Nigeria National Laureate Programme suppose recognise outstanding research from tertiary institutions. NUC September 4 account describe annual N365 million prize fund for undergraduate dissertations, master's theses and doctoral research. This analysis explain published structure; e no present old announcement as current application window.
Programme cover accredited universities and other eligible tertiary schools, including polytechnics and colleges of education. Universities suppose nominate up to 18 works: six for each of the three academic levels. Other institution types fit submit equivalent works after their internal selection processes.
Main prizes wey dem announce na N35 million for undergraduate category, N50 million for master's research and N100 million for doctoral research. Another 15 thematic awards of N12 million each complete stated fund. These na research awards, different from general allowance for students upkeep.
According to announcement, nominated work must enter Nigeria Education Repository and Databank and get valid National Document Number. Assessment suppose pass institutional, regional and national stages. Registration document submission; e no automatically mean say research don win any prize.
For researchers, school nomination route make original work quality and supporting records important. Supervisors and selection committees get roles for checking authenticity. Clear explanation of methods, findings and authorship help reviewers understand wetin research contribute.
Source give historical submission dates, so e no suppose serve as updated deadline notice. Researchers wey interested need current school or programme announcement for later cycle. Useful difference na understanding how award dey arranged versus confirming say particular nomination round actually open.