The National Research Fund (NRF) in Kenya is a government agency responsible for providing funding for research projects that promote the advancement of science, technology, and innovation. Established in 2015 under the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of 2013, Section 32, the NRF aims to support researchers and institutions in Kenya in conducting research that can contribute to the country's economic and social development.
Despite the NRF's mandate, researchers in Kenya have often complained of the low level of funding available, which has limited their ability to carry out research projects. However, the recent announcement of four new calls for proposals is good news for researchers in the country.
Three calls for concepts are a result of external funding mechanisms through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), which is supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) while the fourth call is a result of Kenya- France scientific cooperation which has been in place since 2009, the call is dubbed KENYA-FRANCE PAMOJA PHC 5TH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – (2023/2024). This external funding injection is a significant boost to the NRF's funding capacity and presents an opportunity for researchers in Kenya to access more resources to conduct high-quality research.
The calls are in the areas of mental wellness, leather value chain, food and nutrition and agriculture sustainability and remain open until the 31st of March 2023. Each call awards up to Kshs 10 million (USD 75,000) and the proposed project should take a maximum of 18 months to complete.
The NRF's objective is to facilitate research that advances science, technology, and innovation in Kenya. Through these new calls for proposals, the NRF can help fund research that can address some of the country's most pressing challenges and contribute to its economic and social development.
The National Research Fund (NRF) in Kenya is a government agency responsible for providing funding for research projects that promote the advancement of science, technology, and innovation. Established in 2015 under the Science, Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of 2013, Section 32, the NRF aims to support researchers and institutions in Kenya in conducting research that can contribute to the country's economic and social development.
Despite the NRF's mandate, researchers in Kenya have often complained of the low level of funding available, which has limited their ability to carry out research projects. However, the recent announcement of four new calls for proposals is good news for researchers in the country.
Three calls for concepts are a result of external funding mechanisms through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI), which is supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the United Kingdom's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) while the fourth call is a result of Kenya- France scientific cooperation which has been in place since 2009, the call is dubbed KENYA-FRANCE PAMOJA PHC 5TH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – (2023/2024). This external funding injection is a significant boost to the NRF's funding capacity and presents an opportunity for researchers in Kenya to access more resources to conduct high-quality research.
The calls are in the areas of mental wellness, leather value chain, food and nutrition and agriculture sustainability and remain open until the 31st of March 2023. Each call awards up to Kshs 10 million (USD 75,000) and the proposed project should take a maximum of 18 months to complete.
The NRF's objective is to facilitate research that advances science, technology, and innovation in Kenya. Through these new calls for proposals, the NRF can help fund research that can address some of the country's most pressing challenges and contribute to its economic and social development.
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Story compiled by Nyokabi Wanjiku
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