In an era where complex global challenges demand collective action, the need for international collaboration and knowledge sharing has never been more critical. Africa Global Partnership Scholars Program (Africa GPS) is a cohort-based program, designed for early to mid-career MSU faculty to create and deepen new scholarly partnerships with collaborators and peer institutions in Africa in support of MSU’s global mission. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: Foster the development of a group of faculty members dedicated to establishing and enhancing international research connections, collaborating on solutions with African partners, and adopting a global perspective in their scholarly work Support MSU’s 2030 strategic plan goal of discovery, creativity and innovation for excellence and global impact Connect MSU faculty with potential collaborators and mentors in Africa, expand the scholars' international networks, and offer support for establishing long-lasting collaborations Heighten global awareness and research dialogue Elevate the status of MSU’s global mission Capitalize on opportunities to leverage external resources and form partnerships ELIGIBILITY FOR APPLICATION Tenure-stream or fixed term faculty at Michigan State University without prior scholarly experience in Africa are eligible to apply for Africa GPS. REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS As part of the application process, the applicant must submit the following materials: Completed application questionnaire An up-to-date curriculum vitae (max 4 pages) A one-page statement that describes your reasons for applying, potential research focus, and if known, the AAP consortium institution and African country of interest for the collaboration. If needed, AAP can help identify the country, mentor and/or the collaboration partner based on the applicant’s interests. A letter expressing strong support from the Chair/School Director/Dean. The letter should affirm: The candidate’s international interest, experience, and/or research The candidate’s strengths as a researcher within the context of unit expectations The candidate’s proposed project will advance the mission and goals of the academic unit, be supported by the unit, and benefit international partners Applicants are encouraged to obtain a commitment from their unit or college to provide a 20% cost share. While cost sharing is not required, preference will be given to proposals that include this match. FUNDING To facilitate the participation of faculty members selected as Africa GPS Fellows, AAP will provide support for the following: Up to $10,000 in support of international travel and scholarly collaborations with a researcher and/or mentor at an AAP Consortium member institution. The $10,000 may be used to support the MSU faculty members’ individual travel, collaborative research activities or to bring an African partner to MSU.  Connection with potential collaborators, mentors, and institutions in Africa Structured workshops on establishing and navigating international partnerships Financial Guidelines: The financial support must be expended prior to the end of the program (one year after awarded).   Preference will be given to applicants who provide a 20% match from the applicant’s unit, department or college. PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS Africa GPS participants are expected to develop a sustainable collaboration with peer researchers at an AAP consortium institution. As a result, within two years of being selected for the program, the scholar is expected to achieve the following outputs:  A collaborative research paper coauthored with their African collaborator to be submitted for publication.  A concept note of a proposal submitted to a funding agency to sustain the partnership with the African collaborator.   Progress reports submitted every six months to AAP documenting how the collaboration is progressing and any challenges that may have arisen. Attend program orientation, professional development workshops organized by AAP, and other relevant events as shared by the AAP team. SELECTION CRITERIA FOR GLOBAL RESEARCH FELLOWS The criteria below will be utilized to evaluate candidates for their selection to the Africa GPS program: Commitment Level: Applicants need to show a readiness to dedicate the necessary time to maximize the benefits of the Fellowship year, along with a proven scholarly potential that supports such a commitment. Research Interest: Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to international research and articulate how participation in Africa GPS will contribute to their personal and professional development Unit Support: Candidates must have strong support from relevant departmental or school and college administrators, indicated by enthusiastic recommendations. Alignment of Interests: The applicant’s international research interests should align with the Africa GPS’s mission to foster excellence in international research. Apply here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIS1j4JJxUE2voq SELECTION OF FELLOWS Applications are due by January 30, 2026. Application materials will be reviewed by a selection committee in International Studies and Programs. Scholars will be announced by May 2026. Funds must be transferred to selected scholars by June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Justin Rabineau at: rabinea1@msu.edu Read more

AAP AFRICAN FUTURES RESEARCH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM  Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures Cohort 6 Call for Applicants  Alliance for African Partnership (AAP) invites applications for the sixth cohort of the African Futures Research Leadership Program. This competitive visiting scholar program supports early career researchers from AAP consortium universities to collaborate for one year with faculty members at Michigan State University (MSU) and their home institutions. The program focuses on strengthening skills in impactful research, curriculum development, innovative teaching, scholarly and policy writing, dissemination of research results, and grant proposal development. Scholars will also participate in a structured professional development program while building meaningful and lasting connections with MSU faculty and fellow scholars. The primary goal of the African Futures Program is to strengthen the capacity of emerging African researchers to become scientific leaders in their communities. The program seeks to foster long-term partnerships with MSU faculty, co-create innovative solutions to Africa’s challenges, and cultivate the next generation of research mentors and leaders. AAP invites applications from early career researchers to join the upcoming cohort, which will begin virtually in February 2026. Scholars will spend September through December 2026 at MSU for the in-person phase of the program, followed by continued virtual collaboration through early 2027. Each scholar will receive a small grant to support research, teaching, and professional development activities, including conference participation and publication. Scholars will also receive a stipend during their time at MSU, visa support, and round-trip travel from their home institution. Potential Teaching and Research Areas  The 2026 theme, “Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Transdisciplinary Innovations for Sustainable Futures,” highlights the potential of AI to address Africa’s most critical challenges and opportunities. AI research must be ethical, contextualized, and socially responsible, drawing insights from science, engineering, the arts, business, culture, and society. In addition to thematic research, scholars will contribute to the development of curricula for a transdisciplinary doctoral program in AI in Africa and explore innovations in teaching and learning. We particularly encourage cross-disciplinary projects exploring AI’s transformative potential in: Agri-food systems – leveraging AI for food security, sustainable agriculture, and resilient supply chains Health and nutrition – applying AI in disease prevention, diagnostics, personalized medicine, and strengthening health systems Climate change, water, energy, and environment – using AI for mitigation, adaptation, monitoring, and sustainable resource management Ethics, governance, and society – integrating human rights, accountability, and inclusivity in AI design and deployment Culture and the arts – examining how AI interacts with African languages, creative expression, heritage preservation, and digital storytelling Engineering and science – developing AI-driven technologies suited to African contexts Education – enhancing equitable access to learning, bridging digital divides, and improving pedagogy through AI Business and entrepreneurship – fostering inclusive growth, financial technologies, and youth-led AI innovations to shape Africa’s digital future Through transdisciplinary collaboration, the program aims to promote AI research and teaching that bridges technical and social disciplines, ensuring innovation reflects Africa’s diverse values and aspirations. Program Benefits  Professional Development – Structured workshops on equitable partnerships, teaching innovation, academic time management, proposal development, budgeting, and research communication to enhance research, teaching, writing, and leadership skills Leadership Development – A research leadership retreat focused on building leadership competencies, self-reflection, and career development for research advancement Collaboration Networks – Each scholar will collaborate with MSU and home institution partners. Collaborators may conduct reciprocal one-week visits. Scholars will also join AAP’s network of researchers at MSU, across Africa, and globally to foster lasting institutional partnerships Expected Outcomes By the end of the program, each scholar and their team are expected to achieve at least: Submission or publication of one to three joint manuscripts Submission of at least one grant proposal Presentation at one or more academic or professional conferences Collaborations are designed to extend beyond the program’s duration. Scholars are encouraged to engage broadly with MSU faculty and maintain partnerships after completion. Participants must submit regular progress reports to AAP and their home institution focal point. Failure to meet program or partnership expectations may result in early termination. Eligibility  Citizenship in an African country PhD awarded within the last 10 years Current employment as Academic Staff at one of the AAP African member universities including Egerton University, Makerere University, University of Dar es Salaam, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Botswana, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Yambo Ouologuem University of Bamako, United States International University-Africa, or University of Pretoria Official approval of leave or sabbatical for the in-person phase A home institution partner committed to collaborating throughout the program Research aligned with the program’s thematic areas, focusing on AI in Africa Submission of only one proposal per applicant in this round of funding Application Requirements  An updated CV outlining professional accomplishments A one-page letter of interest detailing alignment with program priorities, research approach, and potential societal impact Names of up to three potential MSU faculty collaborators (identified from MSU department websites; applicants should not contact faculty directly—AAP will initiate contact) Two relevant peer-reviewed publications Two professional references providing context on the relationship and an assessment of the applicant’s expertise A one-page letter from the home institution collaborator confirming willingness to participate and travel to MSU for collaboration A one-page endorsement letter from the Head of Department approving leave A one-page letter of support from the institution’s AAP Focal Point Selection Criteria:  Professional merit, scientific ability, and potential for career impact (evaluated through CV, publications, letters, and references) Institutional assurance of continued employment and support post-fellowship Commitment to return to the home country after the fellowship Consideration for diversity across disciplines, institutions, and regions. Priority will be given to projects that demonstrate transdisciplinary approaches integrating technology, culture, ethics, and societal impact EXTENDED DEADLINE: Applications are due by November 28, 2025   Apply: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVb2iErQhRpmAPs For questions, please contact José Jackson-Malete at jacks184@msu.edu or +1-517-884-8587.   This project is made possible with the philanthropic support of Carnegie Corporation of New York Read more

Deadline: Oct 15, 2025 Donor: Women Deliver Grant Type: Scholarship Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Disability, Climate Change, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Communities, , Individuals, Journalists, Leaders, LGBTQ, Journalism, Media, Refugee & Asylum Seekers, Gender Equality The Women Deliver is offering Media Scholarships for journalists and content creators worldwide, especially those who may not otherwise be able to attend and report. For more information, visit https://womendeliver.org/wd2026/participate-in-wd2026/media-scholarships/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/open-call-wd2026-media-scholarship-program Read more

Deadline: Sep 05, 2025 Donor: Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: South Africa Area: Health, Youth & Adolescents The Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa has issued a compelling call for non-profit organisations deeply rooted in their districts to step forward as Sub-Recipients for the My Journey Adolescent and Young People Programme. For more information, visit https://www.nacosa.org.za/proposals/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/rfas-implementation-of-the-my-journey-adolescent-and-young-people-programme-south-africa Read more

Deadline: Aug 31, 2025 Donor: Klarna Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000 Countries/Regions: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo DR, Costa Rica, Cote DIvoire (Ivory Coast), Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia Federated States Of, Moldova Republic Of, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Burma(Myanmar), Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Palestinian Territories, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent And The Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome And Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, East Timor (Timor-Leste), Togo, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, South Sudan Area: Food Safety, Climate Change, Health, Artificial Intelligence The AI for Climate Resilience Program is a new initiative by Klarna that aims to support pioneering projects that leverage artificial intelligence for climate adaptation in underserved, climate-vulnerable regions. For more information, visit https://www.milkywire.com/ai-for-climate-resilience-program Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/klarnas-ai-for-climate-resilience-program-2025 Read more

Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Uganda Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Malnutrition, Livelihood, Refugee & Asylum Seekers The World Food Programme is accepting grant applications for the Implementation of General Food Assistance, Nutrition, Digital and Financial Inclusion, Resilience and Self-Reliance in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and Hosting District. For more information, visit https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/open-call-for-the-implementation-of-general-food-assistance-and-selfreliance-in-palorinya-uganda Read more

Deadline: Nov 07, 2025 Donor: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Grant Type: Events Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: All Countries Area: Food Safety, Community Development, Health, Children, Youth, Peace & Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development Join the World Food Day Poster Contest and show them your creativity! Use your skills to show how better foods create a better future - and how together they can build a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure world where everyone has access to a healthy diet. For more information, visit https://www.fao.org/world-food-day/contest/en/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-entries-world-food-day-poster-contest Read more

Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Uganda Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Health, Malnutrition, Livelihood The World Food Programme is accepting grant applications for the Implementation of an Integrated Nutrition Programme, Anticipatory Action and Early Action Response in Karamoja. For more information, visit https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/cfas-implementation-of-an-integrated-nutrition-programme-in-karamoja-uganda Read more

Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Uganda Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Malnutrition, Livelihood, Refugee & Asylum Seekers The World Food Programme is requesting grant applications for the Implementation of General Food Assistance, Nutrition, Digital and Financial Inclusion, Resilience and Self-Reliance in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement and Hosting District. For more information, visit https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/request-for-eois-implementation-of-general-food-assistance-and-selfreliance-in-rwamwanja-uganda Read more

Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 Donor: Grant Type: Grant Grant Size: Not Available Countries/Regions: Uganda Area: Food Safety, Nutrition, Malnutrition, Livelihood, Refugee & Asylum Seekers The World Food Programme is seeking applications for the Implementation of General Food Assistance, Nutrition, Digital and Financial Inclusion, Resilience and Self-Reliance in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement and Hosting District. For more information, visit https://www.unpartnerportal.org/landing/opportunities/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/call-for-eois-implementation-of-general-food-assistance-and-selfreliance-in-rhino-uganda Read more

The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has been hailed as a major museological achievement, a cutting-edge and high-tech advancement with the potential to shift global discourses on the repatriation of Pharaonic antiquities. And yet, little emphasis has been placed on how such discourses entrench existing museological norms, situating categories of “antiquity”, “artifact”, “treasure”, and “discovery” through extractive, colonial frameworks.  Decolonizing Archaeological Epistemologies is a conference critically examining archaeological histories and practices, proposing instead more expansive, democratic, and liberatory approaches to the past and material culture, challenging extant museological, academic, economic, and legal systems governing the ways that material culture is collected, studied, and traded. With implications spanning beyond Egyptology to archaeology, museology, and historical disciplines more broadly, this conference proposes a counter-colonial approach that rethinks the status of the historical object in the public eye. Sessions include: Beyond “treasure”; challenging artifactual ontologies and epistemologies    Counter-colonial museum exhibition strategies   Resisting archaeological extractivism; new approaches to field-based research  Community-based archaeology in theory and practice     Beyond the “thing itself”; digital and ephemeral approaches to archaeological collections  Who gets the past? New discourses in restitution, return, and repair   Keynote: Dr. Monica Hanna (Arab Academy for Science Technology and Maritime Transport) Scholars engaging with these themes at a graduate, post-graduate, or professional level are invited to apply. Scholars working in the Global South are particularly encouraged to apply. Small travel stipends are available on a limited basis to offset travel costs.  Interested participants are requested to submit a 250 word abstract and contact information via the form below by August 15, 2025: https://forms.office.com/e/BTewqkNM9U    Read more

Deadline: Jul 30, 2025 Donor: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition Grant Type: Training Grant Size: $1000 to $10,000 Countries/Regions: Kenya Area: Financial Management, Agriculture Food & Nutrition, Food Safety, Nutrition, Businesses, Companies and Enterprises, Entrepreneurship Submissions are now open for the Nutrition Impact at Scale Incubation Program that is a powerful crash course on entrepreneurship – as well as adapting a nutrition lens the business. For more information, visit https://gain.nakurubox.co.ke/incubation/ Premium Link: https://grants.fundsforngospremium.com/opportunity/op/nutrition-impact-at-scale-incubation-program-2025-kenya Read more