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The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund is sponsored by Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge. This fund aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers in Africa and Cambridge and support high-quality training activities. The focus is on research on climate resilience and sustainability, interpreted broadly.
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The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund :: Cambridge-Africa Initiatives » The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers in Africa and Cambridge and support high quality training activities.
The focus of the scheme is research on climate resilience and sustainability. This focus is interpreted broadly so long as the linkage of the research to these areas can be justified in the application for the award.
Awards are made to pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above although due consideration will be given for equivalent experience), one from an African university or research institution and one from the University of Cambridge. We encourage applications from across the sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts and from all academic subject areas. We particularly encourage innovative research.
Multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary research proposals and research related training activities are welcomed. This fund is part of the Africa Climate Collaborative – a partnership between the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Ghana, Makerere University, University of Cape Town and University of Cambridge. Together, the partners are empowering young Africans to lead climate resilient and sustainable futures.
The research fund is supported by a generous £7. 7million investment by the Mastercard Foundation and will run from 2025 to 2030. The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund will follow an annual cycle of awards until 2029 when the award will support activities for the year 2029-30.
It is anticipated that most awards will be made for activities that will take place over a 12-month period. Any enquiries about the scheme can be directed to cresusrf@cambridge-africa. cam.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pairs of researchers (post-doctoral level and above, or equivalent experience), one from an African university or research institution and one from the University of Cambridge. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows supported by a generous £7.7 million investment by the Mastercard Foundation for the fund to run from 2025 to 2030. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund are due January 1, 2029. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
The Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge Climate Resilience and Sustainability Research Fund is funded by Mastercard Foundation and University of Cambridge. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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