Welcome to the Pan-African Network for Planetary Science and Technology (PAP2SN), a pioneering initiative uniting African universities, researchers, and students to advance education, innovation, and mobility in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), and ICT. Built on a continent-wide vision for scientific excellence, PAP2SN strengthens Africa’s capacity in Planetary and Space Science & Technology while opening opportunities for collaboration, research, and skills development across Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.
Applications Are Currently Closed
Thank you for the overwhelming interest in the PAP2SN Mobility Programme. The 2026 application cycle has officially closed. The next application window is expected to open in April 2027. Applicants are encouraged to continue monitoring the PAP2SN website and official social media channels for announcements, scholarship updates, mobility opportunities and programme news.
About
Presented By Principal Investigator: Dr Saul Paul Phiri
The Pan-African Planetary and Space Science Network (PAP2SN) is an Academic Mobility project funded by the Intra-Africa Mobility Scheme of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). PAP2SN connects universities, researchers, and students to advance research, training, and mobility in Planetary and Space Science & Technology across Africa.
Contact UsOur key project hubs include Ethiopia, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Zambia.
17th - 20th February, 2026
Livingstone, Zambia