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Our History
The National Research Fund (NRF) is a State Corporation established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act No. 28, Section 32 of 2013. The Fund is mandated to facilitate research to advance Science, Technology and Innovation.
Part VII of the ST&I Act, 2013, stipulates that the Fund will constitute a sum of money amounting to 2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product every year and such other monies designated for the Fund by Parliament, donations, endowment or grants or gifts designated for the Fund.
New Grants and Calls
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO CO-HOST THE KENYA NATIONAL RESEARCH FESTIVAL 2025, IN NAKURU COUNTY
Research plays a pivotal role in shaping the course of nations, fostering innovation and technologies, and addressing critical societal challenges....
See MoreApplication of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Cultural Heritage
CALL FOR PROPOSALS Kenya boasts a rich and diverse cultural heritage, but it faces threats from modernization, globalization, and societal...
See MoreINAUGURAL NATIONAL BI-ANNUAL POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS CONFERENCE
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND POSTERS The National Research Fund in collaboration with Maasai Mara University would like to organize the...
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Multidisciplinary Research Grants
This grant supports well-defined collaborative research projects that bring benefits through the development of high-quality research products.
Bilateral/ Multilateral Research Grants
NRF initiates strategic international partnerships with different countries and funding agencies to enhance technical cooperation in the ST&I sector.
Strategic Grants
This grants addresses strategic and priority research interventions that are of national importance as the Board of Trustees may determine
Support to Scientific Events
This grant supports scientific seminars, forums, workshops & conferences.
Innovation Grants
This grant supports innovations from individuals, recognized institutions and firms for national development as recommended by KENIA.
Incubation Program Grants
This grant is directed to the commercialization of economically viable research projects.
Numbers at a glance
Ksh 6.1 Billion
Funds Mobilized
Projects Funded
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PhDs and Masters Students Funded
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Partnerships Established
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Funding Mechanisms
Funding Mechanisms
Competitive Funding
This involves funding to individuals or groups of individuals, institutions and firms through Grant Proposals Calls within the National Research Priorities in accordance with defined criteria and rules. Most competitive proposals selected for funding.
Matching Grants Funding
NRF collaborates with local and international development partners to fund joint research on areas of mutual interest.
Institutional Support Funding
These are grants provided to institutions for specialized and national strategic research facilities. The grant-making will be subject to a criterion.
Latest News and Updates
NRF and Kenya School of Government Sign MoU to Advance Research for Policy and Governance
The National Research Fund (NRF) Kenya and the Kenya School...
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The Inception Meeting for Kenya’s Research Funding and Capacity Strengthening Masterplan Held in Nairobi
The National Research Fund (NRF) Kenya successfully hosted the Inception...
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NRF Strengthens Research Funding Dialogue at USIU-Africa’s Graduate Networking High Tea
On March 15, 2025, the National Research Fund (NRF) Kenya...
Read MoreWords From CEO
Words From CEO
Investing in R&D is the yardstick to economic transformation and Job Creation. Fostering bilateral partnerships – Enhance technology transfer and set international standards for export produce, technology and manpower
Prof. Dickson Andala
DIrector/ CEO
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