The Boitekanelo College (BC) Institutional Review Board (IRB):-

is mandated to evaluate research proposals of the public (researchers who want to carry out research in BC); BC staff and student and grant ethical clearance. Upon clearance, we submit the proposals when entail research carried outside BC to the Ministry of Health Research Unit, which issues the researchers a research permit.

We hereby request the submission of proposals. Please be advised that the committee meets on the last Thursday of each month. You are required to send a proposal that includes all of your data collection tools, a completed Ministry of Health research permit application form, and the CVs of all participating researchers. Our committee's operations are governed by the BC IRB terms of reference, and we are accountable to the MOH Research Unit. Your correspondence will be acknowledged upon submission of your proposals, and you will be given the necessary direction. We look forward to working with you all and ensure that research is conducted ethically.

Research Dissemination and Capacity Building Sub-Committee:- 

exists to promote research skills, infrastructure, collaboration, and dissemination of research knowledge.

The key main responsibilities and tasks undertaken by the sub-committee are:-

• Skills development: Identifying skill gaps and training needs among researchers, lecturers, and students, and organising workshops, seminars, and training programs to address these gaps.
• Mentorship and career development: Conducting mentorship programs and career development opportunities for early-career researchers and graduate students to support their professional growth and research goals.
• Infrastructure planning and enhancement: Evaluating existing research infrastructure (laboratories, equipment, libraries, databases, etc.) and planning for modifying these facilities to meet current and future research needs
• Research collaboration and networking: Facilitating collaborations and partnerships between researchers, institutions, and organizations, both locally and internationally. For example, organising conferences, manuscripts writing retreats, establishing research networks, and promoting knowledge exchange platforms.
• Knowledge dissemination and outreach: Promoting the dissemination of research findings and facilitating knowledge transfer to stakeholders, policymakers, industry, and the broader community through various channels, such as publications, conferences, and public engagement events.
• Strategic planning: Developing roadmaps for research capacity building, aligning them with institutional or national research priorities and goals, and ensuring the sustainability of capacity building efforts.
• Advocacy and awareness: Advocating for the significance of research and capacity building to stakeholders, policymakers, and the public.

Members along with their roles and responsibilities within the sub-committee.

• Doctor Murambiwa - Chairperson
•  Doctor Kasu – Member

Contact Information for inquiries or collaboration opportunities.

• Doctor Murambiwa - pmurambiwa@boiekanelo.ac.bw
• Doctor Kasu- skasu@boitekanelo.ac.bw