National Research Database

In its endeavour to promote research and publicise Zimbabwean research at a global scale, the RCZ created a research database that informs on research developments by Zimbabwean researchers within Zimbabwe and beyond its borders.  The purpose of the database is to provide an integrated and comprehensive collection of data covering all public domain research in the country. Register Now. NRD User Manual

RCZ Research Grants

Research Council of Zimbabwe 2010 Research Grants for Students in Zimbabwe

Research Grants for students in Zimbabwe are awarded annually. The call for proposals is advertised in the national newspapers and on the RCZ website. The call for proposals is open to applicants in all field of research in Zimbabwe.

Awards for 2010

1. Malunguza Noble Jahalamajaha , National University Of Science And Technology - “Mathematical Modeling Of The Effects Of Emerging And Existing Problems Influencing The Transmission Dynamics Of HIV/AIDS In Heterosexual Sittings In The Sub-Saharan Africa

2. Masvosva Doreen, University Of Zimbabwe - “Towards A Protocol For Making Crosses Among Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) Lines And Transfer Of Cytoplasmic Male Sterility Using The Protoplast Technique

3. Chivhenge Emmerson, University Of Zimbabwe – “Remote Sensing Based Estimation Of The Carbon Stock In The Dry Forest Of Southern Africa

4. Nhiwatiwa Dorcas , University Of Zimbabwe – “ Characterized Of Sol-Gel Synthesized C- S:O2 And C-Zno Thin Films For Use As Selective Solar Absorber Coating

5. Chizhande Nomusa, Africa University – “The Efficiency Of Imzapyr On Witch Weed (Striga Asiatica) Control And Maize Grain Yield In The Smallholder Farming Sector Of Zimbabwe


Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) 2012 Research Grants for Students in Zimbabwe

About RCZ

The Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ) is a statutory body established in terms of the Research Act of 1986. It is mandated to promote, direct, supervise and co-ordinate research.

Contact Information

  • Address: Block A, Delken Complex, Mount Pleasant Business Park, Harare
  • Tel: +(263) 4 369407-9/338258
  • Cel: +(263) 712954332, +263712954330
  • Email: technical@rcz.ac.zw
  • Website: http://www.rcz.ac.zw