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Welcome to the University of Ibadan Research Management Office
I am delighted to welcome you to the Research Management Office website. The University of Ibadan aspires to be a world class institution for academic excellence geared towards meeting societal needs. The centrality of research and innovation to achieving this noble objective is acknowledged. Consequently, one of the University’s cardinal missions is to transform into a research-driven institution through the provision of excellent conditions for learning and research.
The goal of the office is to drive quality research in line with the University of Ibadan’s vision to be a world class institution, distinguished by its research and teaching outputs. The website, therefore, to provide visibility of the office and its activities for the benefit of staff and students and the society in general.
OUR MOTO
Advancing translational research output and uptake to meet societal needs
OUR VISION
To support researchers with information on funding opportunities, encourage collaboration and provide adequate training/services for acquisition of knowledge and skills in grantsmanship that will enable researchers to carry out cutting-edge research
OUR MISSION
To be the flagship of Innovative Research Administration and Management in Sub-Saharan Africa, a catalyst for doing and uptaking cutting edge research in the society
WHAT WE DO
1. Pre‐grant application Services
Disseminate research funding opportunities
o Confirm eligibility of researchers according to sponsor guidelines
o Liaise with funding agencies on behalf of the university
o Interpret sponsor guidelines & regulations
o Register & assist with agency submission websites
2. Proposal Writing
o Review Request for Applications (RFAs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs)
o Engage in Proposal development
o Ensure compliance with submission guidelines
o Provide Institutional support documentation for grants application and
o Edit and format grants applications for readability
o Review and sign research proposals on behalf of the University or as a delegate of the University
3. Budgeting
o Budget templates
o Cost Sharing
o Routing and Approval
4. Training
o Provide training opportunities relating to grantsmanship for early career researchers.
5. Communication of Award Services
o Identify and communicate proactively and effectively award parameters and sponsor’s terms and conditions to researchers and other administrative staff.
o Network with researchers to share and obtain information for effective scientific communication.
6. Project management
o Provide assistance to researchers and staff on post-award administrative processes
o Liaise with sponsors to ensure compliance with guidelines and to resolve conflicts and concerns (where applicable).
o Initiate and manage partnership agreements, sub-awards and subcontracts with external collaborators.
7. Fiscal Stewardship
o Provide support to researchers to facilitate the management of research funds and ensure financial management and control on behalf of external sponsors.
o Ensure preparation and submission of financial reports to sponsors according to set deadlines
o Coordinate and respond to audits and monitoring visits requested by sponsors in collaboration with other units such as Bursary, Procurement Services and the researcher.
Get Involved
We invite you to explore our website, learn about our research initiatives, and discover opportunities for collaboration. Whether you are a researcher, student, or industry partner, we look forward to working with you to advance the frontiers of knowledge and drive positive impact.
Thank you for visiting our website!
Sincerely,
Professor A.S Jegede
Director, Research Management Office
University of Ibadan