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Office of Grants and Research (OGR)

The office plays an important role in the University as the central research administrative unit, providing support for the conduct of research. The Office provides research and grant administration support services to sponsored research activities in KNUST.

Vision

The vision of OGR is to be a Centre of Excellence for research support services facilitating a stimulated, well supported, accountable and expanded research enterprise at KNUST and beyond.

Mission
The mission of OGR is to provide the needed infrastructure and training to ensure the widespread availability of support and expertise in research administration and management.

To achieve this, it seeks to:


 * Build research management expertise of staff
 * Establish and standardize processes and practices in research administration
 * Address the needs of researchers throughout the research process
 * Provide the necessary training for researchers
 * Assist in obtaining the necessary resources for research
 * Facilitate valuable partnerships that will enhance the institution’s research agenda
 * Ensure protection of the university’s interests
 * Ensure accountability to external funding sources

Values The core values of OGR are;


 * Professionalism
 * Good Stewardship and
 * Integrity

Functions

The office provides pre and post-award assistance to staff of KNUST involved in research projects.

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