Research in the University of Ilorin

RESEARCH IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN RESEARCH MANDATE
The University of Ilorin Decree 1979(section 1 (3) ©) and the University of Ilorin Act of 2004 (Section 1 (3) ©) identified one of the objectives of the University in relation to research as “to encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in all fields of learning and human endeavor.”

MISSION

To reposition and drive meaningful high quality research in all sectors of the University

VISION

To provide all necessary resources for high quality research in the humanities and sciences relevant to the needs of our community and industries in Nigeria in particular and humanity in general.

DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
Within the context of University of Ilorin mandate, ‘Research’ is defined as a methodical investigation into a subject in order to discover facts, to establish or revise a theory, or to develop a plan of action based on the facts discovered.

The University of Ilorin strategic plan (1st October, 2008 -30th July, 2013) has the following strategies for achieving the research mandate of the university:

•    Facilitate the conduct of relevant and incisive development oriented trans-disciplinary research,
with national and global applications;
•    Create a conducive atmosphere for attracting external funds for research and project
implementation;
•    Protect and promote research interests;
•    Encourage staff to publish in highly-rated home-based, national and international journals;
•    Ensure that home-based outlets for publications are highly rated and become international;
•    Provide oversight to ensure quality, accountability and ethical standards in research;
•    Develop appropriate copyrights and trademarks for the University through patenting and branding of research products.

RESEARCH DIVISIONS AND CENTRES
The university has the following Centre and divisions that support research for training, national and international collaborations, equipment and grants.

•    Centre for Research, Development and in-House Training. (CREDIT)
•    Centre for Internal Education. (CIE)
•    Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies. (CPSS)
•    National Centre for Hydropower Research Development. (NACHRED)
•    Unilorin Sugar Research Institute. (USRI)
•    Central Research Laboratory. (CRL)
•    Centre for Ilorin Studies. (CIS)
•    Stem Cell Research Centre. (SCRC)
•    Biotechnology and Molecular Science Centre. (BMSC)
•    Computers services and Information Technology. (COMSIT)
•    Technological Transfer, Innovation and Patenting.
•    Development and Scholarship Office.

RESEARCH GROUPS
•    Biomedical Engineering group
•    Biodiesel Research group
•    Biofuel Research group

RESEARCH MANAGER
To achieve the objectives of the Unilorin Research Mandate, a research manager (a Professor) will facilitate the research activities of the faculties under the direct supervision of the Dean. The research Manager will represent the Faculty on the Board of Centre for Research, Development and in-House Training (CREDIT).

The duties of the Research Managers shall be but not limited to the following:
•    Assess project proposals;
•    Ensure adherence to the University research policy;
•    Assist researchers in the preparation of research proposals and follow-up activities.
•    Manage research funds
•    Prepare reports to funders including the University through CREDIT

For administrative convenience, the faculties have been grouped into three (3), each under the purview of a Research Manager.

RESEARCH MANAGER GROUPING

Research Managers are assigned to each group of faculties as follows;

Group 1    HUMANITIES:
Faculties of   Arts, Business and Social Sciences, Education, and Law.

Group2    SCIENCES:
Faculties of Agriculture, Science, Communication and Information Sciences, Engineering and Technology.

Group 3    MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES:
Faculties of Basic Medical sciences, Clinical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Research is funded locally, nationally and internationally and not limited to the under listed sources.
Local
•    Senate Research Grant.
•    Allocation from Federal Government through National Universities Commission (NUC).
•    Supplement from the University.

National
•    National Centre for Hydropower Research Development (NACHRED)
For research related to hydropower generation    http://www.unilorin.edu.ng/nagpur/unilorin
/index.php/contact-details
•    LUBCON, Nigeria declared research grants worth Twenty million (20,000,000) Dollars in
December,2011 for University teachers on space science as well as scholarships for 20 students in
the field of engineering. http://www.lubconinternational.com/
•    Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) http://www.nimr-ng.org/NIMR-research-
priorities.htm
• National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Abuja, funds aspects of sugar related research.
http://www.nsdc.gov.ng/
•    Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) http://www.arcnigeria.org/
•    Tertiary Education Trust fund (TET Fund) http://tetfund.gov.ng/
•    National Universities Research Council (NURC)
•    National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) http://www.nimr-ng.org/

International
•    National Institutes of Health (NIH); Unilorin is registered to compete for the United States of
America’s NIH, research grant. Contact Office of the DVC,RTI for access codes.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/r01.htm
•    World Health Organization (WHO) funds researches designed to find innovative ways to develop
new drugs, barriers to the insects and worms that carry the parasites, diagnostics and other tools
against infectious diseases in developing countries. http://www.who.int/tdr/grants/en/
•    Word Bank assisted Science and Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B). For more information
click http://www.stepbnig.org/aboutus.php
•     Space Environmental Research Centre (SERC), Japan. http://www.serc.kyushu-u.ac.jp
/index_e.html
•    International Brain Research Organization (IBRO) http://www.ibro.org/Pub/Pub_Front.asp
•   Tuning Africa. http://www.tuningafrica.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&
id=82&Itemid=106&lang=en
•    UNAIDS is a joint United Nations initiative that facilitates HIV prevention and treatment research.
http://www.unaids.org/en/index.asp
•    Medical Research Council, UK http://www.mrc.ac.uk/index.htm
•   Research, Research Africa; This organization funds researches, supports conferences, workshops
and training programs. Unilorin is subscribed to this organization. Registration is required to access
their website. http://www.researchresearch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&
id=24&Itemid=24

Please contact Professor Kola Joseph; Tel:08035953595 email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For further information please contact DVC( Research, Technology and Innovation), University of Ilorin, PMB 15151, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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