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.
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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
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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…
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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…
STISA 2034 Call: Health research stream
Africa has made significant progress in improving health outcomes over the past two decades. Yet the continent continues to face complex and interconnected health challenges, from infectious disease outbreaks and the growing burden of non-communicable diseases to the health impacts of climate change, rapid urbanisation…
Zambia’s research funding strengthens science and innovation
The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) of Zambia has announced that more than K21.3 million has been disbursed through the National Research Fund between 2020 and 2026, supporting 30 research projects and the development of 45 students as part of the country’s efforts to…
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