The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) provides research support services to researchers to help the University attain its strategic research and knowledge dissemination goals. The Office also provides research and grant administration support services for externally and internally funded research at KNUST.
Our Vision
Our vision 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.
Our Mission
Our mission 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, we seek 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
Core Values
Professionalism
- We meet our clients’ expectations to the highest standards.
Good Stewardship
- We plan and manage resources effectively to achieve set goals.
Integrity
- We adhere to moral and ethical principles in the discharge of our duties.