Also known as: GNRF
Ghana National Research Fund — GH¢100 million initiative launched by President Mahama to provide competitive research grants and support research translation into practical solutions for national development.
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The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a significant milestone in strengthening Ghana’s research, innovation and scientific development. …
GhYA urges National Research Fund to prioritise young scientists and research infrastructureThe Chronicle
The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has thrown its weight behind the newly launched Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a landmark investment in the country’s research and innovation ecosystem, while pressing for dedicated funding tracks for the nation’s early- and m …
Support Young Researchers- GhYAJoy Online
The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the country’s research, innovation and knowledge ecosystem. …
Ghana Young Academy welcomes National Research Fund, calls for dedicated support for emerging researchersDaily Guide
President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama has launched the Ghana National Research Fund to bridge the financial gaps in research and also strengthen the country’s drive toward industrialisation and economic transformation. …
Mahama Launches Ghana National Research FundJoy Online
President John Mahama has unveiled the Ghana National Research Fund as part of efforts to accelerate Ghana’s journey towards becoming a knowledge-driven, innovation-led and globally competitive economy. …
Mahama unveils Ghana National Research Fund to boost research, innovationThe Chronicle
Ghana has officially launched the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), a landmark initiative expected to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions that drive economic growth, create jobs and strengthen the country’s global competitiveness. …
Mahama Launches GH¢100m National Research FundJoy Online
The Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s commitment to building a knowledge-driven, innovative, and globally competitive economy. …
GRASAG welcomes Ghana National Research Fund launch, urges graduate inclusionJoy Online
President John Mahama has emphasised that the newly launched Ghana National Research Fund must go beyond grant applications and academic inquiry to deliver practical solutions to national challenges. …
Ghana National Research Fund must drive job creation and national solutions – MahamaJoy Online
President John Mahama has directed the release of GH¢100 million to support the operational launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF) for 2026. …
Mahama releases GH¢100m to Ghana National Research FundThe Chronicle
… Not with a stack of reports, but with Ghana’s first fully operational National Research Fund (GNRF) and a functioning innovation policy architecture. …
Feature: From Ideas To Impact: Sankore Lights Path To Science Led GrowthThe Ghana Young Academy has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund and urged it to establish dedicated funding opportunities for emerging scientists, including early-career grants and mid-career awards, as well as sustained investment in research infrastructure.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Young Academy has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund and urged it to establish dedicated funding opportunities for emerging scientists, including early-career grants and mid-career awards, as well as sustained investment in research infrastructure.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Young Academy has endorsed the newly launched Ghana National Research Fund as an important investment in research and innovation, while calling for dedicated funding tracks specifically for early- and mid-career scientists.
21 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Ghana Young Academy has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the country's research, innovation and knowledge ecosystem. The Academy called for dedicated and competitive funding pathways for early- and mid-career researchers.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama launched the Ghana National Research Fund to provide sustainable financing for research and bridge financial gaps, framing it as part of the government's "resetting agenda" and drive toward industrialisation and economic transformation. He emphasized that science, technology, and research must become central engines of economic growth and national competitiveness.
18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama has unveiled the Ghana National Research Fund to accelerate Ghana's development as a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy, with an initial GH¢100 million seed fund for 2026 to support competitive research grants, doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, and strategic innovation initiatives aligned with national priorities.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Ghana National Research Fund, a GH¢100 million initiative intended to transform scientific discoveries into practical solutions that drive economic growth and create jobs. The President stressed that research must become central to Ghana's economic growth, social progress and competitiveness, supporting industrialisation efforts in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing and digital transformation.
17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), established under the Ghana National Research Fund Act, 2020, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's commitment to building a knowledge-driven economy. GRASAG stressed that graduate students are central to Ghana's research ecosystem and national development agenda.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has launched the Ghana National Research Fund with GH¢100 million in initial funding, emphasising that it must deliver practical solutions to national challenges, create jobs, and strengthen industries rather than remain purely academic.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has released GH¢100 million to support the operational launch of the Ghana National Research Fund for 2026, designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application. The President stressed that the funds must be managed with strict accountability and transparency, tasking the Ministry of Education to ensure their responsible deployment.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A £1.9 million UK-Africa partnership has established Ghana's first fully operational National Research Fund and a functioning innovation policy architecture, moving beyond policy frameworks to working implementation systems. The 15-month Sankore Project, funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and implemented by UNESCO with Ghana and Nigeria, strengthened commercialisation pathways and established a West Africa-wide helpdesk.
12 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's rapid local response to the Akosombo power disruption demonstrates the need for sustained investment in universities, technical institutions, and the newly operationalised Ghana National Research Fund to build domestic capacity rather than outsourcing critical capabilities.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →