Grant
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.
Eligibility: 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.
How to apply: A standard CV of the applicant (use the AGNES template, MUST be in English).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Research activities must begin between 11 January 2027 and 31 March 2027.
Reporting required within 6 months of PhD completion.
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.
Prepare all required documents (≤20 MB total).
Fill the online application form: AGNES–BAYER Application Form.
Submit by 16 October 2026 (23:59 GMT).
Selection meeting in December 2026; successful candidates informed.
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.
A standard CV of the applicant (use the AGNES template, MUST be in English).
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