The National Research Information Management System (RIMS)

The National Research Information Management System provides details on researchers, research projects and publications taking place in Botswana. There are three main ways of accessing the information. These include selection of thematic research areas, organisational units or staff in the left menu, through a direct search in the search box below or by browsing the information by selecting different filters.

The RIMS also allows researchers to apply online for researchers permits. All researchers must be registered in the RIMS to apply for a research permit.

User Creation

The RIMS also allows researchers to apply online for researchers permits. All researchers must be registered in the RIMS to apply for a research permit. You are required to send the user creation form to the Rims Helpdesk rimshelpdesk@gov.bw To be registered on the database. Click here to access The RIMS User Creation Form(external link)

User Manual

Instructions on how to apply online for a researchers permit. Click here to access the User Manual(external link)

Call for Applications: 2025 IIASA YSSP Call