Research Support Unit
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Our Services
Research Funding Opportunities
We help researchers locate national and international funding sources. We also alert you to upcoming calls for proposals.
Grant Proposals
We provide hands-on support with writing, reviewing, and formatting proposals to make them competitive and donor-ready.
Research Project Management
We assist with financial planning and reporting to ensure projects comply with both donor and institutional requirements.
Research Ethics and Compliance
We help you navigate ethical clearance and regulations to protect participants and maintain research integrity.
Research Admin and Logistics
We handle logistics, documentation, and coordination so you can focus fully on your research goals.
Upcoming Events

2025 Research and Innovation Week Announcement (11-13 August 2025)
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS), through the Department of Research and Innovation, is pleased to announce that this year’s Research and Innovation Week will be held from 11th to 13th August 2025. The event will be hosted under the theme: “Research and Innovation: Driving Sustainable Growth for an Inclusive and Entrepreneurial Malawi.”
Latest at RSU
USAID Recognises Innovation at MUBAS: Advancing Research and Higher Education in Malawi
On August 22, 2024, Jill Jupiter Jones, Acting Deputy Mission Director of USAID, visited the…
Research for Ethical Data Science in sub-Saharan (REDSSA), ARESA Semina!
The Research Support Unit is thrilled that our MUBASREC Administrator, Dr. Limbanazo Matandika, participated in…
Research and Innovation Week 2025
Research and Innovation Week 2025 in Focus at MUBAS.We had the pleasure of hosting Dr….
MUBAS Internal Research Grant (MUBAS-IRG) Award Ceremony
On Friday, 25th April 2025, we successfully held the MUBAS Internal Research Grant (MUBAS-IRG) Award…
2024 SARIMA conference
The 2024 Southern African Research and Innovation Management Association (SARIMA) conference, themed “It takes a…