Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £25,000 (Research Catalyst), £80,000 (Research Project), or £50,000 (Workshop); typically 12–18 months
Summary: Supports joint research and training by Cambridge and African researchers to advance climate resilience and sustainability.
Key Information: Applications require a Cambridge–Africa researcher pair, with both applicants formally employed at their institutions.
Description
The Cambridge Africa Climate Collaborative Research Fund supports new and existing collaborations between researchers at the University of Cambridge and African institutions, alongside high-quality research-related training. Climate resilience and sustainability are interpreted broadly, but applicants must justify their project’s relevance. All disciplines are welcome, including the sciences, social sciences, humanities and arts, with particular encouragement for innovative, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches.
Supported by a £7.7 million Mastercard Foundation investment, the fund runs from 2025 to 2030. It forms part of the Africa Climate Collaborative, bringing together Cambridge, Cape Town, Ghana and Makerere universities, the Association of African Universities, and the Mastercard Foundation. The partnership aims to empower young Africans to lead climate-resilient and sustainable futures through research, innovation and skills development.
