African funders launch $12m joint call for research grants

An alliance of African science councils has launched a $12 million grant program to fund cross-border research in agriculture, AI, energy, environment, and health. The initiative aligns with the African Union's STISA-2034 strategy to foster continent-wide scientific collaboration.
Why it matters
This multilateral funding effort represents a significant shift toward Africa-led research partnerships to address regional development priorities.
Grantmaking alliance opens two-stage competition for cross-border projects in STISA 2034 priority research areas
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