CODESRIA Research Grants On University Ecosystems 2027 For African Researchers

October 27, 2026

CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems 2027 for African Researchers

Brief Description

The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is accepting applications for the CODESRIA Research Grants on University Ecosystems 2027. Supported by funding from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, this grant program supports scholars based in African universities and research institutions who are working to produce original knowledge on critical campus dynamics across the continent. Research projects must focus on four interlinked thematic areas: higher education trends, gender dynamics within academic spaces, academic freedom, and campus associational life. If you are an African scholar seeking African higher education grants or Andrew Carnegie Foundation research grant funding to drive policy dialogue and expand gendered intellectual space, this opportunity provides direct resources for your project.

Name of Host Institution

Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), supported by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation.

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be affiliated with a recognized African higher education or research institution.
African scholars in the diaspora are eligible if they apply in collaboration with colleagues based at an institution in Africa.
Women scholars, early-career academics, and researchers at less well-resourced African universities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Both individual proposals and collaborative team applications (comprising 3, 5 members) are accepted, with interdisciplinary, multi-country, or inter-institutional teams strongly encouraged.
Scholars with outstanding or pending deliverables from past CODESRIA-funded projects are not encouraged to apply.

Grant Value

Selected projects will receive research funding ranging between USD 5,000 and USD 15,000.

Duration

Selected fellows will receive project support for a period of 15 months.

Application Materials

Submissions must include the following components:

Curriculum Vitae (CV): A recent CV highlighting research experience, qualifications, and publications for the principal investigator (and all team members for group proposals).
Proposal Synopsis: A detailed document of up to 4,000 words covering the research question, literature review, theoretical framework, methodology, timeline, draft budget, and planned outputs.
Draft Budget: A detailed financial plan aligned with the award range of USD 5,000 to USD 15,000.
Institutional Affiliation: A formal letter of endorsement or affiliation from a recognized research institution or higher education facility in Africa.

Deadline

January 16, 2027

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Q: Can African scholars living outside the continent apply for this grant?

Yes, African scholars in the diaspora may apply, provided they submit a collaborative proposal with colleagues affiliated with an African-based institution.

Q: How long is the project duration for selected fellows?