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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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
- Document control
- 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.
Downloaded documents are provided for reference or application purposes. Users should consult the latest online version before relying on a document, as policies, forms and templates may be updated periodically.