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Funding opportunities

This platform is designed to support researchers by offering easy access to a wide range of funding sources across various disciplines

The Office of Research and Innovation provides this information on funding opportunities as a resource to the UNIMA research community. It also highlights limited-institution opportunities. Below you will find links to curated funding lists and standard funding search engines for those interested in exploring additional opportunities.

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Internal UNIMA funding

Find out a list of current internally sponsored research funding opportunities open to all UNIMA researchers.

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Curated funding resources

The funding opportunities featured here are curated by the Office of Research and Innovation and updated weekly.

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Other funding resources

Access funding opportunities from government agencies and public research bodies, including national and international federal programs.

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Recent funding opportunities
Interdisciplinary Research Grants
Opening Soon Interdisciplinary Research Grants Programme: 2026–27 Round

This programme supports high-quality, interdisciplinary research projects and associated publications to enhance UNIMA's research culture and encourage collaboration. Proposals must demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across schools and departments and contribute to the national development agenda.

Funder: University of Malawi
Award: MK 15–42 million
Publication Date: 10 April 2026
Scheme Opens Date: 30 April 2026
Duration: 12-24 months (1 April 2027 - 31 March 2029)
Type: Research Grant
Deadline: 30 June 2026 - 17:00 CAT Full details