Eligible applicants must be registered African think tanks engaged in public policy research. Applications must be submitted as part of a consortium of think tanks. Each consortium must:

• Be led by a designated lead think tank.
• Include representation from at least two sub-regions across the continent.
• Demonstrate experience working in at least four of the six priority themes of the platform.
• Propose activities aligned with ATTP objectives on research, engagement, capacity building, and gender representation.

• Applications will be reviewed in a two-stage process. First, proposals will be screened for eligibility. Second, eligible proposals will be evaluated by an Independent Expert Committee based on:

  • The quality and relevance of the research and engagement proposal.
  • Capacity of personnel and institutions.
  • Potential for policy impact.
  • Financial soundness and justification of the budget.
  • Gender and geographic diversity.

  Final approval will be made by the Think Tank Platform Steering Committee (TTPSC).

 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding, consortia must meet the following requirements:

Consortium Structure: Applications must be submitted by a consortium of 3 to 5 African think tanks, with one designated as the lead applicant.

• Geographic Registration: All participating think tanks must be legally registered and based in continental Africa.
• Policy Coverage: The consortium must demonstrate prior or ongoing experience in at least four of the six ATTP priority themes:
• 1. Economic transformation and governance
• 2. Climate change
• 3. Regional trade
• 4. Food security
• 5. Human capital
• 6. Digitalization