Artificial Intelligence continues to have great impact on the education sector and is forcing academics to adapt how they teach and assess learning outcomes. In Kenya, the impact of AI is compounded by the limited resources available at most of our institutions of higher learning. In addition, to effectively take advantage of the AI opportunity, STEM education must be enhanced to keep up with emerging trends and to prepare graduates capable of leveraging AI and other technologies for problem solving.

This 2026 call, therefore, seeks to fund educators at Kenyan universities that teach foundational courses in Engineering, Computer Science and Physics to effectively integrate AI tools into their teaching and learning processes.

Education Technonoly Innovation Grant: Areas of Focus

We seek to fund projects that:

1. will involve teaching a specified foundational course (see a list of eligible courses at the end of this CfP in Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems or Computational Modelling and Materials Science over a semester in the 2026/2027 academic year;
2. will involve significant integration of AI into the teaching and learning process;
3. will provide measurable impact of AI integration; and
4. will produce learning materials that can be adopted and adapted by other faculty and/or learning institutions.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

1. Have a PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or Physics.
2. Have taught the proposed foundational course for at least three years at one of the member universities in Kenya.
3. Obtain written approval from the Head of Department and Dean/Director of respective School of Engineering/Computer Science/Science.

Concept Note Submission

Concept notes with all supporting documentation should be sent via email to edutechgrants@kenet.or.ke by 10th July 2026, 5.00PM EAT.

Enquiries and Applicant Support

All enquiries and requests for further information related to this call should be addressed to grantsadmin@kenet.or.ke.

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