The National Research Information Management System (RIMS)
The National Research Information Management System provides details on researchers, research projects and publications taking place in Botswana. There are three main ways of accessing the information. These include selection of thematic research areas, organisational units or staff in the left menu, through a direct search in the search box below or by browsing the information by selecting different filters.
The RIMS also allows researchers to apply online for researchers permits. All researchers must be registered in the RIMS to apply for a research permit.
User Creation
The RIMS also allows researchers to apply online for researchers permits. All researchers must be registered in the RIMS to apply for a research permit. You are required to send the user creation form to the Rims Helpdesk rimshelpdesk@gov.bw To be registered on the database. Click here to access The RIMS User Creation Form
User Manual
Instructions on how to apply online for a researchers permit. Click here to access the User Manual
DRAFTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION BILL
Instructions for the Bill to establish the Research and Innovation Council Click here to access the Instructions for the Bill to establish the Research and Innovation Council Document
Call for Applications: AI4D Innovation Scaling Challenge
The AI4D Innovation scaling challenge seeks to support the appropriate scaling of responsible AI innovations that can have a demonstrated impact in education, climate change mitigation and adaptation, agriculture and food security, and inequality, including gender inequality, disabilities and vulnerable communities, in alignment with the AI4D vision Click here to access the details on the challenge

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