Registration of Scientists and Technologist
Service Description
The Department of Research Science and Technology has a National Innovation Capabilities Database (NICDB) on research, science and technology. The purpose of the database is to record all researchers and innovators as well as their work output in order to enable estimation of Botswana’s capability in research and development. Facilities as well as work output are registered in order to enable estimation of Botswana’s capability in research and development. Information on human resources, expenditure, facilities and equipment will be retrieved easily for research activities. This information will also guide policy and decision making on research, science, technology and innovation.
Why Register?
Once you are registered you will be included in the national innovation database for up-to-date generation of indicators. Future funding for research and further professional development will be based on registration with the NICDB. Regular updates on science and technology on the ministry will be sent to you in future. Potential investors will be pre-informed about the S&T situation in Botswana before they invest in the country.
How do I obtain service?
One can register by completing the Registration for Scientists and Technologist form and send to sbok@gov.bw.
Who Should Register?
• All graduates within science and technology fields
• All science and technology professionals irrespective of nationality but based in Botswana.
• All professionals in research science and technology institutions
• All science and technology professionals in academic institutions
• All Batswana science and technology professionals in diaspora
Costs involved in obtaining the service.
Currently there are no costs involved.
For further information please contact:
Department of Research Science and Technology
P/Bag BR 279
Gaborone
Botswana
Phone: (+267) 361 3100
Fax: (+267) 3188487
E-mail: sbok@gov.bw
Physical address
Letswai Road
Broadhurst, Tshomarelo House
Fourth Floor