwork expenses: $5,000. 

For international conference travel: $5,000

For domestic conference travel: $1,000

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through May 31, 2026, subject to funding availability. The application process may close early if all funds are awarded before May 31, 2026. All funding must be transferred to recipients by June 13, 2026.

To learn more about the program, including how to apply, visit:
https://aap.isp.msu.edu/funding/faculty-global-engagement-fund/