African Research Collaborative
Research-Centered Academic Travel & Global Education Partnerships
The African Research Collaborative (ARC) is a research-focused academic organization that designs faculty-led study abroad programs, student research initiatives, and institutional partnerships across Africa and the African Diaspora. ARC connects universities, faculty, and students to Africa through ethical, inquiry-driven global engagement rooted in education, culture, and community partnership.
What We Offer
ARC designs global programs that support academic inquiry, research engagement, and youth development. Our work serves universities, K–12 schools, and community partners seeking meaningful, research-informed international experiences.
Academic Study Abroad
Faculty-led, credit-bearing programs grounded in comparative education, cultural inquiry, STEAM learning, public health, and global leadership.
Research & Cultural Exchange Programs
Reciprocal partnerships connecting students, faculty, and institutions through collaborative research, teaching exchanges, and scholarly dialogue.
Youth & Community Programs
Identity-centered initiatives for K–12 and community youth, including global learning travel, STEAM education, and literacy-focused programming.
About the African Research Collaborative
The African Research Collaborative (ARC) is a 501(c)(3) academic organization dedicated to advancing global learning through research-centered travel, institutional partnerships, and culturally grounded education initiatives.
ARC was founded to move beyond traditional study abroad models by centering research, ethics, and long-term collaboration in international education.
Research-Centered Global Learning
ARC’s programs are built on a research-first academic framework. Every program integrates inquiry, reflection, and scholarly engagement.
Programs & Selected Academic Engagements
The African Research Collaborative (ARC) designs and supports research-centered global education programs that connect students, faculty, and institutions to Africa through ethically grounded, academically rigorous engagement. Our work spans faculty-led study abroad, student research initiatives, K–12 global education, and in-country youth programs.
ARC programs are built through collaboration with universities, school districts, and community partners and are informed by more than a decade of international education, research, and exchange experience.
Global Engagement Across Africa
ARC maintains long-standing academic and community partnerships across Africa.
Ghana
Education systems, policy engagement, university partnerships, and community-based research.
South Africa
STEAM education, youth innovation, social justice, and university exchanges.
Kenya
Leadership development, community education, and research collaboration.
Programs are customized based on academic focus, student level, and institutional goals.
Request a Custom Academic Program
ARC collaborates with universities, schools, and organizations to design academically rigorous, culturally grounded global programs.