The College Research Office provides strategic, administrative, and developmental support for research activities within the College of Law and Management Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Office works closely with Schools, Academic Leaders, Supervisors, and Postgraduate Students to strengthen research performance across the College.
Our Mandate
The College Research Office supports:
- Postgraduate research coordination (Masters and PhD)
- Research funding development and grant support
- Research capacity building initiatives
- Research ethics and governance compliance
- NRF rating and researcher development support
- Research monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
- Strategic research planning and performance tracking
Strategic Focus Areas
Enhancing research productivity and quality outputs
- Improving postgraduate throughput and supervision support
- Strengthening research funding applications and success rates
- Promoting interdisciplinary and collaborative research
- Supporting emerging and mid-career researchers
Our Approach
We adopt a facilitative and developmental approach, ensuring that research systems are efficient, transparent, and aligned with the broader institutional strategy of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The Office serves as a hub for coordination, innovation, and strategic research leadership within the College.