Research Chair in Gender and Inclusion
Overview
Eligibility
Eligible Kenyan universities, individually or as joint applicants
Selection process
Applications move through the following stages from submission to public launch.
Application rules
Application sections
14 sectionsReview the requirements below before you start. Sign in to work on any section at any time — your progress is saved automatically.
1Applicant institution and contact information
- Applicant institution (full legal name)Text inputExpected for progress
- CountryCountry selectorExpected for progress
- Is this a joint application?Yes / NoExpected for progress
- Proposed Chair Holder - full name and academic titleText inputExpected for progress
- Proposed Assistant Chair Holder - full name and academic titleText inputExpected for progress
- Institutional focal person - nameText inputExpected for progress
- Focal person - role / titleText inputExpected for progress
- Focal person - emailEmailExpected for progress
- Focal person - phonePhone numberExpected for progress
- Vice Chancellor / DVC (Research) - name (for commitment letter)Text inputExpected for progress
2Joint / partner institutions
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 screening
Advisory only — responses do not block submission.
- Institution_eligibility_responsesCriteria checklistExpected 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.
4Chair Holder and Assistant Chair Holder
- 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.
- 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.
5Priority research themes
- Selected_themesMulti-select (cards)Expected for progress
- How do these themes intersect in your proposed program?Long-form textExpected for progress
6Proposal narrative
- 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 Chair
- Distinctive_feature_responsesPrompted responsesExpected for progress
8Institutional commitments
- Physical resourcesLong-form text
- Human resourcesLong-form text
- Academic supportLong-form text
- Financial contribution (institutional co-investment)Long-form text
9Expected deliverables - five-year targets
- 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
10Monitoring and performance indicators
- 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
11Funding model / budget summary
- Budget_allocationsBudget allocation
- Research
- Direct costs
- Indirect costs
- Total budget requestedCurrency amount
12Required attachments checklist
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13Declaration and signatures
- 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 documentsThe following documents must or may be uploaded with your application. Missing documents will not block submission.
Cover page (proposal title, institution logo(s))
Section 12 / source Section 10(i)
Chair Holder and Assistant Chair Holder CVs - Appendix 1
Section 12 / source Section 10(iv)
Detailed Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - Appendix 2
Section 12 / source Sections 10(x), 11
Detailed budget workbook - Appendix 3
Section 12 / source Section 10(xii)
Letters of Institutional Commitment signed by Vice Chancellor or Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research
Section 12 / source Section 10(xiii)
Letters of support from partner institutions
Section 12 / joint applications
Required when "institution is_joint_application" is yes
Evidence of research ethics approval mechanism
Section 12 / source Section 5(vii)
Evidence of existing gender and inclusion strategy
Section 12 / source Section 5(iii)
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