Responding to Africa's Demand for Grantsmanship Skills

Abstract

The growing demand for competitive research funding across Africa has highlighted the need to strengthen grantsmanship skills among early- and mid-career researchers. This article describes how the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), through the Afrique Research Support Hub (ARSH), is addressing this gap by providing targeted training, mentorship, webinars, and peer learning opportunities. The initiative equips researchers with practical skills in identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and managing grants effectively. By building a strong community of practice and fostering collaboration across the continent, the program is contributing to a more robust and sustainable African research ecosystem capable of generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence.