Centre for Grants Management and Resource Mobilization
Director : Dr Selma Lendelvo
In accordance with the provisions of the University Research Policy, the Centre for Grants Management and Resource Mobilization manages grants, projects and resource mobilization activities. Calls for funding opportunities are regularly distributed to UNAM academics by the Centre as and when they are published. Regular engagements with potential funders are held in order to optimize funding opportunities for our researchers. The university undertakes commissioned research and consultancy services as well.
The Centre for Grants Management & Resource Mobilization (Grants Office) was established in June 2019. It serves a strategic role of coordinating and supporting efforts towards mobilization and management of financial resources. These can be mobilized through research & non-research grants, consultancies, commissioned research, non-accredited short courses, and others financial interventions in an effort leading to income generation ob behalf of the University of Namibia (UNAM). The Grants Office does this by offering professional administrative support to researchers in all Faculties and Campuses of UNAM.
The Grants Office ensures:
1. Provision of donor and funder information for local, regional and international grants and consultancy opportunities and disseminating them to all relevant staff of UNAM;
2. University standing quality measures to consultancies and grants proposal development and management are applied and adhered to;
3. Provision of support during pre-award stages of the projects (the preparation of grant and consultancy proposals);
4. Working closely with the UNAM staff and consultants during implementation of projects (Providing the post-award management services include award management, financial reporting and project closeout).
5. Record keeping of all grants and projects acquired by the University.
Centre for Research Sciences: Multidisciplinary Research
Director: Prof. Nelago Indongo
Head of MR: Prof. Davis Mumbengegwi
Overview
In terms of the UNAM statutes that created it, the Multidisciplinary Research Unit has the same status as a Faculty. MR was formerly known as MRC and was established to promote and conduct research and to strengthen research collaboration with UNAM faculties and stakeholders from public and private sectors as well as partners within the region and beyond. MR recognizes the expertise within faculties and tap into it by including relevant faculty in research teams that are constituted for all research programmes. The current National Developmental Plan (4 Harambe Proposal Plan) address issues pertaining to economic development, and the sectors and enablers on which a vibrant economy can be sustainably based. The MR strengthened its research efforts in such priority areas and is currently implementing research programmes as outlined in the 5-year research agenda. MR’s research strategy is to provide relevant and accurate research information in various areas ranging from health, education, biodiversity, climate change, socio ecological systems, gender, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, etc. for policy decision making and programme interventions. A lot of resources are committed to undertaking research projects and to make our work worth the efforts.
The mandate of the MR is to:
- Conduct applied research directed at addressing social and scientific challenges in national development priority areas;
- Promote multidisciplinary, collaborative research forming partnership at UNAM;
- Promote and coordinate the implementation of specialized postgraduate research fellowships and capacity building in national priority areas;
- Promote research, its outputs as well as raise awareness of its importance as a tool for developmental solutions value addition and product development;
- Build capacity in research through postgraduate training and carry out teaching and advisory service for the public.
- and is responsible for research ethics across UNAM
UNAM Press
Publisher: Dr Jill Kinahan
UNAM Press is the dedicated publishing unit of the University of Namibia. Our vision is to be the leading publisher of scholarly research and innovation in Namibia.
UNAM Press publishes works on topics related to Namibia and the Southern African region, reflecting the strengths of the University and the best scholarship in and on Namibia and the region.
UNAM Press plays a vital role in fulfilling the vision and mission of the University, as defined in its key statements, by:
- •Publishing and disseminating critical, scholarly works of excellence on Namibia and Southern Africa through books, journals and the electronic media, for national and international audiences.
•Preserving, developing and articulating national values and culture through the publication and promotion of Namibian indigenous knowledge, history, art, languages, science and technology.
•Engaging with society in the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
•Becoming a treasure house of knowledge at the service of national development.
Our publishing program is guided by the UNAM Press Policy approved by Senate in 2011, revised in 2018. - An Editorial Board works with the UNAM Press unit to implement policy and approve or reject publication proposals and manuscripts. Submissions go through initial evaluation by the Publisher and Editorial Board members, and selected manuscripts of interest are sent for double-blind peer-review.
UNAM Press engages critically with content and language, design and technology, to ensure that its publications are of high academic, editorial, and production quality.
UNAM Press and Ed Board
CONTACT US
- CONTACT DETAILS:
+264 61 206 4714
unampress@unam.na
Office M Block 021 - Private Bag 13301
340 Mandume Ndemufayo Ave
Pionierspark, Windhoek
FIND US ON:
RID Operations
Manager: Mr Mapuka Thukusho
This Unit provides financial, legal and logistical operation support to all RID units
Director: Ms Bernadatte
Board of trustees Chair: Mr Simasiku Bock
Centre for Grants Management and Resource Mobilisation
The UNAM Centre for Grants Management and Resource Mobilisation (CGMRM) provides financial support to Members, Affiliates and eligible students of the University of Namibia who are working in Research fields.
Grant Proposal Procedures
To provide the best services possible, we request that certain policies and procedures be followed.
Step 1: Discuss the project/contract with your respective faculty. You will discuss your responsibilities, how the project impacts the world and what resources will be needed for the project.
Step 2: Contact the CGMRM to discuss the grant proposal and submission deadlines. The CGMRM staff is available to provide as much support as needed on grant applications.