About SIU Research Office
Dedicated to promoting excellence in research and innovation across various disciplines, fostering a culture of inquiry, intellectual growth, and contribution to societal development.
The Research Office at Somali International University (SIU) is dedicated to promoting excellence in research and innovation across various disciplines. It aims to support both students and faculty in their academic endeavors, fostering a culture of inquiry, intellectual growth, and contribution to societal development. The office serves as a hub for managing and coordinating research initiatives, facilitating access to research resources, and ensuring the integrity and quality of research outputs.
Objectives and Goals
Our strategic objectives guide our commitment to research excellence and academic growth
Improve the quality of research at SIU by encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and providing guidance on research methodologies, ethics, and funding opportunities.
Support faculty and students in conducting innovative research that addresses both local and global challenges, contributing to the university's academic reputation.
Ensure that the research outputs of SIU are widely disseminated through publications, conferences, and other scholarly platforms.
Offer practical assistance to faculty and students in obtaining funding, conducting literature reviews, preparing research proposals, and adhering to ethical guidelines.
Research Governance and Structure
Our organizational structure ensures effective coordination and management of research activities
Responsible for overseeing all activities within the office, including strategic planning, policy development, and coordination of research initiatives.
Each department within the university has a dedicated research coordinator who acts as a liaison between the Research Office and their respective faculty members and students.
Assist with administrative tasks related to research applications, documentation, and record-keeping.
Services Provided
Comprehensive support services for faculty and students across all research activities
- • Identifying and facilitating access to internal and external funding opportunities
- • Assisting in the preparation and submission of grant applications
- • Managing research funds and ensuring compliance with university policies
- • Offering guidance on ethical issues related to research
- • Ensuring compliance with ethical standards set by the university
- • Managing human and animal rights, plagiarism, and data management
- • Organizing workshops and seminars on research methodologies
- • Training on academic research databases and citation tools
- • Software applications training (SPSS, NVivo)
- • Platform for presenting and publishing research findings
- • Assistance with manuscript and presentation preparation
- • Support for national and international academic conferences
- • Encouraging collaboration with national and international institutions
- • Facilitating joint research projects and partnerships
- • Enhancing the impact and visibility of SIU research
- • Supporting faculty and students in publishing research
- • Managing SIU's institutional repository
- • Ensuring access to academic papers, theses, and dissertations
- • Providing research supervision and guidance
- • Resources for postgraduate students
- • Feedback during various stages of research
Research Strategy and Focus Areas
Our research focuses on areas that align with the university's academic strengths and the societal needs of Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region
Research Ethics and Integrity
Ensuring all research conducted at SIU adheres to the highest ethical standards
All research projects involving human subjects or sensitive data undergo a thorough ethical review by the Research Ethics Committee.
Promoting ethical academic practices such as proper citation, avoiding plagiarism, and ensuring the transparency of research findings.
Ensuring the secure management and confidentiality of research data in line with national and international data protection regulations.
Contact Information
Get in touch with our Research Office for inquiries and support