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Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund

Last verified 31 August 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Seed funding for research collaborations between African institutions and the University of Cambridge, across all disciplines.

Provider
University of Cambridge (Cambridge-Africa)
Host country
United Kingdom
Deadline
Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle)
Region
Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.
Funding
Research Grant
Study level
Postdoctoral, Research
Deadline
Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.

Recorded funding information

  • Research Grant

About the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund (2026)

## Overview The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund supports pairs of researchers — one based at an African institution and one at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institute — to start or strengthen a research collaboration. Nearly 400 awards have been made since 2012. ## What it covers Grants for research consumables, fieldwork, data collection, travel between institutions and short training visits. ## How to apply African and Cambridge applicants co-create a single joint application and submit it through the Cambridge-Africa website during the annual call.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Research Grant

Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund eligibility

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  • Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.

Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk/initiatives/2026-call-for-applications/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle)

      Provider deadline information: Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund?+

    Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.

    What funding does the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund offer?+

    Listed funding: Research Grant. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk/initiatives/2026-call-for-applications/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applications must be made jointly by a researcher at an African institution and a researcher at the University of Cambridge or an affiliated institution, both at post-doctoral level or above. Genuine two-way collaboration must be demonstrated.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Expected September 3, 2027 (annual cycle). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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