Research and Development Policy

Version: 1                       Date of Establishment: 2025                        Last Review Date: 3 March 2025

Near East University aims to support and conduct research and development activities aligned with universal scientific standards and capable of generating added value at national and international levels. In line with this goal, the university is committed to conducting innovative and sustainable research responsive to the needs of science and society, and to sharing the outcomes of such research on a global scale.

Our research and development policy encompasses the following core components, forming a strong foundation for research and innovation:

1. Encouragement of Original and High-Quality Research

• Alignment with Societal Needs and National Development Strategies: Support for innovative and original research projects that respond to current and future societal needs and align with national development goals.
• National and International Publications: Promoting contributions to science at both national and international levels through the dissemination of research outputs in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Multidisciplinary Research: Encouraging collaboration across disciplines to develop innovative solutions, and strengthening such efforts through institutional support mechanisms.
• Research Support in Priority Areas: Conducting in-depth research in strategic areas such as sustainable economic growth, digital transformation, green energy, agricultural productivity, and health technologies.

2. Strengthening Research Infrastructure

• Modern Research Infrastructure: Continuously improving, updating, and modernizing research laboratories, libraries, digital resources, and other infrastructure.
• Supportive Services: Providing technical, academic, and logistical support to help researchers carry out their projects efficiently and effectively.

3. Development of Collaborations

• Public and Private Sector Collaborations: Developing joint research projects with public and private sector institutions to ensure the commercialization of research results and their transformation into societal benefits.
• International Collaborations: Establishing effective partnerships with global scientific networks, universities, and research centers to promote the exchange and diversification of scientific knowledge.

4. Promotion of Research Ethics and Academic Freedom

• Ethical Values and Academic Freedom: Ensuring that researchers can carry out their work in a secure, free, and fair environment in accordance with universal ethical standards and principles of academic freedom.
• Transparency and Accountability: Upholding principles of transparency, integrity, accountability, and scientific accuracy throughout the research process.
• Commitment to Biocentric Ethics: Prioritizing alternatives in human and animal experiments, minimizing harm to all living beings, and conducting research with respect for the rights of humans, animals, and the broader biosphere.
• Commitment to Ecocentric Ethics: Conducting research that supports the protection and sustainable development of ecosystems, including both biotic and abiotic components.

5. Development of Research Human Resources

• Graduate Education: Enhancing high-quality graduate programs to train qualified researchers and increase research capacity.
• Scholarship and Employment-Guaranteed Programs: Offering fully funded and stipend-supported master’s and doctoral programs with guaranteed employment to create a strong support system for education and research.
• Mentorship for Young Researchers: Providing mentorship, career development, and training opportunities to nurture future leaders in research.

6. Societal Contribution and Sustainability

• Providing Solutions to Societal Challenges: Contributing to social development by generating practical solutions to national and international problems through research projects.
• Sustainable Development and Social Responsibility: Conducting research activities in line with the goals of sustainable development and guided by environmental and social responsibility.
• Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Supporting scientific and artistic projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage and transferring it to future generations.

7. Encouragement of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship: Collaborating with technology transfer offices and innovation ecosystems to commercialize research outcomes and support entrepreneurial initiatives.
• University–Industry Collaboration: Promoting entrepreneurship among students and academics, enhancing university–industry collaboration, and leading innovative projects. Taking an active role in technology development zones.
• Social Innovation: Leading in the field of social entrepreneurship and building a culture of innovation.

8. Support for Artistic Research

• Bridging Art and Science: Encouraging creative research by building bridges between art and science, and emphasizing the role of art in scientific inquiry.
• Contemporary Art Research: Supporting studies in contemporary and socially relevant fields such as digital art, new media, and sustainable art.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promoting interdisciplinary collaborations between various art forms and fields such as science, technology, and social sciences.
• Dissemination of Artistic Research: Supporting the dissemination of artistic research through exhibitions, performances, digital platforms, and diverse media outlets to reach wider audiences.

Near East University views scientific research and innovation not only as academic achievements but also as instruments for creating social benefit. In pursuing these goals, the university remains committed to upholding high ethical standards, advancing sustainable development, and fostering international cooperation.