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The National Research & Innovation Fund channels competitive grants to universities, research institutions, and industry partners across The Gambia.

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Total Allocation
GMD 15,000,000
Open Windows
10
Funded Projects
0
Applications currently accepted

Gazette Ref: MoHERST/NRIF/2026

National Research and Innovation Fund
Gazette: MoHERST/NRIF/2026

Open Funding Programmes

01
Window VII – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
15 Aug 2026
deadline
 02
Window X – Diaspora and International Collaboration
15 Aug 2026
deadline
 03
Window II – Cross-Cutting Capacity Strengthening
15 Aug 2026
deadline
 04
Window III – Research Infrastructure and Systems
15 Aug 2026
deadline
 05
Window I – Government Systems and Evidence
15 Aug 2026
deadline
 06
Window VIII – Local Government and Provincial Development
15 Aug 2026
deadline
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Our Mandate

NRIF is the statutory body responsible for financing research, innovation, and knowledge development under the State Innovation Framework of The Gambia.

Research Excellence

Financing original inquiry across applied sciences, social research, and technology development at accredited Gambian institutions.

Innovation Catalyst

Supporting industry-research partnerships that translate findings into products, services, and policies with measurable national impact.

Knowledge Economy

Building long-term research capacity through postgraduate fellowships, institutional development grants, and capacity-building awards.

How proposals are assessed

Every application follows a structured multi-stage review designed to ensure independent, merit-based evaluation under MoHERST oversight.

I

Eligibility Review

Proposal checked against gazette eligibility criteria. Ineligible submissions notified within five working days with written rationale.

II

Technical Evaluation

Independent expert panel scores against published criteria: methodology, innovation potential, feasibility, and measurable national impact.

III

Board Recommendation

Shortlisted proposals presented to the NRIF Board for formal recommendation with written rationale.

IV

Award & Disbursal

Formal award notice issued via portal and registered email. Funds disbursed in tranches against agreed project milestones.

Applicant guidance

Eligibility varies by programme. Accredited Gambian research institutions, universities, and registered enterprises may apply. Each gazette specifies eligible entity types, residency requirements, and sector restrictions.
Review timelines differ by programme. Expected decision dates are published on each programme's gazette page. Real-time status updates are available in your applicant workspace dashboard once you submit.
Yes. Proposals auto-save to your workspace as drafts. You may return at any time before the gazette close date. Submitted proposals cannot be amended without a formal request to the secretariat.
Required documentation varies by programme but typically includes: a completed proposal form, institutional endorsement letter, principal investigator curriculum vitae, a detailed budget breakdown, and supporting technical annexes. Full requirements are listed on each programme's gazette page.

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