Research rooted in the continent
AfIRI supports researchers in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences and other disciplines by undertaking, facilitating, coordinating and disseminating their innovative, cutting-edge Africa-related research.
Our community of researchers works both independently and with institutes of higher education, scientific societies and other institutions inside and outside Africa. We are strongly committed to fostering an environment where innovative researchers from different institutions and countries carry out Africa-related projects across disciplines.
Our research
View all research projects- Water insecurity and ART adherenceJuly 2022 to October 2022
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Water insecurity and HIV treatment outcomesJuly 2024 to June 2025 -
We Are Together: reducing HIV-related stigmaSeptember 2024 to August 2027 -
COPE: non-surgical care for obstetric fistulaFebruary 2024 to January 2026 -
Exclusive breastfeeding and postpartum mental health3 June 2024 to 17 July 2024 -
Counseling quality and contraceptive use among women living with HIV1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026 - 16 academic papersRead what our researchers have published
6 research projects
503 participants in the WI Study baseline
24 board members, staff and scholars
16 academic papers
Books and study materials for nursing institutions in Ghana 
Four postgraduate researchers receive AfIRI grants 
Postgraduate Research Award
AfIRI's third call for Postgraduate Research Awards supported data collection, data analysis and the printing of dissertations and theses.
“I deeply appreciate AfIRI’s commitment to supporting research development in Africa.”Rabbi Boateng, grant recipient
The latest call closed on 15 April 2026.
See the award and its recipients
Rachel Thompson, PhD
Isaac Yeboah, PhD
Mr Wisdom Agbadi
Mr Promise Alorgbe
Mr Mark Kwaku Gyasi
Nana Yaw Sarfo Debrah