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COR -OBJECTIVES

The Specific Objectives and Functions of the New COR

The COR shall be the Coordinating Office for Research. In that capacity, COR shall promote the culture of research in the University. It shall harmonize and coordinate all research activities and be responsible to the University Senate. It is proposed that the functions of COR shall include the following:

  • Development and implementing research strategies for the University;
  • Sourcing for grants to aid research development in the university;
  • Providing technical support in proposal writing to staff;
  • Promoting research collaboration and partnership;
  • Providing pre- and post-research award management;
  • Ensuring the legal protection and commercialization of Intellectual Property;
  • Translating results arising from research in the University into innovations;
  • Ensuring adequate provision and administration of research funds;
  • Formulating, implementing and regularly reviewing the University Research Policy;
  • Archiving of research data and dissemination of research findings;
  • Conducting ethical reviews of research proposals and ensuring compliance with applicable ethical standards;
  • Coordinating a formal mentoring culture in the University
COR Organogram

There Are Four (4) Offices

University Research Office (URO)

Research Administration shall be the main function of the University Research Office.

Intellectual Property Office (IPO)

This Office shall takeover the functions of the current IPTTO. It shall be headed by a Director.

Linkages & Partnerships Office (LPO)

This Office shall take over the functions of the current DLSR. It will be headed by a Director

Administrative Support Office (ASO)

The Office shall consist of three Units: Administrative, Communications and Finance

COR Management Board

Quality and reliable track records over many decades

Prof Badamosi Ajayi

Prof Badamosi Ajayi

Prof Badamosi Ajayi

Prof Badamosi Ajayi

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Terms of Reference

  • To advise the Senate on the development of research in the University.
  • To formulate policies relating to Research Copyrights/Patents/Inventions and Linkages.
  • To consider recommendations from the various committees of COR.
    To consider such other matters as may be referred to the COR by Senate and or the Vice-Chancellor.
    To render an Annual Report to Senate
Research is the key defining factor of a university, enhancing its profile and image. It is thus the basis for sound and effective teaching..
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COR – GOALS

(a) Harmonise and coordinate all research activities and be responsible to the University; b) Advise and manage staff and donor funds in the University within the overall policy and strategic..
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COR – PLEA

The COR cannot do it all alone; we therefore rely on support and invaluable ideas from colleagues to reposition and advance research within the University
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COR – OPERATIONAL UNITS

The University Research Office (URO)
The Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office (IPTTO)
The Linkages and Partnership Office (LPO)
The Administrative Support Office (ASO)

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