Research Associates are of value to the University because they:
- Raise the profile of the University with their home institutions;
- Foster research networking, collaborative research and joint publication;
- Impart knowledge and ideas to University students, and,
- Inject new research ideas into the University of Nairobi community of researchers
Want to be a research associate/affiliate?
- Apply in writing to the Associate Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Enterprise) through the host department/faculty/institute/school. Enclose:
- A request for affiliation the relevant department for the purposes of research
- A research proposal of 10 - 15 pages including theoretical framework, literature review, objectives, methodology & work plan
- Two letters of recommendation from academic referees familiar with the proposed research
- Current curriculum vitae
- supporting documentation showing financial sponsorship for the project
- Research Clearance from the National Commission for Science, Technology & Innovation (NACOSTI)
Upon approval what is expected of the Research Affiliate/Associate during the period of association?
- Prepare a minimum of two working papers;
- Teach/assist postgraduate students as requested by host Unit;
- Give at least one presentation about your research to the University of Nairobi community;
- Submit a report on research accomplishments to the Head of the Host Department/Faculty/School/Institute within 60 days of the end of your research affiliate stay
Research Associates must meet the following requirements:
- Sign a University of Nairobi contract to comply with all Unviersity policies governing the coduct of research
- Comply with the Intellectual Property Policy of the University of Nairobi
- Research Affiliates/Associates are also expected to sign the Intellectual Property Policy Acceptance Agreement Form
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