Career Opportunity in Cameroon: Apply Now for the Africa Coalition for Research & Communication on Abortion (ACORCA) Small Grants Programme
Deadline: 20 July 2025
Overview
The Africa Coalition for Research & Communication on Abortion (ACORCA) proudly launches its Small Grants Programme for early-career scholars advancing abortion research in Africa.
Who is Eligible?
Early-career PhD researchers (completed in last 5 years)
Current PhD candidates at dissertation stage
Affiliation with African universities or research institutes
Research must focus on abortion in Africa
Grant Details
Total Grant: $3,500 USD over 4 months
– 70% disbursed at start
– 30% upon progress report
Covered Costs:
– Data collection & travel
– Software subscriptions
– Secondary data access
– Report writing
Note: No equipment or institutional overheads will be funded.
Mentorship & Capacity Support
Each grantee will be paired with an ACORCA advisor, in addition to their home institution supervisor. They’ll also benefit from webinars, toolkits, writing workshops, and peer reviews.
Application Requirements
– Completed application form
– 3-page project proposal
– CV (max 2 pages)
– Letter of support from supervisor
– Proof of PhD completion or candidacy
– Budget summary
Selection Criteria
Relevance and originality
Methodological rigor
Policy contribution potential
Commitment to dissemination
Diversity considerations
Timeline
Call Opens: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: July 20, 2025
Awards Announced: July 28, 2025
Project Period: Aug 1 – Nov 20, 2025
Dissemination Plan
Applicants should outline how research will reach policy-makers, healthcare providers, CSOs, and media. Formats may include briefs, forums, publications, or roundtables.
Application Submission
Deadline: July 20, 2025
Click HERE to Apply
Berinyuy Cajetan is the founder and publisher of Human Rights and Legal Research Centre (HRLRC) since 2017. He has intensive experience in strategic communications for Civil Society Organizations, campaign and advocacy, and social issues. He has an intensive experiencing in human rights monitoring, documentation and reporting.
