Opportunities Database
Mawazo publishes a list of funding, training, conferences, and other opportunities to enhance our Scholars’ research and professional development on a rolling basis. This resource is made freely available to African scholars who may find the information useful.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and do feel free to Contact Us if you have suggestions for additional information that we should include.
June 2025
The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) invites applications for the 2025/2026 Research Development Fellowship Programme, aimed at supporting early-career African researchers committed to advancing human health through high-quality scientific research. The fellowship offers a fully funded placement lasting three to nine months at a leading research institution in the UK, Europe, or Africa, with additional support at the fellow's home institution before and after the placement. The benefits include up to £47,000 in funding to cover research training, travel, accommodation, subsistence, and other related costs, as well as opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and international collaboration. Eligible applicants must be nationals of an African country, employed by an African institution, and be early-career researchers—specifically, research-active postdoctoral scientists and clinicians with higher qualifications—who have chosen to focus their career on human health research and are progressing towards becoming independent researchers. Applicants are required to submit a statement of interest and an updated CV.( Deadline: 27 June)
July 2025
The Francis H. Brown African Scholarship is accepting applications for East African researchers and students pursuing research in earth sciences and botany related to human origins. The benefits include up to $30,000 to cover research expenses such as travel, living expenses during fieldwork, supplies, and project-related costs. The scholarship also provides recipients with an opportunity to contribute to their country’s academic and research community, with an emphasis on advancing knowledge in the fields of earth sciences and botany. Eligible applicants must be citizens of Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Djibouti, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia, or Eritrea, and should be pursuing or have completed a graduate degree within the last ten years.(Deadline: 15 July)
The Supporting African Science and Tertiary Education (SASTE) program invites applications for its Post-doctoral Grant, aimed at empowering early-career African scientists to strengthen research capacity across the continent. The grant offers financial support for postdoctoral research projects carried out at accredited African universities or research institutions. Benefits include up to $50,000 in funding to cover research costs, training, conference participation, and dissemination of research findings, along with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and regional networking. Eligible applicants must be citizens of an African country, hold a doctoral degree awarded within the last five years, and be employed or affiliated with an African institution. Applicants are required to submit a detailed research proposal, a letter of institutional support, and an updated CV.(Deadline: 15 July)
August 2025
The PAGES Inter-Africa Mobility Research Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for its research exchange opportunities. The program is designed to support early-career African scientists specializing in past global changes, offering them the chance to collaborate with institutions across Africa. The fellowship is open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers within five years of completing their PhD, with a research focus aligned with the goals of the PAGES initiative. The program provides financial support for international travel, visa fees, and accommodation for research exchanges lasting from two to four weeks, within a 12-month period. The fellowship aims to foster cross-institutional collaboration, enhance professional development, and strengthen research networks in the field of past global changes. Applicants must be citizens of an African country and currently working or pursuing their PhD at an African institution. (Deadline: 15 August)