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UNESCO / TWAS (appel géré via TWAS)

UNESCO-TWAS Research Continuity Grants for Africa

Deadline
4 days left
Funding
Partial funding
Language
English, French

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This is an UNESCO and TWAS research grant for African researchers based in a recognized university or research institute in Africa, after their work has been interrupted by a crisis. It provides up to USD 2,000 for targeted research activities, including consumables, local fieldwork, local research travel, data collection or secure destruction, minor equipment repairs, publication fees and access to facilities, while salary replacement is not covered. Applications are submitted through TWAS with a signed form in English or French and the required documents before 15 November 2026.

Verified on 23 October 2026

This grant supports African researchers whose work has been interrupted by crises: it provides up to 2,000 USD for research activities and local travel, with an application deadline set for November 15, 2026. Applications close on 15 November 2026, that is in 4 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Ressortissant africain basé en Afrique

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Diplôme minimum requis

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Interruption récente de la recherche

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Durée et montant

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Exclusivité du financement

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Assets

  • Priorité

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Ce que la subvention ne couvre pas

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key word here is "interruption": it is not enough to explain the crisis context, you must link it to a concrete halt in the project. The second trap is the budget, because the grant is meant to restart targeted activities, not to replace a salary or absorb overheads. Prepare a six-month plan with only a few budget lines, each tied to an immediate restart of fieldwork, data work, or analysis. Get the institutional support letter signed first, then lock the budget and any required authorizations before submitting.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2026

Heure précise : 23:59 heure de Paris selon l'appel UNESCO

What is actually funded

  • Subvention de projetJusqu'à 2 000 USD par lauréat pour soutenir des activités ciblées liées à la recherche interrompue (consommables, terrain local et déplacement de recherche local, collecte/traitement/destruction sécurisée de données, réparations mineures d'équipement, frais de publication ou d'accès aux installations)

Also covered: Travel

Not covered: Salary · Relocation costs

Countries covered

African researchers based in a recognized university or research institute in Africa, and holding at least a Master’s degree or an equivalent research qualification, may apply. Women scientists, researchers under 40, researchers from LDCs in Africa, and those from African small island developing states are encouraged, but this priority does not replace the proof of interruption or the institutional base requirement.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Formulaire de candidature complété et signéComplete and sign the application form in English or French
  • Lettre de soutien institutionnelle signéeSigned support letter from an authorized representative of the host institution
  • Autorisations éthiques ou d'autorisation de terrainAny ethics, research or fieldwork authorization required for the proposed activities

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