Deadline: 14 December 2016
The German Research Foundation (DFG, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) has announced a call for proposals for joint research projects between scientists in Germany and Africa investigating infectious diseases and their social and societal implications with an aim to encourage researchers in human and veterinary medicine.
The funding programme aims at establishing or consolidating German-African research partnerships with mutual benefit and enhancing the professional careers of young African scientists to strengthen research capacities in Africa.
Scope
- The investigation of neglected infectious diseases in humans and animals but also research on topics of their social and economical impact.
- The establishment or consolidation of mutually beneficial equal partnerships that allow African researchers to investigate topics of local significance and that open up research opportunities in Africa for German scientists in the long term.
- An additional central goal is to provide support and funding for the academic and professional careers of young African researchers in their home countries in order to contribute to building research capacities in Africa.
- It is further more desirable to strengthen research networks within Africa; therefore several African partners may participate in one project.
Eligibility Criteria
- The principal investigator submitting the proposal must be integrated in to German research system and is in charge of the project.
- Funding for the African partner/s has to be applied foe within the full proposals later on.
- For researchers at non- university institutions, the rules on mandatory cooperation apply as well.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.