East-West University’s Research Development Strategy outlines the institution’s long-term vision for enhancing its scientific potential and academic excellence. The strategy includes the following key directions:
- Strategic Priorities
The strategy is developed in line with the university’s mission, national priorities, and international research trends to define institutional research priorities. - Support for Faculty-Led Research
The university encourages academic staff to actively engage in scientific research and considers research output a key factor in academic performance evaluation. - Internal Grant System
A competitive internal grant program supports fundamental, applied, and practice-oriented research projects initiated by university faculty. - Institutional Infrastructure and Coordination
Research support offices within university schools coordinate research activities, monitor progress, and promote cross-disciplinary collaboration. - Integration of Research and Teaching
The strategy supports incorporating research components into educational programs to strengthen the link between academic learning and scientific inquiry. - Internationalization of Research
The university promotes international collaboration through joint projects, participation in global research initiatives, and the involvement of international experts. - Capacity Building and Training
Regular workshops and training sessions are offered to build research competencies, including grant writing and project implementation skills. - Ethical Standards and Academic Freedom
The university adheres to international research ethics and guarantees academic freedom, objectivity, and transparency in all research activities. - Dissemination and Visibility
Efforts are made to increase the visibility and impact of university research through indexed publications and an open-access research portal.
