The conduct of research is one of the three core activities undertaken by faculty in the University hence this Research Policy provides guidelines with the aim of promoting adherence to good practices in the industry and to systematically track research engagement undertaken in the University. With reference to section four of this Research Policy document, research can be classified into unsolicited research, research grants and research contracts. These research engagements are expected to lead to the following: peer reviewed journal articles, working papers, publication in either reviewed or non-reviewed conference proceedings, news briefs, policy briefs and technical reports. 

Faculty members engaging in research activities are expected to: 

• Inform DRIC and follow due processes and standards such as research ethical considerations in the submission of proposals and undertaking of research activities; 

• Submit their proposals through DRIC; 

• Disclose complete and perfect information regarding the conduct of any research to the University through DRIC; 

• Indicate to DRIC the use of both tangible and intangible resources of the University; 

• Submit a copy of all outputs that will result in the engagement of the research exercise; 

• Archive all research data through DRIC in collaboration with the Centre for Data Archiving, Management, Analysis and Advocacy (C-DAMAA); 

• State institutional affiliation on all research outputs; and 

• Outline both the immediate and wider benefits of the research to the University. 

The following expectations are specific to faculty engaging in research contracts: 

• Ascertain clearance from the University legal team through DRIC on the terms of the research contract; 

• Include five percent of the personnel cost as overheads for DRIC; and 

• Include five percent of the personnel cost as overheads for the department in which the faculty belongs.