The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) programme will offer 219 research grants to successful applicants in the amount of N4,736,782,352.21 for the 2021 grant cycle.
According to a statement made by Abdulmumin Oniyangi, the acting director of public affairs, this came as a result of the TETFund National Research Fund Screening and Monitoring Committee's (NRFS&MC) report, which recommended funding for 219 research proposals following a rigorous screening process that began with the receipt of 4,810 Concept Notes from potential applicants in November 2021.
According to the approval breakdown, the Cross Cutting (CC) thematic group received N864,242,509.60, with individual grants ranging from N4.5 million to over N41 million. The Humanities and Social Science (HSS) thematic group received N806,381,998.00, and the Science, Engineering, Technology, and Innovation (SETI) thematic group received N3,066,156,844.61.
Molecular epidemiology of recurrent cholera outbreaks in Nigeria and pre-clinical evaluation of indigenous medicinal plants for their management are a few of the approved research projects with a focus on advancing national development. Other projects include Effective High Throughput Phenotyping and Artificial Pollination for Improved Yield in Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) with Autonomous Drone and Investigating Nigerian Medicinal Plants as Sources of Lead Compounds for
The Design and Fabrication of an Efficient Solar Energy Storage System for Electricity Generation to Rural Communities, the Conversion of Septic Tank to Bio-digester for Sustainable Energy Generation and Viable Economy for Households Use in Nigeria, the Development of Polymer-Silcrete Blocks and Pozzolanic Cement Concrete for Integrated and Sustainable Mass Housing in Nigeria, and other projects fall under the umbrella of the Cross Cutting Thematic Group.
The creation and assessment of a phytoestrogenic transdermal nanogel for the treatment of menopausal symptoms and related illnesses, among other things, as well as the fabrication and characterization of a new glass series made from rice husk and bismuth-tin ore for use in radiation shielding, are approved under the social science category.
The National Research Fund (NRF) grant was established to promote innovative study of fields related to Nigeria's social requirements, including electricity and energy, health, security, agriculture, employment, and wealth creation.