Research

Research at DGTRI

The Directorate of Graduate Training, Research and Innovation (DGTRI) coordinates, supports and promotes research activities across all schools and departments of Muni University.

Research Objectives

• Promote a vibrant research culture throughout the University.
• Support staff and postgraduate students in conducting quality research.
• Enhance research capacity through training and mentorship.
• Mobilize research funding from national and international partners.
• Strengthen collaborative and multidisciplinary research.
• Promote ethical conduct in research.
• Increase research publications and scholarly output.
• Facilitate dissemination of research findings to stakeholders.

Research Priority Areas

Research Support Services

• Research proposal development.
• Grant identification and proposal support.
• Research ethics guidance.
• Research capacity-building workshops.
• Monitoring of research projects.
• Research dissemination through conferences and seminars.
• Support for journal publications.

Research Collaborations

DGTRI encourages collaboration with universities, research institutions, government ministries, private sector organizations and international development partners. These collaborations enhance knowledge exchange, resource mobilization and the implementation of multidisciplinary research projects that address societal needs.

Research Publications

Research conducted by staff and postgraduate students is disseminated through peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, books, policy briefs and institutional repositories. The Directorate encourages open dissemination of research findings to maximize academic impact and inform evidence-based decision-making.