The Research Operations Department at Khalifa University supports the full lifecycle of research activities, from securing funding to ensuring compliance for successful project execution. The department manages pre- and post-award processes, sponsored research agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and joint collaborations and provides ethical oversight through formal review processes, including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects鈥� research and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for animal research. It also oversees research policy development.
Core responsibilities include administering internal and external funding cycles, negotiating and executing research agreements, mitigating research-related, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as IRB, IACUC, biosafety, and export control. The department also contributes to strategic resource planning, including budgeting and staffing. By promoting a culture of operational excellence, transparency, and compliance, the department enables high-impact research that advances Khalifa University鈥檚 strategic R&D objectives.
Pre-Award Unit
The Pre-Award Unit supports the development and submission of research proposals. The team ensures timely, accurate, and compliant submissions, facilitates collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and reviews research agreements before legal processing. In addition, the Unit also helps identify and secure external funding opportunities.
Through strategic proposal support and institutional coordination, the Pre-Award Unit helps strengthen Khalifa University鈥檚 research competitiveness and funding diversification.
Contacts Fareeda Al Hosani Noura AlhalmeliNour Bani Hani
Post-Award Unit
The Post-Award Unit manages the implementation and financial oversight of funded research projects. The team ensures compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements and supports researchers throughout the life of their projects.
The Unit ensures projects run smoothly, aligned with external sponsor expectations, and internal applicable regulations.
Contacts
Fatima AlhmoudiShaima Abdo MohamedJawdat Nachawaty Nayif Mohammad Mahmmud Akour
For general inquiries contact us at: ors@ku.ac.ae
The Research Compliance Unit ensures that all research at Khalifa University comply with ethical and regulatory standards. It develops research related institutional policies, offers training, and monitors research activities to safeguard integrity and accountability. Ethical oversight is provided through formal review processes, including the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for human subjects鈥� research and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for animal research.
Key responsibilities:
By supporting researchers with clear guidance and continuous oversight, this Unit fosters a responsible and ethical research environment that upholds the University鈥檚 reputation.
