International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is currently accepting applications for its Science Granting Councils Initiative 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IDRC Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is a continental platform launched in 2015 to strengthen national Science Granting Councils (SGCs) across sub-Saharan Africa.
Benefits of IDRC Science Granting Councils Initiative
- As a result of this call, the Hub recipient will receive a maximum of CAD500,000 over approximately 2.5 years, with potential for renewal. The expected start date will be July 1, 2026.
IDRC Science Granting Councils Initiative Requirements
Only proposals that meet the following eligibility criteria will be considered:
- Organizations or consortia of organizations with proven expertise in research and innovation management.
- Applicants must have independent legal status (or “legal personality”) and be capable of contracting in their own right and name, receiving and administering funds, and have authority to direct proposed project activities. Applicants must be able to demonstrate legal status through written documentation and be based in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Legal status will only be reviewed if and when applicants are selected following technical selection.
- Knowledge of national STI systems and the research and development funding landscape in sub-Saharan Africa, including the key actors (organizations), policies and the roles of SGCs in brokering, facilitating, funding and coordinating the interactions among stakeholders.
- Experience in working with public sector STI organizations (especially SGCs) in Africa, in the context of capacity strengthening.
- Experience in research funding processes, research management and engaging the public, private and community sectors in research.
- Experience in contracting with different service providers.
- Knowledge of research ethics, research excellence and gender and inclusion approaches in research.
- Expertise and experience in MEL and data-management systems and frameworks.
- Ability to work in English and French is a requirement. Portuguese is an asset. Applications without the required language capabilities will not be evaluated.
Application Date and Process
- Applicants should submit an electronic application through Survey Monkey Apply before the deadline.
- Applications must be received no later than April 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST). Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Applications can be submitted in either English or French.
- An acknowledgement of receipt of a submission will be sent to applicants whose application was received before the closing date and time.
Application Deadline
30 April, 2026
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