U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
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U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine supports early-career U.S. and African researchers through symposia and seed grants to strengthen scientific exchange and collaboration.
Funder: National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Small seed grants to encourage scientific collaboration
Summary: Supports scientific exchange and collaboration among early-career U.S. and African researchers through symposia, seed grants, and an alumni network.
Key Information: The program serves young scientists, engineers, and medical professionals from the United States and African Union member countries.
Description
The U.S.-Africa Frontiers of Science, Engineering, and Medicine program is run by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Building on the Kavli Frontiers of Science and Frontiers of Engineering programs, it convenes symposia for early-career researchers to discuss advances and opportunities across their fields. The program seeks to strengthen scientific exchange between the United States and African Union member countries, including the African science diaspora.
Symposia combine cutting-edge research with issues of critical importance to Africa, such as climate, energy, food security, data science, and public health. The goals are to build capacity in participating African countries, strengthen collaboration within and beyond the region, and empower young scientists. Small seed grants encourage collaboration, while an active alumni network supported by an online portal sustains exchange after meetings.
