Wellcome Trust – How Wellcome Manages Application Demand (July 2026) Wellcome has introduced demand management measures to manage the high volume of grant applications and ensure that the effort invested by applicants, research administrators, and peer reviewers is proportionate to the likelihood of funding success. The following schemes will become continuously open: 5. One-off Funding...
Author: Cynthia Kadenyi (Cynthia Kadenyi)
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JKUAT and Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University Advance Partnership on Research and Innovation
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University (HSWT) of Applied Sciences, held a workshop on May 8, 2026, aimed at strengthening collaboration in research, innovation, and academic exchange between the two institutions. During the meeting, representatives from both universities explored areas of mutual interest and opportunities for joint programmes, capacity building,...
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IMPACT HE Stakeholders Forum and Training Workshop Challenges African Universities to Drive Their Own Development Story
African universities have been challenged to move beyond being passive recipients of international aid and take full ownership of collaborative projects, as stakeholders at a high-level leadership forum in Nairobi called for partnerships that deliver measurable institutional and societal impact. The call to action was made during the IMPACT HE Leadership and Stakeholder Forum held...
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JKUAT Hosts SME2KE Workshop to Strengthen Global Research Capacity
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in collaboration with the Smart Manufacturing Engineering Education for Knowledge Economy (SME2KE) initiative, organized a capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the University’s internationalization of education and research. The workshop, co-funded by the European Union, was strategically designed to enhance academic mobility, foster joint research and dual-degree partnerships,...
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Regional Stakeholders’ Meeting on Kenya Science, Research, and Innovation (SRI) Synergy Regional Validation Workshop- Nairobi
Prof. Naomi Maina, Director – Diectorate of Grants Management and Dr. Peter Kahenya, Director-Research in attendance of a regional stakeholders meeting on Kenya Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Initiative – Panari Hotel, Nairobi. The State Department for Science, Research and Innovation (SDSRI), in partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and the...
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JKUAT staff participates in APHRC Good Grant Practice – Virtual Academy GrantWriting Workshop in Entebbe, Uganda
Between September 22 nd and 25 th , 2025, JKUAT participated in Good Grant Practice Virtual Academy (GGP-VA), Grant Writing Workshop. The GGP-VA initiative led by Dr. Joseph Gichuru (Deputy Executive Director, APHRC) brought together 40 participantsfrom diverse African institutions. The workshop equipped attendees with practical skills to develop competitive research proposals, contributing to stronger...
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JKUAT Partners with APHRC to Strengthen Research Capacity and Elevate Grant Profile
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has initiated a strategic partnership with the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) aimed at strengthening its research capacity, enhancing grant management, and elevating the University’s profile in competitive grant writing. The partnership was pursued through JKUAT’s Directorate of Grants, led by Prof. Naomi Maina, who...
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School of Biomedical Sciences / COHES sensitization on Grants Application and management.
Prof. Naomi Maina, Director, DGM sensitized SOBS/COHES staff on Grant application and Management on 30th April 2025 in IPIC. The researchers were also issued with fliers to sensitize them on activities at DGM and Procurement procedures in acquisition of materials and equipment.
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International Certification Affirms JKUAT Grant Management – Certification on Good Financial Grants Practices (Gold Level)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has been certified on prudential management of grant resources. The certificate for Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) under the recognized GFGP standards, was awarded to JKUAT on Thursday March 20, 2025 following a rigorous certification evaluation by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC). Receiving the award,...