The African Union Research Grants programme is financed through the Financing Agreement between the European Commission and the African Union Commission DCI-PANAF/2015/307-078) under the Pan-African Programme (PanAf), based on Regulation (EU) No 233/2014 establishing a financing instrument for development cooperation (DCI) for the period 2014-2020.

The programme is an innovative way to deploy and to improve science and technology research so that it contributes to Africa’s poverty reduction, economic growth and social development efforts.

The programme responds to the implementation of Africa’s Science Technology  and Innovation Strategy -2024 (STISA-2024) priority one  and the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership focusing on Food and Nutrition Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA).

This Guideline for the Grant Applicants, developed by the Department of Human Resources, Science and Technology, will facilitate and assist prospective applicants to complete the Grant Application Form in order to access the research grants. Applicants are requested to read this document carefully.

Call documents can be downloaded from the African union website.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 18/06/2016 @ 5:00GMT+3