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Welcome to our next edition of the Bavaria-Africa Bulletin.
At the Scientific Coordination Office Bavaria-Africa, which is part of the Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR), our mission is to foster and deepen collaboration between stakeholders in Bavaria and Africa within research and innovation. We are dedicated to offering comprehensive support for identifying suitable funding sources and preparing project proposals for European or national funding programs that encourage the involvement of both African and Bavarian project partners.
The first quarter of 2024 offers a wide range of funding opportunities across various areas of science and innovation. This edition has the HM KNUST Low Vision project in the spotlight. So stay curious and enjoy reading!
If you have any suggestions or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We encourage you to share our newsletter with your network. They can subscribe to our Bavaria-Africa Bulletin here.
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WKS Bavaria-Africa Early-Career Scholarship
The scholarship aims to enhance collaboration between Bavaria and African countries, addressing the funding gap for early-career researchers in PhD programs or post-doc positions. Open to individuals of any nationality and discipline working at a Bavarian institution, the program funds research stays of up to one month in collaboration with African institutions, focusing on networking activities alongside research components. Deadline: 15/02/2024 Read more
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BayFOR BayIntAn
Call for 2024
The Bavarian Funding Programme for the Initiation of International Projects (BayIntAn) provides assistance for establishing and strengthening the scientific cooperation between scientists at the Bavarian state and state-supported non-state universities and international research institutes. Deadline: 27/02/2024 Read more
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Transdisciplinary Approaches to Mobility and Global Health
With this joint call, the Novo Nordisk Foundation (DK), Wellcome (UK) and the Volkswagen Foundation (DE) are funding multi-perspective research into the interactions between mobility and health. The funding encourages innovative methods and approaches that address the sustainable effects of mobility and promotes research collaboration across disciplines and geographical boundaries, involving non-academic stakeholders. 1. Deadline: 25/03/2024 2. Deadline: 03/2025 Read more
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African-German Scientific Exchange on Neurosciences
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) calls upon researchers from all African countries and Germany to participate in a scientific exchange focused on neurosciences, encompassing basic, applied, and clinical topics. The primary goal is for participating researchers to identify shared interests in neurosciences and catalyse new collaborative ventures. Deadline Poster: 29/02/2024 Deadline Proposal: 31/08/2024 Read more
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ERA Fellowship - Green Hydrogen
The DAAD's "ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen" scholarship program invites Master's, Ph.D. students, and PostDocs in diverse scientific disciplines with a focus on "green hydrogen" to apply. Eligible candidates include individuals from all EU member states and select African countries, namely Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Togo, and Tunisia. Deadline: ongoing Read more
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Pre-Announcement German-Egyptian Research Fund
The German-Egyptian Research Fund (GERF) is inviting collaborative projects in applied research, focusing on priority topics such as One Health (encompassing human, animal, and environmental health) and Green Transition (resource-efficient economy and ecological change). The application process comprises two phases, with joint project proposals expected to offer innovative solutions to regional or transregional challenges in the priority topics.
Deadline: 04/2024
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PRIMA Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area
The PRIMA calls aims to enhance joint research and innovation for water management, sustainable agriculture, and food production in the Mediterranean region, addressing challenges posed by climate change, urbanizurbanisation, and population growth through three thematic areas. 1. Deadline: 02/04/2024 2. Deadline: 25/09/2024 Read more
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EDCTP3 - Work Programme 2024
Global Health EDCTP3 has announced seven open calls for research proposals, ranging in funding from 3.5 - 15 million EUR. The 2024 work programme expands the range of addressed topics, emphasising the development of interventions, including pharmaceuticals, vector control, and digital health tools, with a strong emphasis on supporting African scientists through training and gender-balanced selection. 1. Deadline: 04/04/2024 2. Deadline: 12/09/2024 Read more
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The African Union-European Union Innovation Platform
HORIZON-EIE-2024-CONNECT-01-01
This call is a Coordination and Support Actions and aims to bolster the AU-EU Innovation Agenda by uniting a diverse array of stakeholders from both regions. It will bring together actors from academia, business, research entities, NGOs, and more, fostering collaboration and networks in the innovation and research ecosystems of African and European countries. Deadline: 25/04/2024 Read more
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Strengthen the bilateral cooperation on research infrastructures with Africa
HORIZON-INFRA-2024-DEV-01-02 This Coordination and Support Action intends to contribute to the Commission's new strategy with Africa by rapidly enhancing learning, knowledge, and skills, particularly focusing on female and young researchers. Additionally, it aims to boost research capacities in Africa and foster improved Euro-African cooperation in research and innovation. Deadline: 12/03/2024 Read more
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Next generation low-emission, climate-resilient pathways and NDCs for a future aligned with the Paris Agreement
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01-02
This Research and Innovation Action aims to define principles for high-integrity climate commitments, develop detailed low-emission pathways, and create tools to evaluate and monitor NDCs, fostering a more integrative approach across various policy objectives. Current Nationally Determined Contributions and climate policies fall short of Paris Agreement goals, requiring strengthened efforts to align with global objectives and Sustainable Development Goals. Deadline: 05/03/2024 Read more
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Non-Li Sustainable Batteries with European Supply Chains for Stationary Storage (Batt4EU Partnership)
HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-01-02
The goal of this innovation action is to enhance economic resilience and competitiveness while addressing green and digital transitions and reducing strategic dependencies on critical raw materials. Projects are expected to develop post-lithium cell chemistries with specified cost, safety, energy density, and power metrics for selected stationary energy storage markets. Deadline: 18/04/2024 Read more
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Next generation AI and Human Behaviour promoting an ethical approach
HORIZON-WIDERA-2024-ERA-01-12 Proposed actions aim to translate general AI ethics guidance into practical guidelines, specifically focusing on AI's impact on human cognition and behaviour. These guidelines will integrate ethics into research and development processes while ensuring inclusive participation of all stakeholders affected by AI development, deployment, and usage. Deadline: 12/03/2024 Read more
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Research & Innovation Days 2024
The European Commission's premier annual research and innovation event unites policymakers, researchers, stakeholders, and the public. This event facilitates discussions on shaping the future of research and innovation in Europe and beyond, featuring key policy debates, funding opportunities, networking sessions, and dedicated workshops. Date: 20-21/03/2024 Location: Brussels Read more |
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Humanitarian Symposium Munich 2024
The Center for International Health of the Ludwig-Maximilians University, hosts the "Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid" Symposium on 24/02/2024 with a focus on "People with Disability in Humanitarian Crises". The symposium will feature expert speakers from various fields, providing a global perspective, and will include an exhibition area for NGOs to facilitate knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. Date: 24/02/2024 Location: Munich & Online Read more |
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Accelerating Nature-Based Solutions Conference
The world's largest land restoration programming conference, co-hosted by the Global EverGreening Alliance, the Government of Zambia, AUDA-NEPAD, AFR100, and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, will unite political leaders and stakeholders to address challenges and accelerate the scaling of Nature-based Solutions. Date: 11-15/03/2024 Location: Livingstone, Zambia Read more |
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Health Impacts of Climate Change
This conference will convene researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to address the research needs in climate change and human health. Emphasizing the urgency of understanding and mitigating the health impacts of climate change, the event underscores the crucial role of R&I. Date: 19-20/02/2024 Location: Brussels Read more |
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News from the Bavarian Office for Africa
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The Impact of the European Green Deal on African Businesses
The European Green Deal has a multifaceted impact on African businesses. With a focus on making the EU climate-neutral by 2050, opportunities arise for African companies in renewable energy partnerships. However, challenges like deforestation regulations affecting key exports and the need for robust supply chains are evident. Support structures, including the Global Gateway Africa-Europe Investment Package, offer funding for African countries transitioning to climate-friendly practices, presenting collaboration opportunities through programs like the European Regional Development Fund and Horizon Europe. Read more |
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Building Bridges: Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Skills Engages with Bavarian Partners
Under the leadership of H.E. Minister Muferiat Kamil, an Ethiopian delegation visited Bavaria to explore collaborations. The delegation engaged with key Bavarian officials, including H.E. Minister Florian Herrmann, focusing on partnerships in business, vocational training, education, science, agriculture, and more. A significant development was the signing of an MOU between the Ethiopian Ministry of Labour and Skills Development and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) School of Social Sciences and Technology to enhance capacity-building in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Ethiopia, emphasizing digitalization and blended-learning practices. This collaborative effort aims to provide international expertise to the Ethiopian TVET sector. Read more |
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In each newsletter issue, we present a research or innovation project from our Stakeholder Map with Bavarian and African participation.
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HM KNUST Low Vision Project
The Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST) partner in a transformative project that addresses the visual health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Focused on training students and eye care professionals, the initiative establishes low vision centres in the Ashanti region, aligned with WHO standards. This holistic approach, linking local health centres and pioneering an online learning platform, promises a sustainable impact on eye care services in Ghana. More information |
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Interested in discovering more research and innovation projects between Africa and Bavaria? Or do you wish to showcase your research and innovation project between Africa and Bavaria? We invite you to visit our Stakeholder Map Bavaria-Africa
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