How To Apply For Research Permit in Botswana?

Organization : Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Facility : Research Permit Application
Country : Botswana
Website : https://www.gov.bw/learning-and-teaching/research-permit-application

How To Apply For Research Permit in Botswana?

The research permit is a permission granted in the form of a written document to any individual or group of people who wish to conduct research in the area related to the mandate of the Ministry.

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Steps:
In order to access this service, applicants must complete the following steps.
** Apply for a research permit indicating the duration required
** Submit to the Ministry for assessment
** Outcome will be sent by mail

Note: Do not start the research before the research permit is issued.

Documents Required For Research Permit Application

** Letter of endorsement from the applicant’s sponsoring institution and/or funding agency
** Detailed curriculum vitae of applicant
** Non-citizens are required under the Immigration Act to obtain a temporary residence permit prior to arrival in Botswana

Two copies of a completed application form for a research permit must be submitted to the relevant ministry, at least two months before commencement of the study. Application forms may be collected from the following places:

** All Government Ministries
** The Botswana High Commissions and Embassies abroad
** The Office of Research and Development (University of Botswana)

A copy of the application form is annexed to this document (Appendix 2). It should be noted however that Ministries may have additional sector specific application forms and/ or requirements.

Completed application forms must be accompanied by:
(a) A letter of endorsement from the applicant’s sponsoring institution and/or funding agency. If the applicant is not affiliated to any institution, the endorsement should come from a person of professional standing in the field of the applicant’s discipline, supporting the application and providing assurance that the research will conform to these guidelines.

(b) Detailed curriculum vitae for the researcher and Botswana based personnel to be involved (including passport particulars)

FAQ On Research Permit Application

Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Research Permit Application

Who is eligible?
All citizens and non-citizens with a valid visa are eligible for this service.

How long will this service take?
Approximately one (1) month to complete.

Contact

Ministry of Nationality, Immigration and Gender Affairs
Corporate Services
Public Relations Unit
Head Office, Block 8, Government Enclave
Khama Crescent
Gaborone, Botswana
Private Bag 002

Tel :  (+267) 3611110 / 361 1115 /3611234
Toll Free Number: 0800 600 777
Opening Hours: 7:30 to 12:45, and 13:45 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.