AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 for Biodiversity Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa
About this opportunity
Research grant for biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications open for 2026 grant with deadline on October 16, 2026.
The AGNES-BAYER Science Foundation Research Grant 2026 supports PhD students from sub-Saharan Africa to conduct research in biodiversity conservation and sustainable agriculture. This grant, funded by the BAYER Foundation and supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, awards up to EUR 7,000 per project to foster scientific capacity in Africa. Applicants must demonstrate relevance to their home country’s development and publish at least one peer-reviewed paper in a non-predatory journal indexed in SCOPUS or Web of Science. The grant covers research activities in Africa, including fieldwork and lab studies, and requires a signed acceptance letter from both the grantee and their supervisor. Reporting is mandatory post-PhD completion. Applications must be submitted online by October 16, 2026, with research activities beginning between January 11 and March 31, 2027.
Key details
What you get
- Up to **EUR 7,000** for research activities in sub-Saharan Africa
- Support for field experiments, data collection, or laboratory studies
- No reimbursement for **previous fieldwork**
- Mandatory reporting of research progress and publications post-PhD completion
Documents needed
- A **5-page research proposal** (English) outlining work activities and a schedule
- An **AGNES-formatted CV** (English, using the provided template)
- Official proof of **PhD registration** in sub-Saharan Africa
- Academic **transcripts** (with grading system explanation if non-English)
- A **merged PDF** listing all published articles (SCOPUS/Web of Science) with links and first-page copies
- A **detailed budget** for planned activities
How to apply
- Fill the **online application form** via the provided [link](https://forms.gle/4Z6aEBaSW9hcYB4S8)
- Submit all required documents (max 20MB total) in English
- Ensure compliance with plagiarism checks and formatting guidelines
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