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The University runs a small budget from its local resources to support high priority research by senior members of staff, about 1% of the university's budget goes to research, and however, this figure is projected to increase significantly as university revenue improves. However, the University encourages staff members and partners to constantly seek research funding from a number of organizations. The ICT team keeps an updated list of potential funders and the funding areas click here to view the list |
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The University is currently involved in collaborative research with other research institutions and it continues to seek vital collaborations to complement its local expertise in cutting edge research. This is in line with global trends, as many leading Universities are taking bold strides in the area of joint research and other collaboration endeavors with various Universities all over the globe.
International Collaboration is not restricted to research and staff development, it also embraces the core area of training. For example, the University through the faculties of Applied Sciences is seeking development of joint degree programmes with other Universities.
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- Student identifies a research area
- Student proposes a supervisor
- Develops a concept paper and discuss it with the proposed supervisor
- Develops a proposal and presents to a research committee
- Signs a research contract with the supervisor
- Carries out the research
- Writes the Thesis
- Fixes the appointment with the research coordinator to present his/her Thesis after obtaining approval from the supervisor
- Presents the Thesis
Makes corrections as suggested by the committee and submits the final three copies to the Academic Registrars Office
NB: Unless otherwise, students incur their own research costs
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Bishop Stuart University is developing a multi-disciplinarily research agenda and drawing on the University's vast expertise. Emphasis is put on research that contributes to sustainable development as highlighted in the National Government plan known as Poverty Eradication Action Plan (PEAP). The following are some of the key research areas;
Appropriate Technology for development focusing on use of ICT in health, agriculture, education, public administrator, planning and law enforcement.
Economics
Biotechnology
Sustainable Environment Development
Research into Education for Development
Good Governance, Equity (including gender) Service Delivery
Natural Resources Utilization and Conservation
Research at the University is done under two lines: (1) Student research and (2) Staff members’ research. See the section for Research Process |
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