External Funding Workshop

Some 30 research managers and researchers from research institutions in Mauritius gathered this morning at the R. Burrenchobay Lecture Theatre at the University of Mauritius (UoM) for a two-day training workshop (12 and 13 June 2012) on Increasing external funding for research. Prof S. Facknath, Assoc Prof A. Ruggoo and Mr. K. Boodhoo represented the Faculty of Agriculture.
The event is organised by the Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) in collaboration with the Consultancy and Contract Research Centre of the UoM.

The SARIMA works towards the promotion of best practices in management and administration of research and innovation in the SADC region. Its objectives are to raise awareness on the value of a strong research and innovation system and the contribution it can make to economic and social development as well as promote appropriate national and institutional policies supporting research and innovation. The Association also endeavours to bolster African science technology and innovation, including addressing the asymmetries in access to, and diffusion of, knowledge between North and South.

Research Assistant ( Animal Unit) at the FoA

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Research Assistant on the project entitled “ Pig Feeds based on Sea Weeds ” funded by the MRC Solicited Research Grant Scheme. See Advert here.

Research Grant Application in Agricultural Research for development

This presentation was published on the FARA network and was cross-posted to us by Mr. Krishan Bheenick on the SADC AIMS dgroups. It contains some useful tips on writing-up project proposals.  Download at

Details are as follows: 

• Authors: Stepman-Mugabe
• Source: PAEPARD
• Date Published: 23 August 2010
• Contributed by: Francois Stepman