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PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers

Last verified 10 May 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

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PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers - Study in Africa, Post a Comment

Provider
Various
Host country
Africa
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Africa
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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Researchers based at African institutions
Funding
Research partnership funding
Study level
PhD
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • Researchers based at African institutions

Recorded funding information

  • Research partnership funding

About the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers (2026)

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) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## 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/). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Research partnership funding

PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers eligibility

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  • Researchers based at African institutions

PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers document information

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    How to apply for the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers 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://parc.bristol.ac.uk/parc-partnerships-fund/ 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: Researchers based at African institutions. 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: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. 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

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    5. Provider deadline
      Annual – check official site

      Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Auto-flagged 2026-05-10: title or deadline references past cohort (2019-2023).
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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers?+

    Researchers based at African institutions

    What funding does the PARC 2021 Partnerships Fund for Africa-based Researchers offer?+

    Listed funding: Research partnership funding. 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: Annual – check official site. 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://parc.bristol.ac.uk/parc-partnerships-fund/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Researchers based at African institutions. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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