Research funding

2023 Call for Applications – The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund
2023 Call for Applications – The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund is currently ongoing. The purpose of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund is to encourage research, training, and engagement activities between Cambridge and sub-Saharan Africa. Applicants from Cambridge apply jointly with applicants from universities/ institutes in sub-Saharan Africa and co-create the projects. An important function of […]
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Call for Proposals: The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grants 2023
The call for proposals is currently open for the Call for Proposals: The Internet Society Foundation’s research grants 2023. The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all. The aim of the grant is to: The Internet Society Foundation’s program is for research that is applied […]
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Call for Submission of Concept Notes for the 2023 TETFund National Research Fund Grant
The call for Submission of Concept Notes is currently ongoing for the TetFund National Research Fund (NRF) 2023 Grant Cycle. Tetfund has set up a mechanism for a seamless online application of the stated Grant nationally and is asking interested and qualified people who are looking for financial grants to grow their diverse research across […]
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World Bank McNamara Fellowships Program for Economic Researchers
The World Bank Group is inviting applications for the Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program for Economic Researchers from Developing countries. The World Bank Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) matches aspiring development economics researchers from developing countries with World Bank research economists, creating unique opportunities for fellows to participate in rigorous policy-relevant research in the World Bank’s Development Economics Vice […]
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UM6P/EPFL 100 PhDs for Africa Research programme for African Scholars
A call for proposals is now open for PhD projects in all disciplines at EPFL within its doctoral school (UM6P/EPFL 100 PhDs for Africa Research programme for African Scholars). Graduates in science and engineering with a strong academic record who want to pursue a PhD at a university in Africa are eligible for the program. […]
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UNESCO-TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and UNESCO-TWAS welcome applications for the 2023 Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI). With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new program to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. Young […]
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Harry Frank Guggenheim African 2023 Fellow Awards
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation calls for proposals for its 2023 African Fellow Awards for Ph.D. students in any social and natural sciences or allied disciplines. Every two years, the Foundation selects a cohort of Harry Frank Guggenheim African Fellows. For projects that were deemed to be of high quality and directly related to the Foundation’s interest […]
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Sub-Saharan Africa Women Researchers Grants by the University of Alicante
The University of Alicante’s Sub-Saharan Africa Women Researchers Grants Program is now accepting applications. Selected candidates will receive funding to support their studies. The Sub-Saharan Africa Women Researchers Programme is promoted by the University of Alicante Office of the Vice President for International Relations and Development Cooperation in association with the Valencian Government’s Ministry of […]
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The Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa
The Harvard University Centre for African Studies in Collaboration with Motsepe Foundation calls for applications for the Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa. The Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa is made possible by a generous gift from the Motsepe Foundation. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research will administer the Fund […]
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The UKRI African Research Leaders Grant 2023
The UK Research and Innovation invite African researchers to apply for the Research Leaders Grant funding to support excellent global health research and strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This programme aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented ‘rising star’ individuals who will lead high-quality research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA. […]
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