The Grand Challenges family of initiatives seeks to source and seed innovations and accelerate the development of transformational solutions. The...
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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
Long-Term Europe – Africa WEF Nexus (LEAWEF) Multilateral Research Programme
1st Call for proposals on WATER-ENERGY-FOOD (WEF) NEXUS The Long-term Europe – Africa WEF-Nexus Multilateral Research Programme (LEAWEF) is an...
See MoreIST-Africa 2025 Call for Papers
Hosted by IST-Africa Partner Governments since 2006, IST-Africa Conference is the flagship event of the IST-Africa Institute. Founded in 2002,...
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Present your project – make a lasting impact! We invite you to join us to take part in our programme...
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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
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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 Highlights National Commitment to Research and Innovation at PACN Congress 2024
During the PACN Congress 2024, NRF’s CEO, Prof. Dickson Andala,...
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NRF Encourages Science Communication During Inaugural Science Communication and Diplomacy Conference
Figure 1: Prof. Dickson Andala, CEO of the National Research...
Read MoreMining white gold (camel milk) at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) under the stewardship of National Research Fund (NRF)
According to Food and Agricultural Organization Statistics (FAOSTAT), 2022, 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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