Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Multilateral Research Call advancing Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation priorities
ScopeThe 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. . .
ScopeThe 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:AgricultureHealthArtificial intelligence and Digital technologiesEnergyEnvironmentThrough this call, the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) seeks to:Support high-quality research that addresses regional development challengesStrengthen cross-border partnershipPromote the use of evidence in policy and practiceConsortia must include institutions from multiple participating SGCI countries and demonstrate how their proposed research contributes to national and continental priorities. The call aims to strengthen Africa’s science, technology and innovation ecosystem while generating knowledge and innovations that support inclusive and sustainable development. EligibilityApplications must be submitted by a consortium consisting of one lead applicant organization and two to four co-applicant organizations from participating SGCI countries. All applicant organizations must:Be eligible institution typesNominate a full-time principal investigatorDemonstrate the capacity to manage research fundingPropose research that aligns with at least one of the call’s thematic streams and research avenuesMore detailsFor more information, please read the detailedcall for proposals documentandfrequently asked questions. The Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2034) is the African Union’s continental framework for driving socio-economic transformation through science, technology, and innovation (STI). STISA-2034 positions STI as a key driver of Africa’s response to global challenges such as:Climate changePandemicsFood insecurityEnergy accessEconomic shocksThe Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI)is a continental platform of 20 national Science Granting Councils that support research and innovation aligned with national and regional development priorities. Through this call, SGCI is supporting collaborative research that contributes to the implementation of STISA-2034 across five priority thematic streams: Agriculture, Health, Artificial Intelligence, Energy, and Environment. Funded by:Participating African Science Granting CouncilsThe International Development Research Centre (IDRC)The Government of Norway, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)WellcomeThe call seeks to generate high-quality, policy-relevant research, strengthen regional partnerships, and accelerate the uptake of research evidence to support inclusive and sustainable development across Africa