The Africa Regional Centres of Excellence Programme (ArcX) has launched a new Call for Proposals to establish a network of Regional Centres of Excellence on Climate Change Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The initiative, published by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), aims to identify and select African Regional Centres of Excellence that can contribute to the implementation and long-term sustainability of ArcX programme activities across Sub-Saharan Africa. It also seeks to build on existing expertise and initiatives, foster regional collaboration and support the development of climate-resilience solutions.

The call opened on 29 October 2026 and will close on 9 December 2026 at 14:00 CET.

Interested applicants can access the full Call through: https://www.ecmwf.int/en/about/grants/arcx-grants

Proposals must be prepared and submitted through the online questionnaire, following the instructions and requirements outlined in the call documentation.

Call ID: 2026_ArcX_G261

For further guidance on the applications process, applicants are encouraged to consult the ECMWF Instructions for Applicants and Due North Help Centre.