Grooming Centre University ResearchGrant 2026
All Information
The Grooming Centre University Research Grant is an annual Nigerian research funding scheme that supports undergraduate and postgraduate students conducting practical, innovative research aimed at improving livelihoods and reducing poverty. The 2026 edition provides a total of ₦20 million to 150 successful applicants studying at eligible Nigerian universities and polytechnics. The scheme prioritises research that can contribute to financial inclusion, enterprise development, technological innovation and social change.
Requirements checklist
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Must be a final-year undergraduate student or a postgraduate student at an eligible Nigerian tertiary institution.
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Must attend a university or polytechnic approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) or National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).
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Research must address a relevant Nigerian problem and demonstrate originality, practical value and innovative thinking.
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Research topics must relate to the scheme's eligible focus areas.
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Must submit a research concept of 10–20 pages.
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Must provide a written and signed recommendation from the project supervisor.
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Must include the research questions, objectives, literature review, methodology, references and personal profile in the proposal.
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The empirical literature review must cover the period 2019–2025.
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Must submit the completed research project in soft copy when the study is finished.
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The proposal must be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing