Funding Database

We are pleased to inform you that the following African and European tech hubs (Incubateur Descartes – France, Technoport SA – Luxembourg, INNOVUS – South Africa, and AfriLabs – pan-African network of innovation hubs) have joined forces with Indian incubators in the Europe-India Innovation Partnership network, and launched a call for application called the molecular start-up initiative – International Start-up vs Covid-19 Matchmaking…

GCAiN is an virtual network bringing innovators and potential partners together. The portal collates Africa based projects and ventures in health and development with a potential for scale up, enabling them to find support. GCAiN, also provides a space for players in the innovation sphere to be kept abreast with developments in the sector along with opportunities for face to…

How we work The Addax and Oryx Foundation funds the projects of non-profit, non-governmental organisations that demonstrate the experience and expertise to help poor communities in Africa and the Middle East to become the masters of their own destiny, with tangible and sustainable results. We give priority to projects that take a holistic approach, incorporating more than one of our…

The Addax and Oryx Foundation funds projects that: Are conducted by registered non-profit, non-governmental organisations (see also under Limitations and exclusions) with: Proven experience and competence in the proposed area of activity. Demonstrated budget efficiency and transparency in the use of funds. Contribute to the eradication of the root causes of poverty in Africa and the Middle East. Focus on…

We are inviting African early career scientists to submit research proposals that apply a systems approach to analyzing urban processes in Africa. These projects are expected to examine the inherent complexity of cities, to explore the interconnections, trade-offs and synergies between different dimensions of urban systems, e.g. governance, human and social capital, environment, economic systems and infrastructure. ICSU in partnership with NASAC…

The Call offers project grants for pluri-disciplinary teams working on international studies (see below). The SNIS supports pluri-disciplinary projects in the social sciences and pluri-disciplinary projects that combine natural and social sciences. The SNIS does not support pluri-disciplinary projects that only consist of natural sciences. The SNIS does not fund individual grants, i.e., career grants. Projects must run for two…

CODESRIA offers a range of funding programs from MA to Post-Doc Level: Small Grants Programme Encourage the continued development of the Social Science Research in Africa. Launched in 1988, the program of small grants for thesis writing in African institutions is a `foster the continued development of the Social Science Research in Africa, meeting the basic needs of African researchers…

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS).The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or PhD and at…

ERA-NET Cofund: background & practical information Horizon 2020 will support the achievement and functioning of the European Research Area (ERA), as set out in the Communication on a Reinforced European Research Area Partnership for Excellence and Growth (2012). As a key part of this approach, the aim is to support a number of Public-Public Partnerships under Horizon 2020 in the form of Art….

With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer…

The Training Grant (TG) Program supports a small research project such as a MSc or PhD thesis project or another training endeavor up to 20’000 USD. Deadlines are always January 10th and May 10th. Interested scientists should first submit a “Letter of Intent” in which they describe very briefly the kind of project they would like to undertake, including an…

The Pilot Grant (PG) Program of the Nestle Foundation provides support for pilot research up to 20’000 USD that has a high potential to lead to a subsequent full research project grant. Usually the Foundation does not support nutritional survey research. Often to be able to identify areas of problems for potential intervention one has to collect baseline data. A…

Doctoral Studies Before you begin the online application, please note the following: Degree programs An overview of the doctoral studies offered by the various faculties can be found in the information sheet: Doctoral studies issued by the specific faculties. You can also find information by visiting doctoral disciplines or the websites of the specific faculties. Admission requirements Admission to doctoral studies generally requires…

The Swiss REPIC program currently invites for proposal submission! Due to the current COVID-19 situation, as well as planning uncertainties, the next REPIC submission deadline remains open (expected in summer 2020). Please visit the external URL regularly for updates on the deadline. The REPIC platform’s primary goal is: to promote know-how and technology transfer of renewable energies, energy and resource efficiency in developing and…

The UBS Optimus Foundation makes UBS unique in the financial industry. UBS is the only global Wealth Management firm with a foundation that is staffed by leading experts in philanthropy and has a client offering designed to deliver measurable, long-term benefits to the world’s most vulnerable children. We recognize that our clients want to use their wealth for good and…

The worldwide intensive programmes are short courses , which have to be organised jointly by at least two higher education institutions. Students and professors from  higher education institutions  try out innovative multidisciplinary learning opportunities in a short exchange outside Europe. Via intensive programmes (IP), Swiss universities can network internationally, try out initial partnerships with new partners and strengthen and further develop…

The open project fund serves to test initial partnership and mobility experiences with new partners in countries outside Europe and/or to further develop existing partnerships. The type of partnership and form of mobility are not stipulated here. What is the objective? The projects should make a contribution to the further development of the Swiss education system and strengthen the international…

Download Call for Applications Go to Application Form The course is part of the DIES (Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies) programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Rectors’ Conference (HRK). The aim of ProGRANT Proposal Writing for Research Grants is to train researchers and young PhD holders in developing a promising research proposal for national…

The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands. Aim The main aim of the MSP is to contribute to democratic transition in the selected countries. It also aims at building capacity within organisations, by enabling employees to take part in short courses in the Netherlands. While the scholarship is awarded to individuals, all…

The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to advance the development of the capacity, knowledge and quality of both individuals, and institutions in higher and vocational education. A OKP scholarship is intended to supplement the salary that you should continue to receive during the study period in the Netherlands. The allowance is a contribution towards your costs of living such as tuition…

The Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) commissioned the HES-SO as the Leading House (LH) for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The mandate will last from 2017 to 2020 and its overall goal is to develop scientific collaborations between Switzerland and countries of the MENA region. This call allows funding of approximately 10 seed…

The following countries have been identified as priority countries for the first phase of the LHMENA: Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates. This call allows funding of approximately 26 mobility grants, subject to the number of applications received as well as compliance with the criteria for evaluation and selection Goal and Objectives Mobility represents a…

Ambizione grants are aimed at young researchers who wish to conduct, manage and lead an independent project at a Swiss higher education institution. The purpose of the Ambizione grant is to enhance the scientific profile of researchers from Switzerland and abroad and to help them become scientifically independent early in their career with a project of their own. Scientists holding…

The NRF was established through the National Research Foundation Act (Act No 23 of 1998), following a system-wide review conducted for the Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology (DACST). The new entity incorporated the functions of the research funding agencies that were previously servicing various sections of the research community, namely the former Centre for Science Development (CSD) of…

The Swiss Programme for International Research by Scientific Investigation Teams promotes team-oriented cross-border research. What do SPIRIT have to offer? The SNSF offer a wide range of international funding schemes working with foreign funding organisations promoting cross-border collaboration. SPIRIT facilitates knowledge exchange between Swiss researchers and researchers in selected countries receiving development assistance. With SPIRIT, the SNSF give Swiss researchers…

What is SUDAC? Its a Programme seeking targeted support for collaboration between the various types of Swiss higher education institutions and their partners from the Global South in order to achieve an excellent standard of education, research and innovation on global challenges. What are the goals of SUDAC? SUDAC promotes the establishment of Clusters of Cooperation in the Global South…

1.   Objectives and description The overall objective of the programme is to enhance human capital development in Africa, while strengthening intra-African collaboration as called for by Agenda 2063. The programme’s specific objectives are to: — increase the employability of students, — improve the quality of higher education in Africa and its relevance to Africa’s development vision, — strengthen the modernisation and…

The r4d programme launches the Call for “Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs)” that allow teams of r4d (find R4D on SARECO) researchers and non-academic stakeholders (e.g. policy makers, the private sector, development practitioners) to make use of the knowledge, tools and technologies developed within r4d projects through translation and implementation initiatives. Transformation accelerating grants (TAGs) focus on co-creation, social learning, technology transfer…

Early Postdoc.Mobility fellowships are designed for early-career postdocs who wish to enhance their scientific profile by working at a research institution abroad. The fellowships include a grant towards living costs, a flat-rate for travel expenses and a contribution to research, conference and matriculation costs if necessary. In principle, these fellowships are awarded for 18 months, or for no less than…

AquaticPollutants Due to the current COVID-19 situation the deadline for the call will be postponed until May 18th, 17.00 CET. The timeline is updated accordingly. The three Joint Programming Initiatives (JPIs) on Water, Oceans and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) are pleased to pre-announce a joint transnational call for research and innovation projects on risks posed to human health and the environment…

The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) offers   Two German- West African Tandem Fellowships (Junior/Senior) for 3-5 months each at the University of Ghana  for the Calendar Year 2021   Extended application deadline: April 10, 2020, 24 h CET     The Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is broadly dedicated to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, with ‘Sustainable Governance’ as its central, but by no…

The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) offers Five Individual Fellowships (Junior/Senior) for 3-5 months each at the University of Ghana for the Calendar Year 2021   Extended application deadline: April 10, 2020, 24 h CET   The Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is broadly dedicated to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, with ‘Sustainable Governance’ as its central, but by no means exclusive topic….

The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) offers Two Interdisciplinary Fellow Groups (Junior/Senior) for 4 months each at the University of Ghana in the periods February to May and September to December 2021   Extended application deadline: April 10, 2020, 24 h CET The Maria Sibylla Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) is dedicated to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, with ‘Sustainable Governance’ as its central…

Research cooperation with South Africa In the context of the Swiss-South African Joint Research Programme (SSAJRP), the SNSF is launching another call for joint research projects (JPRs) with its sister organisation in South Africa, the National Research Foundation (NRF). It is expected that twelve projects will be funded; the new maximum duration of projects is four years. Thanks to JRPs,…

The Covid-19 pandemic affects all of us. The r4d programme is eager to exert flexibility and supports well justified changes in research plans and adapted timelines. The network of r4d research partners needs to be able to sustain its activities and to plan ahead as much as possible during the Covid-19 pandemic. Research for development, carried out in our 50 partner countries is even…

Due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreaks, Sight and Life has suspended travel grants until further notice! Sight and Life has established a distinguished alliance consisting of academia, research partners, and funders working collectively to eliminate all forms of malnutrition. Together, we discover and implement sustainable solutions, grounded on solid scientific evidence, to improve the lives of those in most need. Our partnerships are…

NEXT CALL FOR PROJECTS DURING 2018. The MEETAfrica programme participates in the creation of job, wealth and innovation through the transfer of how-know from members of the African diasporas graduated from Germany and France to countries of origin. Through this programme, the consortium including Expertise France, Campus France, the IRD and the GIZ aims at the following goals:  Support projects of company…

Deadline: 10th June 2018 Grant sum: maximum 70 kCHF per project Third party funding: strongly encouraged Project duration: 3 to 15 months Eligible countries Switzerland and sub-Saharan Africa, with priority given to proposals from one of the designated key strategic countries (Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda). Research areas Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), using methodologies developed within the domains of…

The funding line to finance kick-start activities with partners in Africa intends to incentivize and further collaboration between Swiss and African researchers by focusing on the following kick-starting instruments: Click here for more information 1) Exchange visits 2) Joint seminars 3) Joint Workshops Financial volume: For the period of 2013 – 16, a total of CHF 480’000 is available for…

The CGIAR Fund is a multi-donor trust fund that finances CGIAR research guided by the Strategy and Results Framework. CGIAR Research Programs to improve … yields and profits of crops, fish, and livestock CGIAR Research Program on Dryland Cereals; CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes; CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish; CGIAR Research Program on Maize; CGIAR Research Program…

Project entries are first examined to determine how sound the project and organization behind it are. Also examined is how closely the organization and project meet the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation’s mandatory criteria and, if necessary, the terms of the call for projects. This Programme is international  A great research effort is needed if the challenge to shift to…

Are you interested in the development of innovative technology solutions to advance inclusive social and economic development in the Global South? The Second call for Papers (Extended Abstracts) for the 5th International Conference of the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development has been officially launched. Tech4Dev 2018, gives you an opportunity to: Present your research at a unique multidisciplinary Conference focused on innovative technology for…

The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) is seeking post-doctoral fellows to join a five year research programme entitled ‘Mobility and Sociality in Africa’s Emerging Urban.’ This initiative is a scholarly response to unprecedented levels of urbanisation and mobility driven by conflict, ambition, and respatialising economies. It is intended to develop African-based contributions to theories of human mobility and transforming modes…