Research at ARUMS

Deputy of research and technology is established for continual research programs and scientific development in medical fields in any country. Producing and expanding knowledge and technologies related to the health, and by qualitatively and quantitatively promoting the human researcher treasure. Furthermore, we pursue to elevate our university’s research rank both nationally and internationally, contribute in software movement, and achieve the comprehensive research map.

The deputy research and technology includes Administer of research & technology in charge of research, medical statistics and information providing, the central library, scientometrics, student research committee, the office of the relations with industry to develop research fields, as well as research Ethics committee.

This deputy is responsible for providing the grounds for research work, supplying scientific productions and expansions of scientific ties with other academic institutions. All these activities are designed with the cooperation of all departments, associated schools, and research centers, within the long-term research plan of the university. This office is also responsible for:

• Supplying and distributing both printing and digital scientific resources
• Assisting with holding scientific conferences and facilitating the participation of faculty members
• Creation scientific relations with foreign centers
• Development of applied, clinical and basic research proportional to the national research priorities
• Utilize technologies required for research
• Supporting the researchers by increasing research budgets
• Promotion of young academic staff’s research abilities through holding educational workshops and establishing research consultation centers
• Improving efficiency and effectiveness of research
• Attracting and developing resources
• increasing the quantity of university scientific journals and also promoting their quality in order to index them in high rank indexing databases
• Persuading the researchers to conduct applied and productive research, and
• Providing them to expand the university’s relations with other domestic and international universities
• Promoting the present research centers and establishing new centers based on the upcoming needs

 

Vision & Mission

ARUMS aims to advance medical research in order to position the university among the top research institutions in Iran and the region. Through targeted research support and funding, we strive to ultimately enhance the health of the community.

In summary, our core missions are:

1. Actively contributing to the progress and improvement of public health;
2. Elevating the university’s scientific standing nationally and regionally by addressing the needs of researchers; and
3. Maintaining close collaboration with national policymakers and research funding bodies.

 

Goals

The primary goal of the Vice Chancellor for Research at Ardabil University of Medical Sciences is to implement necessary measures to achieve the highest standards in education, research, innovation, and community engagement.

The office also strives to motivate faculty members to engage in research, publish academic works, and benefit from research incentive programs. Furthermore, it aims to foster collaborative research across different colleges within the university to facilitate the sharing of findings and mutual use of knowledge.

Specific objectives include:

1. Enhancing the university’s national and regional scientific ranking by addressing the needs of researchers;
2. Maintaining strong connections with national policymakers and research funding organizations.

 

Research Office

Welcome to the Research Office of Ardabil University of Medical Sciences (ARUMS), your central hub for information about the university’s research endeavors. This office is responsible for implementing the university’s policies concerning research projects and the academic advancement of research activities.

The Research Office facilitates the organization of research workshops, supports the conduct of scientific investigations, expands research collaborations, and provides financial support to researchers through grants. It also oversees the admission process for PhD by Research and postdoctoral students, while supporting all major research-related projects of both the university and the surrounding region.

Beyond striving to intensify its efforts in the fields of research and medical technology, the Research Office aims to create new horizons and open up a world of opportunities in both academic and research domains.