National Research Fund – NRF Kenya
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National Research Fund – NRF Kenya
About US
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.
See More About NRF
New
Grants and Calls
Call for Research Proposals issued by the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) invites research projects focused on community-level interventions, training...
See More
CALL FOR PROPOSALS NRF invites applications for Postgraduate Research Grants for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. This national research call is...
See More
The Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) is a 6-year program co-funded by the European...
See More
6TH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS France and Kenya want to strengthen their cooperation activities in higher education and research. On 5...
See More
Grant
Categories
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
0
PhDs and Masters Students Funded
0
Partnerships Established
0
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
The National Research Fund (NRF) Kenya and the African Population...
Read More
March 11, 2026
The Advisory Committee for Science, Technology, Research and Innovation (STRI)...
Read More
March 7, 2026
The 2026 Vice-Chancellors’ gathering in Mombasa, themed “Strengthening Public Universities’...
Read More
March 5, 2026
Words 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
Our
Partners
Location
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
Line Phone
+254 20-4403386
Email
info@nrf.go.ke
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
P.O. Box 26036 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
020-4403386
info@nrf.go.ke
YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/T2GDmZu4EWI?si=9J4kmoU1YOxFNfDT
QUICK LINKS
Ministry of Education
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
Kenya National Innovation Agency
East African Science and Technology Commission
ERP Web Client
Staff Mail
Attendance
FACEBOOK
REPORT A COMPLAINT
Click
HERE
to report a complaint.
REPORT CORRUPTION
Click
HERE
to report corruption.
About US
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.
See More About NRF
New
Grants and Calls
Call for Research Proposals issued by the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD) invites research projects focused on community-level interventions, training...
See More
CALL FOR PROPOSALS NRF invites applications for Postgraduate Research Grants for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. This national research call is...
See More
The Long-Term Joint EU-AU Research and Innovation Partnership on Sustainable Energy (LEAP-SE) is a 6-year program co-funded by the European...
See More
6TH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS France and Kenya want to strengthen their cooperation activities in higher education and research. On 5...
See More
Grant
Categories
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
0
PhDs and Masters Students Funded
0
Partnerships Established
0
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
The National Research Fund (NRF) Kenya and the African Population...
Read More
March 11, 2026
The Advisory Committee for Science, Technology, Research and Innovation (STRI)...
Read More
March 7, 2026
The 2026 Vice-Chancellors’ gathering in Mombasa, themed “Strengthening Public Universities’...
Read More
March 5, 2026
Words 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
Our
Partners
Location
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
Line Phone
+254 20-4403386
info@nrf.go.ke
NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete
P.O. Box 26036 – 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
020-4403386
info@nrf.go.ke
YOUTUBE
https://youtu.be/T2GDmZu4EWI?si=9J4kmoU1YOxFNfDT
QUICK LINKS
Ministry of Education
National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation
Kenya National Innovation Agency
East African Science and Technology Commission
ERP Web Client
Staff Mail
Attendance
REPORT A COMPLAINT
Click
HERE
to report a complaint.
REPORT CORRUPTION
Click
HERE
to report corruption.