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Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa is sponsored by Volkswagen Foundation. This funding initiative aims at the development and sustainable reinforcement of research in Sub-Saharan Africa, open to all disciplines.
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Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa (completed) | VolkswagenStiftung Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa (completed) The funding initiative aims at the development and sustainable reinforcement of research in Sub-Saharan Africa and is open to all disciplines.
A primary objective is to provide junior researchers in Africa with an opportunity to enhance their skills and academic qualifications and to open up future prospects in their home countries. Besides supporting African-German research cooperation, a special focus has always been on the development, reinforcement, and extension of academic networks within and beyond the African continent.
Workshops, Symposia and Summer Schools in Africa Funding can be made available for symposia, workshops (usually up to 50 participants) and summer schools (max. 60 participants). The initiative is thematically open and not confined to any particular subject area.
The basic criteria are: developed in cooperation between German and African scholars participants from African and non-African countries (incl. Germany) active participation of young researchers (doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers) Application is no longer possible.
Within this funding initiative, established in 2003, the Foundation adopted a long-term and sustainable perspective that enables young researchers in the region to engage in longer-term research at African research institutions.
During the first phase of this initiative, cooperative research projects jointly developed and carried out by both junior as well as senior scholars and scientists from the African continent and Germany were funded. These projects provided junior researchers in Africa with an opportunity to enhance their skills and gain additional academic qualifications.
During the second phase (ongoing since 2008), the Foundation has provided grants for junior and senior postdoctoral fellows to conduct their own research projects in various thematic fields (neglected tropical diseases, natural resources, engineering, social sciences, humanities and livelihood management ) while based at African institutions. However, there will be no further open calls for postdoctoral fellowships.
Upcoming calls will only address fellows, who are currently funded by the Foundation. More information on the funding offer Information for Applicants 81d (PDF, 97. 5 KB) Christian Burkert für VolkswagenStiftung Visit our Grants Database and take a look at projects already supported with this funding offer.
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The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.
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