Promotion Framework for Interdisciplinary Research
Azerbaijan State Agricultural University (ADAU) is initiating a new system for academic promotions designed to improve research quality and promote academic excellence. Advancing past conventional assessment techniques, the university aims to introduce a framework that fosters teamwork among scholars from various fields.
In this context, ADAU prioritizes fostering an academic atmosphere focused on interdisciplinary research. The university is creating systems that encourage collaborative projects among researchers from various disciplines and provide career growth possibilities for faculty involved in these studies.
In order to accomplish this, ADAU intends to carry out the subsequent initiatives:
• Emphasizing interdisciplinary studies and teamwork in scientific research within academic assessment procedures;
• Broadening academic partnership prospects in diverse areas such as agricultural sciences, engineering, and associated fields to promote inventive research;
• Backing research initiatives that align scientific progress with industry demands, concentrating on creative solutions and the real-world application of research in society and agriculture.
The standards for academic advancement and hiring at ADAU are consistent with the university’s dedication to educational and scientific excellence. The advancement of faculty members’ careers and their appointments to new academic roles will be evaluated according to these factors:
• Input to both expert and cross-disciplinary studies;
• Effect on education and the quality of instruction;
• Participation in scientific endeavors that support the university, community, and the agricultural industry.
In this evaluation process, special focus will be placed on the interdisciplinary aspects of research, its impacts on the agricultural industry and the national economy, along with its potential for real-world application. To promote interdisciplinary cooperation, the university holds a range of seminars, training programs, and informational activities.
Through the support of interdisciplinary research and academic advancement, ADAU is dedicated to creating a more robust and innovative academic atmosphere.