AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 for African Researchers (Up to…

Applications are open for the “AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa”. The Grant is for Junior Researchers (PhD students) and aims to strengthen the scientific capacity of young scholars in Africa.

Application Deadline

• 16 October 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Tell Me About The Grant

The AGNES–BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant, funded by the BAYER Foundation and supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), provides up to €7,000 for PhD students in sub‑Saharan Africa. It supports outstanding research activities in biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture, including fieldwork, laboratory studies, and data collection.

Type

• Research Grant | PhD Students | Sub‑Saharan Africa

Who Can Apply

Applicants must:

• Be a national of a sub‑Saharan African country.
• Be officially registered for a Doctoral degree at a university/tertiary institute in sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Work in Biodiversity Conservation or Sustainable Agriculture.
• Have published at least one scientific paper in a peer‑reviewed journal indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science.
• Demonstrate relevance of research to development in sub‑Saharan Africa.

Benefits

• Up to €7,000 grant (once‑off).
• Covers field experiments, data collection, laboratory studies, and other research activities.
• Strengthens scientific capacity of young African scholars.
• Requires signed acceptance letters from both grantee and supervisor.

How Long Will the Grant Last

• Research activities must begin between 11 January 2027 and 31 March 2027.
• Reporting required within 6 months of PhD completion.

Required Documents

• Short original research proposal (≤5 pages, in English).
• CV (AGNES template, in English).
• Proof of PhD registration.
• Academic transcripts (with grading system explanation if not in English).
• List of publications with SCOPUS/WoS links + first page of each publication (merged PDF).
• Detailed budget of planned activities.

How to Apply

1. Prepare all required documents (≤20 MB total).
2. Fill the online application form: AGNES–BAYER Application Form.
3. Submit by 16 October 2026 (23:59 GMT).
4. Selection meeting in December 2026; successful candidates informed.

🌐 Visit the application webpage for details

Applicants must:

• Be a national of a sub‑Saharan African country.
• Be officially registered for a Doctoral degree at a university/tertiary institute in sub‑Saharan Africa.
• Work in Biodiversity Conservation or Sustainable Agriculture.
• Have published at least one scientific paper in a peer‑reviewed journal indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science.
• Demonstrate relevance of research to development in sub‑Saharan Africa.

1. Prepare all required documents (≤20 MB total).
2. Fill the online application form: AGNES–BAYER Application Form.
3. Submit by 16 October 2026 (23:59 GMT).
4. Selection meeting in December 2026; successful candidates informed.

🌐 Visit the application webpage for details