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FOREWORD
Research, consultancy and innovation are central values to KCMUCo’s mission as it is widely accepted as an integral part of transformative education. The purpose of research is to advance existing knowledge in a discipline, to fill significant gaps in such knowledge, to investigate health determinants that are relevant to our settings and devise appropriate clinical, basic sciences and public health interventions.
This College research and innovations policy is intended for both internal and external users. It aims at providing oversight of research and consultancy services. It aims to respond to the need of the College, Faculty and Students to conduct research relevant and contributory towards alleviating disease burden in resource-limited settings, while building on analysis of lessons learned from previous support to research as well as on perceived expectations of our society. The research and innovations policy development is embedded on the KCMUCo’s Strategic Plan 2011 to 2015 (section 1.5 and 4.6) and Article 5 of The Tumaini University-Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College Charter 2010, (Charter and Rules 2010), that established the KCMUCo.
This College research, consultancies and innovation policy addresses and acknowledges health research priorities in a broader perspective. It aims at fostering collaboration among the multidisciplinary community of students, public and private companies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), development partners, industries, society and the supporting faculty.
PROVOST,
KCMU- College
February, 2014 |
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