research management

New report highlights the need for research-based policy in Africa

Globally, the use of research in formulating policy, gained traction just after World War II and became a standard of best practice for governmental and non-governmental organisations towards the end of the 20th century. Consequently, nations of the Global North...

November 21, 2022

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Call for proposals for service provider to offer capacity development on research and grants management for the SGCI

The SGCI invites project proposals from organisations (including think-tanks, institutes, universities, and agencies) with proven experience and track record to support science granting councils in research management. The successful organisation will enter into an agreement with the NRF for the...

August 25, 2022

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Rising need for research among institutions calls for increased funding

Countries in sub-Sahara Africa are making significant strides in development thanks to increased uptake in research and development that seeks to raise the quality of lives through social and economic improvement. In line with efforts to meet Sustainable Development Goals,...

May 27, 2022

2022 News Research Management

COVID-19 Disrupts Regional Research Projects Far, Wide

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on science has been large, disrupting the conduct of wide-ranging research and forcing scientists to scale down or completely stop work on finding solutions to some of the pressing problems facing our society

May 21, 2022

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Recalibrating Rwanda’s Research And Innovation Engagement

KIGALI: A number of regional research projects were funded by Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) in close collaboration with national granting councils from four African countries including Rwanda in strengthening science, research and innovation systems. The SGCI as a multi-funder...

May 10, 2022

2022 News Strategic Communication and Knowledge uptake

Three lessons Rwanda needs to learn from Science Granting Councils Initiative

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March 16, 2022

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Ghana learning best practices in research management from other African countries – Association of African Universities

The Association of African Universities (AAU) says Ghana is learning best practices in how to manage research grants through the Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI). Director of ICT Services, Communications and Knowledge Management at the AAU, Nodumo Dhlamini believes the move will make it possible...

March 13, 2022

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Science Granting Council Initiative improves transparency in management of research grants – Association of African Universities

The Association of African Universities (AAU) says the ability of Ghana and other African countries to prudently manage research grants from donor partners has improved greatly due to the country’s participation in the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI). According to...

March 13, 2022

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BIUST receives windfall to support graduate training

The Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) – has participated in the implementation of the Science Granting Council Initiative (SGCI). The Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) is focused on strengthening the capacities of Science Granting...

March 10, 2022

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SGCI Plays Capacity Building Role among Ethiopian Researchers

Research experts say that the sub-Saharan Africa’s Science Granting Councils Initiative (SGCI) has played a motivational and capacity building role among Ethiopian researchers and it should be carried out in a more sustainable manner.Selamyhun Adefris, Director General for Research and...

March 4, 2022