The Project and Research Office at IBU aims to enhance the university’s scientific research capacity, support faculty and students in participating in international research collaborations, and strengthen global academic partnerships.

We guide faculty members in securing funding, writing proposals, managing research projects, and reporting results. Additionally, we support the entire project cycle, encouraging innovative, interdisciplinary, and internationally collaborative research initiatives.

Our office is committed to increasing IBU’s international academic visibility, integrating our researchers into global scientific networks, and leading collaborative projects with universities worldwide.

Mission

• Foster a strong research and project culture at IBU.
• Increase access to international research funding, ensuring IBU researchers actively participate in global academic collaborations.
• Promote interdisciplinary and innovative research.
• Develop and expand research partnerships with international universities.
• Facilitate the publication and dissemination of research findings in high-impact academic journals and global conferences.

Vision

IBU aims to establish itself as a leading research university in the Balkans, with a strong presence in the global research ecosystem by:

• Encouraging IBU researchers to take an active role in international research projects.
• Developing joint academic programs and research initiatives with international universities.
• Establishing IBU as a leader in innovation, technology, and sustainable development research.
• Strengthening interdisciplinary research culture to foster innovative solutions across various academic fields.
• Supporting faculty members in academic publishing, international conference participation, and research collaborations.

Research and Project Areas

The Project and Research Office at IBU supports a wide range of academic disciplines, promoting innovative and high-impact research projects. Our primary focus areas include:

1. Scientific Research and Academic Development Projects

• Encouraging faculty members to participate in international research collaborations.
• Establishing interdisciplinary research teams to develop new scientific approaches.
• Increasing the publication of high-impact research in academic journals.

2. Technology and Innovation Projects

• Research on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and smart systems.
• Developing technology-focused projects in collaboration with international research institutions.
• Supporting patents, prototyping, and technology transfer initiatives.

3. Sustainability and Environmental Research

• Studies on climate change, renewable energy, and green technologies.
• Sustainable urban planning and smart city applications.
• Environmental policy and development projects.

4. Education and Social Sciences Research

• Research on education policies and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Data-driven social sciences research and societal development projects.
• Regional development, social innovation, and entrepreneurship research.

5. Internationally Funded Research Projects

• Research initiatives supported by Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, TÜBİTAK, COST Action, and other global funding programs.
• Collaborative academic research projects with universities in Europe, the United States, and Asia.
• Strengthening IBU’s role in international research consortia and global funding networks.

6. International University Partnerships

• Joint research collaborations with leading universities across Europe, the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
• Developing international Ph.D. and research exchange programs.
• Organizing academic events, conferences, and joint publications with partner universities.
• Encouraging faculty members and researchers to engage in global academic collaborations.

Support for IBU Researchers

The Project and Research Office provides the following support services to faculty members and students:

• Project Proposal Development: Assisting researchers in preparing project proposals for international funding programs.
• Grant and Funding Monitoring: Providing information on global research funding opportunities.
• Project Management and Implementation: Supporting the execution, reporting, and budgeting of funded projects.
• Academic Publishing Assistance: Encouraging and facilitating faculty members to publish research in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Training and Seminars: Organizing workshops on research methodologies, academic writing, and project management.

Collaboration and Partnerships

The Project and Research Office at IBU actively promotes academic partnerships with international universities, research institutions, and global academic networks to expand the impact of research. Through strategic collaborations, we aim to integrate IBU researchers into global academic communities and strengthen our university’s international research presence.