Applications are now open for the 2024 edition of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund. Established in 2012 with generous support from The ALBORADA Trust, this fund aims to foster collaborative research between the University of Cambridge (or affiliated institutions such as the Welcome Trust Sanger Institute, NIAB, and the British Antarctic Survey) and African institutions. It supports pairs of researchers at the post-doctoral level and above across all disciplines to initiate or strengthen their research collaborations.
Benefits
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund offers competitive grants ranging from £1,000 to £20,000. These grants can be used for:
- Research Costs: This includes expenses for reagents, fieldwork, and equipment essential for conducting research.
- Research-Related Travel: Funding is available for travel between Cambridge and Africa to facilitate collaborative research.
- Research Training Activities: Grants can also be used to conduct research training activities in Africa, such as setting up courses or workshops to enhance research skills and knowledge.
How to Apply
The application process is managed through an online form designed to be user-friendly for both the Cambridge-based and Africa-based applicants. The Cambridge-based applicant must initiate the application by registering on the platform.
- Register: The Cambridge-based applicant must register using their institutional email address from the domains @cam.ac.uk, @sanger.ac.uk, @babraham.ac.uk, @bas.ac.uk, or @niab.com. Register here.
- Log In: After registration, the Cambridge-based applicant must log in to the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund application portal.
- Invite Co-Applicant: Within the application form, the Cambridge-based applicant will see an option to “Invite a 2nd applicant to view/edit this submission.” By clicking on this link, the Cambridge-based applicant can invite their Africa-based counterpart to register and edit the application forms collaboratively.
If you are eligible to apply but encounter issues with the registration process, please contact the support team at alboradafund@cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk for assistance.
For more detailed information and to apply, visit the Official Webpage of the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund.
By fostering these partnerships, the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund aims to build sustainable research networks, enhance research capacity, and contribute to solving key challenges in various fields through collaborative efforts between Cambridge and African institutions.
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