The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) has opened applications for its 2027 research funding programme, offering African researchers grants of between $5,000 and $15,000 to conduct original studies over 15 months. The programme supports research on gender, equity, public policy, governance, academic culture in African universities and social transformation. It also aims to strengthen academic publications, inform policy development and advance gender-focused scholarship across the continent. Successful applicants will receive financial support to undertake their research, alongside opportunities to participate in workshops and peer-learning forums....