The Grants Management and Research Support Unit is responsible for assisting the University community with the necessary administrative research support services related to proposal/ grant submissions, research grants/contract management and administration. The activities of the Unit include:  

• Identification and dissemination of funding opportunities
• Assisting with proposal development and submissions
• Facilitating registrations with external donors to aid grant submissions
• Facilitating the provision of institutional letters of support;
• Meeting sponsor needs related to due diligence procedures and compliance considerations and reporting
• Management of both internally and externally funded grants,
• Managing information on grant regulations,
• Assisting in the preparation and submission of required reports and ensuring adherence to project requirements
• Facilitating the University’s grant management systems; and
• Fostering research networks.