Vision

The vision of the Deanship of Research is to facilitate the development of a vibrant research culture at Sultan Qaboos University, thereby making the University a top research institution in the region.

Mission

Under the guidance of the DVC-PSR, the Deanship for Research will contribute to the enhancement of research culture and productivity at SQU, including:

• strategic planning and policy formulation in relation to building research capacity and performance;
• monitoring research and research training activity and performance;
• implementing policies and practices designed to improve research capacity and performance;
• providing regular feed-back to the DVC-PSR about issues relating to research;
• fostering activities designed to promote outputs and outcomes of research nationally and internationally;
• liaison with the Research Council;
• encouraging research leading to innovation and entrepreneurship; and
• raising external funding to support research at the University.