Directorate of Research, Innovation & Development
About the Directorate
The Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) of the University provides a platform for presenting research and innovative findings to the public. It also assists staff to write proposals to source funding (either internally or externally) for research projects. DRID equally organizes workshops and seminars on how to plan, conduct and publish research results and innovations.
Core Functions
- Providing a platform for presenting research and innovative findings to the public
- Assisting staff to write proposals to source funding (internal and external) for research projects
- Organizing workshops and seminars on how to plan, conduct and publish research results and innovations
- Coordinating research activities across all schools and departments
- Facilitating industry-academia research partnerships and collaborations
- Managing research ethics oversight and intellectual property
Mission
To foster a vibrant research culture, support staff in securing funding, and promote the dissemination of research findings and innovations for national development.
Key Activities
Proposal writing support, research workshops, publication guidance, innovation showcase, funding sourcing, and industry collaboration.