Applications are currently being accepted for the Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) Research Grants on University Ecosystems 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems
The CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems 2027 aims to support innovative research from African researchers affiliated with recognized institutions. The grants range from US$5,000 to US$15,000, and the research period is planned to be 15 months. The initiative focuses on higher education, gender equality, academic freedom, and the quality of associational life in African universities.
Benefits of CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems
Selected fellows will receive support for 15 months, during which they will:
- Conduct original research aligned with the programme’s thematic priorities;
- Participate in knowledge‑exchange workshops and peer‑learning forums;
- Produce at least one publishable manuscript (journal article and policy brief or equivalent);
- Contribute to public dialogue and policy engagement activities;
- Submit periodic progress reports and a final consolidated output.
CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems Requirements
- Applicants must be affiliated with a recognized African higher education or research institution.
- African scholars in the diaspora are encouraged to apply in collaboration with colleagues from an African-based institution.
- CODESRIA encourages applications from women scholars, early-career academics, and those affiliated with less well-resourced universities across Africa.
- Both individual and collaborative proposals are eligible. Collaborative teams should comprise 3-5 members. Interdisciplinary, inter-institutional, or multi-country research teams are strongly encouraged.
- Applicants with outstanding or pending deliverables from ongoing or previous CODESRIA-funded projects are not encouraged to apply.
Application Date and Process
Submitted proposals should include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): A recent CV highlighting the principal investigator’s qualifications, research experience, and relevant publications. For team applications, CVs of all members should be attached.
- Proposal Synopsis (maximum 4,000 words): The proposal should clearly articulate the following elements:
- a well-defined research question or problem statement;
- demonstrated familiarity with recent literature and discourse in the subject area;
- a conceptual or theoretical framework guiding the study;
- a concise research methodology and work plan, including timelines;
- a draft budget;
- a list of proposed outputs (scholarly and non-scholarly).
- A draft budget ranging from USD 5,000 to USD 15,000
- Institutional Affiliation
- A formal letter of affiliation or endorsement from a recognized higher education or research institution.
- All application documents should be submitted electronically on the CODESRIA website using the link: https://apply.codesria.org/grants-subventions/
- The deadline for submission of applications is 16 January 2027. Late applications will not be considered. For Specific questions, please contact: [email protected]
Application Deadline
16 January, 2027
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