Makerere University unveils system to track research grants

Makerere University has unveiled an online management system to monitor research grants and provide support to principal investigators at the institution, reports The Independent.

The system, known as the Makerere University Grants Management System, is charged with tracing the allocation of funds, checking on what the resources are being used for, and facilitating performance or research implementation while ensuring that funds are properly being utilised, among others.

According to Professor Sylvia Nakimera Tamusuza, head of Grants Administration and Management Support Unit, all staff will be able to access grant routes through the system, as well as receive management support on necessary documents to strengthen their research grant proposals.
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