Research

Supporting high-quality, ethical and collaborative research across KIU.



Research Portfolio

Priority research themes

Research themes organize KIU expertise around health, governance, digital transformation, environment and sustainable communities.

Health Sciences

Population Health and Clinical Practice

Research that addresses health systems, disease burden, patient outcomes and community wellbeing.

Interdisciplinary priority area
Policy

Governance, Law and Development

Evidence for public policy, justice, institutional strengthening and regional development.

Policy-facing research
Digital

Data, AI and Digital Transformation

Projects applying digital methods to education, health, business, security and public services.

Emerging research theme
Sustainability

Environment and Sustainable Communities

Applied research on sustainability, climate resilience, livelihoods and responsible development.

Community-centered research


Support Services

From idea to output

DRICE supports concept review, research capacity building, dissemination planning and publication visibility.

Proposal Development

Concept review, team formation, budget readiness and submission support.

Research Capacity Building

Workshops, mentoring clinics and guidance for staff and graduate researchers.

Dissemination Support

Support for publication planning, conferences, policy briefs and research visibility.

Develop a research concept with DRICE

Share your research idea, funding call or collaboration need and we will help connect the next steps.