Directorate of International Linkages and Research Development

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Dr. Adejumoke Bosede ALE

(B.Sc. (Ed.); M.Sc; PhD)

Director, DILRD, AFUED

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Welcome

I warmly welcome you to the Directorate of International Linkages and Research Development (DILRD), Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo. We are delighted to have you here.

At DILRD, we believe that meaningful partnerships and quality research have the power to transform lives, institutions, and societies. Our dedicated team is committed to nurturing a supportive and dynamic environment that encourages research excellence, innovation, and real-world impact. We work closely with academics and partners to facilitate access to research funding, build strong international collaborations, and promote knowledge that responds to both national and global development needs.

We sincerely invite scholars, institutions, and development partners from around the world to work with us in advancing research, innovation, and sustainable educational development for the benefit of our communities and the wider global society.

Adejumoke B. Ale (PhD)
Director, DILRD
Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo

Objectives

1. Strengthen Global Partnerships and Collaborations:
Establish, nurture, and expand mutually beneficial partnerships with reputable international universities, research institutes, development agencies, and industry partners to enhance academic exchange, joint research, and institutional visibility.

2. Promote High-Impact and Ethical Research Culture:
Foster a research ecosystem that emphasizes originality, integrity, interdisciplinarity, and publication in reputable indexed journals, while discouraging predatory publishing practices.

3. Enhance Research Capacity and Grant Competitiveness:-
Build the capacity of academic staff through training, mentorship, proposal development workshops, and structured support systems to increase success in national and international research grant acquisition.

4. Drive Institutional Visibility and Global Ranking Performance:
Strategically position the University in global academic conversations by promoting research dissemination, international conferences, strategic communication, and participation in global ranking and benchmarking frameworks.

5. • Facilitate Academic Mobility and Exchange Programmes:
Promote staff and student mobility through exchange programmes, visiting scholar schemes, collaborative project supervision, and international fellowship opportunities.


Grant Opportunities

The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) is calling for application for its National Research Fund (NRF) 2020 grants cycle. Up to N7.5 billion will be disbursed for the current 2020 NRF Grants cycle. Assessing the 2020 NRF grants involves a twostep process 1. Submission of Concept-Notes by Principal Investigators (PI) of the proposed research projects, 2. Submission of full proposals of research projects based on concept notes that been evaluated and considered fundable. Deadline for submission of concept notes is 21 July 2021 For more information on eligibility, thematic areas and how to apply, download the Grant Guide Africa Research Excellence Fund Research Development Fellowship 2020 The AREF Research Development Fellowship (RDF) Programme is being launched to support African researchers who are working on important challenges for human health in Africa. The fellowship offers a three (3) to nine (9)-month placement at a leading research institution in Europe or Africa, with additional support of up to a maximum of £38,000 at the home institution of the fellows before and after the placement,. The fellowship is open to research active post-doctoral scientists and clinicians who are nationals of and employed in Sub-Saharan Africa who were awarded their doctorate after May 2014; and clinicians without a doctorate but who have a research-relevant Master’s degree and at least two and up to seven years active research experience. Deadline for application is 12:00 GMT 23 September 2020. For information on how to apply, download the Grant Guide The UniMed Office of Research Innovation and Development can provide guidance to research teams in the development of their concept notes. For enquiries contact research@unimed.edu.ng

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Contact

Contact +234 803 598 8123
Email: directorilr@afued.edu.ng

Contact

Contact +234 803 598 8123
Email: directorilr@afued.edu.ng