Eligibility screening
Applications are checked for consortium structure, African registration, geographic coverage, thematic experience and completeness.
Africa Think Tank Platform
Strengthening African policy research and regional collaboration
A continental call supporting consortia of African think tanks to produce policy-relevant research, deepen institutional capacity and strengthen evidence-informed decision-making.
Applicant structureConsortium of 3–5 African think tanks
Geographic reachAt least two African sub-regions
Thematic experienceAt least four of six priority themes
Selection routeEligibility screening and expert evaluation
About the opportunity
A stronger African evidence ecosystem, built through collaboration
Funded by the World Bank and implemented by the African Union Commission, ATTP connects African think tanks working on cross-border policy priorities. Selected consortia support high-quality research, policy dialogue, institutional development and stronger participation of women in policy research and leadership.
Economic transformation and governance
Climate change
Regional trade
Food security
Human capital development
Digitalization
How selection works
A clear and accountable review process
Independent technical evaluation
Eligible proposals are assessed for research quality, policy relevance, institutional capacity, impact, financial soundness, gender and geographic diversity.
Steering Committee decision
Final approval is made by the Think Tank Platform Steering Committee following the independent assessment.
Application guide
Everything to prepare before submission
Eligibility requirements
- Apply as a consortium of three to five legally registered African think tanks.
- Designate one organization as the lead applicant.
- Include organizations from at least two African sub-regions.
- Demonstrate experience in at least four ATTP priority themes.
- Align proposed research, engagement, capacity building and gender actions with ATTP objectives.
Required application package
- Application form: consortium profile, research priorities, activities, capacity building and gender strategy.
- Work plan and budget: activity schedule, Gantt chart and justified financial plan.
- Legal and governance documents: registration and board/trustee evidence for member organizations.
- Audited financial reports: recent accounts demonstrating accountability and grant readiness.
- Personnel documents: coordinator, deputy and key researcher CVs.
- Commitment letter and experience: signed consortium commitment and evidence of past research or policy engagement.
Important dates and applicant support
- Call launch: 24 July 2025.
- Applicant webinars: 5 August, 26 August, 9 September and 23 September 2025.
- Submission deadline: 24 September 2025 at 23:59 East Africa Time.
- Questions: attpinfo@africanunion.org.
Online application
Consortium registration and submission
Submissions are closed
The application deadline has passed and the portal no longer accepts new submissions. For programme updates, review the applicant webinars or contact the ATTP Secretariat.