We're pleased to announce that the Cambridge Africa Climate Collaborative Research Fund 2026/27 Call for Applications is now open.
Applications are invited from pairs of researchers (at post-doctoral level and above) from the University of Cambridge and African universities across all disciplines to initiate and/or strengthen research collaborations that address key challenges in climate resilience and sustainability.
The fund is not limited to science departments and encourages applications from all disciplines and departments. Multi-disciplinary and inter- disciplinary applications are particularly welcomed as are innovative approaches.
Awards available
Applications can be made for a:
- Research Catalyst Grant for up to £25,000
- Research Project Grant for up to £80,000
- Workshop Grant for up to £50,000
All applicants are encouraged to read the Guidance for Applicants, including eligibility criteria, before applying.
Any questions or requests for assistance can be directed to africaclimatecollaborative@cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk
FAQs
For more information, including eligible / ineligible costs, and how to find a collaborator at the University of Cambridge, read our FAQs.
How to apply
The online application form has been designed to allow both applicants (Cambridge and Africa-based) to log in, update, save and eventually submit electronically.
To access the form, the Cambridge-based applicant must register here using a @cam.ac.uk email address.
The Cambridge-based applicant must then log in to the Cambridge Africa Climate Collaborative Research Fund application form, where they can 'Invite a 2nd applicant to view/edit this submission'.
If you have already registered, please log in to access the form.
The deadline for submission is 15 January 2027. Please direct any queries to africaclimatecollaborative@cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk.