The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), in partnership with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), invites qualified researchers, students, academic staff, NGOs, farmer organizations, and research institutes to submit proposals for applied, policy‑relevant agroecology research.
This call forms part of the NDICI AFRICA/2023/447‑700 programme, which aims to strengthen science–policy interfaces, promote evidence-based advocacy, and advance the integration of agroecology into national and regional agricultural strategies across Africa. Selected projects will contribute directly to improving food system resilience, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, and policy engagement.
Grant Focus Areas
Proposals should address one or more of the following:
- Agroecological principles: biodiversity, soil health, recycling, synergies, resilience, and co‑creation of knowledge
- Policy advocacy for recognition of agroecology in national systems
- Agroecology’s role in food and nutrition security
- Gender-responsive and socially inclusive agroecological approaches
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be members of the RMRN/RCoE Consortium, PANAP, or RUFORUM networks
- Be based in Africa through citizenship or institutional affiliation
- Demonstrate capacity to conduct applied or community‑based research and comply with ethical standards
Grant Amount
Up to EUR 5,000 per proposal. A maximum of 10 proposals will be selected.
How to Apply
Submit the following through the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS):
- Technical Proposal
- Detailed Budget
- Work Plan
- CV(s) of key researchers
- Proof of network affiliation
🔗 Submission Portal: https://rims2.ruforum.org/ Application Deadline: 30 March 2026
For further information: Please contact: [email protected]
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