UNESCO Science For Crisis Response & Solutions Research Continuity Grants For Africa 2026

October 22, 2026

UNESCO Science for Crisis Response & Solutions Research Continuity Grants for Africa 2026

Brief Description

The UNESCO Science for Crisis Response & Solutions Research Continuity Grants for Africa 2026 is a vital small-grants initiative launched by UNESCO to protect natural-science research interrupted by armed conflict, natural hazards, or biological hazards. If your scientific work has been affected in crisis settings, this pilot call provides six institutional grants of up to USD $2,000 each to help you resume or complete your research, preserve valuable data, and strengthen local scientific resilience. Whether you need funding for local fieldwork, essential consumables, or short-term equipment access, this opportunity is designed to keep your research moving forward.

Name of Host Institution

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

African nationals based at a recognized university or research institute in an African country
Hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent recognized research qualification in a relevant field
Conduct natural-science research, including interdisciplinary research with a substantial natural-science component
Demonstrate that research was interrupted by an armed conflict, natural hazard, or biological hazard within the previous three years, or remains materially affected by its consequences
Propose activities that can be completed within six months and within the USD $2,000 grant ceiling
Provide a signed support letter from an authorized representative of the host institution
Confirm that the same costs are not being funded from another source

Eligible Grant Activities

Funding directly supports activities linked to interrupted research, including:

Consumables and small research supplies
Local fieldwork and research travel
Data collection, processing, or secure storage
Minor equipment repair or essential short-term access to equipment and facilities
Laboratory, publication, or open-access costs

Deadline

November 15, 2026

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Q: Can Master's degree holders apply for the UNESCO grants?

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Yes, applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent recognized research qualification in a relevant field.

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Q: What is the maximum funding amount available per grant?

The pilot call provides six institutional grants of up to USD $2,000 each.

Q: Who is particularly encouraged to submit an application?