BIOCOSMOS AFRICA RESEARCH FUND

Context: Based on global best practices in university research and funding

Focus:   Research projects in Africa, specifically in Intelligent Design

Small Grant Request:

• Annual Small Grants funding of USD 60,000 for 5-year initial period = USD 300,000
• Allocation of USD 15,000 per country (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda)
• One – Two competitive research proposals per country annually, each at KES 1 million (USD 7,500)
• Emphasis on original and novel topics relevant to the African context

Large Grant Funding Request

• Funding Request: One Large Grant
• Amount: USD 200,000
• Project Duration: 5 years
• Project Type: Multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional consortium
• Participation: Involves faculty members from various universities across East Africa

Expectations:

• Critical thinking on research problems related to Intelligent Design in Africa

Proposal Timeline (Small Grant):

• Call for proposals:               2^nd July 2025 for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
• Deadline for submission:    2^nd September 2025
• Funding commencement:   1^st November 2025

Proposal Timeline (Large Grant):

• Call for proposals:               2^nd July 2025 for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda & Rwanda
• Deadline for submission:    2^nd November 2025
• Funding commencement:  2^nd January 2026

Eligibility for funding:

Applicants:

1. Applicant must be a resident of East Africa
2. The Principal Investigator must have taken the International Summer Seminar or Africa Focused Seminar in Intelligent Design offered by Discovery Institute
3. The Principal Investigator must be a member of BioCosmos Foundation but is allowed to bring onboard renowned scientists with unique expertise 
4. The Principal Investigator must be ready to support BioCosmos Foundation activities in their countries of resident