The Research Council Oman Fahad Al Hosni Ph

TRC found in 2005 Royal Decree no. 54 Mission: Create an innovation ecology that:

Goals 1. Research Capacity Develop graduate programs in science and humanities Create specialized grad.

Goals 3. Knowledge Transfer Diffuse knowledge between academia, local industries, government, and other publics

3 Wave Strategy Enable • Regulatory Reform • Research Funding • ICT enabler for

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The Research Council Oman Fahad Al Hosni, Ph. D Director, Research Admin

TRC found in 2005 Royal Decree no. 54 Mission: Create an innovation ecology that: • Is responsive to local needs and international trends, • Fosters social harmony, and • Leads to creativity and excellence Vision: Oman • Is innovation hub the GCC – leader in producing new ideas, products and services • Has deepest research capacity in the region • Has research excellence in selected areas • Is receptive to local social and economic needs • Has infrastructure for evidence-based policy decisions

Goals 1. Research Capacity Develop graduate programs in science and humanities Create specialized grad. programs in selected areas Build world class researchers (faculty, graduate students and engineers) Encourage research in emerging multidiscipline 2. Research Excellence Select areas of importance Build for excellence Strengthen research in diverse areas of national interest Build strength in policy research for informed decision making

Goals 3. Knowledge Transfer Diffuse knowledge between academia, local industries, government, and other publics Align research with local socioeconomic issues Collaborate on top ideas that fits national needs Foster innovation across society, specially among entrepreneurs & SMEs 4. Enabling Environment Make Oman as attractive place for leading international scholars, scientists and corporations to conduct research Improve research environment for Oman-based researchers

3 Wave Strategy Enable • Regulatory Reform • Research Funding • ICT enabler for others • Electronic platforms • Researchers & Equip Database • Awareness • Research culture (undergrad. Grad. Funds, Educational innovation, Media, Branding) • Capacity building • Local & International Cooperation • OS e-library 2008 2010 Build Align with National Needs Build for the future • ORG, 45% S. Rate using excellence • Research excellence & relevance evaluations • Centers: OAPGRC/EOR/IATI • Involve Stockholders to build • OMREN • National Innovation Center for excellence (national • Science and Technology priorities) Park • 12 Sustainable development • • 2012 projects • STI project Eco-house Competition 4 Strategic Research Program 2 Chair programs Industrial innovation Center 2014 2016 2018 5 2020 Research Impact Remove Hurdles Align

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