Training
We offer training for research faculty, research administrators, research assistant from research oriented institutions/Universities. Based on needs assessment conducted prior to the training, training modules are modified to satisfy all needs. These trainings are especially necessary for beginners to have basic knowledge in research management and administration.
Development of portfolio
For every research Institution, the main hub of funding is grants especially from foreign agencies. A detailed development of portfolio of research faculty is therefore necessary to search and sieve out eligible grants from a wide range of search options. Grants search is therefore tailored to the research area of faculty members.
Proposal Writing
We assist research faculty in developing award winning proposals for submission. We help to review all requirements from the funding call and cross check all errors and warnings before submission. We also assist in compiling supporting documents for submission.
Establishment of Research Office
We assist Institutions and Universities with non-existent research support to establish and sustain one. We assist in recruiting skilled staff, developing an individualized training plan for a recruit, registering the Institute with the relevant agencies, and kick-start grant submission.
Communication in Research
There is a need for increased awareness of the relevance of communication as a leadership and management tool. We train in improving skills in the application of essential communication tools in research project management. Training in communication in research project management, communicating, communicating the research manager’s role, critical steps in promoting communication and collaboration, and necessary communication tools in research in research project management are all offered.
Grant Submission
Most grants are submitted electronically and inability or skills to navigate the submission system may lead to the rejection of the application. We have acquired the skills to navigate all known application submission system and will also ensure that an application is efficiently submitted without delay or errors.
Dissemination of funding opportunities
Searching for eligible grant opportunities from the wide range of search sites available can be tedious task especially sieving out the eligible grants applicable to you and your Institution. We therefore assist in searching for grants opportunities that are eligible and ensure due date allows for adequate time to submit the application.
Financial management
IRACAFRICA offers training on how to plan, organize available finances, and control the financial activities of the project at hand. The agency also serves as an advisor to the individual/institution on the risk of mishandling finances and the consequences they are likely to face if finances are not well managed.
Budgeting preparation
We assist and educate the organization or individual on how to draw budgets, derive expenditure on projects, and make realistic assumptions about the grant’s income and expenses.
Project Coordination
It is essential to be abreast of the activities of the grant. We have trained personnel who will mange the project’s day-to-day operations by ensuring the resources are aware of the project’s deadlines and tasks. They serve as a supervisor and may sometimes organize meetings to inform management of the grant’s progress.