Grant opportunity
SHARPER Catalyst Grants 2026
Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation.
- Funder
- SHARPER Consortium
- Closes 30 Sep 2026
- Closes 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- US$15,000 for 6 months; up to eight awards
- Applicant
- Africa
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- Africa
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Call summary
Overview
SHARPER Catalyst Grants 2026 is a research seed grant from SHARPER Consortium. Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation. It focuses on Epidemic preparedness; health systems; research uptake; One Health and is relevant to Africa.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants and locations: Africa. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
What it supports
- Epidemic preparedness; health systems; research uptake; One Health
- Research Seed Grant
- Africa
Funding and duration
- US$15,000 for 6 months; up to eight awards
- Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation.
Closes 30 Sep 2026
Closes 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Call details
Source-based overview
SHARPER Catalyst Grants 2026 is a research seed grant from SHARPER Consortium. Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation. It focuses on Epidemic preparedness; health systems; research uptake; One Health and is relevant to Africa. The recorded deadline or key date is Closes 30 Sep 2026. Applicants should review the official page for the complete eligibility rules, required documents, assessment criteria, funding conditions, deadline time zone and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants and locations: Africa. Confirm any institutional, citizenship, career-stage and partnership requirements on the official call page.
Funding and benefits
US$15,000 for 6 months; up to eight awards
Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation.
Themes and supported activities
Epidemic preparedness; health systems; research uptake; One Health
Research Seed Grant
Africa
Deadline and timeline
Closes 30 Sep 2026: Closes 30 Sep 2026: Sep 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official call page, confirm the current requirements and deadline time zone, prepare the requested documents and submit through the funder or organiser's stated route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.