AfOx Catalyst Grants- Apply Now

📆 Duration: Varies (1 to 12 weeks)
🔵 Mode: Joint applications between African researchers and University of Oxford researchers
💰 Stipend: Up to £5,000
⏳ Deadline: Applications currently closed
🏛️ Organization: University of Oxford
🗺️ Countries Eligible: African institutions and the University of Oxford

🌐 About Organization:

Under direction by the University of Oxford, the AfOx (Africa Oxford Initiative) seeks to deepen links between Oxford and African universities. By means of its Catalyst Grants, AfOx seeks to foster creative and sustainable research alliances tackling important world issues. AfOx aims to build long-term relationships that support significant societal impact by means of cooperative research and knowledge sharing.

🚀 About Catalyst Grants:

Oxford Catalyst Grants are meant to encourage cooperation amongst Oxford University researchers from African universities. There are two primary grants: the AfOx Travel Grants and the AfOx Starter Grants. Research visits between Oxford and African universities made possible by Travel Grants support group projects including seminars, conferences, and research co-development. Conversely, starter grants help with early stages of cooperation including public participation events and feasibility research. Both kinds of grants are vital for developing alliances and creating long-term cooperative projects since they seek to solve Sustainable Development Goals.

🏆 Benefits:

• The AfOx Catalyst Grants have a number of main advantages:
• Up to £5,000 for combined starter and travel grants.
• Research travel assistance from Oxford to African universities.
• Chance to start and grow long-term group projects.
• Capacity to solve the Sustainable Development Goals by creative initiatives and research.
• Seed money to help public involvement events, feasibility studies, and fresh partnerships.
• Promotion of multidisciplinary cooperation producing noteworthy scientific results.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicators for the AfOx Catalyst Grants must satisfy the following eligibility requirements:
• The application must be made jointly by a researcher from the University of Oxford and a researcher based in an African institution—academic or non-academic.
• Applicants for the Travel Grant must be postdoctoral or equivalent at the time of application; African applicants must have an appointment in an African academic or research institution.
• Applicants for the Starter Grant must also be postdoctoral or equivalent; the collaborative research project seeks to foster cooperation in fields like research development, feasibility studies, and public involvement initiatives.
• Candidates have to make sure their suggested actions follow departmental budget rules and procurement policies.

📝 Application Process:

• Applying for an AfOx Catalyst Grant requires following actions:
• First Consultation: Discuss the application procedure and make sure the department can support the suggested activities with the administrative teams of the African institution and the University of Oxford.
• Get ready with proposals. Make sure your proposal describes the mutual advantages of the cooperation and meets at least one Sustainable Development Goal.
• Apply via the AfOx site jointly with a researcher at the University of Oxford. Make sure the budget fairly shows all expenses up to £5,000.
• Approval: Before submission, the Oxford department as well as the African institution have to approve your application.
• Within one year following grant receipt, submit a brief report detailing the activities carried out, the results of the partnership, and next actions.

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