This Vice-Presidency is responsible for decisions on research policies according to research letters of circular and the related by-laws issued by IAU Central Organization. The Vice-President of Research has a wide range of administrative functions. The most important issues are as follows:
- Promoting research in collaboration with faculties and departments
- Regulating research through the maintenance of national and international standards
- Supporting faculty members to present their research articles in national and international conferences
- Supporting students’ research activities
- Purchasing research equipment
- Management of research activities ensuring that all research activities are within the framework of the rules and regulations
- Promoting e-technology transfer
- Strengthening the ties with the industry
- Publishing scientific journals