Grants and Competitions

This page provides information on various grants and competitions available through INASP.

Competitions

Bringing Libraries to Life

There are 25 awards of $300 (US) available to our partner and network countries in the 'Bringing Libraries to Life' advocacy and photo competiton.

Grants

The grants below offer the opportunity for activities and events that fall outside of our core programme areas and/or our partner countries. They also invite proposals from a wide range of individuals and institutions. If you would like to know more about events already happening in your country, please contact your Country Coordinator. Their details can be found on your country page (use the drop down list on the right-hand side of the page). You can also visit the INASP events calendar or featured events pages.   

AuthorAID Grants

There are two types of grant available:

  1. A travel grant for early career researchers wishing to present papers developed using AuthorAID training, mentoring or resources.
  2. A grant for holding capacity-building AuthorAID writing skills workshops. 

See the AuthorAID website or contact authoraid@inasp.info for information on this scheme including submission dates, list of eligible countries and other criteria plus application form. 

Evidence Informed Policy Making Grant

Projects which build the capacity of policy makers and influencers to access and use research information. These could include training programmes (such as cascading workshops or institutional training programmes) or activities to link researchers, research intermediaries and policy makers.

See the EIPM page for information on this scheme including criteria and application form.  Applications are invited throughout the year.

INASP Small Grants Scheme

These grants aim to develop capacity around new or innovative aspects of the research communication cycle. Projects proposed should complement and extend the work beyond the core programme area activities.

See Small Grants Scheme page or contact smallgrants@inasp.info for information on this scheme including criteria and application form.  Closing date for receipt of completed applications for this grant is:  30 June annually.