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The University Research Board is in the upper second stratum of the organogram of the research administration in the University.
It is the Policy-making body for research in the University. It is a Board of the Senate. The Vice-Chancellor / Chairman of the Senate is the Chairman of the Board. Its functions are to:
- articulate the policy for research for the University.
- determine research priorities in line with the research focus and agenda of the University.
- determine the minimum and maximum amoun of grant for each research proposal from year to year.
- manage the University's Research Trust Fund (RTF).
- approve research grant applications.
- review the research thrust, focus and content of research in the University periodically to reflect the overall objectives of the University in a dynamic society.
The composition of the Board shall be as follows:
| 1. Vice-Chancellor. |
- Chairman. |
| 2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor. |
- Member. |
| 3. Registrar. |
- Member. |
| 4. Bursar. |
- Member. |
| 5. University Librarian. |
- Member. |
| 6. Director, Directorate of Research & Development. |
- Member. |
| 7. Deans of Colleges. |
- Members. |
| 8. Directors of Academic Units. |
- Members. |
| 9. Director of Consultancy Services. |
- Member. |
| 10. Dean, Postgraduate School. |
- Member. |
| 11. Executive Director (NRCRI) or Representative. |
- Member. |
| 12. Deputy Registrar (Senate). |
- Secretary. |
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