INNOVATION AND GRANTS FOR MASTERS AND PhD STUDENTS

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The Innovation & Grants section highlights funding opportunities that drive scientific advancement and technological growth across Africa. It features research grants, innovation awards, and seed funding programs that empower African scholars, entrepreneurs, and organizations to develop impactful STEM solutions. Each opportunity aims to foster sustainable innovation, strengthen local capacity, and advance Africa’s role in global research and development.

Connect Africa Scholarships

Overview:

Funded by the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard, the Connect Africa Scholarships support early-career scientists and postgraduate students in Africa through travel grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. These grants help strengthen research careers and collaborations across the continent.

Eligibility:

Open to postgraduate students and early-career researchers based in Africa pursuing scientific studies or research with potential for regional impact.

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Scholarship Programme

DAAD In-Country/In-Region

Overview:

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme offers postgraduate scholarships and travel grants to support African students studying within their home country or neighboring regions. The program promotes academic collaboration, mobility, and research development across African universities.

Eligibility:

Open to Master’s and PhD students enrolled in African universities who demonstrate strong academic performance and commitment to research that contributes to regional development.

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Wellcome Trust International

Training Fellowships

Overview:

The Wellcome Trust International Training Fellowships fund postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers from low- and middle-income countries pursuing health-related research and professional development. Grants range from £150,000 to £300,000.

Eligibility:

Open to nationals of low- and middle-income countries, including African nations, who have a sponsoring institution and are undertaking research that advances global health.

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Schlumberger Foundation

Faculty for the Future

Overview:

The Faculty for the Future program empowers women from developing countries to pursue advanced PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM at top global universities. Grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 per year, covering tuition, travel, and living expenses.

Eligibility:

Open to women from developing nations in STEM disciplines who are enrolled or preparing to enroll in PhD or postdoctoral research programs abroad.

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African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD)

Overview:

The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) program provides travel grants and fellowships to women in agricultural research. The initiative strengthens scientific and leadership skills through participation in training courses, conferences, and workshops across Africa.

Eligibility:

Open to African women researchers in agriculture or related fields who are committed to advancing gender-responsive agricultural innovation and leadership.

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Advance Africa

Travel Grants Directory

Overview:

Advance Africa curates a comprehensive list of travel grants, scholarships, and fellowships available to African students and researchers. The platform regularly updates verified opportunities that cover conference participation, research mobility, and academic exchange programs across the globe.

Eligibility:

Open to African students, researchers, and early-career professionals seeking travel or research funding for academic and professional development.

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