Deadline: 11 June 2025
The Aspire Grant Program provides competitive research grants to African graduate students and early career professionals working in the areas of biodiversity, conservation and environmental sustainability in the Congo Basin region.
CARN established the Aspire Grant Program to support and encourage young African scientists to conduct novel conservation research and management activities that address the critical challenges facing wildlife, biodiversity and ecosystem health in the Congo Basin.
Critically, these small grants can build the foundation for young African researchers to become independent, providing “bridge funding” that allows them to compete in larger international arenas. Most importantly, small research grants will encourage and provide a means for young Africans to remain engaged in their research and stay in their native countries to practice their trades.
Funding Information
- Grant amount: up to $5,000 USD
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a resident of one of the following countries: Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Rwanda Uganda and São Tomé and Príncipe.
- Be a graduate student or early career professional (priority to applicants 35 years of age or younger).
For more information, visit CARN.
