Developing a good sense of research with the aim of approaching high-quality research is a necessary requirement for creating a successful position in the academic world. The objectives of the Department of Research & Development (DRD) of Al-Taqwa University are:
To build research careers, internationalization of human potential, support to strengthen the knowledge foundation, and promote the creation of new ideas blended with cognitive and creative approaches, as well as societal impact of education, research, and innovation.
To serve as a framework for the concrete direction in the area of research for the strategic plan 2022-2026 and to guide every aspect of research by defining what the university needs to accomplish to achieve sustainable quality growth in research areas.
The creation of a pervasive research culture across all academic disciplines and achieving a leading position in the region within areas that are of national importance, by
1. Sustainable development and effective use of the university infrastructure and human resources,
2. Continuous improvement of supporting frameworks by implementing best practices, perfectionism, creativity, transparency, sustainability,
3. Promotion and development of multidisciplinary research initiatives to create a fully integrated knowledge society and make significant contributions to the social and economic development of Al-Taqwa University and its environment.
Since this is the very first comprehensive research strategy of Al-Taqwa University, all the (faculties/schools) are given equal opportunity to further develop in their strategic approach to the research function. This resulted in a total number of 2 Faculties, with 4 domains and thus providing enough space to all units to try and enhance their research capacities under one common roof.