Our network
One name, three countries
IARSA is an international network of independently incorporated bodies in Nigeria, the United States and Ghana. Each has its own board and by-laws; together they share one name, one standard of membership and one body of research. Nigeria and the United States are long established; Ghana has recently begun operations.
A message from the Global President
Elevating global scholarship and administration: launching the unified IARSA network
Today marks a historic milestone in the evolution of the International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA). We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of our unified digital platform, a single, powerful ecosystem that bridges our legally registered bodies across the United States, Nigeria, and Ghana.
As an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in research, standardizing administrative practices, and fostering international cooperation, this website represents the realization of a truly interconnected global academy.
One vision, three strategic hubs
By integrating our three regional anchors into one digital network, IARSA is uniquely positioned to break down geographic silos and merge diverse institutional strengths.
Nigeria
Lagos
The founding body and the association's largest membership, based in Lagos. It maintains the Governing Council, the Advisory Board and the standing committees, and convenes the association's annual conferences.
Drives vibrant grassroots data collection, policy-relevant research, local innovation hubs, and robust administrative capacity building.
Incorporated Trustees (CAC)
About IARSA Nigeria→
No. 90173United States
Wilmington, Delaware
The United States body, incorporated in Delaware as a non-profit corporation governed by a Board of Directors accountable to the membership. Membership fees for the United States are set in US dollars.
Serves as our gateway for major institutional partnerships, international funding procurement, policy benchmarking, and global technological exchange.
Corporation · Registered 501(c)(3)
About IARSA United States→
Delaware No. 202105269Ghana
Kasoa
The Ghana body is an independent think tank working across economic policy, education research and development, with a national network of scholars and economists. It shares the association's membership structure with Nigeria and West Africa.
Fosters academic excellence, sustainable development studies, historical research corridors, and strong intra-African institutional collaborations.
Company Limited by Guarantee
About IARSA Ghana→
No. 11570225-IARSA-GH-LBG
The three bodies are separately incorporated and independently liable, and they operate under a licence agreement between them: IARSA Nigeria owns the association’s name, marks and certification systems, and licenses them to the United States and Ghana within their own territories. What the agreement establishes →
Key pillars of the new IARSA digital platform
This website is not merely an informational tool; it is an operational engine designed to advance your professional trajectory through four core pillars.
Cross-border research and co-authorship
Access a global registry of multidisciplinary scholars. Easily find, connect, and co-author peer-reviewed papers with colleagues across North America and West Africa.
Administrative capacity and benchmarking
Share best practices in higher education management, research administration, and institutional governance to elevate operational standards globally.
Unified resource and data repository
Gain exclusive access to a shared library of datasets, regional case studies, academic journals, and white papers generated across all three nations.
Global grant and funding synergies
Position your research teams competitively for international grants that require multi-country execution, diverse regional investigators, and proven cross-border administrative oversight.
By weaving together the expertise of scholars and administrators across the US, Nigeria, and Ghana, IARSA is setting a new standard for global knowledge production. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing research and administration worldwide.
In solidarity and academic excellence,
Prof. Ogunsakin-Akin, PhD
Global President
International Association of Research Scholars & Administrators (IARSA)