RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT
About Research
Our corps of NRF-rated researchers makes UL the citadel of scholarship
Dr TE Mabila
Director: Department of Research Administration and Development
A cordial welcome to the Department of Research Administration and Development!
The Department of Research Administration and Development is a key entity at the University of Limpopo (UL), reporting directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Partnerships, Professor Jesika Singh. We oversee research performance across the University, developing and implementing policies aligned with the University’s Strategic Plan (UL 2019–2023) Goal 5, aimed at improving the University’s research standing and status.
Our department is committed to accelerating professional, high-quality, and efficient research output with the aim of generating funds for the University. To achieve UL 2024–2028 Goal 5, we have commenced visits to each UL Faculty to identify the research needs of academic staff and postgraduate research students. Based on these needs, we offer a series of research training workshops.
Continuing with our mission of advancing successful researchers and supporting emerging researchers, we offer programmes such as the Doctoral Study Programme and the Research Development & Support, Incentives & Awards Programmes and Procedures.
Additionally, our Department plays a crucial role in ensuring the growth of research that aligns with national science priorities and strategic projects, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Agenda 2063. Through these efforts, we contribute to the broader objectives of national and continental development, fostering research that addresses critical issues and drives progress.
Key Research Responsibilities
Among its key research responsibilities, the Department manages and directs all aspects of planning, policy, performance, and operational support for research and innovation activities and implements technology transfer and Intellectual Property (IP) management strategy.
In this regard, the ability of the Director to connect operational activities to strategic outcomes is critical to success.
The Director is tasked to ensure that the Research Office team delivers a high standard of customer service and engagement with researchers and other internal and external university stakeholders.
The Department cordially invites you to join us on a journey to promote and develop high-quality research and innovation and to continue finding solutions for Africa.
The Research Administration and Development Directorate of the University of Limpopo offers the following services for both academic staff and postgraduate students:
- Administration of Publications Output
- Administration of Research Ethics
- Support the Development of Research Niche Areas
- Facilitation of Research Collaborations
- Information on Funding Opportunities
- NRF Funding Administration
- Research Capacity Building
- Provision of Seed Funding for new Staff Members
- Statistical Consultation
- Technology Transfer
Director
Dr TE Mabila
4th Floor, L Block Building
Tel: +27-15-268- 2491/2401
Fax: +27 (0) 15 268 2306
Email: Thembinkosi.Mabila@ul.ac.za
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