Online Guidelines

The " Consultancy Registration " holds Consultancy projects management information conducted by University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Consultants.

A. What the System Does

1. It allows UDSM Consultants to undergo Online Project Registration process.

2. It enables UDSM Consultants to update progress of their registered projects for management purposes.

3. It enables Management to keep track of progress of registered consultancies.

4. It enables Management to generate various reports.

B. Login into the system

1. Login  with your "Username" and "Password" obtained from the Directorate of Research and Publication.

   Usually, the initial username is from either of the following combinations

   • first-name initial and your surname (e.g. if your first-name is Juma, and Surname is Samson, then the initial username is jsamson
   • firstname.surname (e.g. juma.samson)
   • Note  : You may later change your username by editing your profile after login, be aware that, usernames and password are case sensitive.

2. You may  reset a forgotten password  by clicking the link  "  If you forgot your password you can reset it.  "  which is found on the login page, then you have to supply the email (used when creating the account or updated when editing your user profile). The email message (containing the password reset link) will be sent by the system.

3. In case of any problem please email to: rims.support@udsm.ac.tz
   For login problems please include the following in your email:
   • Attach a scanned copy of your valid ID
   • College/School/Directorate/Institute
   • Department
   • Email
   • phone

C. How to Register Consultancy Project

1. One can register a consultancy after successful login into the system. In that state, one will be able to view the tab (top menu) named "Consultancy registration". To register a project click "Register new project" and on the opened form please follow the inline instructions.

2. One has to note that, the system adopted the approved current process of registering Research Projects at the University of Dar es Salaam, that means, after filling and confirming submission of the form, it will be endorsed by the Head of Department, and Approved by Principal / Director of the Research Center in that order; then after that process the office of University Consultancy Bureau (UCB) after making sure all the necessary documents have been supplied, will Register the consultancy.

3. VIEW YOUR PROJECT:  Your projects (Projects in which you are the Lead Consultant) will be listed under "My Consultancy Projects", where as those completed and finalized will be under "Completed projects". Under "Actions" column - click view in order to view/edit/update/download certificate/finalize the project's record.