Introduction

Research is an organized and systematic way of finding answers to questions. Research and instruction are inextricably intertwined and the artificial distinctions between the two are counterproductive (National Science and Technology Council—USA). It is based on that link that the importance of “new knowledge” must be stressed. The responsibility therefore lies with institutions such as the University of the West Indies to encourage research, in its bid to reaffirm the University’s commitment to adding new knowledge to education and the society at large.

The Office of Sponsored Research is committed to working along with faculty members in an effort to fulfill our mandate of strengthening research on the of the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.