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The Research Society (RS) provides leadership and support for Afghan researchers, empowering research candidates to achieve their research goals and keep them engaged in creating new knowledge, disseminate new information and keep the knowledge triangle intact.
The Research Society (RS) role is to support research at the University and
develop and refine the Afghanistan’s/University’s overall Research Strategy
and provide solutions to the problems faced by the country by involving the
research experts within the country and from other countries (collaborative
research) to address the problems in a realistic manner.
Our focus is divided in two key areas:
• Devising Strategies, Policies & Projects
• Research Education
We support in devising strategies by developing and implementing research
oriented policies and procedures and fostering industry and international
partnerships.
We are committed to providing high quality professional development programs
to enrich the experience of our research community members and support our
researchers in their roles by identifying the problem faced by the society
and ensure solutions that are judicious, reliable and valid.
Kardan University is growing and strengthening its research capability to
deliver significant economic, social and environmental impact.
Kardan University is driven by impact and, as the world economy transforms,
the University has a responsibility to make the resulting changes work for
the whole of society. In support of this, Kardan University has created a
cohesive and supportive environment for “Research Society” within Kardan
University’s research network and deep collaborations.
Unlike traditional discipline-based research structures, RS connect
researchers from multiple disciplines under a thematic umbrella from
different nooks and corners of the world. This provides a vehicle that
allows Kardan University to deploy its areas of research excellence to
comprehensively address critical local, national, regional and global
challenges and capture emerging opportunities.
The role of the RS is to:
• address impact in research and innovation
• facilitate a substantial lift in research capability
• serve as focal points for strategic partnerships
• provide a catalyst for effective impact-associated research training
• underpin enhanced research capability supported by a positive culture of
service and support and
• increase the intellectual capacity of the researchers.
Through our core competencies we're shaping the world through our applied
research and industry collaborations. At Kardan University, we collaborate
to find solutions to the problems of tomorrow. With a commitment to
innovation and practical results, our research society is focused on
creating real and transformative impact for our global community.
Basically in RS the pool is divided into three categories (subject to
conditions who to be called what) as defined in section 5.1 under membership
categories as follows:
Research Society members enjoy the following benefits described as follows:
The purpose of the Research Society (RS) Fellows Program is to honor and
recognize researchers with substantial research accomplishments, to convey
the research society’s commitment to excellence in research, and to enable
the next generation of emerging scholars to appreciate the value of
sustained achievements in research and the breadth of scholarship worthy of
recognition. The RS is intended to recognize excellence in research and be
inclusive of the scholarship that constitutes and enriches education
research as an interdisciplinary field.
Based on the categories of membership as defined in section 5.1, view the
membership for a description of the membership categories that best fits
your qualifications.
The recruitment must comply with DRD standards for competitive selection and
transparent processes to ensure that the individuals selected are the
best-qualified candidates to perform the research related functions in a
fully satisfactory manner. The selection process must ensure that due regard
is given to achieving an equitable gender and geographical balance, as
appropriate. DRD (Board Council of Research) as per the criteria laid down
in the section 5.1 plus the peer evaluation.
In order to submit the application form for membership the following form as
presented in section 8 should be duly filled to the best of your knowledge
along with the supporting documents and submit to rsmembership@kardan.edu.af
(Click on this link to submit the form online).
Once applications are received along with the supported documents for
membership, the Head of DRD along with Board Council of Research will review
the applications. Research Fellows/ Members are selected, recommended and
approved by the Head of DRD upon review and recommendation from Board
Council of Research.
After review of the applications for membership the DRD office will notify
candidates of their selection or deferral within one month of receipt of the
application form.
After the selection process, the selected research society members have to
adhere to the following terms and conditions of appointment of Research
Society as described in section 9.
| Section 1: Application Information |
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| Section 2: Candidate Information |
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| Section 3: Contact Information |
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| Section 4: Scientific/Observatory Research |
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| Section 5: Membership Categories |
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| Section 6: Statement and Signature of Candidate |
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I hereby apply for membership in the Research Society. I have read the qualifications and instructions as provided in the section 5.1 and I understand the privileges and responsibilities of this category of membership. I understand that I will receive communications from RS regarding my membership and participation in Association programs and activities. I certify that the statements on this application are true.
| Section 7: Nomination and Statement of Support |
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I recommend this candidate for membership in the Research Society and acknowledge by signing this statement of support that the candidate is qualified for this category of membership. Further, I acknowledge that this candidate adheres to accepted ethical scientific standards and has or will make long-term contributions to Research Society.
| Section 8: Procedures for Application Submission |
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The Official Research Society Membership Application Form with all requested
information provided. Nomination: Appropriate signature of a nominator
(three signatures required for Expert/Active member candidates) who is an
existing Active, Emeritus, or Honorary member in good standing is required.
A copy of the candidate’s most current curriculum vitae and bibliography.
Intermediate /Affiliate membership: Cover letter explaining the reasons for
the candidate’s interest in joining, his or her particular qualifications
for this membership category, and the benefit(s) he or she expects to derive
from becoming a member. A copy of the candidate’s most current curriculum
vitae and bibliography.
Student /Zero Beginner Membership: Appropriate signatures for Student
candidates/ Zero Beginner Membership would include school advisor, mentor,
dean, or principal).
| Researcher | Area of Expertise |
Prof. Murtaza Masoud Niazi |
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Prof. Muhammad Shahid Shams |
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Prof. Dr. Kaleemullah Khan Bangash |
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Dr. Nassir Ul Haq Wani |
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