Grant opportunity

SHARPER Catalyst Grants 2026

Seed funding for early-career Africa-based researchers with institutional affiliation.

Research Seed GrantEpidemic preparednesshealth systemsresearch uptakeOne HealthAfrica
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.