Interdisciplinary
Administrative Support
UHB provides integrated administrative support throughout the full research cycle — from idea development through funding, ethics, publication, and performance evaluation — across all eight colleges.
Part A — Administrative Support Units
| # | Unit | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interdisciplinary Research Committee | Policy formulation, strategy, team formation, capacity-building |
| 2 | Research Support & Project Management Office | Project coordination, progress tracking, institutional accountability |
| 3 | Research Funding & Support Unit | Grant consultations, funding access — national, regional, international |
| 4 | Research Partnerships & Collaboration Office | MOU-based collaborations and international research networks PRO_41 |
| 5 | Scientific Publishing & Communication Unit | Journal submission support, open access guidance, citation impact |
| 6 | Electronic Research Management Systems | Digital platforms for milestone tracking, outputs, and funding monitoring |
| 7 | Research Promotion Unit | Dissemination to academic, industry, government, and community audiences |
| 8 | Research Ethics & Institutional Review Office | Ethical compliance and research integrity PS_38 |
| 9 | Research Training & Capacity Building Unit | Workshops and professional development for faculty and postgraduate students |
| 10 | Research Performance Evaluation Unit | Citation tracking, collaboration metrics, SDG research performance reporting |
| 11 | College Scientific Research Committees | First-point coordination for cross-disciplinary projects within each college |
Part B — Intellectual Property
| Area | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Research using UHB resources = university-owned IP. Joint funding = governed by signed agreement. PS_19 |
| Revenue Sharing | 40% Researchers · 30% College/Department · 30% Interdisciplinary Research Fund |
| Patents | Free patent search, filing support, and commercialization advice via UHB IP Office |
| Confidentiality | NDAs for industry-partnered research · mandatory IP training before project start |
Part C — Open Science Policy
| Principle | Requirement |
|---|---|
| FAIR Data | Findable · Accessible · Interoperable · Reusable. Repository deposit within 12 months. PS_36 |
| Open Access | Green OA or Gold OA required for externally funded research · APC support available |
| Preprints | Encouraged on recognized preprint servers prior to formal publication |
| Data Privacy | IRB clearance mandatory for personal, clinical, or sensitive data |
| Preservation | Minimum 10-year digital research data archive post-publication |