The Directorate of Research and Development (R&D) serves as the intellectual and innovation backbone of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).
The Directorate is responsible for coordinating, promoting, and advancing high-quality research that contributes to knowledge creation, national development, and global scholarship. It provides strategic leadership for research policy, capacity development, and research governance across the University.

As a public university with a strong mandate for societal impact, FUOYE positions research as a driver of innovation, evidence-based policy, and sustainable solutions.
The Directorate of Research and Development ensures that research activities are purposeful, ethical, collaborative, and aligned with institutional priorities and national development goals.

Scope

The scope of the Directorate of Research and Development covers all research-related activities within the University, including basic, applied, and interdisciplinary research across faculties, centres, and institutes.

Its scope includes:

▶Research policy formulation and implementation
▶Coordination of funded and unfunded research projects
▶Research ethics and compliance oversight
▶Innovation, knowledge transfer, and commercialization support
▶Research capacity development and mentorship
▶Postgraduate research coordination and support
▶National and international research collaboration

The Directorate works closely with academic departments, research centres, funding agencies, industry partners, and regulatory bodies.

Vision

To position FUOYE as a research-driven university recognized for innovation, ethical scholarship, and impactful contributions to national and global development.

Mission

To promote and coordinate high-quality research and innovation through effective policy implementation, capacity development, and strategic partnerships that advance knowledge and societal progress.

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