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Afghanistan Research Initiative 2027/28: Research Grants

Last update: 6 days ago Last update: Aug 17, 2026

Details

Location:Worldwide
Worldwide
Grantmaking entity type:Academic institution
Status:Open
Budget:N/A
Award ceiling: USD 20,000
Award floor:N/A
Sector:Culture & Arts, Education, Training & Capacity Building, Energy, Environment & Climate, Food Systems & Livelihoods, Gender & Human Rights, Health, HR & Employment, Macro-Economy & Public Finance, Social Development, Migration & Refugees, Security & Peacebuilding, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene, Public Sector Governance, Private Sector & Trade, Research & Innovation, Financial Services & Audit, Transport, Disaster Reduction & Humanitarian Relief, Agriculture & Rural Development, Extractive Industry
Languages:English
Eligible applicants:Individuals
Eligible applicant countries: Worldwide
Worldwide
Date posted: Aug 17, 2026

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Description

Afghanistan Research Initiative 2027/28: Research GrantsThe Afghanistan Research Initiative offers research grants to PhD holders affiliated with universities or research institutions worldwide for original projects relevant to Afghanistan's development.
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About the Funding Agency

The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of non-denominational agencies that work to improve living conditions and opportunities for the poor across countries of the developing world. Building on an underlying ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society, the agencies in the Network focus on health, education, culture, rural development, institution building and the promotion of economic development.

About the Sectors

Culture & Arts

Includes cultural and artistic activities that reflect, preserve, and promote cultural identity, heritage, and creative expression.


Key areas:
  • Cultural heritage, traditions, and identity
  • Arts and creative industries
  • Cultural and artistic services and activities

Education, Training & Capacity Building

Covers formal and informal education, training, and capacity-building activities that develop knowledge, skills, and institutional capabilities across all age groups.


Key areas:
  • Education systems and learning programmes
  • Vocational training and skills development
  • Capacity building and professional development
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