CALL OPENS: APRIL 03, 2021
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: JUNE 07, 2021
This Call for Research project proposals is annually announced by WSU-RCSVP office as per the annual call for research project
proposal.
Funding and Resources
This Project grant support will be for WSU academic staffs under the office of the VPRCS to conduct/implement research
projects in the focus areas (as per MoSHE differentiation study report, July 2020) and catchment areas of WSU.
How to Apply:-
All applicants should directly apply through university webpage or rcs.wsu.edu.et Or Research_directorate@wsu.edu.et
REQUIRED QUALITY ELEMENTS:- Eligibility for the fund
A project proposal which is/are submitted by WSU academic staffs should demonstrate all of the following criterions:-
Research projects should be thematic in nature and aligned with the under mentioned focus areas of WSU
It should be applied research that deepen understanding and stimulate/generate knowledge
It should be as part of local and national agenda, focus on learning about adapting, utilizing & transferring technologies
Researches leading to new innovation, to be commercialized and changed to business shall be given due attention
Due attention should also be given to research projects linked with business and industries
For the sack of management, the number of project members should not exceed more than six
Projects that are focusing on exploring Indigenous Knowledge are encouraged
The final out-put should be published on Scopus, Web of Science or PubMed indexed; or journals accredited by MoSHE
Identified Focus Areas of Research Projects for 2021/22
1. Agriculture and Agro-Industry
Fishery and Aquatic Resources Development
Food security and safety, Value chain, Food processing and value adding
Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Agricultural Biotechnology and Agro-industry
Plant and Animal Production and Protection
Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection
Animal Diseases, Veterinary Services, Zoonosis, Global OH, Animal welfare
2) Engineering and Technology
ICT, AI and Technology
University-Industry linkage and TT
Hydropower, Irrigation, Geothermal and Solar Energy; Development Projects
3) Humanities
Cultural Studies, Anthropology and Sociology
Tourism, Industry and Investment
Language, Linguistics and Communication Studies
History, Archeology and Heritage Management
Environment and Development
Law, Good Governance, Peace, Security and Conflict Management
Human Development, Psychosocial Wellbeing, Mental Health
Quality Education, Educational Leadership and Curriculum Development
Business, Finance and Economics issues
4) Geology, Mining and Natural Resource Management
Geology and mining
Natural Resource Management and Environment
Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences
Science, Technology and Innovation
5) Human Health
Quality Health Services and Pharmacy Practice
Reproductive Health
Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
Nutrition and Health Care Financing for Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
6) Emerging and Cross cutting issues
COVID- 19, Gender, HIV/ AIDS, climate change, special need education
Endangered indigenous language, culture and asset studies
Indigenous knowledge, Medicinal plants and modern practices
Award Information:
Project Screening and Selection: As per WSU-RCSTT Directives (January, 2018)
Proposal Submission:
Research project proposals should be submitted via the Internet (www.wsu.edu.et or rcs.wsu.edu.et) Or Email to:
Research_directorate@wsu.edu.et between April 03 and June 07, 2021 (due by 11:00 Ethiopian time). Applicants should
complete the proposal forms by following the online uploading instructions and outlines for the fund. After online
submission, applicants should get notification for their submission.
Notification:
Please read carefully the eligibility criteria and the guidelines for research project proposal write-up given uploaded on the webpage mentioned
above. Then, fill out the application form accordingly. The failure in obeying the given formats may disqualify your proposal from funding.
If you have any inquiries, please contact:
1. Dr.Eyob Eshetu, Director, Research Affairs Directorate; Email: eyobeshetu76@gmail.com; Mobile: 0913028538
2. Mr.Tinsay Hailu, Officer, Research Facilities Management; Email: tensayhailu@yahoo.com; Mobile: 0910295374
You can also contact your respective colleges/schools Associate Vice Dean