NIMR – PDGP – Junior Category Feb 2024

Internal Call for Research Proposals

Junior Category (Research Fellows 1 and below)

Introduction
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (https://nimr.gov.ng) through its Scientific Committee, invites research grant applications for its Project Development Grants Program (PDGP).

About PDGP
PDGP is interested in innovative field/laboratory-based projects that demonstrate strong potential for high-quality research, which in turn can inform practical action on diseases of national priorities in Nigeria. Proposals should facilitate clearly describe research objectives and significance, with alignment between research questions and goals and research design/methods. Proposals should also demonstrate knowledge of the research subject and relevant literature, and address the feasibility of proposed research activities, including a timeline for project completion. Applicants should, in addition, discuss the likely relevance of the proposed research to current knowledge, practice and policy and situate it within existing literature.

EXTRAMURAL HEALTH RESEARCH FUNDING

CALL FOR RESEARCH PROPOSALS

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (https://nimr.gov.ng) is the nation’s foremost Institute of medical research, established with Act No. 5 of 1977, which was later repealed and replaced by the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure Act of 1992. With the headquarters located in Lagos, its outstations are in Maiduguri, Asaba and Kainji. The Institute’s mission is to conduct research into diseases of public health importance in Nigeria and develop structures for the dissemination of research findings while providing the enabling environment and facilities for health research and training in cooperation with the Federal and State Ministries of Health and in collaboration with universities, allied institutions and organized private sector nationally and internationally. Also, its vision is to be an institution of excellence in basic, applied and operational research for the promotion of National Health and Development in Nigeria.

GRADUATE INITIATIVES PROGRAM

INTERNAL CALL FOR APPLICATION

OVERVIEW: As part of its efforts to consolidate scientific research, the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (https://nimr.gov.ng) through its Scientific Committee is calling for applications for its Graduate Initiatives Program (GIP). The GIP will be offering grant opportunities to only NIMR research staff as follows: Pre-Doctoral Research Development Grant (PRDG) and Post-Doctoral Research Training/Travel Grant (PRTG).

PRDG – Funds tuition, small-scale preliminary research, books, journal subscriptions and software that are relevant to the field of study.

PRTG – Funds short-term research visits abroad, participation in international conferences/training courses.