African Researchers’ Small Grants 2026: Funding Opportunity for NTD Researchers 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 August 2026

RESEARCH FUNDING ALERT: African researchers working on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) should watch the African Researchers’ Small Grants Program (SGP), administered by the African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ARNTD) in partnership with the

UK Expands Global Talent Visa: How Scientists, Engineers and Researchers Can Apply Through 100+ Companies

Adetutu A, The Insights 6 August 2026

The United Kingdom has expanded its Global Talent Visa programme, giving more than 100 research-intensive companies the opportunity to recruit outstanding scientists, engineers and researchers from around the world.  The expansion is expected to strengthen the UK’s research ecosystem while creating new opportunities for highly

Sponsored International Conferences: How to Attend Global Events with Travel Grants and Funding Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 23 June 2026

Sponsored International Conferences are global academic and professional events that offer financial assistance to selected participants. These supports often come as travel grants, accommodation support, registration waivers, or full participation funding, making it possible for students and professionals to attend at little or no personal cost. 

How Nigerian Students Can Access Food Security Research Grants: Lessons from University of Abuja Scholars

Adetutu A, The Insights 16 June 2026

Twenty-five final-year students from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Abuja have received Food Security Research Grants worth over ₦3.2 million under the Nigeria Food Security Scholars Programme.  The initiative, supported by the Nigerian Food Security Project, aims to encourage research-based solutions to Nigeria’s growing

How Nigerian Universities Can Win More International Grants: What It Means for Researchers, Students, and Institutions

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 April 2026

Nigerian universities are being encouraged to move beyond dependence on government funding and embrace international grants, partnerships, and resource mobilisation as a long-term solution to underfunding.  This was the key message at a recent workshop organised by the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU) in partnership with Optimal Delivery