GEF Research Grants
Because good research shouldn't die in the budget line
Seed funding for early career researchers — the practical costs that determine whether research happens at all.
The GEF Research Grant provides seed funding for early career researchers at Nigerian institutions. We fund the practical costs that determine whether research happens at all.
Eligible costs
- ● Fieldwork and data collection
- ● Laboratory consumables and small equipment
- ● Software and dataset access
- ● Research assistant stipends
- ● Ethics approval fees
- ● Transcription and analysis services
Grants cannot be used for personal tuition or salaries.
What we look for
A clear, feasible research question; a realistic budget; potential for real-world or scholarly impact; and evidence the applicant can complete the work within the timeline.
Reporting
Grantees submit a brief mid-point update and a final report, and acknowledge the foundation in resulting publications.
At a glance
- Award range
- ₦150k–₦1M
- Duration
- 6–18 months
- Who qualifies
- Early career researchers with a clear, feasible research question and realistic budget
Apply for a research grant
You'll need a project proposal and budget (max 3 pages) alongside your application documents.