MMU Research and Innovation Fund Call 2026-2027

Source-based overview

MMU's competitive internal fund backs high-impact research and innovation that addresses community challenges and Uganda's national development priorities. Interdisciplinary teams and mentorship for young researchers are strongly encouraged, and proposals undergo eligibility and blind peer review. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.

Eligibility

Full-time MMU academic staff serving as principal investigators, with teams that include industry, community and student participation.

Funding and benefits

Each selected project may receive up to UGX 30 million.

Projects run for six to twelve months and up to ten awards are expected.

Themes and supported activities

Agriculture, tourism, energy and environmental sustainability.

Commercialisable innovations and scalable services.

Community interventions and national development priorities.

Deadline and timeline

Applications close 7 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT: Applications close 7 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EAT: Aug 7, 2026.

Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.

How to apply

Prepare the proposal using MMU's required structure and email the complete submission to MMU.RIF2026@mmu.ac.ug by the deadline.

Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.