National Research Fund Kenya is currently accepting applications for its Postgraduate Research Grants 2025/2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
This competitive national research call is a strategic investment aimed at strengthening Kenya’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) ecosystem by supporting high-quality postgraduate research that drives innovation, informs evidence-based policymaking, and contributes to inclusive national development.
The NRF Postgraduate Research Grant provides financial support strictly for research-related activities. The funding limits are as follows:
Importantly, this is a research grant only and must not be used to pay tuition fees. All awarded funds will be administered through the university or institution where the researcher is registered.
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:
The call is open to postgraduate researchers from both public and private universities in Kenya.
Apply for National Research Fund Kenya Postgraduate Research Grants