NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND TENDER FEBRUARY 2025
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IN CULTURAL HERITAGE NRF001/2025
The National Research Fund (NRF) is pleased to announce a call for proposals on “ AI in
cultural heritage: The integration of AI into conservation of cultural heritage in Kenya.”
The call on Artificial Intelligence for Cultural Heritage invites submissions of proposals from
researchers, professionals, and practitioners interested in advancing the use of AI in cultural
heritage conservation. This call seeks to promote interdisciplinary research on both tangible and
intangible heritage, utilizing AI models, tools, and methodologies for conservation, study, and
broader public access to cultural heritage (CH). In addition to exploring the technical applications,
the call focuses on ethical and sustainability issues, fostering a dialogue that include diverse
stakeholder perspectives to create inclusive CH practices. The call seeks proposals that will
encourage knowledge-sharing and the exchange of best practices among the cultural heritage
and the computing community, with the aim of building synergies with related initiatives. NRF
welcomes proposals contributing to the national growth of AI applications in cultural heritage.
Applicants are requested to submit proposals for research projects with the potential to leverage
AI research to document and preserve Kenya’s cultural heritage. The call seeks innovative proposals
that integrate AI with cultural Heritage expertise to address critical challenges and unlock
new opportunities in the cultural domain. The focus is on fostering interdisciplinary approaches
that combine technology with cultural preservation and advancement.
Submitted proposals must be timely, with rapid implementation timelines to facilitate the generation
of valuable outcomes. The budget available for this call is KES. 15 million. Five projects
will be funded, up to a maximum of KES. 3 million for a period of twelve (12) months.
Interested applicants can access the call guidelines, application template and other useful information
at www.nrf.go.ke.
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