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Vice President for Research is a multiple-responsibility Sector that oversees management and functionality of three constituent offices (Research Sector, Academic Publication Council and Center for Gulf & Arabian Peninsula Studies).

Research Sector is being a clear drive towards elevating, investing, and globalizing institutional research, within the framework of the sector four-fold Strategic Objectives by:
1. Elevating the level of Scientific Research at KU.
2. Investing and benefitting from research outcomes.
3. Reaching prestigious level of global presence in research at Kuwait University.
4. Development of scientific methodologies.

Mission

  • Deliver high-quality education across a diverse range of majors.
  • Foster an environment that promotes critical thinking, creativity, and innovation.
  • Engage in influential research that addresses local and global challenges.
  • Community Service through awareness programs and partnerships.

Vision

Kuwait University aspires to be a leading institution recognized for excellence in education, research, and community service. Kuwait University aims to prepare future leaders who can contribute positively to society and drive sustainable development.

Scientific Poster Day 2024/2025

The annual holding of the Scientific Poster Day is aimed at encouraging researchers to display their scientific expertise and share their experience, research results and accomplishments with their colleagues, as well as inspire them to pursue their research interests, scientific ambitions and aspirations.

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Commercialise Your Research Now

Kuwait University’s Patent Office (part of the Research Sector) collaborates with researchers and academics who want to protect and commercialise the results of their research. We can implement commercialisation strategies to transform a researcher idea into a commercial opportunity. Take a look at this short video to see how we can support you on your commercialisation journey...

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Sponsored Research

Download NOW This program started in 1985, to regulate funding support to Faculty members through...

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Available technologies

Kuwait University has a range of technologies developed from its research activities that are...

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Workshops

Research-related workshops figure high on RS's activity sphere, providing opportunity for bringing...

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Vacancies

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT (Project duration-May 2023 to April 2025) · Should...

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General Facilities

The Research Sector’s (RS) vision to develop world-class infrastructure and equipment resources at...

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“The Explorer” Research Ship

We would like to inform you that the research ship “The Explorer” has joined Kuwait Institute for...

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Research Awards

The research awards primarily aim at recognizing research excellence, and honoring faculty researchers for their outstanding research contributions to scientific advancement.

Distinguished Researcher Awards

RS offers a total of six awards under the Distinguished Researchers category, 3 in Basic and Applied Sciences and 3 in

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Best Young Researcher Awards

4 awards are earmarked for Best Young Researchers, in recognition of outstanding research efforts of faculty members at

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Master's Thesis

A total of four prizes are offered to graduate students in recognition of their meritorious research at Master's level.

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Ph.D. Thesis

RS offers 2 awards for meritorious research at doctoral level. leading to the award of Ph.D.

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congratulation

The Acting Vice President for Research, Dr. Naser Al-Tannak congratulated the editor-in-chief of the Kuwait Journal of Science, Prof. Shafika Abdulhamid Al-Awadi, on the increase..

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