Call for Applications: Moses Mapesa Educational and Research Grant & Conservation Grant

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) is pleased to announce the 2023 Call for Grant Applications.

Through these grants, the AWHF aims to address the challenges faced by African State Parties in the implementation of the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, specifically the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the insufficient conservation and management of these site.

This research grant seeks to further research (particularly supporting fieldwork) on World Heritage and tentative listed sites in Africa. Young heritage professionals undertaking Masters and Doctoral research in the field of natural and cultural heritage in Africa are encouraged to apply.

Deadline for applications: 4 August 2023

Online Application Form:

https://portal.awhf.net/forms/moses-mapesa-education-and-research-grant

Project proposals from State Parties need to address the challenges affecting the State of Conservation of selected World Heritage properties, and focus on improving the sustainability of World Heritage Properties.

Projects addressing the conservation issues raised in the State of Conservation (SoC) reports and the decisions made by the World Heritage Committee have added advantage.

Deadline for applications: 11 August 2023

Online Application Form: https://portal.awhf.net/forms/conservation-grant-landing