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



Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
Deadline 09-11-2026

Warren Alpert, (1920-2007), was a successful philanthropist and entrepreneur. He was the founder of Warren Equities, which Forbes Magazine listed as one of the top 500 privately owned companies. Mr. Alpert has been a generous philanthropist having es...


EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline 09-11-2026

The École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a research institute and university in Lausanne, Switzerland, that specializes in natural sciences and engineering. It is one of the two Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology, and ...



2027 Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Collaborative Catalyst Research Award
Deadline 09-11-2026

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. PanCAN is the leading organization dedicated to advancing progress against pancreatic cancer for patients today and in the future. They unite the pancreati...


Call for Applications; FBIS Africa Freshwater Biodiversity Data Mobilisation Small Grants
Deadline 09-11-2026

In 2025, the JRS Biodiversity Foundation provided a 4-year grant to the FRC to develop a Freshwater Biodiversity Information System for Africa – FBIS Africa. This project will build on the groundwork and success of FBIS (South Africa) platform,...



Global Call for Sustainable Industrial AI-Powered Solutions
Deadline 09-11-2026

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO),...


WIOMSA, HUB Ocean, and SeaSketch Launch Free Cloud Ocean Data Training
Deadline 09-11-2026

Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA)is a regional professional, non-governmental, non-profit, membership organization, registered in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The organization is dedicated to promoting the educational, scientific and te...