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The University of Nairobi is the oldest university in Kenya and is a keen supporter of open access and alongside its open access policy, it operates a Digital Repository.  With the Digital Repository in place, there is more transparency in research and there is increased visibility of research outputs through the repository and other open access platforms.

The increased visibility had led to enhanced research collaborations and more researchers are active in ensuring that research informs decision making. There is also better access to research outputs and more networks have emerged enhancing researchers’ access to otherwise unavailable information.

The Digital Repository enhances the already existing collaborations and research outputs are made more visible due to further open access developments. There is also improved research quality and the institution's impact on the global stage.  In addition, more research visibility also has a bigger impact on the national economy. Most of the research output that is available in the university has not been very accessible in the past but with the open access repository more researchers and policymakers are able to access this research and apply it in decision making and advancement of the research agenda in the country. A more informed citizenry will have a positive impact on the market economy.

Some of the rare documents in the Digital Repository are the Historical documents about the University of Nairobi and information on the East African Protectorate since the colonial period.  Since its inception in 2012, the Repository has been growing exponentially with a total of over 100,000 items. In terms of documents submitted, they range from theses, Journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings among others.

The Repository has moved towards disciplinary Repositories with examples in Digital Health Repository and Seed Enterprise Management Institute (SEMIs) and more disciplinary repositories continue to be developed for improved visibility and accessibility.

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The role of the University of Nairobi digital repository is to capture, preserve, manage and provide access to digital local materials created by the institution and its community.

The repository was established in 2012 to increase the visibility of UoN research output. The repository has undergone tremendous growth and has about 90,000 documents consisting of research papers, conference presentations, archival materials, and theses and dissertations available under the open access creative commons license.

The repository enjoys a high level of appeal among users globally with more than 4 million downloads registered in the last six months.  The repository has also contributed significantly to the excellent performance of the University of Nairobi in the webometrics ranking.

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Phd in development studies.

Development Studies is a multidisciplinary programme whose teaching, research and practice are continually evolving in tandem with change processes in society. The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) PhD programme addresses contemporary development issues using appropriate theories and methodological approaches. The philosophy of the programme is to equip candidates with the skills and knowledge required for a career in academia or consultancy in the field of development. Its objective is to empower candidates with the analytical and conceptual skills needed to understand the opportunities and challenges of development.

A candidate registered for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies shall carry out a programme of original research over a minimum period of 18 months after the date of registration or after completion of any required coursework and/or examination. No candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies shall be registered as a full-time student for more than four years or as a part-time student for more than five years, except by permission of the Senate. Subject to the approval of the Senate, IDS may require candidates to attend such a course or courses as may be considered appropriate to remedy deficiencies in the candidate. 

The PhD. Programme in Development Studies shall be conducted by research and thesis.

The following shall be eligible to apply for registration for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies.

•  A holder of a Master’s degree in Development Studies or any other social science discipline from the University of Nairobi;
• A holder of a Master’s degree in any other discipline from the University of Nairobi, who provides evidence of social science-based study, research or publications;
• A holder of a Master’s degree or equivalent academic qualifications from other institutions recognized y the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status.

Applications are processed throughout the year.

The applicant writes a letter of application to the Director, IDS, attaching a pre-proposal, full curriculum vitae, and transcripts of undergraduate and postgraduate study.

The IDS PhD Co-ordinator assesses the submission for the suitability of the topic to IDS, the quality of the pre-proposal, and the applicant’s preparation for PhD study.  In some case, the pre-proposal is given to senior academic staff in the relevant field/subject area for further review.

If the decision is positive, the applicant is assigned a senior academic to work with to produce a full proposal within a period of not more than six months.

After the assigned academic advisor is satisfied with the proposal, the applicant makes a formal presentation in an IDS PhD seminar.  Based on the seminar, the IDS Postgraduate Studies Committee determines whether the applicant should be recommended for registration as a PhD student at the University of Nairobi.

The applicant may be required to make further revisions to the proposal before registration.  Registration takes place through the University of Nairobi's Graduate School.

The Graduate School notifies each applicant in writing of its action and the application.

After receipt of the Graduate School's registration, IDS assigns two thesis supervisors, at least one of whom will be an IDS staff member.

A prospective applicant will seek admission, by a formal application to the Director, Institute for Development Studies (IDS), indicating intent of joining the doctoral programme, The application will consit of the following;

1. A letter to the Director, IDS, stating desire to apply to the programme.

2. A pre-proposal outlining the proposed doctoral research (not more than 8 pages). 

3. Curriculum Vitae. 

Pre-proposal 

The pre-proposal should be no more than 2,500 words and should include the following sections:

(a) Introduction/background; (b) Problem Statement; (c) Research Question and/or Hypotheses; (d) Objectives of the Study; (e) Justification of the Study; (f) Methodology; and (g) References. 

Letters of two referees, at least one of which must be from an academic referee able to asses the applicant's potential for doctoral study. 

Pre-proposal Review

IDS will review the pre-proposal to determine its academic suitability and quality. 

Graduate Seminar 

Within three months of the the acceptance of the pre-proposal, the prospective applicant will be required to present a complete proposal to an IDS graduate seminar where review comments will be communicated.

The prospective applicant will be expected to respond to comments received from the seminar, both orally and in writing. The applicant should consult the IDS staff member in revising the proposal. 

Graduate School Clearance

After addressing the review comments, the prospective applicant will be cleared by IDS to make a formal application to the Graduate School of the University of Nairobi for admission to the doctoral programme. 

Year 1 Kshs 272,000 

Year 2 Kshs 267,000 

Year 3 Kshs 317,000  

Other charges include an application fee of Kshs. 5,000. 

During their studies, most PhD candidates are attached to an IDS research project or working in a sponsoring organisation.

Our graduates who are not already engaged go on to work with the private sector, civil society organisations and public sectors in Kenya and beyond. They are working to address emerging issues that have implications for development in various capacities including:

• Academic Professions
• Monitoring & Evaluation Experts
• Development Analysts
• Project Managers
• Business Development Experts
• Community Development Experts
• Development Researchers/Consultants
• Programme Officers in Development Projects.
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SUBMISSION OF FINAL THESIS/DISSERTATION/RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CLEARANCE AT GRADUATE SCHOOL

The Graduate School will receive the bound theses, dissertations and research projects; Monday to Friday from 9.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. The bound theses, dissertations and research projects will be received by GS staff at the Reception 13 th Floor of the University of Nairobi Towers. Students will be required to submit the following:

• Four copies of corrected thesis or two copies of dissertations/research projects (In the approved University of Nairobi format and bound at Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library (JKML)
• Soft copy of the final Thesis/ Dissertation/ Project (PDF format) in a CD as a single file
• Turnitin report signed by lead supervisor and the Dean/Director
• Declaration of Originality
• Certificate of Corrections
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• Valid student ID

Upon submission of the above items, you are required to fill:

• Three (3) copies of pink clearance forms for Thesis (Masters and PhD).
• Three (3) copies of white clearance forms for Dissertation / Research Project

All should comply with the Ministry of Health directives during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Director, Graduate School on 0204913129 or 0204918030 if you require further clarification or assistance on this matter.

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The department has launched a thesis template for Postgraduate students. The template aims to improve the standardisation of the theses submitted to the University of Nairobi. The template is available from the webpage on the Department's website dedicated for postgraduate students research process. The link to download is  https://app.box.com/s/pueg3bi14zicred6jqohdtu7zu9w8zf2 . This endeavour is in line with the Department's goal of ensuring students get guidance and graduate in the stipulated period of their enrolment. This objective was spearheaded by the Chairman, Dr. Eng. Simpson Nyambane Osano and was implemented by Eng. Muthomi Munyua who is coordinator for postgraduate studies for the Department of Civil & Construction Engineering. 

The image below shows the cover page of the Thesis template. 

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Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund Supports 11PhD Students

The University of Nairobi is one among seven of the African Host Universities in the area of ‘Energy including renewables’ and has been allocated 11 PhDs students in 2019/2020 to pursue PhD in physics beginning May 2019/2020.  

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Spectrum, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles, and Molecular Characteristics of Bacterial Pathogens from Severely Ill Covid-19 Patients in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya 

Instructional strategies of educating learners identified by teachers as gifted and talented in primary schools in Wareng district, Kenya 

Relationship between macroeconomic factors and foreign direct investment in east African community 

Government and Program Implementation Bodies Policies on Performance of Women Empowerment Projects in Dagoretti Area, Nairobi County, Kenya 

Effect of foreign direct investment on employment and welfare in Kenya 

Effect of alternative methods to corporal punishment on student discipline in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya 

Student leadership influence on the management of student discipline in public day and boarding secondary schools in Kaloleni, Kilifi County, Kenya 

Influence of principals’ management practices on teacher professional performance in secondary schools in Bungoma County, Kenya 

Subject choice in humanities and its implications on Kenya certificate of secondary education examination candidature in public schools: Laikipia County, Kenya. 

School heads’ transfer and its effect on students’ performance in public secondary schools in Nyeri County, Kenya 

Link between complaints resolution and tutor motivation in public teacher training colleges in the eastern region of Kenya 

Influence of laboratory utilization on students’ academic achievement in chemistry among public secondary schools in Kisumu County, Kenya 

School preparedness and its influence on the implementation of national health strategic plan in public secondary schools in Machakos County, Kenya 

Teachers’ competence and its influence on effective implementation of competency based curriculum in public primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya 

Information communication technology influence on teaching and learning outcomes in KCSE in public secondary schools in Kiambu County, Kenya 

Kenya education management institute’s training and its outcome on management skills of principals in public secondary schools in Kitui County, Kenya. 

Transformative instructional methods effects on pupils’ academic achievement in lower primary schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya 

Effects of non-performing loans on technical efficiency of commercial banks in Kenya 

Effects of mobile money financial technology services on output growth and productivity in Kenya 

Relationship between Social Emotional Intelligence and Quality of Intimate Relationships among Undergraduate Students in Universities in Nairobi County, Kenya