ABOUT THE DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION
The Directorate of Research Development and Innovation draws its strength from the mission of the university which is to pursue excellence in provision of quality education through innovative teaching and distinguished research to mould leaders, change agents and entrepreneurs with a global impact. The directorate is responsible for supporting all students and faculty members by managing externally sponsored research projects. The directorate provides support for faculty, staff, and students, ranging from funding to career advice, to guidance for new investigators.
The University’s faculty, students and staff are engaged in cutting-edge research across diverse academic disciplines. In line with our broad vision, the directorate is well placed to respond, and contribute, to diverse societal challenges and problems emerging from funding bodies, private and public sectors. At the Management University of Africa (MUA), the directorate spurs generation of ideas, discoveries and provision of innovative solutions to societal challenges and problems. The directorate of research development and innovation also welcomes meaningful collaborations aimed at creating sustainable impact to the society.
Activities of the Directorate include:
Organisation of Research Related Seminars, Workshops and Conferences
Coordination of Research and Publications
Coordinating Development and Innovation Activities
Providing extensive, on-line database of funding opportunitiesas a resource for the entire University’s research community.
Formulation and Provision of Policy Guidelines, Rules and Regulations on Planning, Development, Implementation, Evaluation and Management of Research Programmes
Recommending Research Staff for Short-term Training and Development
Coordination of Research, Development and Innovation activities
Identifying appropriate collaborators, recommending potential faculty who may offer the requisite expertise to fundable proposal development
Grant and project coordination
Preparation of technical and financial sections of fundable proposals
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