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Africa still suffers from the scourge of many Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) including Leishmaniases. Leishmaniases, a group of vectors- borne, parasitic diseases continue with more than 30000 annual cases to burden…
2026 Stakeholders’ Forum · 9 November
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WHO WE ARE
The University of Ibadan Research Foundation (UIR-Foundation) stands as a beacon of academic and research excellence, fostering innovative research, nurturing talent, and maintaining a scholastic environment that aligns with the mission of the University of Ibadan. As Nigeria’s premier institution of higher learning, the University of Ibadan has, over its 64 years of existence, consistently trained leaders who have made significant contributions to Nigeria and other African countries.
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Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
The UI Research Foundation Mission is to strengthen and maintain the research base of the University by awarding grants and fellowship. To foster continuous professional and Career development of the staff.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to foster leading edge research and translation to innovation for society needs. To maintain a high scholastic standard needed to meet the vision of the University.
Our Projects
Explore our latest projects and see how we deliver results.
ARISE-BOTNAR
ARISE-BOTNAR ARISE-BOTNAR: Enhancing Adolescent Health and Well-Being in Urban Africa The ARISE-BOTNAR initiative represents a significant collaboration between the African Research and Impact Network (ARISE) and the…
ARISE-NUTRINT
ARISE-NUTRINT Between 2010 and 2019, the global prevalence of overweight and obesity among adolescents aged 10–19 years saw a significant increase. For boys, rates rose from 14.4% to 20.2%, while for girls, the increase…
DASH
ARISE-DASH PROJECT Adolescence is a critical stage of life when significant physical, cognitive, and social developments take place. During this period, essential behaviors related to diet, exercise, alcohol and tobacc…
Energy
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Pioneering Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development An Overview of UI-Research Foundation's Commitment to Clean Energy Solutions The UI-Research Foundation , in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation, is cur…
Agriculture · Horticulture
RESEARCH FOR POULTRY PRODUCTION
Advancing Poultry Production Through Innovative Research Pioneering Organic Solutions for Healthier Chickens and Safer Poultry Products UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION is funding experts in poultry sciences, veterinarian, b…
Our Partners
Arise 
Tertiary Education and Trust Fund 
European Commission 
Technical University of Munich 
International Development Research Centre. Centre de recherches pour le developpement International 
Unicef 
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research 
University of KwaZulu-Natal
News and Events
Shaping Healthier Futures: Join the UI-RF 2026 Stakeholders’ Forum on Adolescents’ and Youths’ Health
The University of Ibadan Research Foundation’s 2026 Stakeholders’ Forum takes place on Monday, 9 November 2026 at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, bringing researchers, policymakers, communities and young people together to turn evidence into action on adolescents’ and youths’ health.
Speak Up AYAB launches safe space intervention for adolescents and young adults
The ARISE Adolescent and Youth Advisory Board (ARISE AYAB) successfully implemented its Speak Up project at St. Andrew Secondary School, Sabo, Ondo West Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. The…
2025 Stakeholders' Forum on Adolescents’ and Youths’ Health Policy in Africa
The 2025 University of Ibadan Research Foundation’s (UI-Research Foundation) annual Stakeholders Forum on Adolescents’ and Youths’ Health Policy in Africa provided another opportunity to engage with stakeholders and partners in…