An intensive residential training programme equipping early-career Nigerian researchers with the skills to secure funding, write competitive proposals, and build lasting scientific careers.
GMTP is an intensive training programme designed to strengthen the capacity of early-career Nigerian researchers in research proposal development, grantsmanship, scientific writing, and mentorship.
The programme equips participants with practical skills needed to secure research funding and build sustainable research careers — while embedding them in a growing network of Nigerian health scientists.
Online application portal opens. Candidates submit biosketch, concept note, motivation letter, and institutional details.
All applications and supporting documents (including recommendation letters) must be received.
Applications reviewed by the GMTP Scientific Committee against published selection criteria.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews. Final cohort selected and notified.
Residential training workshops commence with all selected fellows and assigned mentors.
Note: There is no application fee for GMTP. Monitor the Foundation's website and official social media channels for the next call for applications.
GMTP mentors are experienced senior researchers and academics who guide fellows through proposal development, manuscript writing, and career planning — with mentorship continuing beyond the training period.
Senior Nephrologist and expert in hypertension and clinical research design.
Has secured multiple international research grants; trains fellows in navigating global grant-making processes.
Outstanding GMTP participants may be eligible for research and travel grants offered through the Foundation's programmes, subject to availability and programme guidelines.
Seed funding to support fellows in conducting and completing their research projects developed during GMTP training.
Support for GMTP fellows to attend and present their research at national and international scientific conferences.
Recognition for outstanding fellows, mentors, and contributors to the NIMR Foundation's mission and programmes.
