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Research Chair in Gender and Inclusion

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Closes30 Aug 2026
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Overview

Eligibility

Eligible Kenyan universities, individually or as joint applicants

Selection process

Applications move through the following stages from submission to public launch.

1
Open Call
2
Eligibility Screening
3
Independent Peer Review
4
Institutional Capacity Assessment
5
Interviews Presentations Optional
6
Steering Committee Approval
7
Funding Negotiations
8
Host Agreement Signing
9
Public Launch

Application rules

Joint applications from multiple institutions are allowed.
Incomplete submissions are allowed — warnings do not block submission.
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One active application per lead institution is permitted.

Application sections

14 sections

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1Applicant institution and contact information10 questionsSection 1, page 3
  • Applicant institution (full legal name)Text input
    Expected for progress
  • CountryCountry selector
    Expected for progress
  • Is this a joint application?Yes / No
    Expected for progress
  • Proposed Chair Holder - full name and academic titleText input
    Expected for progress
  • Proposed Assistant Chair Holder - full name and academic titleText input
    Expected for progress
  • Institutional focal person - nameText input
    Expected for progress
  • Focal person - role / titleText input
    Expected for progress
  • Focal person - emailEmail
    Expected for progress
  • Focal person - phonePhone number
    Expected for progress
  • Vice Chancellor / DVC (Research) - name (for commitment letter)Text input
    Expected for progress
2Joint / partner institutions1 questionsSection 2, page 3

Shown when "institution is_joint_application" is yes

  • PartnersRepeatable list
    • Partner institution and role in the proposal (Text input)
    • Letter attached (Yes / No)
    • Key responsibilities (Long-form text)
3Host institution eligibility screening1 questionsSection 3, pages 3-4

Advisory only — responses do not block submission.

  • Institution_eligibility_responsesCriteria checklist
    Expected for progress
    • Strong postgraduate programs in gender and inclusion.
    • Proven research excellence based on publication records and influence on policy and practice.
    • Existing gender and inclusion strategy and initiatives.
    • Institutional commitment to diversity.
    • Capacity to administer interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary grants.
    • Strong financial management systems.
    • Research ethics approval mechanisms.
    • Digital infrastructure.
    • National, regional and international partnerships.
    • Commitment from the Vice Chancellor and senior management to support operationalisation of the Research Chair.
    Response: Yes No + Supporting Evidence
4Chair Holder and Assistant Chair Holder4 questionsSection 4, pages 4-5
  • Chair HolderGrouped fields
    • Full name and academic title (Text input)
    • Current position and department (Text input)
    • Highest qualification and awarding institution (Text input)
    • Number of peer-reviewed publications in gender and inclusion (Whole number)
  • Chair Holder eligibilityCriteria checklist
    • Holds a PhD in the relevant field (gender, inclusion).
    • Is an Associate Professor or Professor.
    • Demonstrates regional and international research recognition.
    • Has extensive publications - a proven publication record in gender and inclusion.
    • Has supervised multiple PhD and Master's students.
    • Has secured competitive grants.
    • Demonstrates policy influence.
    • Has experience leading multidisciplinary research teams.
    Response: Yes No + Supporting Evidence
  • Assistant Chair HolderGrouped fields
    • Full name and academic title (Text input)
    • Current position and department (Text input)
    • Highest qualification and awarding institution (Text input)
    • Number of peer-reviewed publications in gender and inclusion (Whole number)
  • Adapted Assistant Chair Holder eligibilityCriteria checklist
    • Holds a PhD (or is at an advanced stage of doctoral candidacy) in a relevant field.
    • Has an active, demonstrable publication or research record in gender and inclusion.
    • Has experience supporting or co-leading multidisciplinary research teams.
    • Has experience in postgraduate mentorship or supervision.
    • Demonstrates capacity to assume Chair Holder responsibilities in the Chair Holder's absence.
    • Demonstrates institutional and administrative commitment to the Chair's program of work.
    Response: Yes No + Supporting Evidence
5Priority research themes2 questionsSection 5, page 6
  • Selected_themesMulti-select (cards)
    Expected for progress
  • How do these themes intersect in your proposed program?Long-form text
    Expected for progress
6Proposal narrative11 questionsSection 6, pages 7-9
  • Executive summaryLong-form text
  • Institutional profileLong-form text
  • Research program (5-10 years)Long-form text
  • Human capital development planLong-form text
  • Institutional transformation strategyLong-form text
  • Partnership planLong-form text
  • Theory of changeLong-form text
  • Monitoring and evaluation framework (summary - detailed indicators in Appendix 2)Long-form text
  • Sustainability planLong-form text
  • Summary budget narrative (detailed budget in Appendix 3)Long-form text
  • Risk management planLong-form text
7Distinctive features of the Chair1 questionsSection 7, page 10
  • Distinctive_feature_responsesPrompted responses
    Expected for progress
8Institutional commitments4 questionsSection 8, pages 10-11
  • Physical resourcesLong-form text
  • Human resourcesLong-form text
  • Academic supportLong-form text
  • Financial contribution (institutional co-investment)Long-form text
9Expected deliverables - five-year targets1 questionsSection 9, page 12
  • Deliverable_targetsNumeric targets
    • Peer-reviewed journal articles
    • Books / edited volumes
    • Policy briefs / working papers
    • PhD graduates
    • Master's graduates
    • Postdoctoral fellows
    • National policy reviews / technical advisory reports
    • Regional policy dialogues
    • Gender measurement tools / digital platforms / training modules / OER
    • Annual conferences / public lectures / community engagement activities
    Response: Target 5 Years
10Monitoring and performance indicators1 questionsSection 10, pages 12-13
  • Indicator_targetsBaseline & target
    • Publications (number, quality, indexing)
    • Citations
    • PhD completion rate
    • Master's completion rate
    • Postdoctoral development
    • External grants secured
    • Policy influence (uptake evidence)
    • Innovation outputs
    • Active partnerships (national, regional, international)
    • Community / societal impact
    • Gender transformation outcomes
    Response: Baseline + Target 5 Years
11Funding model / budget summary2 questionsSection 11, page 14
  • Budget_allocationsBudget allocation
    • Research
    • Direct costs
    • Indirect costs
  • Total budget requestedCurrency amount
12Required attachments checklistSection 12, pages 14-15

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13Declaration and signatures7 questionsSection 13, page 16
  • We confirm that the information provided in this application is accurate and that the host institution named above commits to the resources, timelines and governance arrangements described.attestation
  • Vice Chancellor / Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) - nameText input
  • Vice Chancellor / Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) signaturesignature_acknowledgement
  • Datedate
  • Proposed Chair Holder - nameText input
  • Proposed Chair Holder signaturesignature_acknowledgement
  • Datedate
14Review and Submit

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Required documents

8 documents

The following documents must or may be uploaded with your application. Missing documents will not block submission.

Required

Cover page (proposal title, institution logo(s))

N/A

Section 12 / source Section 10(i)

Required

Chair Holder and Assistant Chair Holder CVs - Appendix 1

6 pages max

Section 12 / source Section 10(iv)

Required

Detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - Appendix 2

Attach in full

Section 12 / source Sections 10(x), 11

Required

Detailed budget workbook - Appendix 3

Attach in full

Section 12 / source Section 10(xii)

Required

Letters of Institutional Commitment signed by Vice Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research

1 letter per institutionMultiple files

Section 12 / source Section 10(xiii)

Optional

Letters of support from partner institutions

One per partnerMultiple files

Section 12 / joint applications

Required when "institution is_joint_application" is yes

Optional

Evidence of research ethics approval mechanism

As available

Section 12 / source Section 5(vii)

Optional

Evidence of existing gender and inclusion strategy

As available

Section 12 / source Section 5(iii)

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