Eligibility :
The purpose of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund is to encourage research, training and engagement activities between Cambridge and Africa. Applicants from Cambridge apply jointly with applicants from universities/ institutes in Africa and co-create the projects. It is important that the funding is not simply used to provide services that will be carried out at one institution on behalf of the other, and that true collaboration is demonstrated in the application.
Both applicants must be at post-doctoral level or above, and by completing an application, it is understood that they are both doing so with support from their Head of Department or equivalent. Both applicants should have a formal link to a research group/department/faculty in their home institution. It is also expected that both applicants remain employed beyond the end date of their ALBORADA awards. The awards are not intended to support post- graduate students, however, limited support for students (e.g. as part of a research project or training visit) will be considered when there is a clear demonstration that this will enhance the relationship between the Cambridge and African Principal Investigators (PIs).
Benefits
- Fosters research, training, and engagement activities between Cambridge and African institutions through co-created projects.
- Acts as a catalyst for new research activity and further joint funding applications.
- Projects are ideally aimed at strengthening the research capacity of African researchers and institutions.
- Provides funding for travel awards, workshops, research training courses, equipment, and research projects.
- Supports research and training activities that enhance the relationship between Cambridge and African PIs.
- Provides a structured process for the administration of grants, including required documentation and collaboration agreements.
- Encourages acknowledgment of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund in publications and presentations.
The deadline for submission is 12th September 2024 and applications can be submitted at any time before this. Any queries should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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