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Grants &
Contracts
Unit

Ensuring that CERI’s research projects are financially and contractually sound from start to finish — sustaining cutting-edge research across Africa.

NIH · CREID UWARN
Genomic Surveillance Grant
Progress78%
Rockefeller Foundation
Africa Genomics Fellowship
Progress91%
Africa CDC · PGI
Pathogen Genomics Initiative
Progress65%
// Core Functions

What the
Unit Does

The Grants & Contracts Unit provides end-to-end administrative and financial support across CERI’s research portfolio. From identifying funding opportunities to ensuring compliant project close-out, the team enables researchers to focus on science while the unit manages the financial and contractual infrastructure.

01
Funding Agreements
Managing agreements with local and international partners, ensuring full compliance with funder requirements and institutional policies.
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02
Research Contracts
Drafting, reviewing, and administering research contracts across collaborative projects, protecting CERI's legal and intellectual interests.
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03
Procurement
Overseeing procurement processes to ensure transparent, compliant, and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
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04
Budget & Financial Governance
Overseeing project budgets, financial reporting, and governance to ensure funds are managed responsibly and transparently.
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05
Funding Opportunity Support
Supporting researchers in identifying relevant funding calls and preparing competitive proposals for complex application processes.
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Compliance & Reporting
Ensuring all projects meet the standards of funders and regulatory bodies through rigorous monitoring and timely reporting.
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// Funding Network

Key Partners
& Funders

Supporting CERI’s mission through grants, contracts, and strategic partnerships across Africa and globally.

NIH / CREID

US National Institutes of Health collaborative research network for infectious diseases.

Africa CDC

Continental health body supporting genomics and epidemic preparedness across Africa.

Rockefeller Foundation

Philanthropic partner supporting the Africa Genomics Fellowship Program.

WHO / AFRO

World Health Organization African region supporting surveillance and response capacity.

Grants & Contracts Team