The RIMS Research Information Management System was developed by the Kenyan government to expedite Licence application process for researchers at the same time improving the efficiency and transparency of the entire research permit application process.
All persons intending to undertake research in the country
Application for a Research License is submitted online by visiting the link https://research-portal.nacosti.go.ke/
The application shall be accompanied by:
Kenya Shillings Account
Mobile money: | Mpesa Express |
(Payment using the above mode will be done after initiating the application process. The system will prompt you to make the payment)
OR
Bank: | Kenya Commercial Bank |
Branch: | Kipande House |
Account Name: | National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation |
Account Number: | 1104162547 |
Swift Code: | KCBLKENX |
Transaction Description: | Research Licence Fee |
US Dollar Account
Bank: | NCBA Bank |
Branch: | City Centre |
Account Name: | National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation |
Account Number: | 1001467375 |
Swift Code: | CBAFKENX |
Transaction Description: | Research Licence Fee |
Category of Research | EAC Countries | Kenyan Citizens | Non Africa | Rest of Africa |
Student Attachment undergraduate or diploma | KES 100 | KES 100 | USD 150 | KES 200 |
Research (Masters) | KES 1,000 | KES 1,000 | USD 350 | KES 2,000 |
Research (PhD) | KES 2,000 | KES 2,000 | USD 400 | KES 4,000 |
Post Doctoral | KES 5,000 | KES 5,000 | USD 500 | KES 10,000 |
Public Institutions | - | KES 10,000 | - | - |
Private Institutions | - | KES 20,000 | - | - |
Commercial/Market Research | - | KES 20,000 | - | - |
Companies | - | KES 20,000 | - | - |
The same fee applies for renewal of Research Licenseand
Research license payments are non-refundable
According to the Science Technology and Innovation (Research Licensing) Regulation 2014, all persons issued with a license must abide by the following conditions:
The validity of the License shall be one (1) year from the date of issuance.
In case the research project has not been completed within the stipulated period, the researcher may apply for renewal of the License and pay the requisite fee. Under the circumstances, the researcher is expected to apply for renewal by attaching a progress report instead of a proposal. The progress report must indicate the objectives and activities that have been accomplished while indicating the research work that is yet to be undertaken.
That Submission of a request for renewal of approval should be at least thirty (30) days prior to expiry of the approval period.
All persons granted research licenses must abide by the conditions of the License and all applicable Regulatory and Legislative framework. 6: REPORTS According to the Act, an applicant who has been Licensed shall deposit a hard and soft copy of the final research report to the Commission within one year of completion.
The Commission may conduct or cause to be conducted an evaluation of research carried out under the Act for the purpose of assessing and evaluating compliance with the conditions of the license.
If the application does not meet the conditions required under the Act, the Commission shall reject the application and communicate the reasons to the applicant. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Commission under these Regulations, may appeal to the Cabinet Secretary within thirty days of being notified of the decision Detailed information is available on the Guidelines on Research Licensing and Institutional AffiliationIn case the research project has not been completed within the stipulated period, the researcher may apply for renewal of the License and pay the requisite fee. Under the circumstances, the researcher is expected to apply for renewal by attaching a progress report instead of a proposal.
Detailed information is available on the Guidelines on Research Licensing and Institutional Affiliation