RESEARCH GRANTS

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    Northern Nut Growers Association

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), invites eligible researchers and institutions to apply for Research Grants offered by the Northern Nut Growers Association (NNGA). This programme supports research on temperate zone tree nuts, including papaws and persimmons.

Programme Overview
The NNGA Research Grants provide funding to advance knowledge and innovation in temperate tree nut research. Projects may focus on any aspect of temperate zone tree nuts and aim to support both early career and established researchers.

Key Details

  • Funder: Northern Nut Growers Association

  • Award Type: Research – Project Grants & Innovation

  • Maximum Funding: USD 10,000

  • Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026 (Forecast)

Eligibility

  • Open to:

    • Academic institutions

    • Commercial or private sector organisations

    • Non-profit organisations

  • Career stages supported:

    • Early career and emerging in field

    • Mid-career to established in field

Funding Scope
The grant supports:

  • Research on temperate tree nuts

  • Studies on papaws and persimmons

  • Innovative approaches to cultivation, genetics, pest management, or other relevant topics

How to Apply
Applicants should review the full guidelines and submit proposals via:
https://nutgrowing.org/research-grants/