CHART-A Emerging Investigator Awards
Investing in the Next Generation of African Scientific Leaders
CHART-A is offering two $15,000 seed awards to support early-career African investigators conducting research in TB, HIV, or sepsis. The awards are intended to generate pilot data, strengthen publications and collaborations, and support future external funding applications. Two award tracks are available: Clinical, Epidemiologic & Behavioral Research and Basic & Translational Science.
Clinical, Epidemiologic & Behavioral Research
$15,000 USD SEED AWARD
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Supports research in:
Clinical cohorts
Epidemiology
Behavioral science
Implementation science
Digital health
Basic & Translational Science
$15,000 USD SEED AWARD
Application Deadline: December 1, 2026
Supports research in:
Immunology
Microbiology
Biomarkers
Host-pathogen interactions
Translational science
Why Apply?
These awards are designed to help early-career investigators: 📊 Generate preliminary data 🤝 Establish new collaborations 📝 Produce publications 🚀 Compete successfully for larger national and international funding opportunities 🌍 Build sustainable research careers in Africa
Selection Criteria
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Importance of the research question
Innovation and originality
Scientific rigor
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Appropriateness of the scope for a $15,000 award
Likelihood of successful completion within the award period
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Evidence of commitment to an academic research career
Prior accomplishments relative to career stage
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Potential to generate preliminary data
Potential to strengthen collaborations
Potential to support future extramural funding
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Relevance to TB, HIV, sepsis, infectious diseases, or global health
Contribution to African research capacity buildingWe offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be within 5 years of completion of their terminal degree (MD, PhD, MBChB with specialist training, or equivalent)
African scientists based in:
South Africa
Ethiopia
Rwanda
Uganda
Hold a faculty, research, fellowship, postdoctoral, or equivalent early-career academic appointment
Be affiliated with a university, academic medical center, research institute, or equivalent academic unit
Have a demonstrated research focus in:
Tuberculosis
HIV
Sepsis
Our preference will be toward funding early career investigators of exceptional promise who have not yet received major funding awards
Eligibility Extensions
Reasonable extensions beyond the 5-year eligibility window will be considered for:
Family leave
Caregiving responsibilities
Clinical training
Other significant career interruptions
Important Dates
Application Deadline
December 1, 2026
5:00 pm EST
Award Notification
March 2027
Project Start Date
May 2027
