ACADEMIC RESEARCH CENTER

Introduction of the Academic Research Directorate 

The Academic Research Directorate was established in 2010 under the framework of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU). Since the establishment of the Vice Chancellor of Research and Journals in 2023, the Academic Research Directorate has been operating under its umbrella. 

The main goals of this directorate include creating opportunities for scientific research, enhancing research skills of faculty members and students, involving academic staff in national projects, organizing scientific-research workshops, promoting a research-driven culture, and encouraging researchers to conduct policy-oriented studies. 

Vision

To become a leading hub for standard, innovative, and applied research at the national and regional levels, aiming to meet the scientific needs of society and contribute to sustainable development.

 

Mission

To facilitate, encourage, and guide applied and innovative scientific research, and to provide a suitable environment for enhancing the research capacities of faculty and students, while building strong linkages between the university, sectoral institutions, and society.

 

Purpose

To support high-quality, practical, and innovative scientific research that responds to national needs, advances the university’s academic standing, generates knowledge, addresses societal issues, and contributes actively to scientific progress.

 

In 2013, three technical staff members were formally assigned to this directorate. The organizational structure of the directorate is as follows:

 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities of the Academic Research Directorate

1. Monitor and supervise the university’s research and academic programs from legal and professional perspectives, considering existing guidelines. 
2. Provide necessary consultations and create research-conducive conditions for faculty researchers to ensure effective and quality research. 
3. Supervise research and academic activities at the university level to enhance capacity and improve the quality of research and teaching. 
4. Assist in organizing scientific-research conferences to benefit from participants’ experiences and assess their reports. 
5. Review faculty conference papers and student theses, and share research findings with relevant sectoral institutions to foster collaborative research. 
6. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual work plans in alignment with the directorate’s overall plan to achieve set objectives. 
7. Transfer professional skills through organizing workshops, seminars, and on-the-job training for subordinates. 
8. Manage, evaluate performance, identify training needs, and develop capacity for staff and subordinate units. 
9. Submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc reports on activities and achievements to the directorate.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Achievements of the Academic Research Directorate 

1. Preparation of guidelines related to research affairs. 
2. Establishing connections with sectoral institutions and sharing research findings of the university’s faculty members. 
3. Organizing workshops, seminars, and scientific conferences for faculty and students. 
4. Collecting scientific works of faculty and students for registration in a digital database. 
5. Reviewing conference papers of faculty members and theses/projects of students. 
6. Facilitating and organizing international online seminars.
7. Assessing research papers and proposals, compilation and translation topics.

 

Future Plans of the Academic Research Directorate

1. Organizing Scientific Conferences and Seminars after conducting need assessments. 
2. Developing Effective Partnerships with sectoral institutions and facilitating joint research initiatives. 
3. Preparing Research Programs based on identified needs and monitoring the implementation of research activities. 
4. Establishing a Research Information Database for storing and managing research outputs. 
5. Supporting Applied Research and encouraging faculty members and students to publish articles in reputable scientific journals.