Funding

Funds Beeline

We have brought together a dedicated team of IT experts, journalists and academicians to develop a comprehensive, reliable and relevant platform that serves the evolving needs of researchers, universities and research institutions across Africa.

Our platform is continuously improved to provide better access to research funding opportunities, grants, fellowships, scholarships and research resources for the African research community. Every platform upgrade is guided by the valuable feedback we receive from our users, ensuring that Research Beeline remains responsive, practical and consistently aligned with the needs of researchers and academia across the continent.

Our platform gives you:

  • An easy-to-manage platform with built-in support for a seamless user experience.
  • A comprehensive and reliable source of research funding opportunities covering diverse research areas and disciplines.
  • Easy-to-use filters that help you quickly narrow down funding opportunities to match your specific research needs, eligibility and interests.
  • Reliable research funding news and events updates specifically relevant to researchers and academic institutions across Africa.
  • A research resource centre supporting career development at every stage, with useful resources to help you make informed decisions about your academic and research career.
  • A personalised account and institutional admin page where you can manage your profile, save favourite opportunities and receive alerts for relevant funding updates.
  • Dedicated customer support with a responsive team available to assist you whenever you need help.
  • Live chat support for quick assistance with your questions and platform needs.
  • A secure personalised account that is easy to register and access using your username and password.

Funding Opportunities



2026 UNCA Awards – Call For Submissions
Deadline 30-09-2026

The U.N. Correspondents Association, UNCA, is a professional organization of over 200 correspondents and producers from dozens of countries, representing scores of publications, news agencies, and broadcasters from all regions of the world, founded i...


Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. Research Fellowship
Deadline 30-09-2026

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to the memory of the nation's thirty-fifth president and to those who through the art of politics seek a new and better world. Located on a ten-acre park, overlooking the sea that t...



Visiting Scholars
Deadline 30-09-2026

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research provides economic analysis and policy advice with the aim of promoting sustainable and equitable development for all. The Institute began operations over 30 years ago in...


Simons Symposia
Deadline 30-09-2026

The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The Simons Foundation makes grants in four areas: Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, autism research (Simons Foun...



Targeted Grants to Institutes
Deadline 30-09-2026

The Simons Foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences. The Simons Foundation makes grants in four areas: Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, autism research (Simons Foun...


UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship Programme (UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships Programme)
Deadline 30-09-2026

UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. It seeks to build peace through international cooperation in Education, the Sciences and Culture. UNESCO's programmes contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable...