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Context Matters Research Grants
Research funding for African education studies
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
August 1, 2022
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers up to five research grants of up to CAN $10,000 each for studies on teacher education, literacy practices, and digital literacies. It supports Africa-based research on girls’ empowerment, local literacy practices, and context-specific education challenges.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Research
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- People with disabilities
- Women & girls
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Research on teacher education.
- Research on literacy practices and local literacy development.
- Research on digital literacies and technology in education.
- Studies on girls’ empowerment and barriers to quality education for women and girls.
- Pilot studies, collaborative research, and reanalysis of existing education data.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Project summary
- Project description
- Work plan and timeline
- Budget template with notes and justifications
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Researchers
- Academics
- Educators
- Applicants based in eligible sub-Saharan African countries
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not residents of eligible sub-Saharan African countries.
- Projects that are only monitoring and evaluation components of existing programs.
- Applicants without a formal institutional affiliation for the principal investigator.
Eligible expenses
- Research materials and supplies, including paper and books.
- Travel and accommodation directly related to the research.
- Administrative costs such as postage, duplication, and printing.
- Support for a graduate student or research assistant.
- Items needed for the research that are not routinely available through the applicant’s workplace.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Conference attendance and dissemination costs.
- Monitoring and evaluation components of existing programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Eligible sub-Saharan African countries
Selection criteria
- Intellectual merit and contribution to knowledge.
- Potential impact on education, policy, and community outcomes.
- Quality, ethics, and cultural sensitivity of the methods.
- Researcher qualifications and team capacity.
- Budget adequacy and alignment with program requirements.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review the call and guidelines
- Read the full call for proposals, application form, and submission guidelines.
- Review the budget sheet template and required attachments.
- Step 2: Prepare the application package
- Complete the application form in English.
- Prepare the project summary, project description, work plan, and budget.
- Gather the required supporting documents and attachments.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed documents to contextmatters@code.ngo.
- Submit before the stated deadline.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first reviewed by CODE for compliance with submission requirements.
- Eligible proposals are then reviewed by anonymous jurors from African researchers or African institutions.
- The International Advisory Committee provides feedback and may request more information.
- CODE makes the final funding decision.
- Applicants are notified of their status, with updates expected on or before the stated notification date.
Additional information
- Applicants are encouraged to be women, minorities, or persons with disabilities.
- Collaborative or joint research projects are acceptable.
- Research teams may be assigned a mentor during proposal revision.
- Successful teams must agree to CODE policies on conduct, sexual exploitation prevention, and child protection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Context Matters Research Grants Program
What is the Context Matters Research Grants?
This program offers up to five research grants of up to CAN $10,000 each for studies on teacher education, literacy practices, and digital literacies. It supports Africa-based research on girls’ empowerment, local literacy practices, and context-specific education challenges.
How much funding can be received?
Context Matters Research Grants Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Context Matters Research Grants program?
To be eligible for the Context Matters Research Grants program, you must:
Resident in an eligible sub-Saharan African country.
Formal institutional affiliation required.
Project fits program themes.
What expenses are eligible under Context Matters Research Grants?
Research on teacher education.
Research on literacy practices and local literacy development.
Research on digital literacies and technology in education.
Studies on girls’ empowerment and barriers to quality education for women and girls.
Pilot studies, collaborative research, and reanalysis of existing education data.
Who can I contact for more information about the Context Matters Research Grants?
You can contact CODE (CODE) by email at contextmatters@code.ngo.
Where is the Context Matters Research Grants available?
The Context Matters Research Grants program is available across Canada.
Is the Context Matters Research Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Context Matters Research Grants is a Grant and Funding