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The Technical University of Kenya aims to facilitate education training and research in science, engineering and technology and create an enabling environment for research innovations which are relevant to national socio-economic development.
The Universities research agenda is intended to build capabilities and competencies which will contribute and support the interface of Science, Engineering & Technology and Sustainable development. The TU-K has established a platform for research integration into academia which is geared towards developing innovative solutions in science, engineering, technology, entrepreneurship, industry, and, in policy and decision-making.
The development of applied research at TU-K is guided by the national priorities in research and development and the principles articulated in the Kenya Sector Plan for Science and Technology. The TU-K encourages both basic research and applied research and promotes University and industry collaborations which will result in outcomes that benefit mankind.
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Research Seminars/Conferences/Workshops
Dr. Lydia Olaka received an Award from the CEO of the National Research Fund, Prof. Dickson Andala
Dr. Lydia Olaka was nominated and selected for the National Outstanding Woman Researcher in Physical Sciences, Technology and Innovation Sector. She received the award during the inaugural National Outstanding Research Awards (NORA), organized by National Research Fund (NRF) during the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) held on 23rd August, 2024.
20/08/2024 – Day 2 of the Kenya National Research Festival 2024
TU-K representatives gave a short speech to a group of Young Scientists of Kenya who are from disparate High Schools in Kenya. They talked about TU-K and exhorted them to join the University.
Meeting with German Collaborators on 4th December, 2023
In attendance were Prof. Isaac Orina (DVC-Research & Technology Development, TUK), Prof. A. O. Aluoch (Director, Research & Knowledge Exchange, TUK), Prof. Luke O. Olang (Department of Bio systems and Environmental Engineering), Prof. Dr. Britta Klagge (Future Rural Africa), Kleauns (Anthropologist), Elias Ako (Department of Energy, Gas & Petroleum, Kenyatta University) and Dr. Collins O. Handa (Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology, TUK)
Participants at the 4th Technical University of Kenya International Conference held at the Sarova Panafric Hotel on 21st– 23rd February 2018. The conference thematic area was Technology and Innovation for Societal Transformation. More than 100 participants drawn from local regional and international academic and research institutions attended the 3 day event >> Read More
TU-K Research Proposal Writing Workshop
Participants with facilitators during proposal writing workshop at Methodist Guest House, Nairobi on 22nd– 23rd June 2017
Call for Articles/Publications
Research Funding Opportunities
Research Professional Africa Funding Database
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National Research Fund
Predatory Journals
Research Grants Report Checklist
TUK Progress Report Form
Featured Opportunities
Scholarships and funding by the DAAD
December 2027: The DAAD representation in the Kenyan capital Nairobi started as a small adjunct office in September 1973. By 1979, the small office had grown into a fully-fledged DAAD Regional Office for Africa providing information about DAAD’s full range of academic programmes. Today, the Nairobi office with its ten staff members offers consultation on study and research opportunities and
funding possibilities for individual scholars in Germany and the East Africa region, for university collaboration between German and East African universities and research institutes, and for capacity building for university staff
members at East African universities. Click here more information
Grants for international research collaborations – British Council
Invitation for applications from UK institutions for research proposals, offering grants of up to £100,000 (£125,000 full economic costs), to collaborate with international partners through the Department of Science, Innovation, and Technology’s International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Deadline for applications: 12 March 2024, 12 noon UK time See more at: https://opportunities-insight.britishcouncil.org/news/opportunities/grants-international-research-collaborations#:~:text=We%20invite%20applications%20from%20UK,Science%20Partnerships%20Fund%20(ISPF)
Pre-Announcement; IDRC Upcoming Funding Opportunity on Climate change and Health 19 February 2024
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is providing preliminary information on this funding opportunity to allow applicants time to prepare their applications. The fundingopportunity will be launched on February 19, 2024. Through the anticipated call, up to five institutions will be funded to establish regional hubs in the Global South. These hubs will initiate and manage research sub-grants in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, South Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa.
Researcher Development
NSF Funded STEM Ed. Research Training Opportunity, July 22-25th Madison, WI
This is an NSF-funded opportunity for researchers to learn and train in quantitative ethnography at the Quantitative Ethnography (QE) Fellows Institute. The institute brings together researchers for a subsidized, week-long training in Madison, Wisconsin, followed by several online sessions with internationally recognized experts in teaching and conducting QE research.
Government and Internal
KENYA-FRANCE PAMOJA PHC 5TH CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (2023/2024)
Kenya and France have for a long time had scientific cooperation, formalized in 2009 through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Education and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, represented by the Embassy of France in Kenya.
Kenya and France wish to strengthen the co-operation activities in Higher Education, Science, and Technology as expressed in the bilateral scientific cooperation agreement signed on 5th May 2015 known as “PAMOJA PHC” (Hubert Curien Partnership). The agreement was renewed on the 6th of October 2021 to cover the 2021-2026 period.
See more >> https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/kenya-france-pamoja-phc-5th-call-for-applications
TU-K Research News
Research Opportunities
International Climate Protection Fellowship
Fellowship for prospective leaders and postdocs
SCOR Visiting Scholars Program
Click link: https://scor-int.org/work/capacity/visiting-scholars/
HIAS calls for applications for individual research fellowships (3-10 months) for the academic year 2025/26.
Deadline: 15th April, 2024
Click link: https://hias-hamburg.de/en/fellowship/application/
Four-year PhD Studentships in Science
This scheme offers graduates outstanding training in scientific research.
Click link: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/four-year-phd-programmes-studentships-basic-scientists
WEBOMETRICS TRANSPARENT RANKING: Top Universities by
Citations in Top Google Scholar profiles (Click to view)
March 2022: KENYA NEW DATA PRIVACY RULES https://www.businessdailyafrica.com/bd/news/boost-for-data-privacy-as-new-rules-take-effect-3754642
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