The Bill & Mélinda Gates Foundation invites researchers enrolled in Master Science or Doctorate PhD programs in national agricultural research institutions and universities in sub-Saharan Africa, in collaboration with other researchers internationally (whether in Africa or beyond the continent) to submit grant applications relating to their research project.

Duration: The duration of the project is 4 years.

Selection: (Proposals will be selected for funding in a competitive two-phase process. Short pre-proposals followed by invitation to more comprehensive proposals.)

Object of study (s): The BMBF encourages proposals oriented to agricultural research in a national agricultural research institution or a university in developing countries in sub-Saharan Africa with the objective of increasing the sustainable productivity of small farmers. Read more