Overview
- Act: National Research Fund Act, 2013
- Formed: 2014
- CEO: Professor Dickson Andala
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The National Research Fund (NRF) was established in 2013 under the National Research Fund Act, 2013, to support and promote research activities in Kenya. It aims to enhance scientific and technological development by funding research initiatives in various sectors, including health, education, agriculture, and innovation. The NRF also plays a role in fostering collaboration between research institutions, universities, and industry. By providing grants and resources, it seeks to contribute to the creation of knowledge and solutions that can address Kenya’s national development challenges and support economic growth.
CEO: Professor Dickson Andala
Professor Dickson Andala is the CEO of the National Research Fund (NRF) in Kenya.
He holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He has extensive experience in research and policy development and is
affiliated with various scientific organizations in Africa.
Functions
- Funding Research: Provide financial support for research activities in various fields, including science, technology, health, and agriculture, to promote national development.
- Promote Innovation: Encourage and fund innovative projects that contribute to solving local and national challenges.
- Support Research Institutions: Provide grants and resources to research institutions, universities, and other entities involved in scientific and technological advancements.
- Foster Collaboration: Facilitate partnerships between academic institutions, research organizations, industry, and the government to drive research and development.
- Capacity Building: Enhance the capacity of researchers and institutions through training, development programs, and funding opportunities to improve research outcomes.
- Encourage Research in Key Sectors: Focus funding and resources on research that addresses critical areas such as agriculture, health, education, energy, and infrastructure.
- Policy Development: Advise the government on policies related to research, innovation, and technology development, ensuring that research contributes to national priorities.
- Promote Research Dissemination: Encourage the publication and dissemination of research findings to enhance knowledge sharing and application.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Oversee and assess the impact of funded research projects to ensure efficient use of resources and achievement of research goals.
- National Development Contribution: Support research that aligns with Kenya’s development agenda, contributing to social and economic growth through evidence-based solutions
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- National Research Fund,
- NACOSTI Plaza, 3rd Floor, Upper Kabete, off Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya.
- P.O. Box 30623-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
- info@nrf.or.ke
- (+254) 20 222 1115