About this opportunity
Africa-UniNet, the Austria Africa university network funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education, Science and Research and administered through OeAD, has opened its 7th Call for Funding. The call supports joint research projects between Austrian and African higher education and research institutions, with a maximum of EUR 40,000 per project over a project duration of 24 months.
The earliest possible project start is July 2027. Project costs are complemented by mobility support.
The call specifies travel support of "A maximum of EUR 2,000 per person per return trip", and a stay allowance of "no more than EUR 180 per day spent actively working on the project", capped at "EUR 2,160 per month" for a maximum of three months per person per stay. The call is open from 1 September 2026 to 30 November 2026, 13:00 pm CET, and applications have to be submitted via the StipOnline portal before that
Application timeline
Following the 2024 evaluation by the Federal Ministry, only Austrian member institutions are eligible to submit and coordinate a project, and one application per project coordinator may be filed.
Eligibility
centres on the network. Researchers holding a PhD who are affiliated with an Austrian member institution may apply, submit and coordinate, while project consortia must consist of at least one Austrian and at least one African member institution, so African member institutions take part as project partners.
All participating institutions must be active Africa-UniNet members, and master students are not eligible to participate.
What you receive
- Maximum funding of EUR 40,000 per project
- Project duration of 24 months, with the earliest possible project start in July 2027
- Travel support of a maximum of EUR 2,000 per person per return trip
- Stay allowance of no more than EUR 180 per day spent actively working on the project
- Stay allowance capped at EUR 2,160 per month, for a maximum of three months per person per stay
Who can apply
- Researchers holding a PhD who are affiliated with an Austrian member institution may apply, submit and coordinate a project
- Project consortia must consist of at least one Austrian and at least one African member institution
- African member institutions take part as project partners
- All participating institutions must be active Africa-UniNet members
- Only Austrian member institutions are eligible to submit and coordinate, following the 2024 evaluation by the Federal Ministry
- One application per project coordinator may be submitted
Who should not apply
- Master students are not eligible to participate
How to apply
- Confirm that the consortium includes at least one Austrian and at least one African active member institution
- Prepare the project application on the 7th call page requirements
- Submit the application via the StipOnline portal before 30 November 2026, 13:00 CET
Sources and verification
Related opportunities
- Art Explora Artist Residencies at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris
The Art Explora Foundation hosts around twenty artists and researchers from around the world each year at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris. The 2027 residency covers a furnished studio, a €1,000 monthly stipend, a €3,000 production grant and travel, and applications close on 30 October 2026.
- WIPO Global Innovation Index Fellowship 2027: Funded Research Fellowship in Geneva with a Stipend up to CHF 6,000 a Month
WIPO is recruiting a Global Innovation Index Fellow into its Composite Indicator Research Section in Geneva. It is a paid, fully supported 12 month research post for someone who works in data, and the innovation rankings that governments plan around sit inside it.
- TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme 2026
The TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme gives early career scientists who are nationals of a least developed country a three month funded research visit to laboratories in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy. UNESCO-TWAS runs it with the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and the International School for Advanced Studies, and applications for this cycle close on 31 October 2026.
- Max Planck School Of Cognition Doctoral Programme, 2027 Intake In Germany, Open To All Nationalities
The Max Planck School of Cognition has reopened its portal for the 2027 doctoral intake. The school recruits across nationalities and across every discipline that studies the mind, from neuroscience to artificial intelligence, and fills places as strong applications arrive.
Questions applicants ask
Can an African institution lead the application?
No. The call page states that only Austrian member institutions are eligible to submit and coordinate a project, following the 2024 evaluation by the Federal Ministry. African member institutions participate as project partners.
When does the call close?
The 7th Africa-UniNet Call for Funding is open from 1 September 2026 to 30 November 2026, 13:00 pm CET, and applications must be submitted through the StipOnline portal before the deadline.
Important disclaimer
Nextali researches and curates useful opportunities to make discovery easier. Before applying, verify every timeline, requirement, fee and application link on the official provider website. Do your own research into the organisation, its background and the authenticity of the offer. Nextali does not guarantee selection, funding or the conduct of third party providers.
