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



Early Career Conference Grants
Deadline 13-10-2026

Established in 1913, the Association of Commonwealth Universities was the world’s first international university network and remains the only accredited organization representing higher education across the Commonwealth. Founded to lead ‘...


Dan David Prize
Deadline 13-10-2026

The Dan David Prize grants annually three prizes of US$1 million each for outstanding achievement. Fields are chosen for Past, Present and Future. The Dan David Prize is awarded for innovative and interdisciplinary research ...



Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Deadline 13-10-2026

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The Fellowship brings young leaders to the United States for academic coursework and leadership training and creates u...


The Adina Talve-Goodman Fellowship
Deadline 13-10-2026

One Story is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by readers like you and by grants from organizations including the DAG Foundation, The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, NYSCA, and Amazon Literary Partnership. One Story began in ...



Co-funded European Partnership for Social Transformations and Resilience
Deadline 13-10-2026

The European Commission (EC) is an institution of the European Union, responsible for proposing legislation, implementing decisions, upholding the EU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the EU. Commissioners swear an oath at the European...


The Lisa Jardine Grant Scheme
Deadline 14-10-2026

The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research areas. ...