Scientific Research Policy

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1. Purpose

To set the University's framework for planning, supporting, funding and disseminating high-quality scientific research aligned to national priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.

2. Scope

This policy applies across Future University in Egypt — all faculties, the Dental Hospital, the training Pharmaceutical Factory, student housing and administrative units — and to students, faculty, staff and, where stated, contractors and suppliers.

3. Definitions

Research strategy

A documented plan setting the University's research priorities, resources and targets.

Research output

The publications, patents and applied results arising from research.

4. Policy statement

• The University maintains a research strategy with defined priorities, linked to national development needs and the SDGs.
• Research is supported through its Research Centre, internal funding, laboratories and training facilities, and external and international collaboration.
• All research is conducted with integrity and, where required, prior ethical approval, under the Research Ethics and Integrity Policy.
• Research output is disseminated and, where it has application, translated into practice and innovation.

5. Procedures

1. Faculties set annual research plans within the University strategy, and researchers may apply for internal funding against published criteria.
2. The Research Centre coordinates facilities, training, partnerships and the tracking of research output.
3. Research involving human participants, animals or sensitive data obtains ethics approval before commencing.
4. Research performance is monitored through indicators and reported to the University Council.

6. Roles and responsibilities

• Vice-President for Postgraduate Studies and Research — owns the research strategy.
• Research Centre — coordinates facilities, funding and partnerships.
• Research Ethics Committee — approves research with ethical implications.

7. Related policies

• Research Ethics and Integrity Policy
• Intellectual Property Rights Policy
• Postgraduate Studies and Research Degrees Policy

8. Legal and cultural alignment

Scientific research is one of the three statutory functions of Egyptian higher education assessed by NAQAAE, alongside education and community service. FUE's research strength is reflected in faculty listed among the top 2% of scientists worldwide (Stanford ranking) and in its international research partnerships.

9. The policy in practice

The University applies this policy in its day-to-day work. Examples, by academic year, include:

Academic year 2020/2021

• September 2020 — the University applied it through a Memorandum of Understanding with the 57357 Children's Cancer Hospital.

Academic year 2021/2022

• August 2022 — the University applied it through the ROGE 2022 international conference with Oxford's Saïd Business School.

Academic year 2022/2023

• October 2022 — the University applied it through a cooperation protocol with SAP for digital-skills training.

Academic year 2023/2024

• August 2024 — the University applied it through ROGE 2024 on restructuring the global economy and promoting sustainability.

Academic year 2024/2025

• February 2025 — the University applied it through the Japan-Egypt Academic Symposium with the JSPS Cairo Research Station.

Academic year 2025/2026

• September 2025 — the University applied it through the renewal of its strategic partnership with University College Cork in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education.

Academic year 2026/2027

• October 2026 — the University applied it through the renewal of NAQAAE accreditation for its Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine.

Together these show the policy at work across the University’s teaching, research and community life.

10. Monitoring and review

Reviewed at least every three years, or sooner if Egyptian law, regulations of the Supreme Council of Universities, or THE/accreditation requirements change. The policy owner is responsible for monitoring how it is applied.

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