Science Granting Councils Initiative
The Science Granting Councils Initiative is a multilateral initiative that aims to strengthen the capacities of science funding agencies in sub-Saharan Africa to support research and evidence that can be used to inform policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
Stories of change
Low-tech health app engages
Five years after its launch, PENSA – a mobile app developed in Mozambique— has been accessed by more than four…
New multilateral research call that supports the implementation of STISA 2034
Supporting STISA 2034: SGCI Collaborative Research Call
Featured story
SGCI-STISA 2034 Call: Join the webinar and learn more
As interest grows in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Multilateral Research Call, prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare early, build strong research partnerships, and take…
Latest News
SGCI-STISA 2034 Call: Join the webinar and learn more
As interest grows in the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) Multilateral Research Call, prospective applicants are encouraged to prepare early, build strong research partnerships, and take advantage of upcoming information sessions designed to guide researchers through the application process. advantage of information sessions designed to…
Africa needs stronger agricultural research to secure its food future
Africa has made important gains in agricultural production over the past decades, yet millions of people across the continent continue to face food insecurity, malnutrition and the growing impacts of climate change. Population growth, declining soil fertility, emerging pests and diseases, water scarcity, and fragmented…
Closing Africa’s research management capacity gap
Across much of Sub-Saharan Africa, institutions are increasingly able to attract research funding, but far fewer are equipped to manage it. One of the key challenges facing research systems across the continent is ensuring that effective governance, financial management, monitoring, and evaluation processes support funding…
Research and Resources
