The Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa 2025/2026 at Harvard University is now accepting applications. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, interested applicants are urged to visit here.
About Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 28, 2025
- Application Deadline: December 30, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs
Grants
- Eligible Locations: 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 together with the Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs, in collaboration with the Center for African Studies.
Benefits of Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa
- The Maximum award amount is $150,000
Harvard University Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa Requirements
- Applications are invited from individuals who hold a faculty appointment at a Harvard School and who have principal investigator rights at that School. Harvard Medical School faculty must hold a faculty appointment with PI rights in one of HMS’s basic or social science departments. Faculty may request support for Harvard postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates.
- Individuals who are principal investigators on an active Motsepe Presidential Research Accelerator Fund for Africa award will not be funded. Previous awardees are invited to apply for a new project, provided their prior award cycle has concluded.
Application Date and Process
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Summary (150 words) and full proposal (up to 1,000 words)
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CVs for all investigators and funded students/postdocs
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Detailed budget and justification using provided forms
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Departmental attestation of support and salary approval (if applicable)
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No letters of support or collaboration allowed
Application Deadline
30 December, 2025
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