Initiate a Research Project

Mpala Research Centre welcomes applications by scientists and graduate students proposing new research projects. Research can be conducted at Mpala by any applicant with an explicitly proposed, funded, and approved project. Projects are approved by the Chief Research Officer and Mpala Research Advisory Committee.

Project Selection Policy 
The Mpala Research Centre was created as a facility for research and training in the environmental sciences, biodiversity conservation, and natural resources management. Proposals promising scientific excellence on any subject are welcomed, but those that focus on understanding and preserving the integrity of the Ewaso ecosystem, maintaining the productivity of its natural resources, and serving the interests of the people who share the landscape are especially encouraged.

Application Procedure 
Step One:  Apply formally to Mpala by submitting an application to Mpala’s Science Advisory Board. Contact Nina Wambiji (Chief Research Officer).

Step Two: Apply for a permit from the Kenya Government well in advance. Please contact Cosmas Nzomo (Logistics Manager) for assistance with securing the necessary permits. We recommend that all applications be submitted as soon as approval from Mpala’s Science Advisory Board is secured.