Research Group Registration Form
Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies
Group Affiliation:
Research Institute For Medical and Health Sciences Research Institute For Sciences and Engineering
Research Institute For Humanities and Social Sciences
Application ID Number (Internal)
Proposed Title of Group
(Use specific titles not broad titles that represent areas as a number of groups may be established in different areas/fields, provide a brief descriptive title indicating specific focus of group, give prominence to keywords.)
Title in English:
:ةيبرعلا ةغللاب ةعومجملا مسإ
Keywords
(Specific keywords reflecting research focus area and subareas.
Nominated Group Coordinator
Academic Rank Full Name and Signature College and Department Telephone, Fax, E-Mail
(Registration is limited to 2 years, renewable annually contingent upon performance)
Group Members and Affiliates
1) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
2) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
3) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
4) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
5) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
6) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
7) Academic Rank Full Name and Signature
College, Department and Organization
Title of Proposed Group
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
(1page maximum)
ةيثحبلا ةعومجملا مسإ
يذيفنت صخلم
(ىصقأ دحك ةدحاو ةحفص)
1. MISSION STATEMENT
2. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES OF THE GROUP
3. SPECIFIC LINES OF RESEARCH PRIORITY OF THE GROUP
4. DESCRIBE THE NATURE OF THE GROUP’s RESEARCH
(Disciplinary, multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary- interdisciplinary research groups are encouraged)
5. EXPLAIN HOW MEMBERS WILL FUNCTION AS A COHERENT RESEARCH GROUP
(Group members are expected to submit joint proposals and work in teams on funded research projects that represent the core activities of the group. Groups with individuals working separately on their own projects cannot be approved)
6. RELEVANCE/IMPORTANCE AND DIRECT BENEFITS OF THE GROUP TO THE COMMUNITY
7. BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO BE OFFERED BY THE
GROUP
8. POTENTIAL OF GROUP TO ATTRACT EXTERNAL RESEARCH FUNDING (a) List officially recognized research funds received from external sources by group members
during the past 5 years.
(b) List potential funding organizations that are likely to fund the research activities of the group.
(c) Provide a 2-years estimate of expected external funds and potential sources
9. EXPLAIN POTENTIAL FOR COLLABORATION WITH OTHER GROUPS,
RESEARCH ORGANIZATIONS, PROFESSIONS, GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY
(Local, Regional or International)
10.LIST RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE GROUP AND ACCESS TO SUCH RESOURCES
(Facilities, Laboratories, Equipment, Technician Support, Administration Support, …etc.)
11.LIST AND ESTIMATE COST OF EXTRA RESOURCES NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE
PROPOSED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF THE GROUP
12.BRIEFLY DESCRIBE POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO GRADUATE STUDENTS RESEARCH
(Is there an existing graduate program related to the proposed research activities of the group, or suggest potential future postgraduate program(s) that may relate to the research activities of the group).
13. DESCRIBE POTENTIAL RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF THE GROUP
List projected annual publication rate of members, successful grants, supervision of students, professional events, awards,…etc. (Note that research productivity is an important criteria in approving, evaluating and funding research groups)
14. BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE GROUP’S POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE LOCAL/REGIONAL/INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH RECOGNITION
15. LIST THE CURRENTLY FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS
(INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) AND/OR LIST AND ATTACH RESEARCH GRANT
APPLICATIONS THAT THE GROUP INTENDS TO WORK ON DURING THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION
(Groups must have at least two funded research projects that incorporate the members before the group is approved.
For potential groups that do not have currently funded projects, project proposals must be submitted with this application).
16. RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF GROUP MEMBER
List for each member separately.
Research Activities of Member 1 During past 5 Years ………
Journal Publications
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2…..
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Books and Chapters in Books:
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Conference Articles (5 Maximum):
1…
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Supervision of Graduate Students:
Thesis Title and Dates
Patents:
Research Products:
Organizing Professional Events:
Other:
Research Activities of Member 2 During past 5 Years ………
Journal
Publications 1…
2…..
3……
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Books and Chapters in Books:
1…
2…..
3……
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Conference Articles (5 Maximum):
1…
2…..
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Supervision of Graduate Students:
Thesis Title and Dates
Patents:
Research Products:
Organizing
Other:
Research Activities of Member 3 During past 5 Years ………
Journal Publications
1…
2…..
3……
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Books and Chapters in Books:
1…
2…..
3……
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Conference Articles (5 Maximum):
1…
2…..
3……
4…..
5…..
Supervision of Graduate Students:
Thesis Title and Dates
Patents:
Research Products:
Organizing Professional Events:
Other:
17. CERTIFICATION
The College Research Committee has reviewed the application and ensured that:
o It is consistent with the applicable guidelines for establishing research groups.
o All the necessary improvements, changes and modifications have been performed by the group.
Summary of relevant issues discussed by the committee:
Chair Name Signature
(On behalf of members) Date:
Dean Name: Signature: Date:
Attachments :
CV for each member.
Any supporting documents deemed necessary.
