About us
Harnessing education research for impact in Africa.
HERI Africa is a platform that connects researchers, institutions, and funders across the continent in a transparent, auditable research funding process.
Our mission
HERI Africa supports researchers, institutions, and funders across the continent in building competitive, rigorous research applications. We provide a transparent, auditable platform that connects opportunity publishers, applicants, reviewers, and administrators in a single workflow.
Our vision
An Africa where every researcher and institution can compete for funding on equal terms, with clear processes, fair review, and decisions based on merit. Where the administrative burden of applying for research grants does not deter talented researchers from participating.
What we do
The HERI Africa platform manages the full lifecycle of research funding opportunities:
Opportunity publishing
Funders publish calls for proposals with clear eligibility, guidance, and deadlines.
Application building
Applicants work through structured forms with automatic saving, document uploads, and team coordination.
Peer review
Reviewers assess applications against published criteria with conflict-of-interest declarations and structured scoring.
Decision & notification
Results are published through the portal with official notifications to all applicants.
Audit & assurance
Every action is recorded in a permanent, tamper-evident audit trail. Every decision is traceable from submission to outcome.
Who we serve
HERI Africa serves researchers and research institutions across the continent, with a focus on institutions in sub-Saharan Africa. The platform is designed to work in low-bandwidth environments and to support applicants who may be navigating a competitive research funding process for the first time.
Our principles
Transparency
Every applicant receives the same information and the same opportunity to compete on merit.
Fairness
Reviewers declare conflicts of interest. Scoring criteria are published. Decisions are traceable.
Accessibility
The platform works in low-bandwidth environments. Progress is saved automatically. Warnings guide but never block.
Integrity
Every action is recorded. Every change is versioned. Sensitive operations require dual control.
Contact
For questions about HERI Africa, partnership opportunities, or technical support, contact us at info@heriafrica.org.