Oppenheimer Africa Research Grant 2026

The Oppenheimer Africa Research Grant 2026 offers substantial funding to support a single innovative research project focused on biodiversity and conservation across Africa. It is open to early-career scientists affiliated with African institutions, for a research period of up to three years. The grant provides a total of $150,000 for eligible projects and emphasizes scientific excellence, real-world impact, and capacity building.

Financial support for a single research project for up to three years; potential for capacity building activities and open-access dissemination

Applicants must be early-career scientists with a PhD and no more than seven years of postdoctoral research or work experience, affiliated with a credible African institution.