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Overview
The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research leads an integrated system that enhances graduate programs, raises the quality of scientific research, supports innovation and intellectual property, and develops local and international research partnerships, thereby contributing to the production of knowledge and its transformation into a sustainable scientific, societal, and economic impact.
Vision
National leadership in graduate studies, scientific research, and innovation, with impactful local and international partnerships.
The message
Enabling an integrated and stimulating environment for graduate studies, scientific research, and innovation that contributes to the production and transfer of knowledge, and enhances national societal and economic impact.
Strategic pathways of the research and innovation ecosystem at Qassim University
Research excellence and scientific impact
Enhancing the quality and productivity of scientific research, raising scientific impact and citations, and supporting the university's research presence locally and internationally.
Graduate Studies and Research Talents
Developing qualitative graduate programs, attracting and empowering research competencies, and building a generation of researchers capable of competing and leading.
Innovation, intellectual property and technology transfer
Translating knowledge and research outputs into innovative solutions, products, and services with practical, economic, and societal impact.
Research partnerships and internationalization
Building effective local and international research partnerships, expanding opportunities for scientific collaboration, knowledge exchange, and joint projects.
Enablers and Research Infrastructure
Developing research infrastructure, governance, digital platforms, laboratories, and support services for excellence and sustainability.
Phased approach
The foundation and empowerment phase
Focusing on internal governance, full automation of procedural services, and preparing the basic infrastructure, including laboratories and digital platforms.
Expansion and Quality Phase
Focusing on raising the quality of outputs, including international journal indexing and programmatic accreditation, activating qualitative partnerships, and building research capacities.
The stage of maturity and sustainable impact
Focusing on financial sustainability, achieving developmental impact in the fields of national research, development, and innovation, and attaining full institutional excellence.
Indicators of institutional presence in research and innovation
Graduate studies
Qualitative programs, graduate students, and research pathways that contribute to building national and international competencies.
Infrastructure and Research Laboratories
Laboratories, research facilities, and supporting platforms that enable researchers and graduate students to conduct qualitative and applied research.
Innovation, Intellectual Property, and Knowledge Transfer
Patents, prototypes, intellectual property protection, and pathways for translating knowledge into applied value.
Local and international partnerships and cooperation
Agreements, research projects, and knowledge exchange with local and international entities relevant to the priorities of the university and the nation.
Research output and citations
Qualitative research outputs, scientific publication in prestigious journals, and an increase in scientific impact and citation indicators.
Continuous improvement, quality, and governance
Continuous development of procedures and services, enhancement of governance, and raising the efficiency of the research and innovation ecosystem at the university.