Researchers collaborating across Africa

Research hub

Research collaboration across Africa

Find open projects, meet collaborators, and contribute to African-led research with clear expectations from the start.

A better starting point

Know the field, commitment, and open slots before you connect.

Use the directory to compare projects, then open a project page for requirements, responsibilities, and contact details.

Opportunity directory

Find the right project to join

Compare what each project is studying, where it is based, how long it runs, and how many collaborators it can still accept.

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People

Meet active researchers

Connect with scholars advancing work across the continent.

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Invitations

Open collaboration invitations

A short list of projects currently looking for collaborators. Check each project page for the full brief.

Resources

Research guides and funding tools

Use practical guides and the scholarship directory to move your work forward. Need a resource that is not listed? Tell us what you need.

Research methodology guide

Templates & best practices

Research methodology guide

Step-by-step framework for designing collaborative studies. From hypothesis formation to peer review submission.

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Funding database and tracker

African scholarships and grants

Funding database and tracker

African scholarships and grants updated monthly. Filter by field, region, deadline, and funding level.

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Publication toolkit

Frameworks for academic writing

Publication toolkit

Templates and best practices for academic writing. From abstract to submission-ready manuscript.

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Questions

Everything you need to know

How research collaboration works on ScholAfrik.

Any university student across Africa can join ScholAfrik and participate in research collaborations. You'll need a valid university email to verify your status and access the platform.

Need help choosing a project?

Share your field and goals with the ScholAfrik team.

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Students collaborating

Start your research journey

Create a profile, find a project that fits, and make your next contribution count.