Contact

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+234-8136575627,

+234-9053088305

Email us at: dir_uirfoundation@mail.ui.edu.ng

Location

University of Ibadan Research Foundation,
Uduimo Itsueli Foundation Building,
Ajibode Extension,
University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.

University of Ibadan Facilitating Research for Sustainable National Development (R4ND)

 

In 2014, University of Ibadan made a critical decision and took a bold, emphatic step on establish University of Ibadan Research Foundation as part of ongoing comprehensive efforts to strengthen research and enhance the contributions  of research leaders at the University of Ibadan to socioeconomic development of Nigeria. The UI-Research Foundation was created to provide platform to:

"The University of Ibadan Facilitating ‘Knowledge Economy’ for National Development" Sustainable national development in emerging economies benefits from a strong cornerstone predicated on the ability to translate new knowledge generated from research to innovations, strategies and evidence for pragmatic policies. The platform for translating research to innovations represents a critical component for sustainable socioeconomic development of emerging economies.

A General Operations Guideline (GoG) was developed by the UI-Research Foundation for the ‘Think Tank’ following consultations and interactions with opinion leaders, decision makers, research leaders and input by a group of stakeholders convened by the Director, UI-Research Foundation. Responses of those consultations and meetings were encouraging and supportive of the need for the ‘Think Tank’.

The  University of Ibadan  Research Foundation  has developed  a  Research  Career  Development Grant Initiative (CGD)  designed to strengthen  the  research base and  enhance  the  scholastic  standards  at  the  University of Ibadan.  The  current  phase   of  the initiative  focuses   on  Agriculture,  Energy, Health  and  Humanities  The  University of Ibadan  through CDG  provides  funding  support  to    young  members  of  the  University  in their  efforts  to  develop  expertise  and  become  leaders  in research areas  relevant  to    the  missi

Knowledge is Power. Today, knowledge is the major currency of socioeconomic development. The University of Ibadan is producing leaders of tomorrow with a mission and vision focused on solving the challenges and meeting the societal needs of Nigeria.

Genomic experts trained  by  the  University of  Ibadan  are  returning  to pioneer  new frontiers in  medicine   and  bio medical  research  for   health. UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION  is supporting Research  Leaders  to develop genomic techniques using Adult Neural  Stem Cell from African Giant  rats  as models  for  studies and  prospecting  for  interventions  for  demyelinating diseases , epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, stroke  related  dementia and  Alzheimer’s disease.

UI-RESEARCH FOUNDATION is supporting Experts from  disciplines  including Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Agricultural technology, Forest  Resource Management, Petroleum engineering, Agronomy and  Geology    working  together   to  build  upon  renewable energy projects  that  produced 15 KW  power  with  a  grant  from MacArthur  Foundation  and  UI- Research Foundation.

The objectives of the UI-Research Foundation will be achieved through collective participation of the staff and support of the university leadership. Efforts will be devoted to maintain and enhance collaborations with international and regional agencies, institutions and global initiatives that provide research grants, training and capacity building in areas relevant to the mission of the University of Ibadan.

UI-RF MISSION

 

The primary mission of the UI-Research Foundation is to award and manage research grants funded by the University as a novel initiative to sustain the research base and strengthen the scholastic standards at the University.  It will provide frameworks to facilitate continuous scholarship and professional development of the staff in order for them to build on their primary training and expertise.   The Foundation is intended as a means for the University to recognize, nurture and retain talents among its staff and faculty. Access to international grants will be enhanced and platforms will be built to foster participation in novel research that will bring new capacities for the individual staff as well as innovative facilities for the University of Ibadan.

Dr. ChevalierProf. Ayoade MJ Oduola

Welcome to UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION

     “Research and Innovation for Societal Needs" The University of Ibadan has created a research foundation as a platform to Foster leading edge research, Nurture talents among staff, Maintain a high scholastic environment necessary to meet the missions of the University.

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ZERO TOLERANCE TO SEA

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University of Ibadan Research Foundation (UI-RF) frowns at sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse in all its dealings. It is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all persons who participate in the UI-RF’s award and research grant programs and activities, work, and provide services can learn and work together in an atmosphere free from Sexual Misconduct, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

The UN defines sexual exploitation and abuse as follows:

a. Sexual exploitation is any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. 

b. Sexual abuse means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

 

University of Ibadan Research Foundation is in support of the University’s Gender Mainstreaming Office (GMO) on the sexual harassment policy which states:- http://gmo.ui.edu.ng/sexual-harassment-policy