Venue: Sultan Qaboos University – Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Event Overview:

The Sultanate of Oman places significant importance on advancing scientific research and improving its quality, recognizing that achieving these goals requires a sustainable and efficient research management system. Beyond raising the standards of scientific research, such efforts contribute to meeting the needs of both public and private sectors, thereby supporting social and economic development in Oman and the region.

In line with this vision, Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) leads as a key institution supporting scientific research, committed to providing a comprehensive research environment that includes advanced laboratories and research facilities, as well as building partnerships with leading academic and research institutions locally, regionally, and internationally.

Within this context, Sultan Qaboos University, is organizing a conference under the theme "Sustainability in Research Management". This conference serves as a platform for research management experts and researchers from around the world to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices on achieving sustainability in the financial and administrative management of research — addressing growing challenges and ensuring long-term research impact at national and international levels.

1. Enhancing Financial Sustainability in Research: Discussing strategies for sustainable funding, diversifying funding sources, and allocating resources toward priority research areas.
2. Improving Research Organizational Management: Reviewing global best practices in the administrative organization of research centers to improve operational efficiency and research human resource management.
3. Fostering International Collaboration: Promoting regional and international partnerships for knowledge exchange and the support of joint sustainable research projects.
4. Professional Development: Equipping participants with knowledge of the latest tools and systems in research management to enhance the competencies of research staff.
5. Emphasizing the Role of Technology: Exploring how technology and digitization improve research management, facilitate access to research outputs, and enhance operational effectiveness.
6. Resource Management: Ensuring efficient use of resources, including time, funding, and data, to minimize waste and maximize returns on research investment.
7. Collaboration and Partnerships: Strengthening cooperation between academic institutions, industry, government, and civil society organizations to exchange knowledge, share resources, and support sustainable research efforts.