The Research Office offers a range of intramural funding opportunities to support faculty research, encourage collaboration, and enhance research capacity across the institution.
Catalyst for Funding (C4F)
The Catalyst for Funding (C4F) Initiative is designed to empower faculty by providing initial/seed funding for intramural projects which would lead to submission of grants for extramural funding. Researchers who submit an extramural grant because of their C4F-funded project within 6 months of completing their grant tenure will receive an additional special award for their professional development.
Rounds are announced annually in December.
Last Mile Travel Awards
This initiative promotes international and national collaboration by enabling AKU faculty to travel and engage with researchers at other institutions. Faculty can meet in person to strengthen extramural grant plans and foster research partnerships that enhance AKU's global reach.
Rounds are announced annually in June.
Research Initiative for Scholars Excellence (RISE) Programme
This programme empowers early-career researchers at AKU with extensive training in grant writing, research methodology, leadership development, and academic career advancement. It equips them to create competitive research proposals and grow as independent researchers.
Rounds are announced annually in May.
Guiding Research and Nurturing Talent (GRANT) Writers
It supports each AKU entity by hiring specialized grant writers who collaborate closely with faculty, offering personalized assistance in crafting high-quality, competitive grant proposals that align with funding agency requirements.
Announced for a period of 2 years starting 2024.
Capacity Building Awards for Grant Administrators
These awards for Grant Administrators are introduced to support their participation in professional development activities under the umbrella of grant/research administration. It covers membership to relevant associations, course fees, travel, and accommodation (if applicable) for local, virtual, or international training.
Rounds are announced annually in August.
For more information, please contact: urc.grants@aku.edu
