Health, Agriculture, AI & Digital, Energy, Environment
Consortium Countries
Minimum 3 SGCI Countries
Application Deadline
September 25, 2026 (23:59 EDT)
Status
Applications Open
Opportunity Overview
Particular
Details
Host Organization
SGCI / IDRC
Programme
STISA 2034 Multilateral Research Call
Programme Type
Research Grant
Funding Category
Grant
Eligible Applicants
African Research Consortia
Location
Africa
Application Mode
Online (SurveyMonkey Apply)
About the Programme
The SGCI Multilateral Research Call supports the implementation of the African Union's Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa 2034 (STISA-2034). STISA-2034 positions science, technology and innovation as essential tools for Africa's transformation into a knowledge-based and innovation-driven continent.
The call is funded by participating African Science Granting Councils, IDRC, Government of Norway, UK's FCDO, and Wellcome. Approximately US$12 million is available, with each consortium member receiving CAD 50,000 – 300,000.
Thematic Streams
Stream
Research Avenues
Health
Resilient health systems, One Health preparedness, Traditional medicine
Agriculture
Climate-resilient farming, Precision agriculture, Value addition
AI & Digital Tech
AI applications, Skills development, Digital entrepreneurship
Energy
Renewable energy, Energy storage & efficiency, Local manufacturing
Environment
Water security, Biodiversity, Climate resilience
Grant Benefits
Benefit
Details
Research Funding
CAD 50,000 – 300,000 per member
Total Funding
US$12 Million
Project Duration
Up to 36 months
Multi-Country Collaboration
African-led consortia
Capacity Strengthening
Researcher & institutional development
Policy Translation
Evidence-to-policy pathways
Eligibility Criteria
Requirement
Details
Consortium
Lead + minimum 2 co-applicants from different SGCI countries
Applicant Type
Public research orgs, universities, government research orgs
The SGCI STISA 2034 Multilateral Research Call is a premier funding opportunity for African research institutions addressing continental priorities. With approximately US$12 million available and funding ranging from CAD 50,000 to 300,000 per consortium member, this call supports ambitious, multi-country research that generates new knowledge and contributes to sustainable development. The two-stage application process allows adequate time for consortium building. Institutions should begin partner identification immediately and use the optional matchmaking platform. Competitive EOIs will demonstrate thematic alignment, strong consortia, clear research gaps, and pathways to policy uptake and practical application.
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