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Research Chair in Gender and Inclusion
GIC-2026
Eligible Kenyan universities, individually or as joint applicants
Closes: 30 August 2026
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Research Chair in African Perspectives and Theories in Education
APT-2026
Eligible Kenyan universities, individually or as joint applicants
Closes: 30 September 2026
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