African Union Research Grants
IThe African Union Research Grants programme is financed through the European Commission and the African Union Commission under the Pan-African Programme. The programme is an innovative way to deploy and to improve science and technology research so that it contributes to Africa’s poverty reduction, economic growth and social development efforts.
The African Union Research Grants programme responds to the implementation of Africa’s Science Technology and Innovation Strategy -2024 (STISA-2024) priority one and the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership focusing on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture.
This guideline for the Grant Applicants, developed by the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation will facilitate and assist prospective applicants to complete the Grant Application Form in order to access the research grants. Applicants are requested to read this document carefully.
Link to the website (No link)
Merck Foundation
Merck Foundation, established in 2017, is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA, Germany that aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people and advance their lives through science and technology. Our efforts are primarily focused on improving access to quality and equitable healthcare solutions in underserved communities, building healthcare and scientific research capacity and empowering people in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with a special focus on women and youth.
The African Union Scientific Technical and Research Commission enter into a partnership with Merck Foundation with the aim to to share their research output and findings with the top echelon of scientists from Africa and abroad. Through the annual Merck Africa Research Summit (MARS) Africa’s young and talented scientists have an unique opportunity to show case their for network with peers in their fields of study as well as career development.
Merck Foundation - The Philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA (merck-foundation.com)
European Union Horizon
Horizon Europe succeeded by Horizon 2020 as the financial instrument implementing the Innovation Union. Horizon Europe is the EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation with a budget of 95.5 billion Euros. It tackles climate change, helps to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and boosts the EU’s competitiveness and growth.
The programme facilitates collaboration and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies while tackling global challenges. It supports creating and better dispersing of excellent knowledge and technologies.
Legal entities from the EU and associated countries can participate
https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/funding/funding-opportunities/funding-programmes-and-open-calls/horizon-europe_en