The Adewuyi Research Animal Foundation (ARA Foundation) has officially opened its January–February 2026 ARA Foundation Research Grant Phase, offering Nigerian biomedical researchers the opportunity to share in a ₦1,000,000 Research Animal Grant.
This grant is designed to support animal-based biomedical research across Nigerian tertiary institutions and encourage ethical, high-quality scientific investigations.
About ARA Foundation Research Grant
ARA Foundation Research Grant is a competitive Research Grant designed for Nigerian biomedical researchers. The program supports laboratory, clinical, and public health research. ARA Foundation Research Grant focuses on research with clear objectives and local relevance. Each selected applicant receives up to ₦1,000,000 as Research Grant support.
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6 Grant Phases Are Available Yearly.
- Phase 1: January- February
- Phase 2: March -April
- Phase 3: May – June
- Phase 4: July -August
- Phase 5: Sep – Oct
- Phase 6: Nov- Dec
Eligibility Criteria
You qualify for ARA Foundation Research Grant when you meet these points.
• Nigerian citizen
• All Biomedical researchers (undergraduate or postgraduate from all recognized Nigerian tertiary institution
• Having ethical approval from your animal research is an added advantage
• Commitment to ethical research practice
Benefits of the Grant
ARA Foundation Research Grant offers clear benefits.
• Up to N1 Million Research Grant funding
• Support for data collection and analysis
• Improved academic and research profile
• Recognition by ARA Foundation Research Grant panel
• Opportunity to attract future Research Grant funding
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Selection Process
ARA Foundation Research Grant uses a transparent process.
• Eligibility screening
• Technical review by experts
• Scoring based on impact and feasibility
• Final approval and award notification
Projects with strong clarity perform better during Research Grant assessment.
Tips for Successful Application
Use these tips for ARA Foundation Research Grant success.
• Focus on one clear research problem
• Use simple and direct language
• Match methods with budget and timeline
• Show relevance to Nigerian health needs
• Review all entries before submission
Strong planning improves Research Grant approval chances.
Application Structure
ARA Foundation Research Grant follows this structure.
• Application announcement
• Online submission
• Review and shortlisting
• Award notification
• Research Grant fund release
• Progress monitoring
• Final report submission
Every successful researcher is expected to collect the research animals from our farm (ARAFarms.org) as soon as possible. No later than a month after announcement.
The animals will either be packaged or forwarded to the researcher in any state of the country at the expense of the researcher), Or they can picked up from our farm.
How to Apply – Step by Step Guide
Follow these steps to apply for ARA Foundation Research Grant.
Kindly ensure genuine details are provided when filling the application form.
• Go to the official ARA Foundation Research Grant Portal CLICK HERE
• Read all guidelines carefully
• Create an applicant account
• Upload required documents
• Review all details
• Submit before the deadline
This process places your project into the Research Grant selection system.
The selected awardees of each grant phase will be announced and published on our website and social Media pages 2 weeks after the closure of Application.
