Ghana Young Academy Welcomes National Research Fund, Advocates for Emerging Researchers

Ghana Young Academy welcomes National Research Fund, calls for dedicated support for emerging researchers

The Ghana Young Academy (GhYA) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the country's research, innovation and knowledge ecosystem. In a position statement issued following the launch of the Fund on June 16, 2026, the Academy commended the Government of Ghana for operationalising the initiative under the Ghana National Research Fund Act, 2020 (Act 1056), noting that it demonstrates a commitment to leveraging ...

By Kwasi Debrah