Old research permit application form (out of date)

Researchers wishing to carry out research in Botswana will in many cases need a Research Permit from the Office of the President. Such researchers also need to be affiliated with an appropriate institution in Botswana; the most obvious choice is the University of Botswana, but the major Museums also qualify.

The following is an unofficial copy of the headings of a Research Application Form for Botswana. Applicants should normally have previously arranged some kind of affiliation with an institution in Botswana. The Guidelines for Research referred to here are no longer in general circulation, but government and other institutional research priorities may be seen in chapters of Robert K. Hitchcock, et al., Research for Development in Botswana (Gaborone: Botswana Society, 1989. 450pp. ISBN 99912-60-02-1). Envelopes sent to the Permanent Secretary, Office of the President should be marked 'Research Application'. Obviously e-mail addresses should also now be included.

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
Research Application Form

Five copies to be completed and signed, after study of Guidelines for Research (Ad Hoc Research Coordinating Committee, Gaborone, May 1981). To be sent to: The Permanent Secretary, Office of the President, Private Bag 0001, Gaborone.

Description of the Proposal

1.
- (a) Title of Research:
- (b) Disciplines Involved:
2. Name and Address of Applicant:
3. Name and Address of Home Institution (if any):
4. Name and Address of Supervisor in Home Institution and/or Responsible Referee (Letters of Endorsement Enclosed):
5. Research Plans:
- (a) Main Aims:
- (b) Objectives:
6. Recurrent Budget Costs (including subsistence, interpreters, secretarial, etc.):
7. Name and Address of Financial Sponsor:
8. Funding Payment Details:
9. Previous Residence and Research in Botswana:
10. Name and Address of Institution in Botswana to which Affiliated:
11. Botswana-based Personnel to be Involved:
12. Places in Botswana where Research is to be Conducted:
13. Proposed Time-Table for Research:
14. Plans for Dissemination of (Interim and Final) Research Findings in Botswana:
15. Plans for Dissemination of Research Findings in Home Country:
16. Other Relevant Information (Please Attach Curriculum Vitae)
17. Signature of Applicant:
18. Date:

Enclosures:

(i) Letter(s) of Endorsement
(ii) Curriculum Vitae

Research permit application form

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA Research Application Form

Description of the Proposal

Enclosures:

REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA
Research Application Form