AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants 2026: Up to €3,000 for Doctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa

<p dir="auto" data-start="104" data-end="383">The <strong data-start="108" data-end="174">AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026</strong> are now open to eligible doctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa seeking financial support to undertake a short research stay at a university or research institute in another sub-Saharan African country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="385" data-end="692">Supported by the <strong data-start="402" data-end="468">German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)</strong> and the <strong data-start="477" data-end="520">Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)</strong>, the programme is designed to strengthen scientific capacity, research collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange among young researchers across sub-Saharan Africa.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="694" data-end="987">The grants enable eligible doctoral candidates to spend <strong data-start="750" data-end="771">one to two months</strong> at a host university or research institution in another sub-Saharan African country while working with an experienced scientific host. The research stay must contribute directly to the applicant&#8217;s doctoral research.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="989" data-end="1090">For the 2026 call, applications must be submitted in <strong data-start="1042" data-end="1053">English</strong> by <strong data-start="1057" data-end="1089">16 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT</strong>.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1rap4vi" data-start="1092" data-end="1143">What Are the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants?</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="1145" data-end="1311">The AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants are research mobility opportunities designed to support <strong data-start="1240" data-end="1310">junior researchers pursuing doctoral degrees in sub-Saharan Africa</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1313" data-end="1493">The programme allows doctoral candidates to temporarily move to another sub-Saharan African country to undertake research activities that cannot be conducted in their home country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1495" data-end="1615">During the research stay, the researcher works with an identified scientific host at a university or research institute.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="1617" data-end="1650">The programme aims to strengthen:</p> <ul data-start="1652" data-end="2007"> <li data-section-id="idqdvq" data-start="1652" data-end="1682">Scientific research capacity</li> <li data-section-id="1f1fqsj" data-start="1683" data-end="1736">Research collaboration between African institutions</li> <li data-section-id="2l1ygj" data-start="1737" data-end="1784">Professional networks among young researchers</li> <li data-section-id="n2nvan" data-start="1785" data-end="1822">International scientific networking</li> <li data-section-id="dh4pfc" data-start="1823" data-end="1854">Knowledge and skills transfer</li> <li data-section-id="18td7dc" data-start="1855" data-end="1927">Collaboration between doctoral researchers and experienced researchers</li> <li data-section-id="hlgz1l" data-start="1928" data-end="2007">Research that contributes to the development of sub-Saharan African countries</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="2009" data-end="2123">The programme is supported financially by <strong data-start="2051" data-end="2058">BMZ</strong> and with support from the <strong data-start="2085" data-end="2122">Alexander von Humboldt Foundation</strong>.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="avyphz" data-start="2125" data-end="2163">Two AGNES Mobility Grant Programmes</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="2165" data-end="2231">The 2026 call provides two different mobility grant opportunities.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="dv039p" data-start="2233" data-end="2281">1. General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="2283" data-end="2386">The General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant is generally open to <strong data-start="2350" data-end="2385">both male and female candidates</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2388" data-end="2505">Eligible male and female doctoral researchers can apply for this grant provided they meet the programme requirements.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="1ihexy1" data-start="2507" data-end="2555">2. Special AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant</h3> <p dir="auto" data-start="2557" data-end="2645">The Special AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant is specifically for <strong data-start="2623" data-end="2644">female candidates</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2647" data-end="2733">Female researchers may apply for either the General Grant, the Special Grant, or both.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2735" data-end="2802">However, a female applicant can receive <strong data-start="2775" data-end="2801">a maximum of one grant</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2804" data-end="2897">Male candidates are only eligible to apply for the General AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="2899" data-end="2997">AGNES also encourages applications from researchers across a wide range of disciplines, including:</p> <ul data-start="2999" data-end="3046"> <li data-section-id="15xm2un" data-start="2999" data-end="3009">Sciences</li> <li data-section-id="1ttf991" data-start="3010" data-end="3022">Humanities</li> <li data-section-id="1o472q" data-start="3023" data-end="3028">Law</li> <li data-section-id="1g29lh0" data-start="3029" data-end="3046">Social Sciences</li> </ul> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1q8dckc" data-start="3048" data-end="3072">No Geographical Quota</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="3074" data-end="3178">The 2026 call states that there is <strong data-start="3109" data-end="3134">no geographical quota</strong> for AGNES grants within sub-Saharan Africa.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="3180" data-end="3256">This means eligible candidates from sub-Saharan African countries can apply.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="3258" data-end="3391">However, AGNES specifically welcomes applications from eligible candidates from countries described in the call as under-represented.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="3393" data-end="3407">These include:</p> <ul data-start="3409" data-end="3788"> <li data-section-id="94n6or" data-start="3409" data-end="3423">Burkina Faso</li> <li data-section-id="1703tm1" data-start="3424" data-end="3431">Ghana</li> <li data-section-id="1xrgs3d" data-start="3432" data-end="3440">Guinea</li> <li data-section-id="168mbj1" data-start="3441" data-end="3456">Côte d’Ivoire</li> <li data-section-id="12en4uo" data-start="3457" data-end="3466">Liberia</li> <li data-section-id="1j3zlgh" data-start="3467" data-end="3473">Mali</li> <li data-section-id="1v70r8f" data-start="3474" data-end="3483">Senegal</li> <li data-section-id="e7wk7v" data-start="3484" data-end="3498">Sierra Leone</li> <li data-section-id="1w6bg76" data-start="3499" data-end="3507">Angola</li> <li data-section-id="16citsd" data-start="3508" data-end="3534">Central African Republic</li> <li data-section-id="1j41746" data-start="3535" data-end="3541">Chad</li> <li data-section-id="1pmhbm0" data-start="3542" data-end="3561">Congo Brazzaville</li> <li data-section-id="vxivex" data-start="3562" data-end="3596">Democratic Republic of the Congo</li> <li data-section-id="hidos4" data-start="3597" data-end="3616">Equatorial Guinea</li> <li data-section-id="1704qwd" data-start="3617" data-end="3624">Gabon</li> <li data-section-id="6n4zjb" data-start="3625" data-end="3633">Rwanda</li> <li data-section-id="1tmb4k" data-start="3634" data-end="3642">Zambia</li> <li data-section-id="a4107k" data-start="3643" data-end="3651">Uganda</li> <li data-section-id="xp4766" data-start="3652" data-end="3662">Tanzania</li> <li data-section-id="1tkq1uf" data-start="3663" data-end="3671">Malawi</li> <li data-section-id="uzboq6" data-start="3672" data-end="3681">Lesotho</li> <li data-section-id="15bg88r" data-start="3682" data-end="3692">Botswana</li> <li data-section-id="1w2oavq" data-start="3693" data-end="3705">Mozambique</li> <li data-section-id="1wkz94h" data-start="3706" data-end="3717">Mauritius</li> <li data-section-id="1p9zuk9" data-start="3718" data-end="3730">Mauritania</li> <li data-section-id="gs71s9" data-start="3731" data-end="3740">Namibia</li> <li data-section-id="el3dlx" data-start="3741" data-end="3751">Zimbabwe</li> <li data-section-id="1pjvce7" data-start="3752" data-end="3764">Cape Verde</li> <li data-section-id="1brlw1j" data-start="3765" data-end="3788">Sao Tome and Principe</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="3790" data-end="3989">Importantly, being from one of these countries is <strong data-start="3840" data-end="3897">not presented as an exclusive eligibility requirement</strong>. The call states that all eligible candidates from sub-Saharan African countries can apply.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="2a03ti" data-start="3991" data-end="4021">What Does the Grant Support?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="4023" data-end="4223">The AGNES Mobility Grant enables a doctoral researcher to undertake a research stay lasting between <strong data-start="4123" data-end="4145">one and two months</strong> at a university or research institute in another sub-Saharan African country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4225" data-end="4299">The proposed research must form part of the applicant&#8217;s doctoral research.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4301" data-end="4333">Eligible activities may include:</p> <ul data-start="4335" data-end="4542"> <li data-section-id="1v2pygi" data-start="4335" data-end="4356">Laboratory research</li> <li data-section-id="bywkyz" data-start="4357" data-end="4369">Bench work</li> <li data-section-id="s1au8o" data-start="4370" data-end="4388">Research studies</li> <li data-section-id="nr5o32" data-start="4389" data-end="4407">Library research</li> <li data-section-id="19rncqb" data-start="4408" data-end="4443">Data or other research activities</li> <li data-section-id="1ojscaz" data-start="4444" data-end="4481">Writing part of the doctoral thesis</li> <li data-section-id="sbh22v" data-start="4482" data-end="4542">Other activities directly related to the doctoral research</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="4544" data-end="4630">The proposed research should contribute meaningfully to the applicant&#8217;s doctoral work.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4632" data-end="4785">The applicant must also demonstrate why the research is relevant to the further development of their home country or other sub-Saharan African countries.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="174dg39" data-start="4787" data-end="4839">Research Must Not Be Possible in the Home Country</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="4841" data-end="4968">One of the important conditions is that the proposed research activity <strong data-start="4912" data-end="4967">cannot be conducted in the applicant&#8217;s home country</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="4970" data-end="5161">Applicants therefore need to demonstrate why the host institution provides research facilities, expertise, resources, or other conditions that are unavailable in the applicant&#8217;s home country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5163" data-end="5235">This is an important consideration when preparing the research proposal.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="wwkkrk" data-start="5237" data-end="5256">Financial Support</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="5258" data-end="5376">The AGNES grant is intended to be financially comprehensive for the short research stay as far as reasonably possible.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5378" data-end="5425">The grant can support expenses associated with:</p> <ul data-start="5427" data-end="5529"> <li data-section-id="5g2yz4" data-start="5427" data-end="5435">Travel</li> <li data-section-id="jffqqk" data-start="5436" data-end="5449">Subsistence</li> <li data-section-id="3423u8" data-start="5450" data-end="5477">Research-related expenses</li> <li data-section-id="4uyzu9" data-start="5478" data-end="5529">Host institution research costs, where applicable</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="5531" data-end="5592">The maximum grant depends on the length of the research stay.</p> <h3 dir="auto" data-section-id="xk71mn" data-start="5594" data-end="5619">Maximum Grant Amounts</h3> <div class="group TyagGW_tableContainer" dir="auto"> <div class="TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" dir="auto" data-start="5621" data-end="5732"> <thead data-start="5621" data-end="5654"> <tr data-start="5621" data-end="5654"> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="5621" data-end="5637" data-col-size="sm">Research Stay</th> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="5637" data-end="5654" data-col-size="sm">Maximum Grant</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5666" data-end="5732"> <tr data-start="5666" data-end="5686"> <td data-start="5666" data-end="5676" data-col-size="sm">1 month</td> <td data-start="5676" data-end="5686" data-col-size="sm">€2,300</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5687" data-end="5710"> <td data-start="5687" data-end="5700" data-col-size="sm">1.5 months</td> <td data-start="5700" data-end="5710" data-col-size="sm">€2,650</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5711" data-end="5732"> <td data-start="5711" data-end="5722" data-col-size="sm">2 months</td> <td data-start="5722" data-end="5732" data-col-size="sm">€3,000</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <p dir="auto" data-start="5734" data-end="5809">These amounts represent the maximum overall budget, including the host fee.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="sloqey" data-start="5811" data-end="5857">Research Allowance for the Host Institution</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="5859" data-end="5941">A portion of the grant may be allocated to research costs at the host institution.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="5943" data-end="6008">The call specifies the following deductions from the total grant:</p> <ul data-start="6010" data-end="6135"> <li data-section-id="1i5vvzm" data-start="6010" data-end="6062"><strong data-start="6012" data-end="6047">Humanities and Social Sciences:</strong> €100 per month</li> <li data-section-id="1p5hhlh" data-start="6063" data-end="6135"><strong data-start="6065" data-end="6120">Natural and Life Sciences and Engineering Sciences:</strong> €200 per month</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="6137" data-end="6266">The scientific host and host institution must request the relevant research cost allowance as part of the required documentation.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1sv2ett" data-start="6268" data-end="6284">Travel Support</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="6286" data-end="6354">Applicants must provide <strong data-start="6310" data-end="6335">two travel quotations</strong> for their journey.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="6356" data-end="6402">The quotes should cover return travel between:</p> <ul data-start="6404" data-end="6500"> <li data-section-id="gapx3g" data-start="6404" data-end="6447">The applicant&#8217;s country of residence; and</li> <li data-section-id="1xkv715" data-start="6448" data-end="6500">The country where the host institution is located.</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="6502" data-end="6519">Travel may be by:</p> <ul data-start="6521" data-end="6569"> <li data-section-id="1e9rhp3" data-start="6521" data-end="6546">Land transportation; or</li> <li data-section-id="xbbhov" data-start="6547" data-end="6569">Economy-class flight</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="6571" data-end="6684">Applicants should therefore research the expected cost of their return journey before submitting the application.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="19nmrg7" data-start="6686" data-end="6702">Cost of Living</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="6704" data-end="6803">Applicants must also provide an estimate of their expected cost of living during the research stay.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="6805" data-end="6852">This should take into account expenses such as:</p> <ul data-start="6854" data-end="6927"> <li data-section-id="1x68wgw" data-start="6854" data-end="6877">Accommodation or rent</li> <li data-section-id="16vq42m" data-start="6878" data-end="6885">Meals</li> <li data-section-id="1wn5px7" data-start="6886" data-end="6908">Local transportation</li> <li data-section-id="1glmb4e" data-start="6909" data-end="6927">Health insurance</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="6929" data-end="7026">Applicants are expected to obtain valid health insurance for the duration of their research stay.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7028" data-end="7185">The scientific host and host institution are expected to assist applicants in finding affordable accommodation and preparing realistic subsistence estimates.</p> <p dir="auto" style="text-align: center;" data-start="7028" data-end="7185"><a href="https://agnes-h.org/2026-agnes-intra-africa-mobility-grants-for-junior-researchers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>APPLY HERE</strong></a></p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="vutqy9" data-start="7187" data-end="7203">Who Can Apply?</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="7205" data-end="7333">The programme is specifically aimed at <strong data-start="7244" data-end="7310">junior researchers who are currently pursuing doctoral degrees</strong> in sub-Saharan Africa.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7335" data-end="7389">Applicants must meet several eligibility requirements.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1cauukm" data-start="7391" data-end="7423">1. Must Be a Doctoral Student</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="7425" data-end="7584">The applicant must be officially registered for a <strong data-start="7475" data-end="7556">doctoral degree at a university or tertiary institution in sub-Saharan Africa</strong> at the time of application.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7586" data-end="7625">Current doctoral students are eligible.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7627" data-end="7746">The call specifically states that applicants must provide official proof of registration for their postgraduate degree.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="sp2kht" data-start="7748" data-end="7805">2. Must Be a National of a Sub-Saharan African Country</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="7807" data-end="7873">Applicants must be <strong data-start="7826" data-end="7872">nationals of a sub-Saharan African country</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="7875" data-end="7959">The programme therefore focuses specifically on researchers from sub-Saharan Africa.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="wm8czq" data-start="7961" data-end="8016">3. Must Have at Least One Published Research Article</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8018" data-end="8097">Applicants must have at least <strong data-start="8048" data-end="8096">one published article from their thesis work</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8099" data-end="8167">The article must have been published in a <strong data-start="8141" data-end="8166">non-predatory journal</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8169" data-end="8218">The call specifies that only journals indexed by:</p> <ul data-start="8220" data-end="8257"> <li data-section-id="197asmo" data-start="8220" data-end="8236"><strong data-start="8222" data-end="8232">SCOPUS</strong>, or</li> <li data-section-id="1uami2t" data-start="8237" data-end="8257"><strong data-start="8239" data-end="8257">Web of Science</strong></li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="8259" data-end="8278">will be considered.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8280" data-end="8374">Applicants therefore need to provide evidence that their publication meets these requirements.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="gc325h" data-start="8376" data-end="8422">4. Research Must Be Relevant to Development</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8424" data-end="8546">The applicant must clearly demonstrate how their research contributes to the development of sub-Saharan African countries.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8548" data-end="8663">The proposal should therefore explain the broader relevance and potential development contribution of the research.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1r3i9aw" data-start="8665" data-end="8713">5. Research Must Require the Host Institution</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8715" data-end="8819">The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed research <strong data-start="8773" data-end="8818">cannot be conducted in their home country</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="8821" data-end="8931">This requirement helps ensure that the mobility component of the grant is necessary for the proposed research.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1sepqle" data-start="8933" data-end="8974">6. Identified Scientific Host Required</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="8976" data-end="9039">Applicants must already have an <strong data-start="9008" data-end="9038">identified scientific host</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9041" data-end="9089">The applicant and scientific host must agree on:</p> <ul data-start="9091" data-end="9194"> <li data-section-id="ey9gn8" data-start="9091" data-end="9114">The research proposal</li> <li data-section-id="84iboj" data-start="9115" data-end="9140">The research activities</li> <li data-section-id="ilprf9" data-start="9141" data-end="9160">The work schedule</li> <li data-section-id="1ebse2f" data-start="9161" data-end="9194">The timing of the research stay</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="9196" data-end="9313">Applications without an identified scientific host and mutually agreed proposal/work schedule will not be considered.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="c57cg9" data-start="9315" data-end="9347">Required Application Documents</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="9349" data-end="9429">Applicants must submit a complete application containing all required documents.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9431" data-end="9479">The maximum total application size is <strong data-start="9469" data-end="9478">12 MB</strong>.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1pz5i6f" data-start="9481" data-end="9515">1. Research or Project Proposal</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="9517" data-end="9575">Applicants must prepare a short research/project proposal.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="9577" data-end="9590">The proposal:</p> <ul data-start="9592" data-end="9846"> <li data-section-id="1btee0c" data-start="9592" data-end="9621">Must be written in English.</li> <li data-section-id="nudz56" data-start="9622" data-end="9651">Must not exceed five pages.</li> <li data-section-id="1njl3n8" data-start="9652" data-end="9698">Must outline the proposed research activity.</li> <li data-section-id="1jm0ao2" data-start="9699" data-end="9738">Must explain the research objectives.</li> <li data-section-id="y3o7y8" data-start="9739" data-end="9770">Must include a work schedule.</li> <li data-section-id="1x3d3le" data-start="9771" data-end="9846">Must explain how the research will be undertaken at the host institution.</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="9848" data-end="9928">The scientific host must agree in writing to the proposal and proposed schedule.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1ca4gbb" data-start="9930" data-end="9947">2. Standard CV</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="9949" data-end="10018">Applicants must submit a standard CV using the <strong data-start="9996" data-end="10017">AGNES CV template</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10020" data-end="10054">The CV must be written in English.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10056" data-end="10152">The official 2026 AGNES Mobility CV template is provided as part of the application information.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="14x1ma0" data-start="10154" data-end="10190">3. Proof of Doctoral Registration</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="10192" data-end="10292">Applicants must provide official proof that they are currently registered for their doctoral degree.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10294" data-end="10404">This is an important requirement because the programme is specifically intended for current doctoral students.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1rt65f3" data-start="10406" data-end="10432">4. Academic Transcripts</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="10434" data-end="10518">Applicants must submit official academic transcripts showing grades obtained during:</p> <ul data-start="10520" data-end="10584"> <li data-section-id="17751uk" data-start="10520" data-end="10543">Undergraduate studies</li> <li data-section-id="1jr8868" data-start="10544" data-end="10584">Postgraduate studies, where applicable</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="10586" data-end="10739">If the transcript is written in a language other than English, applicants must also provide an <strong data-start="10681" data-end="10738">official explanation of the grading system in English</strong>.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="nf80u2" data-start="10741" data-end="10767">5. List of Publications</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="10769" data-end="10863">Applicants must provide a list of their published articles in eligible non-predatory journals.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10865" data-end="10955">The publication list must include <strong data-start="10899" data-end="10933">SCOPUS or Web of Science links</strong> for each publication.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="10957" data-end="11051">Applicants must also include an electronic copy of the first page of each publication showing:</p> <ul data-start="11053" data-end="11089"> <li data-section-id="1sb2smk" data-start="11053" data-end="11068">Article title</li> <li data-section-id="1nxr0zy" data-start="11069" data-end="11078">Authors</li> <li data-section-id="16mauaw" data-start="11079" data-end="11089">Abstract</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="11091" data-end="11191">The publication list and first pages of the publications must be combined into <strong data-start="11170" data-end="11190">one PDF document</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11193" data-end="11253">The document should begin with a descriptive title, such as:</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11255" data-end="11304"><strong data-start="11255" data-end="11304">“LIST OF PUBLICATIONS FOR [APPLICANT&#8217;S NAME]”</strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11306" data-end="11389">The publication list should then be followed by the first page of each publication.</p> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1ytt6k4" data-start="11391" data-end="11414">6. Travel Quotations</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="11416" data-end="11554">Applicants must provide <strong data-start="11440" data-end="11465">two travel quotations</strong> for return travel between their country of residence and the host institution&#8217;s country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11556" data-end="11577">The quotes can cover:</p> <ul data-start="11579" data-end="11623"> <li data-section-id="7icn81" data-start="11579" data-end="11596">Land travel; or</li> <li data-section-id="1ea0ihh" data-start="11597" data-end="11623">Economy-class air travel</li> </ul> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="1ul9sdb" data-start="11625" data-end="11655">7. Estimated Cost of Living</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="11657" data-end="11716">Applicants must provide an estimated budget for their stay.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11718" data-end="11744">The estimate should cover:</p> <ul data-start="11746" data-end="11816"> <li data-section-id="hrmkqa" data-start="11746" data-end="11766">Rent/accommodation</li> <li data-section-id="16vq42m" data-start="11767" data-end="11774">Meals</li> <li data-section-id="1wn5px7" data-start="11775" data-end="11797">Local transportation</li> <li data-section-id="1glmb4e" data-start="11798" data-end="11816">Health insurance</li> </ul> <h2 dir="auto" data-section-id="id6di1" data-start="11818" data-end="11869">8. Letter of Invitation From the Scientific Host</h2> <p dir="auto" data-start="11871" data-end="11950">The scientific host must provide a letter of invitation written in <strong data-start="11938" data-end="11949">English</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="11952" data-end="11968">The letter must:</p> <ol data-start="11970" data-end="12164"> <li data-section-id="oyi5bd" data-start="11970" data-end="12056">Confirm that a place to work will be available during the proposed research period.</li> <li data-section-id="q0hand" data-start="12057" data-end="12164">Include a binding declaration from the host institution requesting the relevant research cost allowance.</li> </ol> <p dir="auto" data-start="12166" data-end="12322">The host institution should therefore be involved in the preparation of the application rather than being contacted only after the application is submitted.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12166" data-end="12322">Visit <a href="https://lnkd.in/dF7QSB3G" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong> </a>to learn more about the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants 2026</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="plflsp" data-start="12324" data-end="12338">How to Apply</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="12340" data-end="12427">Applications must be submitted <strong data-start="12371" data-end="12381">online</strong> using the application form provided by AGNES.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12429" data-end="12453">The application form is:</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12455" data-end="12494"><strong data-start="12455" data-end="12494"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://forms.gle/t57E7k9gTTtd7R7XA" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="12457" data-end="12492">https://forms.gle/t57E7k9gTTtd7R7XA</a></strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12496" data-end="12569">Applicants should carefully check their application before submitting it.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12571" data-end="12622">The call specifically warns that applications that:</p> <ul data-start="12624" data-end="12698"> <li data-section-id="sjk6bw" data-start="12624" data-end="12665">Do not follow the stated guidelines; or</li> <li data-section-id="16m4aof" data-start="12666" data-end="12698">Are missing required documents</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="12700" data-end="12735">will be <strong data-start="12708" data-end="12734">automatically rejected</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12737" data-end="12903">Applicants should therefore make sure that all required documents are complete, correctly formatted, written in the required language, and included before submission.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="12zlnla" data-start="12905" data-end="12927">Application Language</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="12929" data-end="12979">All applications must be submitted in <strong data-start="12967" data-end="12978">English</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="12981" data-end="13131">This applies particularly to the research proposal, CV, scientific host invitation letter, and other documents where English is specifically required.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13133" data-end="13272">Applicants whose academic transcripts use another language must provide the required official explanation of the grading system in English.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1ho5348" data-start="13274" data-end="13319">Grant Acceptance and Reporting Requirements</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="13321" data-end="13416">The grant is a <strong data-start="13336" data-end="13354">once-off award</strong> and cannot be used to finance research stays retrospectively.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13418" data-end="13493">If selected, both the grant recipient and the scientific host must provide:</p> <ul data-start="13495" data-end="13552"> <li data-section-id="1x04wrp" data-start="13495" data-end="13526">A signed letter of acceptance</li> <li data-section-id="bni5r9" data-start="13527" data-end="13552">A contractual agreement</li> </ul> <p dir="auto" data-start="13554" data-end="13694">These documents must be emailed to the AGNES Governing Board within <strong data-start="13622" data-end="13658">two weeks of receiving the offer</strong>, according to the call information.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13696" data-end="13859">Following completion of the research stay, both the grantee and scientific host are expected to report to AGNES on the progress and success of their collaboration.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="13861" data-end="13945">This report is expected within <strong data-start="13892" data-end="13944">six months after completion of the research stay</strong>.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1nqp7y3" data-start="13947" data-end="13971">Research Stay Timeline</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="13973" data-end="14030">The selection meeting is scheduled for <strong data-start="14012" data-end="14029">December 2026</strong>.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14032" data-end="14074">Only selected candidates will be notified.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14076" data-end="14131">The earliest possible start date for research stays is:</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14133" data-end="14149"><strong data-start="14133" data-end="14149">1 March 2027</strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14151" data-end="14187">Research stays must be completed by:</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14189" data-end="14205"><strong data-start="14189" data-end="14205">31 July 2027</strong></p> <p dir="auto" data-start="14207" data-end="14330">Applicants should therefore consider these dates when discussing the proposed research schedule with their scientific host.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="1bqljif" data-start="14332" data-end="14349">Important Dates</h1> <div class="group TyagGW_tableContainer" dir="auto"> <div class="TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit" tabindex="-1"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" dir="auto" data-start="14351" data-end="14596"> <thead data-start="14351" data-end="14367"> <tr data-start="14351" data-end="14367"> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="14351" data-end="14359" data-col-size="sm">Stage</th> <th class="last:pe-10" data-start="14359" data-end="14367" data-col-size="sm">Date</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="14378" data-end="14596"> <tr data-start="14378" data-end="14437"> <td data-start="14378" data-end="14401" data-col-size="sm">Application deadline</td> <td data-start="14401" data-end="14437" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="14403" data-end="14435">16 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="14438" data-end="14479"> <td data-start="14438" data-end="14458" data-col-size="sm">Selection meeting</td> <td data-start="14458" data-end="14479" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="14460" data-end="14477">December 2026</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="14480" data-end="14538"> <td data-start="14480" data-end="14518" data-col-size="sm">Earliest research stay commencement</td> <td data-col-size="sm" data-start="14518" data-end="14538"><strong data-start="14520" data-end="14536">1 March 2027</strong></td> </tr> <tr data-start="14539" data-end="14596"> <td data-start="14539" data-end="14576" data-col-size="sm">Latest completion of research stay</td> <td data-start="14576" data-end="14596" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="14578" data-end="14594">31 July 2027</strong></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="17drbsc" data-start="14598" data-end="14639">Key Points Applicants Should Understand</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="14641" data-end="14743">Before applying, prospective applicants should pay particular attention to the following requirements:</p> <ol data-start="14745" data-end="15898"> <li data-section-id="o28vt" data-start="14745" data-end="14803">You must currently be registered for a doctoral degree.</li> <li data-section-id="uhn78s" data-start="14804" data-end="14863">You must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country.</li> <li data-section-id="1e62ooc" data-start="14864" data-end="14950">You must have at least one thesis-related article published in an eligible journal.</li> <li data-section-id="1ifj7yk" data-start="14951" data-end="15010">The journal must be indexed by SCOPUS or Web of Science.</li> <li data-section-id="fwf1td" data-start="15011" data-end="15089">You must identify a scientific host in another sub-Saharan African country.</li> <li data-section-id="1ta758g" data-start="15090" data-end="15149">Your host must agree to your proposal and work schedule.</li> <li data-section-id="a283i1" data-start="15150" data-end="15217">The proposed research must contribute to your doctoral research.</li> <li data-section-id="1dowya0" data-start="15218" data-end="15288">The research must be relevant to development in sub-Saharan Africa.</li> <li data-section-id="1j490wg" data-start="15289" data-end="15356">The research activity must not be possible in your home country.</li> <li data-section-id="13od0ac" data-start="15357" data-end="15433">Your proposal must be written in English and must not exceed five pages.</li> <li data-section-id="xfh8kq" data-start="15434" data-end="15474">Your CV must use the AGNES template.</li> <li data-section-id="fn8psp" data-start="15475" data-end="15517">You must provide academic transcripts.</li> <li data-section-id="7u70y1" data-start="15518" data-end="15578">You must provide evidence of your eligible publications.</li> <li data-section-id="1pe2xu2" data-start="15579" data-end="15622">You must provide two travel quotations.</li> <li data-section-id="1yymh2a" data-start="15623" data-end="15672">You must provide an estimated cost of living.</li> <li data-section-id="1y2o6n4" data-start="15673" data-end="15730">You must provide a scientific host invitation letter.</li> <li data-section-id="4bevbp" data-start="15731" data-end="15805">The complete application must be submitted online before the deadline.</li> <li data-section-id="k17479" data-start="15806" data-end="15898">Missing documents or failure to follow the guidelines can result in automatic rejection.</li> </ol> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="mal12l" data-start="15900" data-end="15927">Why the Programme Matters</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="15929" data-end="16049">The AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant is structured around more than simply providing funding for a short research trip.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16051" data-end="16249">The programme aims to strengthen research connections <strong data-start="16105" data-end="16122">within Africa</strong> by allowing doctoral researchers to work with institutions and experienced researchers in other sub-Saharan African countries.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16251" data-end="16437">This creates opportunities for researchers to gain access to expertise, facilities, research environments, and professional networks that may not be available at their home institutions.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16439" data-end="16653">The programme also places emphasis on research that can contribute to the development of sub-Saharan African countries, meaning applicants are expected to demonstrate the wider relevance of their doctoral research.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="16655" data-end="16775">The involvement of scientific hosts also creates an opportunity for longer-term professional and research collaboration.</p> <h1 dir="auto" data-section-id="fsb6xx" data-start="16777" data-end="16789">Conclusion</h1> <p dir="auto" data-start="16791" data-end="17036">The <strong data-start="16795" data-end="16861">AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026</strong> provide doctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa with an opportunity to undertake a one- to two-month research stay at another African university or research institution.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="17038" data-end="17281">With grants of up to <strong data-start="17059" data-end="17069">€3,000</strong>, the programme can contribute toward travel, subsistence, and research-related costs while giving researchers an opportunity to collaborate with experienced scientists and strengthen their professional networks.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="17283" data-end="17512">The programme is open across academic disciplines, including <strong data-start="17344" data-end="17394">Sciences, Humanities, Law, and Social Sciences</strong>, while the Special AGNES Mobility Grant provides an additional application route specifically for female researchers.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="17514" data-end="17802">However, applicants must meet several specific requirements, particularly being current doctoral students, having at least one eligible published thesis-related article, identifying a scientific host, and demonstrating that the proposed research cannot be conducted in their home country.</p> <p dir="auto" data-start="17804" data-end="18000">Interested researchers should begin preparing their research proposal, publication evidence, host invitation, travel quotations, transcripts, and other required documents well before the deadline.</p> <p>For more global grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, jobs, conferences, competitions, and other career opportunities for young people, visit the Opportunities for Youth (OFY) website at <a href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>www.opportunitiesforyouth.org.</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org/2026/09/20/agnes-intra-africa-mobility-grants-2026-up-to-e3000-for-doctoral-researchers-in-sub-saharan-africa/">AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants 2026: Up to €3,000 for Doctoral Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://opportunitiesforyouth.org">Opportunities for Youth</a>.</p>