About this opportunity
Applications are open for the Africa Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) Research Grants – Cohort II , an opportunity supporting research that can strengthen school leadership and improve education outcomes across Africa. The grant is designed to support researchers investigating practical challenges in school leadership, education management, policy, and learning outcomes , with the goal of generating evidence that can inform better decisions and practices across African education systems.
Grant Benefits Selected researchers can receive: Up to US$35,000 in research funding Support for conducting education and school leadership research Opportunities to generate evidence for education policy and practice Exposure to a network of researchers and education stakeholders Potential opportunities to contribute to conversations around improving school leadership in Africa.
Eligibility
The opportunity is intended for researchers and academics working on issues related to school leadership and education in Africa . Potential applicants may include: Education researchers University academics Early-career researchers Education professionals Research institutions and organisations Teams conducting collaborative education research.
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Eligibility
Research Focus Proposed research should address relevant challenges affecting school leadership and education systems in Africa . Projects may explore areas such as: School leadership and management Leadership development Education policy School improvement Teacher management and support Learning outcomes Education equity and inclusion Innovation in education leadership Evidence-based approaches to strengthening African education systems.
Why This Matters Effective school leadership plays an important role in creating better learning environments, supporting teachers, improving school management, and strengthening student outcomes. By funding research focused on African education systems, the programme aims to generate locally relevant evidence that can help policymakers, education leaders, and other stakeholders make better-informed decisions.
Funding Successful applicants can receive up to US$35,000 to support eligible research activities. Applicants should carefully review the official requirements for information on eligible costs, research duration, and funding conditions.
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