U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Forecasted
U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine supports early-career U.S. and African researchers through symposia and seed grants to strengthen collaboration and build research capacity.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Small collaboration seed grants; travel covered for selected 2026 symposium participants
Summary: Supports scientific exchange and research collaboration among early-career U.S. and African researchers through interdisciplinary symposia and small seed grants.
Key Information: The program brings together early-career researchers from the United States and African Union member countries.
Description
The U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program, run by the National Academies, convenes symposia for young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and African Union member countries. Building on the Kavli Frontiers of Science and Frontiers of Engineering programs, it promotes dialogue about emerging advances and opportunities across disciplines, including exchange with the African science diaspora.
The program aims to empower young scientists and strengthen collaboration within and beyond the region, supported by small seed grants and an active alumni network with an online portal. Symposia address cutting-edge research and priorities of regional importance, including climate, energy, food security, data science, and public health, with the goal of building research capacity in participating African countries.
