African Academy of Sciences Grants

The African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence Pilot Program (ARISE-PP) Grant is an opportunity for talented early-career scientist to further develop their research career.

Eligible Applicants

African researchers who are African nationals with 2-7 years of research experience since completion of their PhD, a scientific track record showing great promise, and an excellent research proposal to conduct excellent research in an African university or research institution.

Eligible Proposals

The ARISE-PP grants are open to applications from all fields of research.  Proposals should take into account the priorities of the AU-EU High Level Policy Dialogue on Science Technology and Innovation (Public Health, Green Transition, Innovation and Technology, Capacities for science).

Eligible Host Institutions

Research must be conducted at an eligible university or research institution located in one of the African Union member states.

Benefits

The maximum grant amount per grantee is EUR 500,000 for a period not exceeding 60 months (5 years). An ARISE grant can cover up to 100% of the total eligible direct costs of the research plus a contribution of up to 7% of the total eligible direct costs towards indirect costs.

For all details: https://www.aasciences.africa/call/arise

Deadline: 30 July 2021