Early career researchers are invited to send applications for the Africa Coalition for Research & Communication on Abortion (ACORCA).
The small grant programme will support projects that advance abortion research in Africa.
The grant amount is up to $3,500 USD over 4 months. Each grantee will be paired with an ACORCA advisor, in addition to their home institution supervisor.
Besides, grant recipients will benefit from webinars, toolkits, writing workshops, and peer reviews.
The grant can be used to cover Data collection & travel, software subscriptions, secondary data access, and report writing
Who qualifies?
Qualified candidates include early-career PhD researchers and current PhD candidates at the dissertation stage.
But candidates must have affiliation with African universities or research institutes, and the research must focus on abortion in Africa
How to Apply
- Complete online application form here
- Write and submit a 3-page project proposal
- Submit CV of 2 pages maximum
- Letter of support from supervisor
- Proof of PhD completion or candidacy
- Show budget summary
Deadline: Apply before July 20, 2025
Early career researchers can apply for the Africa Coalition for Research & Communication on Abortion's small grant programme, aimed at advancing abortion research in Africa.
Successful applicants can receive up to $3,500 USD over four months, along with mentorship pairing with an ACORCA advisor and their home institution supervisor.
Grantees will also gain access to webinars, toolkits, writing workshops, and peer reviews. Funds can be used for data collection and travel, software subscriptions, secondary data access, and report writing.
Eligible candidates include early-career PhD researchers and current PhD candidates at the dissertation stage, affiliated with African universities or research institutes, focusing their research on abortion in Africa.
To apply, participants must complete an online form, submit a 3-page project proposal, a 2-page CV, a supervisor's support letter, proof of PhD completion or candidacy, and a budget summary.
The application deadline is July 20, 2025.
