Fundamental Research

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The Fundamental Research Unit is one of the key units within the Office of the Vice President for Research.

The unit’s responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating all research activities of faculty members through the Research and Technology Information System (RTIS).

  • Allocating research funds and calculating faculty members’ special research grant scores.

  • Preparing reports on special research grants.

  • Managing matters related to faculty members’ and students’ participation in domestic and international conferences.

  • Managing research-related missions undertaken by faculty members.

  • Reviewing Type I research proposals and issuing the corresponding approvals.

  • Reviewing and approving students’ scientific publications, including those associated with the Talented Students Program, dormitory affairs, and other related areas.

  • Managing matters related to the PARSA Project.

  • Developing and overseeing the Comprehensive Research Program.

  • Providing financial and non-financial support for symposia and conferences.

  • Processing applications and obtaining authorization for holding conferences.

  • Managing matters related to non-resident researchers.

  • Managing academic journals and publications.

  • Managing postdoctoral programs.

  • Organizing the University’s Research and Technology Festival.

  • Organizing research meetings at the College of Engineering.

  • Preparing and developing the required regulations, guidelines, and forms.