Management of Research Processes and Organizational Structure
Centered on the Graduate School

RECTORATE

Deanery of Research

Determination of research strategies and policies
Enhancing and developing research capacity
Monitoring and evaluating research performance
Fostering a university-wide research culture

Scientific Research Projects (BAP) Coordination Office

Management of project applications
Project evaluation and funding allocation processes
Ensuring effective and efficient resource utilization
Monitoring progress and finalizing projects

Graduate School

Formulating graduate education and research policies
Developing rules, regulations, and guidelines
Establishing, monitoring, and evaluating academic departments
Quality assurance of research and academic workflows
Data collection, metrics tracking, and institutional reporting
Expanding national and international collaborations
Strategic planning and continuous scope enhancement

Other Support Units

Technology Transfer Office (TTO)
Department of Library and Documentation
International Office
Department of Statistics and Strategy Development
Editorial, Procurement, and Administrative Support units

External Stakeholders

Industry and Corporate Sector
Public and Governmental Institutions
Alumni Network
National/International Universities & Research Centers
Chambers of Commerce, Professional Organizations, & NGOs

Strategy & Policy
Guidance

Strategies and policies set at the institutional level steer the research tracks of academic departments, programs, advisors, and graduate students.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Tracking via metrics and core indicators
Periodic institutional reporting
Performance evaluation frameworks
Internal and external audits

Academic Departments (ABD)

Defining and expanding core research fields
Managing academic faculty rosters and laboratory infrastructures
Execution and continuous updating of academic programs
Overseeing research ethics and institutional integrity protocols

Graduate Programs

Fulfilling core program objectives and learning outcomes
Managing curricula, proficiency metrics, and core research tracks
Planning and streamlining thesis advisor assignments
Executing program assessment and periodic evaluation loops

Thesis Advisors

Scoping, defining, and mapping out the research subject
Providing rigorous academic mentorship and career guidance
Supervising and tracking the day-to-day research framework
Directing students on publication strategies, ethics, and scientific outputs
Leading thesis monitoring committees and milestone evaluations

Graduate Students

Execution of target experimental/theoretical research operations
Adhering strictly to academic ethics and compliance rules
Fulfilling thesis benchmarks, papers, and scholastic yields
Submitting progress reports and engaging in feedback mechanisms

Feedback & Continuous
Improvement

Policies, curricula, and institutional processes are continually optimized based on evaluation metrics and stakeholder feedback loops.

Stakeholder Engagement

Active inclusion of internal and external stakeholders amplifies the real-world efficacy, visibility, and impact of research cycles.

PLAN(Policy & Strategy)

Defining macro research policies and priority fields
Resource planning (BAP projects, lab infrastructure, human capital)
Designing, vetting, and updating new program tracks

DO(Research Planning)

Scoping and formalization of the scientific research topic
Co-authoring the precise research roadmaps (Advisor & Student)
Drafting grant proposals and secures target project funding

DO(Execution of Research)

Carrying out actual laboratory, analytical, or field research operations
Data aggregation, computation, and statistical interpretation
Upholding institutional integrity and strict research ethics

CHECK(Monitoring & Evaluation)

Conducting routine evaluations via Thesis Advisory Committees (TIK)
Reviewing semesterly progress reports and interim milestones
Analyzing structural success via performance indicators

CHECK(Outputs & Yields)

Peer-reviewed publications, articles, and conference proceedings
Sponsored projects and grants
Patents, disclosures, and Utility Models
Prototypes, system models, designs, and software yields
Broader socio-economic and institutional footprint

ACT(Improvement Loop)

Enacting academic updates to programs and course structures
Optimizing administrative workflows and procedural bottlenecks
Re-evaluating institutional support schemes and funding allocations

Financial Support

BAP, TUBITAK, EU Frameworks, Industry partnerships, and external grants

Research Infrastructure

Central laboratories, enterprise software suites, scientific databases, and technical staff support

Capacity Building

Methodological training, seminars, technical workshops, and structured mentorship programs

Strategic Alliances

National/international academic consortia, corporate alliances, and joint public sector ventures

Data & Information Systems

Integrated research information systems (AVESIS/E-Institute), data storage repositories, and analytics tools

Management of Research Processes and Organizational Structure Centered on the Graduate School

Strategy & Policy Guidance