Improving grant management at Kenyatta National Hospital
Strengthening pre-award grants management at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
This study is all about helping researchers at Kenyatta National Hospital get better at applying for grants, so they can do more important health research that benefits everyone in Kenya.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kenyatta National Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895608 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the pre-award grants management processes at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya. By strengthening the capacity for managing research grants, the project aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical research conducted at KNH. The approach includes training and mentorship for researchers, which will help them develop better grant applications and increase the number of successful funding proposals. This initiative is expected to bolster the hospital's role in national health planning and policy development.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients receiving care at Kenyatta National Hospital, particularly those involved in clinical trials and research programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving care at Kenyatta National Hospital or those not involved in clinical research may not benefit directly from this initiative.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective management of research grants, resulting in increased funding and improved healthcare outcomes for patients in Kenya.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach to strengthening grant management is relatively novel, similar initiatives in other institutions have shown success in enhancing research capacity and funding outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Nairobi, Kenya
- Kenyatta National Hospital — Nairobi, Kenya (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nzove, Emmaculate Mukenyi — Kenyatta National Hospital
- Study coordinator: Nzove, Emmaculate Mukenyi
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.