Scenic view of railway tracks and viaduct in El Puerto de Santa María, Andalucía.
27 July
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Research Funding Opportunity for Researchers in Cape Verde

The Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants represent an extraordinary opportunity for the academic and scientific community in Cape Verde. Organised annually by Fundación MAPFRE, these grants are designed to support researchers and research teams carrying out innovative projects in areas crucial to social development, health and the well-being of the population. For Cape Verdean universities, research institutes and professionals, this programme serves as a driving force for the generation of knowledge that has a real impact on the archipelago.

Key Areas of Funding

The grant programme covers two main areas of strategic research:

  • Health Promotion: Projects focused on disease prevention, promoting healthy lifestyles, improving healthcare and technological solutions applied to preventive medicine.
  • Insurance and Social Protection: Studies focusing on economics, social security models, natural disaster risk management and protection mechanisms for vulnerable populations.

Impact on the Cape Verdean Scientific Ecosystem

The participation of academics from Cape Verde in these international calls for proposals strengthens scientific cooperation and helps to build capacity within the local innovation ecosystem. The funding awarded covers the costs of fieldwork on the various islands, the purchase of equipment, data collection and analysis, as well as the publication of results in prestigious international scientific journals.

Furthermore, this initiative encourages the creation of cooperation networks between researchers from the Portuguese-speaking world and international teams, promoting the sharing of best practice and the development of solutions tailored to the specific challenges faced by small island developing states.

Requirements and Application Process

Submitted projects must demonstrate methodological rigour, originality and clear practical applicability. Applications may be submitted by individual researchers or by teams led by a principal investigator affiliated with a higher education institution or research centre.

Proposals must be drafted in accordance with the foundation’s guidelines and submitted within the stipulated period via the official platform.

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