Research

The Eastern Polytechnic has a Research and Innovation Unit (RIU). This unit undertakes research and innovation programmes as well as coordinating research activities of staff members of the Polytechnic. The thrust of the innovative aspect is to design models that will eventually become full-fledged products that help solve the problems of not only the Polytechnic but the nation as a whole.

The current staff proposals requiring funding are;

1. The Development of a child-centered teaching methodology for primary school teaching.
   Dr. Sandy A. Bockarie et. Al
   Funding required: US$22,205.00

2. The Technician in Industry: Developments in manpower utilization
   Mr. G.Y. Ahmadu
   Funding required: US$22,440.00

3. A Formative Study on the Practical Arts of the Bachelor of Education Degree Curriculum.
   Mr. James Lansana Jusu
   Funding Required: US$50,000.00

4. The Study of Energy Demand of the Eastern Polytechnic
   Mr. Mustapha Cherinor Sesay
   Funding Required: US$76,933.00

5. Investigation into wound healing effect of traditional medicinal plants in Sierra Leone
   Mr. Lahai Koroma
   Funding Required: US$19,000.00