The Overall objectives of this Call for Proposals are to improve science and technology research to contribute to African sustainable development through:
- innovatively and sustainably building Africa’s research capacities through direct funding of the AU Science and Technology Policy, particularly the implementation of the Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and its lighthouse projects; and
- enhancing intra-regional scientific research collaboration and cooperation that contributes to Africa’s sustainable development
The Specific objective of this Call for Proposals is to award grants to finance research projects in the fields of (a) Post-harvest and Agriculture, (b) Renewable and Sustainable Energy, and (c) Water and Sanitation. It is highly envisaged that the deployment and the improvement of science and technology research in these challenging areas will effectively contribute to Africa’s poverty reduction strategies, economic growth and social development efforts.
The impact and expected results on the specific objectives of this Call for Proposal addressed by the main axis research actions are:
- Enhanced Food security and Food safety;
- Better adapted renewable and sustainable energy technologies; and
- Improved integrated water resources and waste management
The African Union Research Grants First Call for proposal for 2011 will distinctly focus on the following priorities actions of the Africa’s Science and Technology Consolidated Plan of Action (CPA) and its Lighthouse Projects:
- Post-harvest and Agriculture
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy
- Water and Sanitation
The deadline for submission of proposals is 30 April 2011. For more information, visit this link.
