The Govan Mbeki Research and Development Centre (GMRDC) has its history in the research and resource centre established by Govan Mbeki. It now incorporates the office of the Dean of Research. The Centre acts as a service to staff on all research and R&D related matters across all campuses and administers the University's research budget. It stimulates, promotes and builds research capacity among staff and post graduate students and works in collaboration with donors and national and international research bodies. The Centre also oversees the University's research and ethical policies.