African Food Baskets Country Researchers Program 2026

The African Food Baskets Country Researchers Program 2026 invites African researchers to document foods, dishes, beverages, recipes, and related cultural knowledge as part of the African Food Baskets initiative. TenCountry Researchers will be selected (one from each participating country) to conduct fieldwork, record findings, and submit a final data package and narrative report. The program is connected to the TAFS Project and is funded by Sida, with a small facilitation stipend upon completion.

USD 1,000 facilitation stipend; opportunity to contribute to a continental knowledge resource; fieldwork experience; potential for professional recognition.

Applicants must be nationals of, or residents and actively working in, an African country and have a background in research related to food systems, agriculture, or social sciences.

Submit a CV (max two pages), a country concept note (max three pages), one example of relevant work, and affiliated organization details to afsa@afsafrica.org by 6 September 2026.