AIR Pipeline Partnership Program (P3)
Strengthening the future of social science research
Supported by the AIR Opportunity Fund, the AIR Pipeline Partnership Program (P3) is designed to help graduate students build successful careers in behavioral and social science research.
Through partnerships with leading universities in the U.S. and Africa, P3 connects students with mentorship from AIR experts and AIR Scholars, hands-on research experience, and training in advanced methodologies—equipping them with the skills to tackle complex societal challenges.
Our P3 Programs
P3 United States
Advancing the behavioral and social sciences through collaboration
AIR partners with leading U.S. universities that share our commitment to cultivating the next generation of researchers and advancing rigorous, evidence-based inquiry.
P3 Africa
Strengthening research and policy impact across Africa
AIR collaborates with regional partners and institutions to enhance research capacity, generate actionable evidence, and support policies that improve lives throughout the continent.
Our Partners
Since launching in 2020, P3 has partnered with universities and research-focused nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and Africa to provide students and early-career researchers with opportunities for mentorship, training, and career development:
- African Economic Research Consortium
- African Evaluation Association
- Georgia State University
- Howard University
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science & Technology, Bondo, Kenya
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
- Union for African Population Studies
- University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- University of Nairobi, Kenya
In addition to supporting students, P3 strengthens research collaborations, expands faculty networks, and increases professional development opportunities across partner institutions.
