Being an APN-IRF fellow has been a huge blessing to me. I am indeed very thankful for this opportunity. It…
Rekindled My Self-Confidence, Creativity, and New Perspectives to Research
Navigating Academic Research, Networking, and Professional Development: My Post-APN Experience
APN funding supported my visit to the field to conduct interviews and collect data on the involvement of Umuada Igbo…
Reinvigorated My Spirit as a Scholar and Reignited My Passion for Research and Writing
Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues…
Combining Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences: Developing a Critical Mindset
The funding I received from the APN provided the resources for fieldwork in Cameroon and broadened opportunities for professional development…
Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars
In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for…
Supporting the Dissemination of My Research to Diverse Audiences
Having a network of scholars that you can call upon at any time for co-authorship, external examination, and many other…
Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience
The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has…
Encouraging the Transformation of My Scholarly Passion into Reality
Generally, the APN has helped me to transform the scope of my research beyond urban studies to connect human security…
Building My Reputation as a Young Researcher
As a member of the APN family, my role is to encourage others, particularly new members, to make use of…
Impacted Positively on My Life and Academic Career
I learned through my participation in APN activities how to deepen research by focusing on its scientific, social, and political…