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Official documents, forms and partnership resources.

Find the latest public ResearchBridge Africa policies, institutional documents, membership packs and editable templates in one governed centre.

Last updated: 26 July 2026

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OverviewPublished

ResearchBridge Africa Concept Paper

The platform’s rationale, mission, services, governance, partnership model, sustainability plan and anticipated impact.

Intended users
Institutions, lecturers, reviewers, partners and prospective members
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026
InstitutionsTemplate

Institutional Partnership Proposal

A formal proposal for universities, colleges, research institutes and professional bodies considering a controlled partnership pilot.

Intended users
Institutional leaders, research offices, deans and heads of department
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026
InstitutionsTemplate

Institutional Invitation Letter

A one-page invitation letter for opening partnership discussions and proposing an introductory meeting or controlled pilot.

Intended users
Institutions and authorised ResearchBridge Africa representatives
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026
LecturersDraft

Lecturer Invitation and Membership Pack

Lecturer invitation, role options, eligibility requirements, Code of Conduct, application form, declarations and onboarding checklist.

Intended users
Lecturers, academic mentors, course facilitators and consultants
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026

Complete, sign and return only through an authorised membership or onboarding process.

ReviewersDraft

Peer Reviewer Invitation and Agreement Pack

Reviewer invitation, Code of Ethics, confidentiality and conflict declarations, assignment acceptance and structured review-report forms.

Intended users
Prospective and verified peer reviewers
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026

The agreement provisions should receive legal review before formal public adoption.

PoliciesDraft

General Membership Policy

The common framework for membership categories, verification, rights, responsibilities, conduct, complaints, suspension and appeal.

Intended users
All prospective and existing members
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026

Prospective members should read the latest adopted version before applying.

InstitutionsDraft

Institutional MOU Template

A customisable institutional agreement covering scope, responsibilities, governance, data access, copyright, finance and dispute resolution.

Intended users
Institutions that have reached approval in principle
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Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026

This template does not create a partnership until completed, approved and signed. Obtain qualified legal advice before signature.

TemplatesTemplate

ResearchBridge Africa Letterhead

An editable A4 correspondence template using the approved logo, website colours, tagline and formal letter structure.

Intended users
Authorised ResearchBridge Africa representatives
Document control
Version 1.0 · 26 July 2026

Use of the letterhead does not by itself establish authority to represent ResearchBridge Africa.

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