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Empowering African Research for a Healthier Future
Afrolongevity is dedicated to supporting innovative research that tackles biological aging and its related challenges, with a focus on solutions that directly benefit African communities. We provide funding for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, as well as practical and applied studies, to advance longevity science and healthcare innovations for Africa and its people.
Who Can Apply?
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Early-Career Researchers
Early-Career Researchers
Institutions or Collaborations
Institutions or Collaborations
Criteria for Qualification and Verification
a. Research must address aging, longevity, or age-related conditions with direct implications for African populations or ecosystems.
b. Preference for studies with homegrown solutions or applications that respect and incorporate African cultural, societal, and environmental contexts.
a. Projects must demonstrate clear potential for practical application or community benefit, rather than purely theoretical outcomes.
b. Proposals must identify how findings could advance longevity science, medtech, or healthcare in Africa.
a. Research must adhere to ethical standards, with clear methodology and attainable goals within the funding period.
b. Proposals should outline resource requirements and realistic deliverables.
a. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment, employment, or institutional affiliation.
b. A detailed research proposal including objectives, methodology, and projected impact must be submitted.
c. Supporting documents such as letters of recommendation or endorsements from supervisors or institutions are required
What We Fund
- Research Projects: Studies addressing biological aging, age-related diseases, or longevity innovations for African communities.
- Practical Applications: Research with immediate, real-world relevance, such as medtech and healthtech solutions or policy recommendations.
- Capacity Building: Initiatives that empower African students and researchers to contribute meaningfully to longevity science.
How to Apply
- Submit your detailed research proposal, including methodology, goals, and potential impact.
- Attach verification documents (e.g., institutional affiliations, letters of recommendation).
- Include a personal statement explaining how your research will benefit Africa or people of African descent.
Let Afrolongevity help bring your groundbreaking ideas to life.
Together, we can create a healthier, longer-living Africa by investing in its brightest minds and innovative solutions.