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UNESCO-TWAS SEED GRANT FOR NEW AFRICAN PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORS (SG-NAPI) PHD PROGRAMME 

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Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

LOCATION: Germany

With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), UNESCO-TWAS launched a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries lagging in science and technology. The programme is aimed at early-career researchers who have obtained their PhD abroad and have recently returned or will shortly return to an academic position in their home country. Grants are awarded to promising high-level research projects in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics and/or Germany’s High-Tech Agenda carried out in African countries lagging in science and technology identified by TWAS.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applying Principal Investigators must be nationals of an eligible country, hold a PhD, and have good research experience. The grant should operate within a university or a research institution in one of the African countries lagging in science and technology.

Country where tenable: SG-NAPI Eligible Countries

Minimum degree held: PhD

Field: Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Information Computer Technology, Mathematics, Medical Sciences and Physics

The PI must be 40 years old or younger. Any applicant turning 41 in the year of application is not eligible.

The PI must have obtained their Ph.D. within the last 5 years in a country other than their home country.

The PI must have returned to their home country (refer to the list in the guidelines) within the last 36 months or will return home before the end of 2026.

The PI must hold, be offered, or be in the process of accepting a position at an academic and/or research institution (including international research centers) in their home country.

The PI must be a national of an eligible African country that is lagging in science and technology (refer to the list in the guidelines).

The applicant must, at the time of application, NOT have an active research grant with TWAS or the OWSD Early Career Women Scientists (ECWS) Fellowship.

Applications from women scientists and those working in Least Developed Countries are especially encouraged.

The applicant must submit a strong research proposal; you may find further information on how to write a strong proposal by visiting AuthorAID.

Please be advised that applicants may apply for only one programme per calendar year in the TWAS and OWSD portfolio. Applicants will not be eligible to visit another institution in that year under the TWAS Visiting Scientists and Visiting Professor programmes. One exception: The head of an institution who invites an external scholar to share his/her expertise under the TWAS Visiting Professor programme or the TWAS Visiting Expert programme may still apply for another programme.

BENEFIT:

The total amount awarded for SG‑NAPI may be up to USD 67,700. The grants, typically awarded for a duration of 30 months, can be utilized for the purchase of scientific equipment and consumables. 

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BRITISH ACADEMY INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME, 2026

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Application Deadline: 11 Mar 2026 – 17:00 GMT

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The International Fellowships programme provides support for outstanding early-career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. Each award is expected to involve a specific and protected research focus, with the award holder undertaking high-quality, original research. This scheme is jointly run by the British Academy and the Royal Society.

ELIGIBILITY:

Scholarship Aim:

The overarching aim of the International Fellowships programme is to attract and retain emerging talent in the UK and build a globally connected, mobile research and innovation workforce. The objectives are to:

Attract talented early-career international researchers to establish and conduct their research in the UK;

Support early career researchers to pursue high-quality and innovative lines of research;

Provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new skills and knowledge through training and career development;

Foster long-term relationships through networking opportunities and the International Fellowships alumni programme.

The applicant must:

Have a PhD, or applicants in the final stages of their PhD will be accepted provided that the PhD will be completed (including viva) before the Final Awards Committee meets on the 1st of June 2026.

Applicants should have no more than five years of active full-time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry).

Be working outside the UK.

Not hold UK citizenship.

Be competent in oral and written English.

Have a clearly defined and mutually beneficial research proposal agreed upon with a UK host researcher.

Applicants should ensure that they meet all the eligibility requirements, which are explained in the scheme notes.

BENEFIT:

The International Fellowships offer support for two years, and the award is offered at 80% FEC. Applicants may apply for research expenses of up to £12,000 and relocation costs of up to £8,000. Applicants will need to justify the level of research expenses and relocation costs requested in their application.

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