About the programme
UNESCO's first pilot call under the SCRS Programme offers six institutional grants of up to USD 2,000 each to eligible researchers at recognised universities or research institutes in Africa. Funding supports completing a clearly defined part of interrupted research within six months, covering consumables, local fieldwork, data management, minor equipment repair, and publication or open-access costs. Salaries, honoraria, overheads and major equipment are excluded. Women scientists, researchers under 40, and researchers from least developed countries and Small Island Developing States in Africa are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duration: Activities completed within six months
Eligibility
- African national based at a recognised university or research institute in an African country
- Hold at least a Master's degree or equivalent recognised research qualification in a relevant field
- Conduct natural-science research, including interdisciplinary research with a substantial natural-science component
- Research interrupted by armed conflict or natural or biological hazard within the previous three years, or still materially affected by its consequences
- Activities completable within six months and within the USD 2,000 ceiling
- Signed support letter from an authorised representative of the host institution
- Confirm the same costs are not funded from another source
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What they look for
- Women scientists, researchers under 40, and researchers from LDCs and SIDS in Africa
Needs a third party. Signed support letter from an authorised representative of the host institution is required.
What you receive
- Institutional grant of up to USD 2,000 for interrupted research continuity
- Support for consumables, fieldwork, data, minor equipment repair and publication costs
What you will need
- Signed application form (English or French)
- CV
- Proof of highest relevant qualification
- Signed institutional support letter
- Any required ethics, research or fieldwork authorisations
How to apply
- Read the Call for Applications, Terms of Reference and Concept Note
- Complete and sign the application form in English or French
- Attach CV, qualification proof and signed institutional support letter
- Provide ethics/research/fieldwork authorisations where required
- Submit the application online
Applications are submitted on UNESCO Science for Crisis Response and Solutions (SCRS) Programme’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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