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 National Research Fund (Act 1056) is a strategic national instrument.Although delayed for years after its passage in 2020, its operationalisation on 4 June 2025 under the Resetting Ghana agenda creates an important opportunity to reposition research financing at the cen …
Akosombo, Ghana National Research Fund, and the imperative of investing in national capacityThe 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.
21 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.
21 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 →