NGThe Federal Government of Nigeria has allocated N10 billion for the 2026 National Research Fund Grant Cycle under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). This follows the success of the 2025 cycle, which awarded over N6.09 billion to 174 research projects. Researchers from Nigerian public tertiary institutions can apply for the grant by submitting concept notes via the TETFund National Research Fund portal. Eligible applicants include lecturers and those leading multidisciplinary research teams. The application process involves evaluation by the National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee, with successful concept note holders invited to submit full proposals. The deadline for submitting concept notes is October 15, 2026, with no extensions. The grant supports research across 30 priority thematic areas divided into three categories.
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