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The Africa Open Lab 2025 Call for proposals is now open to receiving concept notes from early career researchers in sub–Saharan Africa. With up to £100,000 per award, mentoring, and scientific support, this program is focused on building local research capacity and supporting impactful research in infectious diseases including malaria, Tuberculosis, enteric diseases and drug-resistant bacterial infections. Concept proposals can be submitted via this link: GSK’s Supported Studies Program: https://iss.gsk.com/Posting.aspx?ID=16 The application deadline is Wednesday, Read more…

Call Closing Date: 15th August 2025 Call Opening Date: 16 July, 2025 Introduction OFAB-Malawi Chapter is calling for entries from all journalists reporting on sustainable agricultural biotechnologies for the OFAB Annual Media Awards for 2025. The Awards will be at OFAB-Malawi Chapter level and later culminate into the OFAB-Africa Media Awards. The OFAB-Malawi Chapter is hosted by the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) with support from African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). NCST was Read more…

In a significant effort to tackle pressing agricultural challenges and enhance community development, the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) is set to launch an innovative project focused on the transfer of appropriate technology. This initiative, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), aims to harness technological advancements to promote sustainable agricultural practices throughout the nation. Titled “Facilitating the Transfer of Appropriate Read more…

The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) hosted a team fromthe Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA)for a Technical Assistance Visit (TAV) from 2 nd -4 th June 2025. The visit wasundertaken against the background of the Science Granting Councils Initiative(SGCI) project entitled “Strengthening the Practices and Resilience of ScienceGranting Councils in Sub-Saharan Africa in Research and Grants Management”which SARIMA is currently implementing. Through this project, SARIMA provides incountry technical support in Read more…

Introduction The National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) was established by the Science and Technology Act Number 16 of 2003 to advise the Government and other stakeholders on all science and technology matters in order to achieve a science and technology led development. The mission of the NCST is to promote, support, coordinate and regulate the development and application of research, science, technology and innovation in order to create wealth and improve the quality Read more…

State Open Tender Contracting Authority: Southern African Development Community SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE SADC HIV AND AIDS SPECIAL FUND ROUND IV Guidelinesfor grant applicants Budget; USD 6,000,000.00 Reference: SADC/3/5/2/397 Deadline for submission of concept note and full application: DATE 23rd JUNE 2025 NOTICE This is an open call for proposals, where all documents are submitted together (concept note and full application). In the first instance, only the concept notes will be evaluated. Read more…

Minister of Higher Education, Honourable Dr Jessie Kabwila, has emphasised the urgent need for significant investment in the science and innovation sectors, stating that such support is crucial for Malawi’s socio-economic development. Speaking during a courtesy call meeting with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST) board at the Ministry’s headquarters in Lilongwe on Friday , 2 May 2025, Dr Kabwila highlighted the government’s commitment to revitalising higher education and fostering innovation. She stated Read more…

The German Research Foundation (DFG) and The World Academies of Sciences (TWAS) have launched a new Call for the TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme. It provides postdoctoral researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa, with the opportunity to undertake a three-months ‘Cooperation Visit’ to a research institute in Germany. All academic fields will be considered. Proposals must be submitted by visiting researchers to the TWAS website no later than 19 May 2025. You may find the new Call on Read more…

Sub-Saharan Africa – 2025 Call for Application Find out more about the current edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa regional program. This year 30 prizes will be given to the Sub-Saharan Africa program. 25 phDs and 5 Postdocs from the 48 countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. To apply click the following link https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/129

Applications Open Feb 11, 2025 to Mar 25, 2025 The Grand Challenges family of initiatives fosters innovation to solve key health and development problems. See below for Grand Challenges six (6) grant opportunities with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as sole or contributing funder The link is provided below: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant-opportunities or can de downloaded on Grand Challenges Malawi under NCST Website. www.ncst.mw/grandchallengesmalawi