African Academy of Sciences

The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is proud to deepen scientific cooperation with the European Research Council (ERC)! Today, we signed a landmark Implementing Arrangement at the European Commission. This agreement signed by AAS President Professor Lise Korsten and ERC President Professor Maria Leptin marks a new phase of Africa Europe collaboration in frontier science and innovation. It formalizes our successful partnership, building on the foundation of the African Research Initiative for Scientific Excellence #ARISE which has supported nearly 600 researchers across 38 African countries. The new arrangement strengthens collaboration on research excellence, mobility, and scientific networking under the AU–EU Innovation Agenda. It also sets the stage for ARISE 2.0, a Team Europe and Team Africa initiative to expand support for African scientists. At AAS, we are committed to building a future where African and European researchers co-create knowledge for global impact. #ARISE #AfricanScience #Research #Innovation #SDG17 European Research Council (ERC) @EU International Partnerships European Commission EURAXESS Africa African Union Carnegie Corporation of New York

Deadline Approaching! ⏰ The African Planet Prize (APP) closes tomorrow, 10 September 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain international recognition for your sustainability research. 🌍 Who should apply? Early-career African researchers (≤7 years post-PhD) whose peer-reviewed work addresses climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and other planetary boundary challenges. 🏆 Benefits include: • USD 5,000 career development support • Global visibility & networking opportunities • Mentorship from leading experts • Invitation to the Frontiers Planet Prize Ceremony in Switzerland 📅 Deadline: 26 September 2025 🔗 Apply now: https://shorturl.at/Rop22 #AfricanPlanetPrize #FrontiersPlanetPrize #SustainabilityScience #EnvironmentalScience #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange #Biodiversity Frontiers Frontiers Planet Prize

Spotlight your sustainable science! ✨ The African Planet Prize (APP) recognizes transformative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. This initiative aims to enhance visibility and create supportive frameworks for early-career African scientists working in planetary health research. Key Details: • Exclusive to African researchers ≤7 years post-PhD • Recognizes societal relevance and scientific rigor • Offers USD 5,000 + global visibility + mentorship 📅 Call closes: 26 September 2025 🔗 Submit nominations here: https://shorturl.at/Rop22 #AfricanPlanetPrize #FrontiersPlanetPrize #SustainabilityScience #EnvironmentalScience #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange #Biodiversity Frontiers Frontiers Planet Prize

Call for Nominations: African Planet Prize 🌍 The African Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the Frontiers Research Foundation, is proud to launch the African Planet Prize — a platform to celebrate Africa’s transformative scientific contributions to sustainability and planetary health. 🏆 Benefits for winners: • USD 5,000 career development support • Invitation to the Frontiers Planet Prize Ceremony in Switzerland • Global visibility and networking opportunities • Access to a mentorship network of world-class experts 📅 Call closes: 26 September 2025 🔗 Submit nominations here: https://shorturl.at/Rop22 #AfricanPlanetPrize #FrontiersPlanetPrize #SustainabilityScience #EnvironmentalScience #PlanetaryHealth #ClimateChange #Biodiversity Frontiers Frontiers Planet Prize

We're hiring: Executive Director Are you a visionary leader passionate about advancing science, technology, and innovation for Africa’s development? In this high-impact role, you’ll: ☑️ Spearhead AAS’s strategic direction and programme delivery ☑️ Build strategic partnerships across the continent ☑️ Manage finances, operations, and staff of the Secretariat 📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️ Deadline: 29 August 2025 🔗 Application Details: https://shorturl.at/XQ7z9

We are Hiring 📣 We are seeking a seasoned Programmes Manager to strategically direct and operationalize the AAS programmes portfolio to support research excellence across Africa. 📍Location: Nairobi, Kenya 🗓️Deadline: 15 August 2025 🔗Application Details: https://shorturl.at/fVWGi

We are Hiring 📣 We are seeking a Grants Officer (Temporary Reliever) to join our team! If you are passionate about advancing scientific excellence and impact across Africa and skilled in managing grants, we encourage you to apply! 📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya 📅 Deadline: Apply by 7 August 2025 🔗 Apply: https://shorturl.at/1rTVj

Calling all early-career professionals! 📢 Join us for a dynamic capacity-building workshop on science diplomacy — a vital tool for addressing global challenges and advancing Africa’s development. 📅 26 August 2025 🕘 09:00–13:00 (SAST) 📍 Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Pretoria 🔗 Register now: https://shorturl.at/jJhFh Gain practical insights from experienced science diplomats, policy leaders, and innovators. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your skills at the intersection of science and international cooperation! #ScienceDiplomacy #AfricanScience

Exciting discussions on the challenges and opportunities of International Research Cooperation in DRC! 🌍 Our esteemed panelists: Dr. Dacquin Kasumba, Mr. Lukovi Seke, Mr. Leon Ndumba, and Dr. James Mushori share invaluable insights on fostering scientific collaboration for sustainable growth. Key takeaways: 1️⃣ Strong partnerships are essential. 2️⃣ Addressing local needs can drive innovative solutions. 3️⃣ Capacity building is crucial for long-term impact. #ARISE4SD #AfricanScience #Research #Innovation #SDG17 #GlobalPartnerships #EU #AU #Collaboration  @EU International Partnerships  @EU Delegation to the African Union European Commission  EURAXESS Africa   African Union  Carnegie Corporation of New York  Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale

Prof. Dr. Pius MPIANA, Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences and President of the National Scientific Council in DRC discusses the national priorities in research programmes at the Hybrid Conference on Catalysing African Science through Scientific Partnership. #ARISE4SD #AfricanScience #Research #Innovation #SDG17 #GlobalPartnerships #EU #AU #Collaboration @EU International Partnerships  @EU Delegation to the African Union European Commission  EURAXESS Africa   African Union  Carnegie Corporation of New York  Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale