Abstract:
The aim of this paper is to assess the opportunities and challenges peculiar to research management, which the topic envisages. The analysis focuses on the experience at Makerere University in Uganda, in particular, and Uganda generally. It covers research conducted in partial or full fulfillment of the requirements for award of postgraduate degrees and that conducted by academics and researchers with a view to publication, innovation and invention. Underlying the treatment is emphasis on the necessity for research policy, guidelines, the recording of findings particularly in the interest of securing intellectual property rights and benefits, research capacity and tools for conducting research.
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| Title of Paper: | Research management: strength and weaknesses. |
| Conference Name: | Karolinska Institute Research Training (KIRT) Conference |
| Conference Date: | 2006-10-23 |
| Published as Proceedings: | no |
| Date: | 2006 |
| Document Type: | Conference Paper (Not Peer Reviewed) |
| Subject Area: | Research |
| Country: | Uganda |
| Keywords: | Research and Development R&D, Research Management, Research Assessment, Makerere University |
| File Size: | 94 KB |
| Rights: | Permission granted by author |
| Date Added: | 04 March 2008 |