Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Research Board
Research, Innovation and Sustainable Development. The Research Board is a joint committee of Council and Senate. It reports to the Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies Committee and helps the University carry out research that matches its vision.
Who may apply
The Board considers applications from full-time academic members of staff. Research Fellows, Staff Development Fellows, Teaching Assistants, research students, technicians and non-academic staff use the funds only through a full-time academic member of staff as principal researcher.
How to submit
Use the pro forma, typed on one side of A4, font size 12, single line spacing. The Department Chairperson (or the Dean, if the applicant is a Chairperson) and the Faculty Representative must sign. Papers must reach the Board by 12:00 noon on the published closing date.
What the funds support
The University Research Fund, research that advances knowledge and responds to industry and society, and external or internal travel for research and conferences. Funded papers and presentations are channelled to the University Institutional Repository.
Terms of reference
The Board is responsible for:
- Administration of the University Research Fund and, where appropriate, allocation of general funds for research that advances knowledge and helps solve challenges in industry, business and society.
- Funding external and internal travel connected with research and with participation at national and international conferences.
- Ensuring that funded research is relevant, and that research papers and conference presentations are channelled to the University Institutional Repository.
University links
These are the same destinations published on research.msuas.ac.zw.
