Current Funding Opportunities
These lists provide the UNILUS research community with information regarding internal and external grants and awards, national funding opportunities and more.
- For specific Faculty of Health Sciences funding opportunities and related events, contact the Research Office.
- For specific Postgraduate funding calls, visit the Postgraduate Funding & Scholarships page.
- To submit an opportunity, or for archived calls or any queries, contact research@unilus.ac.zm.
Internal Funding Opportunities & Awards Nominations
Grants, bursaries and awards funded directly by the University of Lusaka for its own staff and students.
| Notice | Contact person(s) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| UNILUS Internal Research Seed Grant 2026 | research@unilus.ac.zm | 30 September 2026 |
| URC Conference Travel Grant | research@unilus.ac.zm | 15 October 2026 |
| Vice-Chancellor's Publication Award | research@unilus.ac.zm | 30 November 2026 |
External Funding Opportunities & Awards Nominations
Grants and awards offered by partner institutions, foundations and international funders open to UNILUS researchers.
| Funding opportunity | Contact person(s) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| International Growth Centre (IGC) Policy Research Call | research@unilus.ac.zm | 30 September 2026 |
| University of South Carolina Joint Research Seed Fund | research@unilus.ac.zm | 15 October 2026 |
| African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Collaborative Grants | research@unilus.ac.zm | Rolling |
National Funding, Grants & Nominations
Zambian national funding bodies and research councils supporting research, mobility and travel grants.
| Application category | Funding programme | Contact person(s) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Research Grants | National Science & Technology Council (NSTC) National Research Fund | research@unilus.ac.zm | 31 October 2026 |
| International Research & Mobility Grants | Zambia National Commission for UNESCO Research Grants | research@unilus.ac.zm | Rolling |
| Travel & Conference Grants | NSTC Equipment-Related Travel & Training Grants | research@unilus.ac.zm | 4 September 2026 |
Other Opportunities & Notices
Additional notices, honorary appointments, and one-off announcements from the Research Office.
| Notice | Contact person(s) | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Research Associate / Affiliate Notice | research@unilus.ac.zm | None |
Have a funding opportunity to share?
New funding opportunities are sent out via the Research Announcement newsletter every second week. To submit an opportunity, or for archived calls or any queries, contact the Research Office.
Email research@unilus.ac.zm