# Tanzania

> Tanzania's research base has grown significantly, led by the University of Dar es Salaam and specialized institutions focused on agriculture, health, and engineering. COSTECH coordinates national science priorities, manages competitive research grants, and facilitates international scientific cooperation. Sokoine University of Agriculture is internationally recognized for agricultural research supporting food security across East Africa. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) leads research in infectious disease, maternal health, and tropical medicine, supported by major partnerships with UK, US, and Scandinavian institutions. NM-AIST, modeled on Tanzania's ambition to build its own STEM capacity, focuses on postgraduate training in applied sciences. Marine research is a growing strength, leveraging Tanzania's 800km Indian Ocean coastline.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/countries/tanzania/](https://selltoscientists.com/countries/tanzania/)*

**Country code:** TZ
**Annual research output:** 5,800 publications

## Top research fields

- Agriculture
- Public Health
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Marine Science

## Top institutions

- University of Dar es Salaam
- Sokoine University of Agriculture
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
- Ardhi University
- Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)

## Top funding agencies

- Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
- Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
- National Research Fund (NRF Tanzania)

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