A System That Rewards Innovation, Impact, and Collaboration
At Redeemer’s University, research is a cornerstone of academic advancement. Our tenure and promotion system is designed to recognize and reward excellence across all forms of research—from fundamental and applied studies to policy-based, sustainability-focused, and interdisciplinary investigations.
We understand that impactful research takes many forms, and our evaluation criteria reflect this diversity. Whether a researcher is pioneering innovation in environmental toxicology, leading a team on urban infrastructure design, or co-authoring global health publications, their contributions are formally acknowledged in career development, tenure, and promotion processes.
General Research Recognition in Career Progression
The university’s academic promotion framework values:
- Peer-reviewed publications (including Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar-indexed works)
- Successful grant applications and funded projects
- Mentorship of research students and teams
- Institutional contributions to global challenges (e.g., SDGs)
- Community-engaged and translational research
- Participation in national or international collaborations
All of these are essential indicators of scholarly excellence and are central to faculty promotion.
Interdisciplinary Research: A Recognized and Encouraged Model
Among the many forms of research supported, interdisciplinary research receives special attention. Recognizing that modern challenges often require collaborative approaches, the university rewards:
- Cross-departmental projects and publications
- Multi-disciplinary grant partnerships
- Joint supervision of theses across faculties
- Team contributions to high-impact societal or sustainability goals
These contributions are integrated into promotion reviews, university grants, and institutional awards.
The University Research Grant Call 2025: Incentivizing Collaboration
The recently announced University Research Grant Call 2025 underscores our institutional commitment to promoting research excellence, including interdisciplinary work.
Key Features:
- Open to individual and interdisciplinary/interfaculty research teams
- Offers up to ₦5,000,000 in funding per project
- Prioritizes proposals that advance the university’s research profile and publication outputs
- Encourages alignment with SDGs and cross-institutional impact
As stated in the grant document:
“Interdisciplinary and individual projects that demonstrate potential to contribute to the University Ranking profile in terms of publication outputs… will be considered for funding.”
This initiative directly ties research activity to institutional recognition and future promotion considerations.
Institutional Support for Research Advancement
Through the Directorate of Research, Innovations and Partnerships (DRIP), researchers benefit from:
- Grant writing assistance and mentorship
- Access to funding and fellowships
- Patent and intellectual property guidance
- Partnership facilitation (local and international)
- Research policy support and compliance monitoring
These services provide the administrative backbone for career progression across all research disciplines and approaches.