Research Proposals Under the Open Competitive System

REPOA's capacity building activities for researchers uses two main methods, learning by doing, where researchers undertake research projects, and training via specialised courses.

Under the Open Competitive System researchers are publicly invited to apply for funding for analytical research projects on themes derived from REPOA's research agenda (listed below).

Who May Apply
Junior and senior researchers, representatives from the public, private sector and NGOs.

Individual and joint proposals are acceptable; as well as a joint application from different institutions. REPOA encourages teamwork on the research project to promote inter-disciplinary research.

A non-Tanzania based organisation or researcher would be expected to have well established links with local research bodies or a local researcher. 

Students undertaking a PhD by thesis.

Further information on submitting an application and the evaluation process can be obtained here and you will find this publication useful:

“Guidelines for Preparing Concept Notes and Proposals for Research on Pro-Poor Growth and Poverty in Tanzania ” REPOA Special Paper 07.23

You can download the publication by clicking on the title, or contact REPOA for a copy to be sent to you.

Research Projects Undertaken Under the Open Competitive System
Recipients of REPOA research grants under the Open Competitive System are monitored throughout the project, with specific mentoring provided where it is determined to be necessary. The researchers are required to present their work in progress and draft final reports at REPOA seminars and at REPOA’s Annual Research Workshop and here they receive peer review and feedback from experts. Researchers are also required to hold a feedback session with respondents who participated in the research project.

The draft of the final report is anonymously reviewed to determine if it is suitable for publication under the REPOA Research Report Series.

Recipients of REPOA research grants under the Open Competitive System are monitored throughout the project, with specific mentoring provided where it is determined to be necessary. The researchers are required to present their work in progress and draft final reports at REPOA seminars and at REPOA’s Annual Research Workshop and here they receive peer review and feedback from experts. Researchers are also required to hold a feedback session with respondents who participated in the research project.

The draft of the final report is anonymously reviewed to determine if it is suitable for publication under the REPOA Research Report Series.

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