Cambridge-Africa Initiatives
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund supports collaborative research and training projects between Cambridge and African institutions across all disciplines to build research capacity and international partnerships.
Funder: University of Cambridge
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: £1,000–£25,000 per award; typically one-year projects
Summary: Supports collaborative research and training between University of Cambridge (or affiliated institutions) and African partners across all disciplines.
Description
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund provides seed funding to foster and strengthen research collaborations between researchers at the University of Cambridge (or affiliated institutions) and partners at African institutions. The initiative is open to all disciplines and aims to support early-stage or ongoing collaborative projects, as well as research-related training activities in Africa. The fund is designed to enhance capacity building, knowledge exchange, and the development of sustainable international partnerships.
