Best practices African Union

Projects
TITLE OF MY PROJECT:

Developing decision support simulation tools based on

scientifically validated indigenous/traditional and
conventional knowledge for increasing agricultural
production and food security in Africa
TIME LINES:

Proposal submission: March 2011

Proposal passed
but no funding available: 2012

Proposal funded: 2013-2015

Project extended: 2016

Final reporting: 2017

PROPOSAL DETAILS:

• 60 pages

• 3 research partners from other African

countries
African Union proposal call 2018:

Deadline for submitting applications is May 22, 2018 at

17:00 GMT + 3 (Addis Ababa Time)

https://au.int/sites/default/files/pressreleases/33869-pr-
pr_029_the_au_launches_2018_edition_of_the_research_grants-1.pdf
African Union Research Grants II Open Call
for Proposals 2018 Edition

Web page:
https://au.int/en/documents/20180222/african-union-
research-grants-ii-open-call-proposals-2018-edition

Here are all 19 required documents.

The first important one is:

33870-doc-guidelines_for_applicants_-_aurg-
ii_1st_call_for_proposal
GENERAL ADVICE:

• Get the research project going very fast.

• Spend your funds as soon as possible.
• 70% of funds must be spent each year to
allow you to get the following years funds.
• Follow the rules carefully in doing reports.
SPECIFIC ADVICE:

• Spend time with your finance division to make sure they can

satisfy the AU funding rules.

• Keep copies of all emails and invoices etc. in case of enquiries.

• Have, and keep, all meeting minutes signed.

• Have at least annual formal meetings with partners.

• Check carefully about buying goods based on fluctuating

exchange rates.
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION WHEN COSTING THE PROPOSAL

“The Contracting Authority shall make payments in the currency of

the country to which it belongs or in USD, in accordance with the
Special Conditions. In the latter case, any conversion into USD of
the real costs borne in other currencies shall be done at the rate
made up by the average of the rates published for the months
covered by the relevant report, unless otherwise provided in the
Special Conditions.”

“In the event of an exceptional exchange-rate fluctuation, the

Parties shall consult each other with a view to restructuring the
Action in order to lessen the impact of such a fluctuation. Where
necessary, the Contracting Authority may take additional
measures.”
IF YOU GET THE FUNDING:

 Relax

 Enjoy the work