Fully Funded Research Grants for African Women in 2026: Master’s and PhD Students Can Apply for Environmental Research Funding

Overview

The Research Grant Program provides funding for female master’s and PhD students studying in five African countries. The initiative focuses on supporting research that advances the environmentally sound management of hazardous chemicals in plastics and other articles. The program seeks to encourage evidence-based approaches to chemical safety, pollution prevention, environmental sustainability, and the protection of human health.

Who can apply

The program is intended for female master’s and doctoral postgraduate students enrolled in five eligible African countries. Relevant fields of study include environmental science and management, chemistry, toxicology, chemical safety, public health, waste management, materials science, environmental engineering, environmental law and policy, and circular economy strategies. Eligible research topics involve investigating hazardous substances in plastic products, chemical exposure, recycling practices, and safer chemical alternatives.