If you're a scholar or researcher focusing on Eastern Africa, the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) has announced its 2025-2026 grant opportunities, now open for applications. These grants are designed to support various research and dissemination activities within the humanities and social sciences. Let's dig into details!
BIEA Grants 2025-26 Summary
Location: Eastern Africa
Host Institution: British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA)
Academic Level: Postdoctoral researchers, postgraduate students, and recent graduates
Target Group: Researchers focusing on humanities and social sciences in Eastern Africa
Fields of Research: Humanities and social sciences
Award Value: Varies by grant type (details below)
Award Duration: Up to three months, depending on the grant
Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
Eligible To: Researchers based in the UK or Eastern Africa, recent graduates, and early-career scholars
BIEA Research Grants Overview
BIEA offers a range of grants to support research and dissemination in Eastern Africa:
Postdoctoral Writing Fellowships: Three-month fellowships providing a stipend of £1,200 per month to recent postdoctoral scholars aiming to produce publication-ready research articles. Fellows may work remotely or utilize the BIEA library in Nairobi.
Thematic Grants: Grants ranging from £500 to £1,500 supporting original research projects engaging with BIEA's research themes, such as 'Africa in the World' and 'Urban Lives'.
Dissemination Grants: Up to £3,000 for postdoctoral researchers to return to their PhD research locations in Eastern Africa to present findings to local stakeholders and explore future collaborations.
Workshop Grants: Funding up to £2,000 (or £4,000 in exceptional cases) to support international research workshops that include academics from both Africa and the UK, aiming for outputs like collaborative publications or funding applications.
Impact Grants: Standard grants up to £2,000 (or £4,000 for exceptional cases) to help scholars translate their research into policies or practices benefiting Eastern African communities, involving collaborations beyond academia.
Graduate Attachment Scheme (GAS): Three-month attachments for recent graduates to gain practical research experience at BIEA in Nairobi, including a monthly stipend and travel costs.
BIEA Research Grants Benefits
Financial Support: Stipends and grants to cover research expenses, travel, and dissemination activities.
Research Resources: Access to BIEA's library and facilities in Nairobi.
Professional Development: Opportunities to collaborate with international scholars, present research findings, and engage with local communities.
Eligibility Criteria
Postdoctoral Writing Fellowships: Applicants must have completed their PhD within the last two years and be engaged in humanities or social sciences research related to Eastern Africa.
Thematic Grants: Open to postgraduate students, non-traditional researchers with relevant local knowledge, and collaborative projects involving early-career or Africa-based partners.
Dissemination Grants: Applicants should be postdoctoral researchers returning to their PhD research locations within three years of completing their doctorate.
Workshop Grants: Proposals must involve academics from both Africa and the UK, focusing on Eastern African research topics.
Impact Grants: Open to scholars at any postdoctoral career stage aiming to apply their research to benefit Eastern African communities.
Graduate Attachment Scheme: Recent graduates with an interest in humanities and social sciences research in Africa.
Application Procedure
1. Download Application Forms:
Visit BIEA's official website to access detailed information and application forms for each grant category.
2. Prepare Application Materials:
Complete the application form and gather required supporting documents:
Completed application form
Research proposal or project description
Curriculum Vitae
Letters of recommendation (if applicable)
Any additional documents specified in the application form.
3. Submit Application
Email your completed application to [grants@biea.ac.uk] by the specified deadline.
Additional Information
Successful applicants are expected to contribute to BIEA's outreach by providing blogs, short reports for the Annual Review, social media posts, photos, and participating in public presentations, either in person or online. All projects or activities funded by these grants should be completed by January 31, 2026.
ℹ️ For more details and to download application forms, visit BIEA's official website.
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