Research

The BUP supports many research initiatives focused on health and healthcare in Botswana, and boasts a diverse array of research foci, including infectious diseases, oncology, women's health, mental health, prosthetics engineering, one health, and more.

If you have questions about BUP research, please contact our Research Director, Dr. Merrian Brooks.

If you are planning to submit a funding proposal for research in Botswana, please submit this form and complete this budget template.

BUP Research Publications

BUP researchers have published a number of peer-reviewed articles based on health care research in Botswana in scholarly journals from JAMA to The Lancet. Please refer to this list of Published Research by BUP-Affiliated Researchers.

Planning a trip to Botswana?

If you are Penn or CHOP faculty or staff and are planning a trip to Botswana to conduct research, perform a scoping visit, facilitate training, or do clinical work, please complete this quick and easy questionnaire to access BUP services.

If you are planning to do research in Botswana, please reach out to Charlotte Beever to register your project and ensure support is available from BUP.

Need to hire consultants for your Botswana-based project?

Penn has guidelines for how to appropriately hire research consultants and project collaborators for international projects. It is important to adhere closely to these guidelines to ensure international collaborators are legally hired and paid. If you are interested in hiring a consultant for your Botswana-based project, please contact Charlotte Beever. We also recommend you review Penn's Division of Finance policies and procedures if you are interested in hiring consultants for international projects.

Importing Research Materials to Botswana?

Please review this guide for current guidance on importation practices and fees. You may contact Ms. Josephine Thankane with questions regarding importation of materials to Botswana.