Online Guidelines

The " Research Projects Registration  " holds Research projects management information conducted by University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) Researchers.

A. What the System Does

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

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

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

4. It helps 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 Research Project

1. One can register a project after successful login into the system. In that state, one will be able to view the tab (top menu) named "Research 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 Director of Research and Publication after making sure all the necessary documents have been supplied, will Register the project.

3. VIEW YOUR PROJECT: Your projects (Projects in which you are Principal Investigator) will be listed under "My Research Projects". Under "Actions" column - click view in order to view/edit/update/download certificate/finalize the project's record.