The Research and Innovation Directorate (RID) wishes to inform the University Community of the 2026 International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges.

This initiative is led by the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF) in consortium with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, to support high-quality collaborative and translational research addressing Ghanaian and global challenges. 

Grant amount: Up to US$125,000 (Cedi equivalent).

Eligibility

 The applicant must be a Ghanaian individual or a foreign-owned corporate entity with significant Ghanaian participation.

• The proposed research project must benefit Ghana.
• The project must include a Ghanaian researcher or research team.
• Eligible institutions include universities, research institutes, NGOs, and private-sector institutions. 

 Timelines

• February 2026: Information webinars
• March 3, 2026: Deadline to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI)
• March 9, 2026: Conference portal opens for Letters of Intent (LOI)
• June 9, 2026: Deadline to submit LOI
• August 26, 2026: LOI results released
• August 27, 2026: Conference portal opens for full applications
• November 3, 2026: Deadline to submit full application
• March 2027: Funding decisions
• March 2027: Start date of awards 

 NB: Expression of Interest is by participating in a contact survey. The registration deadline for that has been extended to close of day today February 10, 2026

 For more information, please visit https://sshrc-crsh.canada.ca/funding-financement/nfrf-fnfr/international/2026/competition-concours-eng.aspx