In 2020, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) launched a study to map the status of research support provided to researchers in the social sciences, humanities, arts, and related fields (SSHA) in Africa. The study was commissioned to inform the AAS’ future research support programming considering the cross-cutting relevance and contributions of SSHA scholarship to sustainable development in Africa. Based on the findings and recommendations from the study, the AAS is currently designing a research support program aimed at strengthening Africa’s SSHA research capacity.

More details about the program shall be provided in due course.