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Mission
The mission of the
University Research Board (URB) is to foster and improve the research
environment at Dhofar University (DU). The URB main tasks include:
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Formulating policies and guidelines for the allocation of funds for
Research and Faculty Development.
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Considering policies to be followed in seeking grants support from
external agencies.
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Acting in an advisory capacity to the Vice Chancellor in the
implementation of faculty development.
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Approving applications for conducting research or other works in DU that
involve data collection, interviews with DU community, and filling
questionnaires.
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Editing and publishing the Research Report of the University every two
years.
URB Membership
Membership of the URB consists of
two representatives from each College and a representative from the
Foundation program elected by the Faculty or appointed by the dean or FP
director for a term of two years renewable for a similar term. The
Chairperson, his/her assistant and any additional members are appointed by
the Vice Chancellor.
URB Members:
1.
Dr. Yousef Gharbia – CE (Chairperson)
2.
Dr. Marielle Risse – CTL (member)
3.
Dr. Murtadha Bakir – CAAS (member)
4.
Dr. Israr Ul-Hassan – CAAS (member)
5.
Dr. Shanker Menon – CCBA (member)
6.
Dr . Syed Ahsan Jamil – CCBA (member)
7.
Dr. Heba Hassan – CE (member)
8.
Mr. Magdi Eldin – CE (member)
9.
Dr. Seetha Jayaraman – FP (member)
10.
Khayar
Al Ansi - VC Office ( secretary)
Funding Schemes
Currently, the URB supports research activities in
DU through the following funding schemes:
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Grants for short- term faculty development trips to regional and
international conferences and scientific events.
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Faculty research grants to support individual or collective research
projects, to cover the salaries of research assistants, materials,
computer hardware and software, and other associated expenses.
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Seed grants for new faculty to purchase materials and equipment needed
to initiate research activities.
Guidelines related to each of these
funding schemes
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