AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants 2026: Up to €3,000 for Doctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa

Overview

The AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers provide financial support for doctoral candidates to conduct short research stays lasting between one and two months at a host university or research institution in another sub-Saharan African country. Supported by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), the programme aims to build scientific capacity, foster research collaboration, and strengthen professional networks across Africa.

The call offers two distinct pathways:

• General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant: Open to both male and female candidates meeting all requirements.
• Special AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant: Specifically designated for female candidates. Female researchers may apply for either the General Grant, the Special Grant, or both, but can receive a maximum of one award.

Benefits

Grants provide comprehensive financial support depending on the duration of the research stay:

• 1 month: Maximum of €2,300
• 1.5 months: Maximum of €2,650
• 2 months: Maximum of €3,000

Funds cover travel expenses, subsistence, research-related costs, and host institution research allowances.

Eligibility

• Must be officially registered for a doctoral degree at a university or tertiary institution in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country.
• Must have at least one thesis-related article published in a non-predatory journal indexed by SCOPUS or Web of Science.
• Must have an identified scientific host at a university or research institute in another sub-Saharan African country who agrees to the proposal and schedule.
• Must demonstrate that the proposed research cannot be conducted in the applicant's home country and contributes to regional development.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their complete applications online in English. Required documents include:

• A short research or project proposal (maximum five pages) with a work schedule.
• A standard CV using the official AGNES template.
• Official proof of doctoral registration and academic transcripts.
• A publication list with SCOPUS or Web of Science links, accompanied by an electronic copy of the first page of each publication.
• Two travel quotations for return travel.
• An estimated cost of living budget.
• A letter of invitation from the scientific host, including a binding declaration requesting the host institution research cost allowance.

Applications must be submitted through the official online application form before the deadline.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 16 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT.