The Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies (DRPS) at St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is a central academic and administrative unit dedicated to the advancement of research, innovation, and postgraduate education within the University. It plays a crucial role in supporting SJUIT’s mission of offering quality employable education while promoting scientific discovery, scholarly excellence, and advanced professional training.

The Directorate is mandated to:
1) Coordinate and oversee all research activities within the University.
2) Facilitate and manage postgraduate academic programmes, including master's and doctoral studies.
3) Promote a research culture that aligns with national priorities and global development goals.
4) Support innovation, knowledge dissemination, and technology transfer.
5) Ensure compliance with ethical and quality standards in research and postgraduate studies.

The Directorate of Research and Postgraduate Studies carries out the following major responsibilities:

Postgraduate Studies
1) Coordinate postgraduate programme development, approval, and periodic review to maintain academic quality and relevance.
2) Facilitate postgraduate student admissions, registration, supervision, and examinations in collaboration with academic departments.
3) Support training and capacity building for postgraduate students and supervisors.
4) Monitor postgraduate academic progress and ensure compliance with University regulations and standards.

Research Development
1) Develop and implement the University’s research agenda, aligned with national and international development priorities.
2) Promote interdisciplinary and collaborative research, including partnerships with external institutions and industry.
3) Provide support for research proposal writing, grant applications, and project management.
4) Organize academic conferences, seminars, and workshops to disseminate research findings.

Research Ethics and Quality Assurance
1) Ensure compliance with research ethics through the coordination of the SJUIT’s Research Ethics Committee (IREC).
2) Facilitate quality assurance and monitoring of all ongoing research and postgraduate work.

Research Dissemination and Visibility
1) Oversee publication of research output, including University journals, proceedings, and other scholarly works.
2) Promote visibility of SJUIT research through indexing, outreach, and participation in national and international academic forums.

Partnerships and Linkages
1) Strengthen collaboration with research institutions, government agencies, funding bodies, and the private sector.
2) Represent SJUIT in national and international research networks and postgraduate education platforms.

Through its mandate, the DRPS supports SJUIT’s strategic goal of becoming a university of choice in engineering, science, medical, and allied health education—not only in Tanzania but across Africa. The Directorate fosters an environment of intellectual growth, innovation, and academic integrity, essential for national development and global competitiveness.