Systems for Appointment, Promotion, and Recognition of Excellence
Al-Ahliyya Amman University has a clear academic promotion system in which faculty members are evaluated based on teaching, research, and community service. In line with global research trends, the university places growing emphasis on interdisciplinary research in its promotion criteria, recognizing its role in fostering innovation, solving complex problems, and enhancing academic and industrial collaboration
- Inclusion of Interdisciplinary Research in Promotion Requirements
- Interdisciplinary research is evaluated based on its scientific quality, academic and societal impact, and the journals in which it is published.
- Priority is given to research that offers innovative solutions to real-world problems, particularly those aligned with global trends in research and development.
- Additional Points for Multidisciplinary Research
- The university awards extra points for research involving collaboration across different disciplines and encourages approaches that integrate natural sciences, engineering, and humanities.
- Points are multiplied for research published in top-tier (Q1 & Q2) journals or that achieve high citation rates.
- Cross-departmental research collaboration is promoted to enhance knowledge integration and generate impactful outcomes.
- Supporting Research Exchange and International Partnerships
- International research collaboration is encouraged through academic exchange programs with leading global universities to enhance the quality of interdisciplinary research.
- Joint funding is provided for projects executed in collaboration with international research institutions.
- Researchers are supported in participating in international conferences focused on interdisciplinary research, fostering engagement with experts from diverse fields.
- Enhancing Research-Industry Partnerships
- Applied and experimental research conducted in collaboration with industrial companies and government bodies is considered in promotion criteria.
- Additional incentives are offered to researchers who transform interdisciplinary research into industrial applications and marketable technologies.
- The establishment of joint research centres between the university and industry is encouraged to align academic outputs with real market needs.
- Marketing Interdisciplinary Research and Knowledge Transfer
- A specialized unit promotes the outcomes of interdisciplinary research to relevant stakeholders, ensuring they reach industrial and societal sectors.
- Research and innovation exhibitions are organized to showcase key results and outputs to investors, companies, and funding agencies.
- Researchers receive consultations on patents and technology transfer, enhancing the practical impact of interdisciplinary scientific research.
- Priority for Publication in the University Journal
- Researchers are encouraged to publish their interdisciplinary work in the university’s scientific journal to enhance its research standing.
- Additional incentives are granted for interdisciplinary research published in the university journal as part of academic promotion criteria.
- A dedicated section of the university journal is allocated for outstanding interdisciplinary research, fostering a culture of interdisciplinary study within the academic community.
- Scientific Awards and Competitions for the Best Researchers in Interdisciplinary Research
- The University Award for Excellence in Interdisciplinary Research is established to honour researchers who achieve outstanding success in scientific integration and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Annual research competitions are organized to encourage researchers to submit innovative interdisciplinary projects.
- Competitive research grants are awarded to winning projects, along with support for publishing the award-winning research in high-calibre scientific journals.
