UK Funding Pre-announcement: African Research Leaders 2023

Note from page: The funding opportunity will open in September 2022. More information will be available on this page by then.

Apply for funding to support excellent global health research and strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

We aim to attract and retain exceptionally talented ‘rising star’ individuals who will lead high quality research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA.

Researchers should be supported by an enthusiastic local research environment and by a UK-based mentor as part of a partnership between the African and UK institutions.

Awards will provide support for up to five years and the requested amount should not exceed £750,000 in total.