University Research Committee
The University Research Committee (URC), chaired by the Vice Rector for Faculty and Research, is responsible to the Senate for the development of the University Research Policy and Strategies to assist the University in meeting its research objectives. It is the highest research coordinating body of the University.
Membership of the University Research Committee
- Vice Rector for Faculty and Research (Chair)
- Vice-Rectors
- Deans of Schools
- Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Office (audit)
- Invited (non-voting) experts as and when it is considered essential
Scope of the University Research Committee
The functions of the University Research Committee (URC) are to:
- formulate strategies to assist the University in meeting its research objectives;
- identify and use the means by which the University can engage in emerging research opportunities;
- monitor and review research performance across the University and advise the Senate and the Council on the University’s research strategies, priorities and performance;
- advise the Senate and the Council on an appropriate strategy for the submission of proposals for University funded research;
- monitor the implementation of the University of Nicosia Seed Grant, through the administrative support of the Research and Innovation Office; interact with external research funding agencies;
- advise the Senate and the Council on the allocation of any funds to support the research strategy;
- foster the marketing of research activities as a mechanism for enhancing grant and contract income from industrial and research funding sources;
- consider research matters referred to it by the School Research Committees;
- advise on any matters referred to it by the Senate and the Council.
