Science Granting Councils Initiative

Strengthening the capacities of these granting councils to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.

Low-tech health app engages

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TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme

Exciting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme: submit your proposal by 19 May 2025.
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Cross section women at the 2024 SGCI conference in Bostwana.

Equity in science

Do you know that SGCI champions gender equity and inclusiveness in science? The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is driving gender equity and inclusiveness in science,…

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Cross section women at the 2024 SGCI conference in Bostwana.

Equity in science

Do you know that SGCI champions gender equity and inclusiveness in science? The Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) is driving gender equity and inclusiveness in science, technology, and innovation across Africa. Through strategic collaborations, SGCI is making research environments more diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Here’s…

A cross-section of participants at the workshop.

Strengthening STI data for policy impact

The Centre for Science, Technology, and Innovation Indicators (CeSTII) recently hosted a high-impact workshop on strengthening the capacity of African Science Granting Councils in the use of evidence in policy and decision-making (Evi-Pol) under the Science Granting Councils Initiative. The event was held in Cape…

The Heads of African Research Councils representatives at the meeting in Accra, Ghana

Driving Africa’s STI future

Exciting developments in African Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) emerged from the recent gathering of African Heads of Research Councils (HORCs) in Accra, Ghana. Strengthening continental collaboration and aligning efforts with the STISA-2034 strategy was the focus of the gathering African Centre for Technology Studies…