- DRIC has the oversight responsibility of monitoring and enforcing the implementation of the Research Policy in the University of Cape Coast.
- The policy shall become operational as soon as it is approved by the University Council on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor.
- This policy shall be implemented in a manner consistent with the mandate, mission, vision and the strategic plan of the University.
- The Board of DRIC on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor shall review the Policy periodically.
- Any amendment to the policy shall be through Academic Board and by the approval of University Council on the advice of the Vice-Chancellor.
- Faculty members who fail to comply with the provisions outlined in this policy and/or are unable to deliver as per the terms of a contractual agreement shall be referred to the Executive Committee of the University for the relevant sanctions to be applied.
Funds for the conduct and enhancement of research skills as well as management/administration of research-related activities shall be generated both within and beyond the University.
Internally Generated Funds for Research
The University management, through DRIC, shall provide ‘small’ research grants to harness research ideas. Funds for harnessing research ideas shall be generated from multiple sources within the University including returns on research contracts (see Section 5x of this Research Policy), University’s Research Fund and transfers/profits from income-generating interventions in the University such as Sandwich Programmes and Printing Press’ activities. The Vice-Chancellor, in consultation with the Director of Finance and DRIC, shall determine the various sources of income-generation interventions and the proportion of profit to be transferred to DRIC to fund research ideas.
Funds for research skills enhancement and management/administration of research-related activities shall be sourced from returns on consultancy activities undertaken by faculty in the University.
External Sources of Funds for Research
- DRIC shall regularly furnish faculty with information on calls for research grants and contracts.
- DRIC shall be the sole entity in the University with the mandate for registering the University on all external research-funding platforms.
- DRIC shall approach external agencies such as development partners, Government of Ghana and private organizations/individuals to attract research funds.