Directorate of Research – Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Introduction

The four major functions of DRIGT

Generate and disseminate knowledge.
Foster an active research culture, encourage innovation and creativity among staff and students, and coordinate Graduate training.
Use research findings to improve teaching.
Enhance the reputation of the institution and individual researchers/lecturers in the institution.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to undertake independent collaborative research work across faculties and departments within the University in order to inform political, social, and economic policy and monitor the implementation of programs.

Our Vision

We are committed to increasing opportunities for high-quality research and special initiatives, thereby, becoming a center of excellence in research and innovation.

Our Objectives

Our primary objective is to conduct and coordinate all research activities at the CUEA:

To provide specialist training and advice on all aspects of research to staff and students
To establish and coordinate with CUEA’s Faculties, Institutes, Centers, and Campuses to create and maintain a comprehensive postgraduate student database for ensuring excellent academic services and posters.
To conduct and disseminate research through journals, workshops, symposia, conferences at institutional, national, and international levels.
To maintain overall knowledge of the university’s top research prospects to assist fundraisers in developing appropriate cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for research.
To promote the development of graduate academic programs.
To act as the primary liaison for specific programs (joined degrees/majors & minor) within the university and coordinate its major functions.
To advise postgraduate students in the creation of their program of study.
To formulate policies that ensure that innovative and creative ideas that encourage and tapped, and identify potential funding sources for Innovation & Incubation and expansion opportunities.
To consult and advise graduate faculty and students regarding graduate policies.
To facilitate revision of the graduate program curriculum.
To organize workshops, conferences, symposia, and seminars to enable graduate students to have a where they can share their research findings and other academic experiences.
To assist in preparation and management of research budget.
To promote collaborative research between CUEA and other universities and institutes of higher learning in Africa and beyond.
To encourage interdisciplinary research between the faculties and departments of the university.
To perform any other duty as may be assigned by the DVC Academic Affairs & Research.