Vice Deanship for Scientific Research and Innovation

Scope and Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and faculty development in the field of scientific research. 
• Follow-up and supervise formation of research themes and teams. 
• Development of the research strategic plan and mechanisms for implementation. 
• Provide guidance for securing financial support for research from the university and other external funding agencies. 
• Supervise the establishment and development of graduate programs to meet national needs and trends. 
• Supervise orientation programs for graduate students. 
• Follow up and support the college’s scholars abroad.  
• Supervise academic progress and implementation including registration and assessments for postgraduate programs. 
• Localizing all quality practices to ensure the best performance following accreditation standards for postgraduate programs. 
• Ensure presence of appropriate learning environment which includes educational facilities, laboratories, and all that is required by postgraduate programs. 
• Supervise research centers and scientific chairs located at the college. 
• Ensure the enhancement of the university's entrepreneurship environment by organizing events, workshops and lectures. 
• Encourage patent applications to preserve intellectual property rights. 
• Review and verify the completion of applications submitted by faculty to university's scientific council (such of academic promotions, sabbaticals, scientific communication, and scientific conferences attendance). 
• Supervise the achievement of the strategic plan of the college/university in relation to the objectives of scientific research and innovation, and the achievement of associated performance indicators.