Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Multilateral Research Call advancing Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation priorities

The SGCI Multilateral Research Call in support of STISA-2034 will fund collaborative, multi-country research projects that advance Africa’s science, technology and innovation priorities and contribute to sustainable development outcomes across the continent.  

The call supports research aligned with five thematic streams: 

• Agriculture
• Health
• Artificial intelligence and Digital technologies
• Energy
• Environment

Through this call, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) seeks to:

• Support high-quality research that addresses regional development challenges
• Strengthen cross-border partnership
• Promote the use of evidence in policy and practice

Eligibility

Applications must be submitted by a consortium consisting of one lead applicant organization and two to four co-applicant organizations from participating SGCI countries. 

The application deadline is September 25, 2026, at 23:59 EDT.

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For full details, please visit: STISA-2034

To submit an Expression of Interest, applicants must complete and submit their application through the SurveyMonkey Apply (SMA) portal.