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14.2. Research Structure of DU

National Level
Ministry of Higher Education, Research &
Innovation (MoHERI)

University Level
- Department of Research
- University Research Board
- MoHERI Research Focal Point & Institutional
Proposal Evaluation Chair
- Research Centre

College/FP Level
(College Research Committee)/ Foundation
Program Research Committee

14.3. National Level: Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Innovation (formerly
known as The Research Council(TRC))

The Ministry of Higher Education, Research & Innovation (MoHERI) is the governmental body in
the Sultanate of Oman responsible for supervising high education institutes, the development of
high education policies, research & innovation in the Sultanate. It’s vision is to create an
innovation ecology that is responsive to local needs and international trends, fosters social
harmony, and leads to creativity and excellence. The research & Innovation wing at MoHERI

serves as a focal point and hub dedicated to promoting and supporting research, scientific
enquiry, and innovation in the Sultanate of Oman. MoHERI provides research funds for faculty
and students through various research grants. It manages the funded projects externally only.
The Department of Research manages the grant internally at DU and ensures that the faculty and
the students who receive research funds abide by MoHERI’s policies, rules and regulations for
that particular research grant.
(For more details on MoHERI Research Programs please visit its website: https://www.trc.gov.om/trcweb/)

(Source: TRC Website: www.trc.gov.om)

14.4. Research Programs offered by MoHERI

The research programs set by MoHERI are in light of Oman Vision 2040, the national plans and
strategies of various sectors in the country and an understanding of the successful experiences
witnessed across the globe resulting in Oman being showcased as a quality and leading hub for
research.

1) Block Funding Program (BFP): Includes Research Grant (RG), Graduate Research Grant (GRG)
and Undergraduate Research Grant (URG)
2) Strategic Research Grant Program (SRG)
3) Smart City Platform

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