Research Support Unit
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences
Supporting MUBAS researchers from idea to impact.
Who we are
The Research Support Unit (RSU) at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences is a hub for research excellence, innovation and collaboration. We give staff, students and partners the strategic, technical and administrative support they need, and we promote high standards of research ethics, capacity building and partnerships.
Meet the teamResearch Support Services
Comprehensive assistance for all stages of your research journey, from funding acquisition to project completion and dissemination.
Funding Discovery
Access our curated database of national and international funding opportunities tailored to your research area.
Proposal Development
Expert guidance on crafting competitive proposals with our structured development process and review system.
Project Management
Tools and support for effective project planning, budgeting, and reporting throughout your research lifecycle.
Ethics & Compliance
Navigate institutional and national requirements with our ethics review preparation and compliance monitoring.
Collaboration Support
Facilitate interdisciplinary and institutional partnerships through our network and matchmaking services.
Dissemination Support
Maximize your research impact with our publication strategy development and knowledge translation services.
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Latest at RSU
The UK government’s Chevening programme
The UK government’s Chevening programme funds fully supported one-year master’s degrees in the UK for emerging leaders from Malawi. Scholars study at a UK university and return home to apply their skills in areas…
MUBAS Researcher Receives DRSH Fellowship Catalyst Award
The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) continues to strengthen its research profile as Dr Kondwani Chidziwisano, Lecturer in Public and Environmental Health and Research Fellow at the WASHTED Centre, has been…
Researchers Urged to Align Studies with National Priorities to Unlock International Funding Opportunities
Eng. Prof. Theresa Mkandawire delivering her presentation during the event. On 26 June 2026, researchers gathered at UNIPOD collaborative space for a seminar that challenged them to rethink how they approach research funding. Rather…