African Growth and Development Policy (AGRODEP) Modeling Consortium is issuing its first annual call for competitive grant proposals to support research on emerging issues in Africa that have previously received little or no attention.
The selected topic of this year’s GAPS IN RESEARCH grant is: Foreign Direct Investment in Land (FDI), Land Markets and Land Institutions, and Development of the Agricultural Sector in Africa. Proposals can address any or all of the aspects of the main topic.
In recent years, land markets and land institutions have been characterized by new developments that have not yet received adequate attention by research. Among these, foreign direct investment in land and its potential impact on agricultural development and food security in Africa has drawn special attention. Given that data is sporadic and little research has been conducted on the topic, AGRODEP—through this grant—hopes to contribute to addressing the research gap that currently exists.
The GAPS IN RESARCH grant will support quantitative research that addresses any or all aspects of the main topic. AGRODEP encourages researchers and research organizations worldwide to apply, especially if they have already engaged in some capacity in addressing these issues, but could use the funds to complement their efforts and produce high quality research on the topic.
GRANT AMOUNT:
AGRODEP anticipates awarding a total of $50,000 per year to address gaps in research. The size of each proposal may range from $US10, 000 to $US15, 000, depending on the quality and the potential for innovation that it exhibits.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
All researchers or research organizations in and outside of Africa are invited to apply. AGRODEP members are also eligible to apply.
DEADLINES:
- All proposals must be submitted electronically to info-agrodep@agrodep.org by Monday, July 16, 2012.
- AGRODEP will notify the selected proposals by Friday, August 31, 2012.
- The duration of the project is expected to be one year from September 17, 2012 through September 16, 2013.