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🇬🇲 Republic of The Gambia | MoHERST
FY 2026/2027 — Applications open

Statutory Research
Funding for
The Gambia

The National Research & Innovation Fund channels competitive grants to universities, research institutions, and industry partners under Ministry of Higher Education mandate.

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FY 2026/2027 Total Allocation
GMD 0
Open Windows
10
Funded Projects
0
Applications currently accepted

Gazette Ref: MoHERST/NRIF/2026

Open Funding Programmes

01
Window I – Government Systems and Evidence
15 Oct 2026
closes
 02
Window IV – Innovation Lifecycle and Market Readiness
15 Oct 2026
closes
 03
Window V – Student Research and Innovation
15 Oct 2026
closes
 04
Window VIII – Local Government and Provincial Development
15 Oct 2026
closes
 05
Window X – Diaspora and International Collaboration
15 Oct 2026
closes
 06
Window VI – TVET and Skills Innovation
15 Oct 2026
closes
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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

Your proposal is checked against gazette eligibility criteria for the chosen programme. Ineligible submissions are notified within five working days with written rationale.

II

Technical Evaluation

An independent expert panel scores each proposal against published criteria: methodology, innovation potential, feasibility, and measurable impact on The Gambia's knowledge economy.

III

Board Recommendation

Shortlisted proposals are presented to the NRIF Board, who issue a formal recommendation for award or deferral with written rationale.

IV

Award & Disbursal

Successful applicants receive a formal award notice via this portal and registered email. Funds are disbursed in tranches against agreed 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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