Research Governance
Strengthening policies, processes and ethical research readiness across the institution.
About DRICE
A strategic directorate coordinating research growth, innovation uptake, consultancy excellence and community engagement at KIU.
Mandate
Coordinating knowledge for institutional and public value
DRICE works across KIU schools, colleges, campuses and partners to strengthen research systems, mobilize resources, support innovation and extend knowledge into communities.
The Directorate of Research, Innovations, Consultancy and Extensions provides a professional platform for research governance, capacity building, grant coordination, consultancy delivery, innovation support and extension programs.
The directorate is designed to make research easier to initiate, stronger to deliver and more visible to the communities, industries and institutions that can use it.
Strategic Priorities
How DRICE serves the university
Capacity and Performance
Supporting staff and student researchers through training, mentoring and dissemination pathways.
Partnerships and Grants
Connecting KIU teams with funders, collaborators, industry, government and development partners.
Knowledge Translation
Moving research outputs into practice through publications, policy engagement, prototypes and outreach.
Work with the DRICE team
Contact us for research coordination, institutional partnerships, consultancy requests or community engagement ideas.