Welcome to ARISE II: Advancing Mobility for Food Security and Human Wellbeing

Africa Regional International Staff / Student Exchange Programme

The Africa Regional International Staff / Student Exchange (ARISE II) is a transformative initiative dedicated to building sustainable capacity across African universities in the fields of Agriculture, Food Security, Medical Sciences, Engineering, and Energy. Funded by a committed consortium, ARISE II supports high-impact academic mobility and collaborative research to tackle some of Africa’s most pressing challenges: poverty, food insecurity, and health crises.

Our mission is to strengthen Africa’s future through education, innovation, and cross-border collaboration.

A Vision for Sustainable Development in Africa

The ARISE II programme directly contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

SDG 2 – Zero Hunger
SDG 3 – Good Health and Wellbeing
SDG 4 – Quality Education
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy

Through student and staff mobility across four African regions, we aim to accelerate inclusive growth and promote long-term human development.

Our Focus Areas

Agriculture and Food Security
Health Sciences and Medical Research
Engineering and Energy Innovation
Climate Resilience and Sustainable Technologies

Empowering Mobility and Research

What ARISE II Offers:

46+ Mobility Opportunities across African partner universities
Fully supported Master’s and Doctoral study programmes
Short-term staff exchanges for research, teaching, and administration
Enhanced collaboration between higher education institutions
Promotion of female participation and gender equity

Whether you're a student, researcher, or academic staff member, ARISE II opens doors for growth, discovery, and impact.

Championing Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education

ARISE II is grounded in the principles of equity, gender balance, and equal opportunity. We actively encourage:

Female applicants to participate in all mobility streams
Underrepresented and disadvantaged groups to access academic mobility
Fair selection processes based on merit and potential
Cross-cultural exchange that fosters inclusive and diverse learning environments

We believe a better Africa begins with equitable access to education and knowledge.

Collaboration Across the Continent

Partner Regions and Institutions:

East Africa
West Africa
Central Africa
Southern Africa

Together, we build pan-African academic cooperation to solve local and regional development challenges.

Join the ARISE II Movement

Are you ready to transform your academic career and contribute to Africa’s future? Whether you’re applying for a Master’s programme, planning a PhD research visit, or seeking collaboration for institutional development — ARISE II is your gateway to mobility, excellence, and change.