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Ask the expert: Writing winning grant proposals
Ask the Expert is our new feature that brings you insights straight from leading scientists in diverse research fields. Every edition will feature interviews with experts…
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme
Exciting opportunity for postdoctoral researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa
Ask the expert: Writing winning grant proposals
Ask the Expert is our new feature that brings you insights straight from leading scientists in diverse…
Climate-smart tech helps Kenyan farmers sell native veg
[NAIROBI] For many years, Sammy Ndungu, a smallholder farmer in Kiambu, central Kenya, struggled with low yields…
Researching Africa’s oceans to support livelihoods
Africa’s oceans are vital for economic growth, supporting fisheries, tourism, and coastal livelihoods. But the costs of…
Namibian food project targets protein-rich crops
[NAMIBIA] A lack of protein is a major contributor to malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries, where many people’s…
SGCI funding: Researchers’ transformative stories
Science is not just about discovery, it’s about impact, and SGCI is helping to make this difference…
Collagen fertiliser is a smart move for Uganda’s coffee
[KAMPALA] Ugandan researchers have developed a method to transform the waste generated by leather production into a…
Research in action – the Uganda and Malawi success story
In a demonstration of how research can translate into tangible economic benefits, Uganda and Malawi are yielding…
Connecting research and industry
Imagine a world where groundbreaking research seamlessly translates into everyday solutions, where researchers and businesses meet to…
Equity in science
Do you know that SGCI champions gender equity and inclusiveness in science? The Science Granting Councils Initiative…
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The SGCI aims to strengthen the capacities of these SGCs to support research and evidence-based policies that will contribute to economic and social development.
