15 June 2026 · Featured
NRIF National Launch & Cycle 1 Call for Proposals
The National Research and Innovation Fund officially launches on 15 June 2026, opening the Cycle 1 Call for Proposals across all 10 funding windows. GMD 15,000,000 is available for the period July 2026 – December 2027. Applications are submitted through the NRIF digital portal.
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2 June 2026
Governing Board Approves Cycle 1 Call for Proposals
At its meeting of 2 June 2026, the NRIF Governing Board approved the Cycle 1 Call for Proposals across all ten funding windows, authorising publication on 15 June.
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Grants Manual Version 1.0 Approved
The NRIF Grants Manual Version 1.0, governing all standards and procedures for research financing, has been approved by the Governing Board.
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National Stakeholder Consultation Concludes
Fourteen consultation sessions conducted across The Gambia between 25 March and 24 April 2026 informed NRIF's operational procedures and funding priorities.
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