Cambridge University Mastercard Research Fund for Africans

The Cambridge University Mastercard Research Fund provides grants to foster collaborations between researchers in Africa and the University of Cambridge, supporting research activities and related training. It offers a Research Catalyst Grant and a Workshop Grant to fund activities in climate resilience and sustainability research, with amounts up to £20,000 and £50,000 respectively.

Funding for research activities and related training, potential to catalyze collaborations, and capacity-building opportunities.

Awards are made to pairs of researchers, one from an African university or research institution and one from the University of Cambridge; applicants should be post-doctoral level or above, with broad eligibility across sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts.

Register for and submit an online application with required documents; deadlines apply for 2025 round.