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PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers
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[Caelus Murphy](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/author/veemanguilimotan/)
[November 22, 2021November 22, 2021](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/2021/11/22/)
This initiative seeks to foster and embed research collaborations that build on African academics’ and institutions’ visions for fairer, more transformative partnerships. As a result, the appeal is open to any Africa-led initiative that targets any basic or applied goals highlighted by the African applicant and is carried out in conjunction with Bristol academics.
The research fields may be empirical or theoretical, from any discipline, and connected to local and/or national, sub-regional or continental, African Union ambitions for social change.
This grant seeks to cement a paradigm of collaborations that goes further in redressing the numerous layers of power inequalities commonly observed in global North-Africa research.
As such, the purpose of the Perivoli Africa Research Centre (PARC) Partnerships Fund is to contribute to the promotion of transformational Africa research and partnerships at the University of Bristol and beyond. Donations from alumni and supporters of the University have made this initiative feasible.
**Application deadline:** January 7, 2022
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/parc-2021-partnerships-fund-for-africa-based-researchers/#h-benefits-of-parc-2021-partnerships-fund-for-africa-based-researchers)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/parc-2021-partnerships-fund-for-africa-based-researchers/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [How to Apply](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/parc-2021-partnerships-fund-for-africa-based-researchers/#h-how-to-apply)
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## Benefits of PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers
This offer has a budget of £200,000 available. While no specific maximum award limit is specified, proposals for a considerable percentage of the budget must demonstrate exceptional value for money. Bids for lower-value prizes are also encouraged.
## Eligibility Criteria
The core team should include at least one Bristol researcher and one African researcher situated at an African HEI or research institution as the lead. The principal research organization is referred to as the “host organization.” The host organization must guarantee that the primary investigator is under contract for the term of the grant.
The application must be made through an African host organization (for example, a university or research institute) where the competent authority has approved the application.
Bristol researchers can be either seasoned (more than seven years post-PhD) or early career researchers (e.g. postgraduate up to within 7 years post-PhD). Their expertise should be represented in their role within the project, e.g. co-investigator or identified researcher. Where a Bristol early career researcher is involved, the proposal should describe the additional assistance they will get from Bristol colleagues commensurate with their existing expertise.
**Additional eligible partners**
Whilst the funding offer does not provide for a large consortium, additional partners are welcome in order to adequately address the focus of your application.
- Other African co-investigators and researchers can be costed.
- Non-academic African partners can be costed.
- Academic or non-academic partners from other DAC countries can be costed.
- Other academic UK partners not based at Bristol can be included but not cost.
- Non-academic UK partners can be costed where a strong justification for their costs can be provided.
- Academic or non-academic partners from other non-DAC countries can be included but not cost.
## How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to participate in the call webinar. The webinar will be recorded and afterwards uploaded on the call page, along with replies to questions made.
Applicants must submit an application form as well as any supporting paperwork before the deadline.
The organization highly advises you to submit your application as soon as possible after receiving it. This will be useful if an issue has to be clarified. They may not be able to transmit your application to the panel if they are unable to fix a problem before the deadline.
For more details, visit [PARC website](https://parc.bristol.ac.uk/parc-partnerships-fund/).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the PhD level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the PhD level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.