The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in partnership with AWeCCA, is pleased to announce a research grant opportunity for innovative projects addressing zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and other One Health challenges across Africa.
This grant supports early-career researchers, veterinarians, and public health professionals working at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. Successful proposals will demonstrate clear potential for impact on disease surveillance, prevention, or control in African communities.
— Dr. James Mwangi, 2025 Grant Recipient
Research Priorities: Priority will be given to proposals focused on zoonotic disease surveillance and control, antimicrobial resistance in livestock systems, climate change and emerging infectious diseases, wildlife-livestock interface health, and community-based One Health interventions.
Eligibility: Applicants must be based at an African research institution, university, or NGO, hold a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field (veterinary medicine, public health, epidemiology, or related discipline), and demonstrate a track record of research or fieldwork experience.
How to Apply: Submit a 5-page research proposal including background, objectives, methodology, budget breakdown, timeline, and expected outcomes. Also include your CV, letters of support from your host institution, and a brief statement of how this grant will advance your career.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2026. Selected grantees will be notified by October 1, 2026, with projects commencing in November 2026. Grantees will be required to submit progress reports and present findings at the annual AWeCCA Research Symposium.
For inquiries, contact researchgrants@AWeCCA.org with the subject line "FAO One Health Grant Inquiry".