National Research Fund Kenya Postgraduate Research Grants 2025/2026 (With up to KSh 2,500,000 in Funding)

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About National Research Fund Kenya Postgraduate Research Grants

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.

• Sponsor Organisation: National Research Fund Kenya

Benefits of National Research Fund Kenya Postgraduate Research Grants

The NRF Postgraduate Research Grant provides financial support strictly for research-related activities. The funding limits are as follows:

• PhD research: Up to KSh 2,000,000 for a maximum duration of three (3) years
• Masters research: Up to KSh 500,000 for a maximum duration of one (1) year

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.

National Research Fund Kenya Postgraduate Research Grants Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be a Kenyan citizen
• Be below 35 years for Masters applicants and below 45 years for PhD applicants at the time of application
• Be a full-time postgraduate student (Masters or PhD) registered at a recognized Kenyan university or institution
• Have an approved research proposal endorsed by the supervisor(s) and/or the relevant postgraduate board
• Demonstrate the feasibility of completing the research within the grant period
• Not be receiving another grant covering the same research costs

The call is open to postgraduate researchers from both public and private universities in Kenya.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

06 March, 2026

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