Overview
NCST call supporting up to six interdisciplinary Rwanda-based research and innovation projects that strengthen climate resilience and deliver measurable climate and development outcomes.
Complete grant details
Priority areas include climate-resilient agriculture and food systems, biodiversity and ecosystem resilience, water security, clean technologies and circular solutions, and climate science. Grants are up to RWF 133,700,000 per project for implementation periods up to 36 months.
Eligibility requirements
Eligible Rwanda-based institutions may lead proposals. Applications must be in English and satisfy the full RIGMS call requirements, including interdisciplinary project preparation and mandatory submission documents.
Tips for this grant
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
NCST states a deadline of 7 October 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CAT, normalized to 15:00 UTC. The official call states support for up to six projects, up to RWF 133,700,000 per project and implementation up to 36 months.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
National Council for Science and Technology (NCST), Rwanda ↗