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Est. 2020 · Lagos, Nigeria

Building Africa's
Next Generation
of Researchers

The NIMR Foundation equips early-career scientists in Nigeria with the skills, mentorship, and funding to drive transformative public health research.

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200+Fellows Trained

₦50M+Research Grants Awarded

80+Publications Supported

4Cohort Years

The NIMR Foundation is a private, not-for-profit organization established in February 2020 by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research to support health research and capacity development in Nigeria. Learn about our mission →

GMTP Fellows

Voices from Our Community

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

"GMTP gave me the tools to write my first successful research grant. Within a year of completing the programme, I had secured institutional funding and published two papers."

Dr. Adaeze Okafor GMTP Fellow, Cohort 3 · University of Ibadan

Our Impact

Transforming Nigerian
Medical Research

200+

Fellows Trained

Early-career researchers across Nigeria equipped with grantsmanship and scientific writing skills.

80+

Publications Supported

Peer-reviewed papers written and submitted through GMTP mentorship and manuscript development support.

40+

Research Grants Awarded

Small research and travel grants enabling fellows to pursue and present their research.

25+

Institutions Reached

Nigerian universities, teaching hospitals, and research centres represented in GMTP cohorts.

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GMTP in Action

Training Nigeria's next generation of research leaders since 2020.

Flagship Programme

Grantsmanship &
Mentorship Training
Programme (GMTP)

An intensive residential programme that equips early-career Nigerian researchers with practical skills to secure funding, write winning proposals, and build sustainable research careers.

✓ Proposal development & grant writing workshops
✓ Scientific manuscript writing & publication support
✓ Structured mentorship from senior researchers
✓ Peer learning and professional networking
✓ Access to research and travel grant opportunities

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Latest Updates

News & Stories

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Media Coverage

March 2025

NIMR Foundation Strengthens Nigeria's Research Pipeline with New GMTP Cohort

The fourth cohort of the Grantsmanship and Mentorship Training Programme launches with record applications from across the country.

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Fellow Story

February 2025

From GMTP Fellow to Principal Investigator: A Journey of Growth

Alumni spotlight on a GMTP graduate now leading her own research team at a leading Nigerian teaching hospital.

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Research Highlight

January 2025

GMTP Fellow Publishes Study on Malaria Diagnostics in Peer-Reviewed Journal

A milestone publication from a GMTP participant, supported through the Foundation's manuscript development initiative.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Foundation (NIMR Foundation) is a private, not-for-profit organization established in February 2020 to support health research and capacity development in Nigeria.

The Foundation primarily supports early-career researchers from academic and research institutions across Nigeria, helping them build capacity in manuscript writing, systematic reviews, research design, and mentored grant proposal development.

GMTP is a residential training program that equips early-career researchers with skills to develop competitive research proposals, secure funding, and build sustainable research careers.

Yes. Through its programs, the Foundation offers small research grants and fellowship opportunities, particularly to outstanding participants in its training programs.

Interested applicants should monitor the Foundation's website and official announcements for application calls and instructions for specific training or fellowship programs.

The Foundation is located at 6 Edmund Crescent, off Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

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