The University of Malawi Research Support Office was established to support local researchers in designing and conducting research; to ensure quality research standards; to provide comprehensive training in winning proposal writing, Research Methodology, Grant Proposal Writing, Statistical Analysis and Data Management; and to manage research grants with the overall goal of developing a research agenda and climate that will allow sustainable and successful competition for international grants and local research.
Research Support Office Secretariat
Dean of Research- Associate Prof Mangani Katundu
Research Support Officer-
Administrative Assistant- Mrs Ndikufela Malekano
Office Assistant- Ms Juliana Sani
Research and Publication Committee (RPC) members
Associate Prof Mangani Katundu- Chairperson
Prof Garton Kamchedzera- Faculty of Law
Dr Chikumbutso Manthalu- School of Education
Dr Symon Makwinja- Faculty of Humanities
Mr Mwawi Msiska- Faculty of Science
Dr Gowokani Chirwa- Faculty of Social Science
Dr Chrissie Thakwalakwa Kantukule- Centre for Social Research (CSR)
Dr Elizaberth Meke- Centre For Educational Research and Training (CERT)
Associate Prof Winfred Mkochi- Centre for Language Studies (CLS)
Associate Prof Jimmy Namangale- Natural Resources and Environment Centre (NAREC)
Mr Alfred Banda- Administration
UNIMAREC Secretariat