U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Forecasted
The U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program by the National Academies connects early-career U.S. and African researchers for interdisciplinary collaboration on critical scientific topics.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Full travel, accommodation, meals, and local transportation costs covered for selected participants; seed grants may be available for collaborative projects.
Summary: Brings together early-career U.S. and African researchers for interdisciplinary symposia to foster collaboration and address pressing scientific challenges.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details are subject to change.
Description
The U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program, organized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, is designed to promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among early-career researchers from the United States and African Union member countries. The program convenes symposia featuring plenary sessions on cutting-edge and regionally significant science, engineering, and medical topics, such as vaccines and drug discovery, cancer, intelligent food systems, oceans, and energy security. Selected participants engage in scientific dialogue, build an international alumni network, and may access small seed grants to support collaborative research. The 2027 symposium is anticipated to be held in partnership with the University of Ghana in Accra.
