About

Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology, University of Zanjan

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology is one of the principal pillars of the University of Zanjan, responsible for directing and organizing research and technological activities. By leveraging the academic expertise of faculty members, researchers, and postgraduate students, this office strives to advance the frontiers of knowledge, address societal needs, and enhance the university's standing at both national and international levels.

Main Areas of Activity:

• Research Affairs Management: Overseeing research projects, supporting student theses and dissertations, and supervising research processes

• Technology Affairs Management: Handling patent registrations, commercialization of research outcomes, and industry relations

• Scientific Communications Management: Organizing conferences and scientific workshops, concluding research cooperation agreements, and publishing academic journals

• Research Funding Management: Allocating research budgets, research grants, and research awards

• Library and Information Services Management: Providing academic resources, access to databases, and information services

Organizational Structure:

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Research and Technology comprises several subordinate departments and units, including:

• Department of Research Affairs

• Department of Technology Affairs and Industry Relations

• Department of Scientific and International Communications

• Central Library and Documentation Center

• Secretariat of the Research and Technology Council

• Research Statistics and Information Unit

Vision:

This office aims to be recognized as one of the most influential research hubs in the region and the country, relying on the academic and research capacities of the University of Zanjan, and to play a key role in sustainable development and the knowledge-based economy.