Cambridge-Africa Initiatives
The Cambridge-Africa Initiatives by the University of Cambridge funds collaborative research and training projects across all disciplines between Cambridge and African researchers.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: £1,000–£25,000 per project; most awards for 6–18 months; no overheads or PI salaries
Summary: Supports collaborative research and training between Cambridge-based and African researchers across all disciplines.
Key Information: Applications must be jointly submitted by a Cambridge-based and an African institution researcher, both at postdoctoral level or above.
Description
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund, part of the broader Cambridge-Africa Initiatives, provides competitive seed funding to foster new or strengthen existing research collaborations between researchers at the University of Cambridge (or affiliated institutions) and those at African universities or research institutes. The fund supports interdisciplinary projects and research training activities across all academic fields, aiming to catalyze impactful partnerships, build research capacity in Africa, and enable further joint funding applications.
