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U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Based on the success of the National Academies' Kavli Frontiers of Science Program and National Academy of Engineering's Frontiers of Engineering, the U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program convenes series of symposia to bring together early-career researchers from the United States and African Union member countries to discuss exciting advances and opportunities in their fields.

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Applications open

June 8 – August 9, 2026 11:59 PM

Under review

August 11 – September 29, 2026

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September 30, 2026

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Senegalese Press Video 4th US-Africa Frontiers Symposium

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Seneweb News Article- Africa-U.S. scientific cooperation

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This news article from Seneweb, a local news outlet in Dakar, Senegal, interviewed members of the Organizing Committee and Dalal Najib, Senior Director of the U.S.-Africa Frontiers Program at the National Academies. The article highlights the importance of the U.S.-Africa Frontiers Symposium and the future of scientific collaborations between the United States and Senegal.

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First U.S.-Africa Science, Engineering and Medicine Symposium

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Le Soleil News Article Dakar Hosts U.S.-Africa Science Symposium

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Senegal Press Agency News Article ANSTS Collaborates with NASEM

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Buckeyes participate in inaugural U.S.-Africa science, engineering and medicine symposium

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U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

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