AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development) Seed Grants

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    AWARD (African Women in Agricultural Research and Development)

 

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers to apply for the AWARD Seed Grants, which provide small grants to African agricultural researchers—especially women—to initiate pilot projects and strengthen research capacity.

Programme Overview
The AWARD Seed Grants aim to empower African women researchers in agriculture by supporting early-stage projects that enhance research skills, generate pilot data, and contribute to sustainable agricultural development.

Key Details

  • Funding Type: Grant

  • Award Amount: USD $10,000 – $20,000 per project

  • Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026

Eligibility

  • African agricultural researchers

  • Ghanaian faculty are eligible

Funding Scope
The grant supports:

  • Pilot research projects in agriculture

  • Capacity-building initiatives

  • Efforts to strengthen research skills and networks for women in agriculture

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit their applications via:
https://awardfellowships.org/