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Applications close at 12.59 am Nigerian time on October 17.
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Grants support one- to two-month visits within sub-Saharan Africa.
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Applicants need an agreed research plan and a host institution.
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Travel, living expenses and host fees must fit within the funding limit.
October 16, (THEWILL) – Nigerian doctoral students seeking access to research facilities or expertise elsewhere in Africa have until 12.59 am WAT on Saturday, October 17, to apply for an AGNES grant worth up to €3,000.
The African-German Network of Excellence in Science lists its deadline as October 16 at 11.59 pm GMT, which falls an hour later in Nigeria. The programme funds short research visits to universities or institutes in another sub-Saharan African country.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must be sub-Saharan African nationals registered for a doctorate at an institution in the region. They need a published thesis-related paper satisfying the call’s journal-indexing requirements.
An identified scientific host and an agreed work plan are essential. Applicants must also explain why the proposed research cannot be undertaken in their home country. This makes the closing-day opportunity most practical for researchers with an existing collaboration.
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What the Grant Covers
Funding ceilings are €2,300 for one month, €2,650 for six weeks and €3,000 for two months. Travel, subsistence and host research fees share that budget.
Monthly host fees of €100 for humanities and social sciences, or €200 for natural sciences, life sciences and engineering, are deducted from the award. Research stays must take place between March 1 and July 31, 2027.
Documents to Submit
Applications require a proposal of up to five pages, an AGNES-format CV, doctoral registration evidence, transcripts, publication records, two return-travel quotations, living-cost estimates and a host invitation.
The official call links to the application form. No application fee is stated. AGNES warns that incomplete submissions will be rejected, so applicants should check every attachment before the deadline.
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