Grants signed in 2011
Strengthening of the University of Botswana IRB and establishment of the UB Research Integrity Office

Project Coordinator: University of Botswana (Joseph Balatedi Radinkudikae Gaie)
Location: Botswana
Budget: € 46,900
Duration of project: March 2011-February 2013

This project aims to ensure that studies conducted by staff and students of the University of Botswana (UB) conform to internationally accepted standards. In addition, the project will ensure that the UB Institutional Review Board (IRB) plays a more central role in coordinating human research in the university and is able to respond to both national and international challenges in research oversight.