The Nigerian Academy of Engineering is a professional society comprising very senior engineers who are dedicated to the technological development of Nigeria. In furtherance of one of the objectives of the Academy, a Research Grant has been initiated, with support from ARCO.
The Academy is offering travel grants to young Nigerian engineering intellectuals wishing to travel for their post-doctoral fellowship in the field of engineering. The grant amount for winners researching outside Africa will receive $4000. The grant will be given to the researcher in Naira value, it will cover travel, living expenses and benchmark fee.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates for the NAEng travel grant must be:
- Young Nigerian engineering academic who trained
- Working in a tertiary institution or research establishment in
- Working in an area of research directly relevant to the
- Ready to return to the country after the period of research stay
- Applicants must be below the rank of a Senior Lecturer
- Applicants must have completed his/her
- The program should not be less than 3
- The winner of the Grant should acknowledge the Academy in their Publication(s) and material development.
- Other potential source(s) of funds for the project should be stated by
Application Procedure
To be considered for the grant, candidates must:
- Submit a research proposal of not more than two
- Submit curriculum
- Provide a letter of recommendation from their
- Provide a letter of acceptance from the host
Other conditions
- All applications and supporting documents (pdf) should be submitted online to the office of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering not later than Thursday, February 29, 2024, for consideration for 2024 research cycle.
- Candidates will be selected based on (among others) the quality of their research proposal and realistic budgeting.
All applications should be forwarded to: The Honorary Secretary
The Nigerian Academy of Engineering Chemical Engineering Complex
University of Lagos, P. M. B. 1028, Akoka, Lagos Tel: +2349070778171 or 08035651455
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Website: www.nae.ng
