Overview

The British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) has announced its annual grant programme for 2026–2027, offering multiple funding opportunities for researchers across the humanities and social sciences focusing on Eastern Africa.

Eligibility

Researchers focusing on Eastern Africa are invited to apply for various grants.

Benefits

Writing Fellowships: Monthly stipend of £1,200 for recent PhD graduates to produce publication-ready articles.
Thematic Research Grants: Support innovative research projects addressing specific themes in Eastern Africa.
Dissemination Grants: Fund activities sharing research findings with wider audiences.
Workshop Grants: Support organizing workshops for knowledge exchange and capacity building.
Impact Grants: Encourage projects with measurable contributions to academic and societal outcomes.
Graduate Attachment Scheme: Provide hands-on experience for graduate students in research projects at BIEA.

How to Apply

Applicants should review the grant guidelines and download the application form from the BIEA website. All applications must be submitted via email to grants@biea.ac.uk.