OAU researchers secure 36 TETFund grants for academic projects

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has recorded a major research milestone by securing thirty-six grants from the latest Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) grant cycles. Two research teams at the institution received the National Research Fund (NRF) for high-impact studies, while thirty-four researchers received Institutional Based Research (IBR) grants to support work across various academic disciplines.

Grant Guidelines and Leadership Reactions

The Chairperson of the TETFund Desk Office, Prof. (Mrs.) Akinola, stated that strict adherence to procedural guidelines and grant stipulations remains essential to guaranteeing operational integrity, accountability, and the execution of these projects. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Development, Prof. Akanni Akinyemi, expressed appreciation to the review board for their rigorous evaluation process. He noted that the funding serves as a vital resource to help scholars translate academic inquiry into solution-driven outcomes that power Nigeria toward a knowledge-based economy.

Vice-Chancellor Calls for Industry Partnerships

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, commended all thirty-six grant recipients for bringing distinction to Great Ife. He also expressed gratitude to the Federal Government of Nigeria and TETFund for their sustained investment in higher education. Looking ahead, Prof. Bamire emphasized the necessity of expanding academic horizons by inviting corporate leaders, industry innovators, and private sector partners to join forces with OAU in co-funding research, aligning innovation with market demands, and accelerating the commercialization of breakthroughs for sustainable economic development.