Webinar: Grants for School Leadership Research in Africa

On 2 December 2025, more than 700 participants joined us for an interactive webinar on research grants for African researchers working on school leadership. This recording is for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and civil society actors interested in strengthening school leadership across Africa.

Hosted by the African Centre for School Leadership (ACSL) under the leadership of Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA), we:
• Introduce the new ACSL Research Grants and their overall objectives
• Explain who can apply and the types of projects that will be supported
• Outline priority themes, eligibility criteria, and assessment considerations
• Walk through the application process
• Answer participant questions in a live Q&A session

🔍 Grants focus
Theme: School leadership and its role in improving teaching and learning in African contexts
Eligible applicants: Africa-based researchers and institutions working on school leadership
Support: Funding for research and evidence generation to inform policy and practice

If you are planning to apply or simply want to learn more about school leadership research in Africa, this webinar will guide you through the essentials.

👉 For more information about the ACSL Research Grants: https://essa-africa.org/node/2054
👉 Learn more about the African Centre for School Leadership: https://africancentreforschoolleaders...