The Finnish National Agency for  Education (EDUFI) has announced a call for research proposals under the Regional Teachers Initiative for Africa (RTIA), funded by the European Commission as part of the Global Gateway strategy. This initiative focuses on enhancing teacher training and wellbeing in Sub-Saharan Africa to reduce teacher shortages and improve retention.
Key Details:
- Funding Status:Â Open
- Application Period: October 4, 2024 – November 25, 2024.
- Eligible Applicants:Â Public or private non-profit organizations from Europe or Africa, operating as part of a consortium
- Total Available Funding: €4,000,000
- Grant Range: €400,000 – €800,000 (with 10% co-financing required)
Objectives of the Research Call
This initiative seeks to foster research that provides actionable insights for policy development and practical improvements in two core areas:
- Teacher Wellbeing and Retention:Â Addressing issues related to teacher shortage and attrition.
- Teacher Professional Development:Â Focusing on improving training systems for teachers.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible organizations must be public or private non-profits based in Europe or Africa, operating within a consortium. Each consortium must include at least one European and two African partners, with a maximum of seven total partners.
Important Dates
- Info Webinar:Â October 11, 2024
- Deadline for Questions:Â November 8, 2024
- Final Responses to Questions:Â November 15, 2024
- Proposal Deadline:Â November 25, 2024
- Final Decision Announcement:Â February 14, 2025
- Project Implementation Start Date:Â March 1, 2025
