Successful applicants will receive a research grant of up to USD 67,700 to support the implementation of their proposed project over a period of approximately 30 months. The funding is intended primarily for the purchase of essential scientific equipment, laboratory consumables, and specialized research materials necessary to establish or strengthen research activities. In certain justified cases, limited support for fieldwork activities, equipment maintenance, and access to scientific literature such as textbooks and conference proceedings may be provided. The grant is structured to help new principal investigators build a functional research base within their institutions rather than to cover personal remuneration.

This opportunity is open to African scientists who are nationals of countries classified by TWAS as lagging in science and technology. Applicants must hold a PhD degree that was obtained in a country other than their home country, and the degree should have been awarded within the last five years at the time of application. Candidates must be 40 years old or younger and should have returned to their home country within the last 36 months, or demonstrate a clear plan to return and take up a research or academic position by the end of 2026. Applicants are required to be employed, or in the process of securing employment, at a recognized university or research institution in their home country. In addition, applicants must not hold an active TWAS research grant or an OWSD Early Career Women Scientists Fellowship at the time of application. Strong, well-defined research proposals that demonstrate scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to local or regional challenges are a key requirement for eligibility.

Open to Africans

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