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Pfizer – Real World Evidence on Early Use of Aztreonam-Avibactam
Research call on early and appropriate use of aztreonam-avibactam.
Research GrantAntimicrobial resistancereal-world evidenceAustralia; Brazil; Chile; India; Italy; South Africa; Spain; UK
- Funder
- Pfizer
- Deadline
- Released 30 Sep 2026; closes 25 Nov 2026: Nov 25, 2026
- Award
- Per RFP
- Applicant
- Australia; Brazil; Chile; India; Italy; South Africa; Spain; UK
Smart Africa White Papers on Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Policy – Call 1
Call for evidence-based white papers to inform Africa's digital entrepreneurship and innovation policy.
Research / Policy ConsultancyDigital entrepreneurshipinnovation policyevidence synthesis
- Funder
- Smart Africa Secretariat / AEDIB
- Deadline
- Released 28 Sep 2026; closes 30 Oct 2026, 17:00 Kigali: Oct 30, 2026
- Award
- Terms in official TOR
- Applicant
- Africa
NEMA Research and Innovations Student Support Grant 2026–2027
Supports Master's research and student innovations aligned with NEMA environmental priorities.
Student Research / Innovation GrantEnvironmentsustainable developmentstudent research and innovation
- Funder
- National Environment Management Authority Uganda
- Deadline
- Published/active 28 Sep 2026; closes 23 Oct 2026: Oct 23, 2026
- Award
- Research up to UGX 5m; innovation up to UGX 7m
- Applicant
- Uganda
MakRIF Round 8 (FY2026/27) – Track 1
Track 1 funds new research and innovation ideas addressing Uganda's national research agenda.
Research and Innovation GrantResearchinnovationnational development priorities
- Funder
- Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund
- Deadline
- Active during window; closes 2 Oct 2026, 23:59 EAT: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- UGX 6bn total; at least 58 awards; up to UGX 150m
- Applicant
- Uganda; Makerere University
AGNES–Bayer Science Foundation Research Grant 2026
Supports biodiversity conservation and sustainable-agriculture activities within doctoral research.
Doctoral Research GrantBiodiversitysustainable agricultureSub-Saharan Africa
- Funder
- AGNES / Bayer Foundation
- Deadline
- Publicised Sep 2026; closes 16 Oct 2026, 23:59 GMT: Oct 16, 2026
- Award
- Up to €7,000
- Applicant
- Sub-Saharan Africa
GFF x CIVIC VOICES Call for Proposals
Grants and technical support for locally led advocacy that strengthens health financing accountability and youth and community voice across Africa.
GrantAfricaYouth-ledCivil society
- Funder
- Global Financing Facility and CIVIC VOICES Consortium
- Deadline
- Applications close 7 October 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time: Oct 7, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 3.35 million across grants in up to 22 African countries; projects may run up to 18 months
- Applicant
- Partnerships of two or three eligible local civil-society, youth-led or community-based organisations in participating African countries, including at least one youth-led organisation.
MakRIF Round 8 (FY 2026/27) – Track 1
Track 1 funds new research and innovation ideas addressing Uganda's national research agenda.
Research and Innovation GrantResearchinnovationevidence for national development
- Funder
- Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund
- Deadline
- Closes 2 Oct 2026, 23:59 EAT: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- UGX 6 billion; at least 58 awards; up to UGX 150 million
- Applicant
- Uganda; Makerere University
AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowship 2027
Online training and planned September–December 2027 visit to the University of Johannesburg.
PhD Visiting FellowshipInnovationeconomic developmentsustainability
- Funder
- AfricaLics / University of Johannesburg
- Deadline
- Publicised 15–16 Sep 2026; closes 2 Oct 2026, 23:00 EAT: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Mentorship and three-month research visit; travel support subject to funding
- Applicant
- Africa; South Africa placement
Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference 2026
Fully sponsored youth platform immediately before CPHIA 2026.
ConferencePublic healthyouth leadershiphealth security
- Funder
- Africa CDC
- Deadline
- 21–22 Nov 2026: Nov 22, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American...
GrantSocial Sciences, Policy and GovernanceAfricaInstitute of Museum and Library Services
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-11-13: Nov 13, 2026
- Award
- USD 500,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
ICGEB South African Women in Biotechnology PhD Fellowship 2027
Three-year PhD fellowship at ICGEB Cape Town.
PhD FellowshipBiotechnologylife scienceswomen in STEM
- Funder
- ICGEB / South Africa Department of Science, Technology and Innovation
- Deadline
- Call opened 2 Sep 2026; closes 20 Oct 2026: Oct 20, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- South African women
Czech Republic Small-Scale Development Projects 2027
Small development grants for locally implemented projects supported through Czech development cooperation.
GrantDevelopmentCivil societySouthern Africa
- Funder
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic
- Deadline
- Check the official Czech Embassy call page for the 2027 project deadline and submission route: Oct 15, 2026
- Award
- Up to CZK 500,000 per small-scale development project
- Applicant
- Eligible local organisations and institutions proposing small-scale development projects aligned with Czech development cooperation priorities.
Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28
Twelve-month fellowships with organizations across Africa; expanded Innovation Fellowship option for 2027–28.
FellowshipInternational developmentinnovationAfrica
- Funder
- Princeton in Africa
- Deadline
- Applications opened 26 Aug 2026; deadline 26 Oct 2026: Oct 26, 2026
- Award
- See the official call page for funding and support details
- Applicant
- Africa / global applicants meeting eligibility
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
The U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program advances America's national interests by harnessing market-based, private sector-led growth across two strategic focus areas: Critical Minerals Investment and...
GrantEnvironment, Climate and Natural ResourcesAfricaBureau of African Affairs
- Funder
- Bureau of African Affairs
- Deadline
- Applications close 2027-05-31: May 31, 2027
- Award
- USD 50,000,000
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory services, diagnostic networks, and systems for a more effective, efficient, and sustainable response to HIV, TB, and other priority health threats
The Award Ceiling for Year 1 is 0 (none). CDC anticipates an Approximate Total Fiscal Year Funding amount of $500,000 for Year 1, subject to the availability of funds.This NOFO provides operational support...
GrantHealth and Biomedical SciencesUnited StatesCenters for Disease Control-GHC
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Applications close 2026-10-16: Oct 16, 2026
- Award
- USD 0
- Applicant
- County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments
Nuffield International Farming Scholarships 2027
A global agricultural leadership scholarship enabling farmers and primary producers to spend 14 weeks over two years investigating an industry issue through international travel and professional exchange.
ScholarshipAgricultureFarmersLeadership
- Funder
- Nuffield International Farming Scholars
- Deadline
- Applications close 31 October 2026; country-specific arrangements may apply: Oct 31, 2026
- Award
- International agricultural leadership programme with supported travel and study arrangements determined by the relevant Nuffield country organisation
- Applicant
- Farmers and primary producers who are citizens or permanent residents of participating Nuffield countries and demonstrate leadership potential, curiosity and commitment to improving their industry.
Schmidt AI in Science African Faculty Fellowship 2027
MIDAS will support African faculty researchers for a two-year AI-enabled science fellowship that combines one year in residence at the University of Michigan with one year of research or training activity in...
Upcoming callFellowshipAfricaArtificial intelligence
- Funder
- University of Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS) / Schmidt Sciences
- Deadline
- Portal opens 17 August 2026; Phase 1 applications close 5 October 2026; Phase 2 closes 23 November 2026: Oct 5, 2026
- Award
- USD 35,000 annual stipend, medical insurance, housing, visa fees, Africa-US travel, computing, training, conference and publication support
- Applicant
- Current faculty members at African universities, or researchers in equivalent appointments at African research organisations, who want to use artificial intelligence methods to address significant questions in biological, biomedical, earth, environmental, engineering, physical or mathematical sciences.
Protecting and Improving Global Health Security by Engaging Local Partners: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Protecting and Improving Global Health Security by Engaging Local Partners: Strengthening and Sustaining Public Health Systems in Ghana, a health and biomedical...
GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesGhana
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 125,000,000
- Applicant
- Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Small businesses; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Nigeria, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesNigeria
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 25,000,000
- Applicant
- County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Special district governments; Small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security through local partnerships in Ethiopia, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesEthiopia
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 25,000,000
- Applicant
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Private institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding global health security though local partnerships in Tanzania, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesTanzania
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 5,000,000
- Applicant
- Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Special district governments
Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal
Centers for Disease Control-GHC has posted Expanding Global Health Security through local partnerships in Senegal, a health and biomedical sciences funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity...
GrantResearch fundingHealth and Biomedical SciencesSenegal
- Funder
- Centers for Disease Control-GHC
- Deadline
- Application deadline: Oct 2, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 5,000,000
- Applicant
- County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education
France-South Africa Scholarship Programme 2027
The France-South Africa Scholarship Programme supports postgraduate students from South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi to study in France.
ScholarshipPostgraduateFranceSouth Africa
- Funder
- Embassy of France in South Africa / Campus France
- Deadline
- Applications close 8 October 2026 at 23:59 South Africa time: Oct 8, 2026
- Award
- Scholarship support for eligible Master's and PhD study in France; benefits depend on the award category
- Applicant
- Eligible nationals and residents of South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi applying for Master's or doctoral study in France beginning in September 2027.
Ireland Fellows Programme 2026
Fully funded Master's scholarships.
ScholarshipNigeriaGhanaand other eligible African countries
- Funder
- Irish Aid / Government of Ireland
- Deadline
- Open June 29, deadline Jul 26
- Award
- See linked call page
- Applicant
- Nigeria, Ghana, and other eligible African countries