Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2026
Seed funding for Cambridge–Africa research partnerships, including collaborative projects and research-training activity in Africa.
Offered by Cambridge-Africa and The ALBORADA Trust
At a glance
Key facts
- Location
- Africa and University of Cambridge partner institutions
- Funding / Support
- £1,000–£25,000 collaborative research award
- Career stage
- Postdoctoral and established researchers
- Field / Discipline
- All research fields
- Applications opened
- 1 Jul 2026
- Application deadline
- 3 Sep 2026
Who it is for
Postdoctoral-level or senior pairs linking an eligible Cambridge researcher with a researcher at an African institution
What the opportunity supports
Research costs, fieldwork, equipment and research-training activities in Africa; no overheads, PI salaries or conference attendance.
About the opportunity
The fund helps research pairs initiate or strengthen collaborations across disciplines and can support research costs or the creation of training courses and workshops in Africa.
Before you apply
- The Cambridge-based applicant must create the application and invite the Africa-based partner.
- Confirm both researchers satisfy the postdoctoral-level eligibility rules.
- Exclude overheads, salaries, bench fees and conference attendance from the budget.
Last checked 1 August 2026. Confirm the current requirements when you open the official application.