Applications are open for the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026, generously funded by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and with the support of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH). The grant aims to strengthen the scientific capacity and networking of young researchers in sub-Saharan Africa through active cooperation with AGNES and potential AGNES members, who serve as supervisors for awardees. It also supports AvH Foundation alumni in mentoring high-potential junior researchers, helping them access international networks of scientific excellence.
AGNES operates two mobility grant tracks:
- General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants: Open to male and female candidates.
- Special AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants: For female candidates only.
Key Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
- Registration: Be officially registered for a doctoral degree at a university or tertiary institute in sub-Saharan Africa at the time of application. Applicants can be from any academic discipline.
- Nationality: Be a national of a sub-Saharan African country.
- Publication: Have at least one published paper from their thesis work, in a non-predatory journal indexed by SCOPUS or Web of Science.
- Relevance: Clearly demonstrate that the proposed research is relevant to development in sub-Saharan African countries and cannot be conducted in the applicant's home country.
- Host Institution: Have an identified scientific host and a mutually agreed-upon proposal and work schedule. Only applicants with a confirmed host will be considered.
Grant Amounts
- 1 Month: Up to €2,300.
- 1.5 Months: Up to €2,650.
- 2 Months: Up to €3,000.
Note: EUR 100 per month (Humanities & Social Sciences) or EUR 200 per month (Natural & Life Sciences and Engineering Sciences) is deducted from the total grant to cover host institution bench fees.
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Application Requirements
- A research/project proposal in English (max 5 pages), with the scientific host's written agreement on the proposal and schedule.
- A standard CV using the AGNES template, in English.
- Official proof of registration for the doctoral degree.
- Official academic transcripts, with an English explanation of the grading system if not originally in English.
- A list of published articles in non-predatory journals, with SCOPUS or Web of Science links and the first page of each publication, merged into a single PDF.
- Two travel cost quotes (land or economy flight, including return travel) between the applicant's country and the host institution's country.
- Estimated cost of living (rent, meals, local transport, health insurance) at the host institute, including proof of valid health insurance for the research stay.
- A letter of invitation from the scientific host, confirming availability of a workspace and declaring the bench fee amount to be deducted.
How to Apply
Download the AGNES CV Template, prepare all required documents, then apply through the official application form before the deadline of October 16, 2026. For more information, visit the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants page.
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