Application Deadline: Friday, 28 February 2025 at 23:59 GMT
LOCATION: England
Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young children in Africa? The Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre at the University of Cambridge and Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA), with funding from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, are offering grants of up to $15,000 to support African Early Childhood Development (ECD) researchers in Central, East, West and Southern Africa.
ELIGIBILITY:
Africa-based African researchers with a PhD, working in a relevant research-oriented institution or unit, such as a university, research think tank, or research unit in government department/ministry are eligible to lead applications for these grants. Applications must focus on context-specific, policy-relevant and actionable research addressing key ECD challenges.
Focus countries are Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique. In addition, funds will be available for successful applications from Central, East, West and Southern Africa. Collaborative projects between institutions or countries are encouraged.
A total of 20 to 25 grants will support high-impact, policy-relevant research focused on topics that involve education and its interplay with one or more of: health, nutrition, caregiving, play, or environmental protection for children aged 0 to 8 years. Funding will cover research activities, including costs related to data collection (as relevant), analysis, and dissemination.
Webinar with more information: 23 January 2025, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (GMT)
BENEFIT:
Grant amount: Up to $15,000
