Staff with Notable International Engagement
Staff with Notable International Engagement
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (SHMU)
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (SHMU) is proud of its dedicated faculty members, researchers, and administrative staff who actively engage with the global academic community. Recognizing and supporting staff involvement in international activities is crucial for enhancing SHMU’s global standing and fostering a culture of excellence.
This section highlights the university’s commitment to encouraging and leveraging the international contributions of its personnel in research, education, and administration.
Recognition and Support:
SHMU actively promotes and supports staff engagement through various channels:
International Research Collaboration: Faculty involvement as Principal Investigators (PIs) or Co-Is on externally funded international research grants.
Active Academic Mobility: Participation in international fellowships, sabbaticals, or exchange programs at renowned foreign institutions.
Global Knowledge Dissemination: Presenting research findings at major international congresses, serving on international editorial boards, or delivering invited lectures abroad.
International Committee Participation: Engagement in international expert committees, policy-making bodies, or professional society leadership roles outside of Iran.
Cross-Border Educational Activities: Leading or participating in joint virtual/physical teaching modules with international partner universities.
Incentives and Encouragement:
SHMU provides specific mechanisms to encourage and recognize the international achievements of its staff:
Financial and Administrative Support: Priority consideration for short-term travel grants, seed funding for international projects, and administrative leave facilitation for high-impact international assignments.
Internal Acknowledgment: Regular features in university newsletters and formal annual recognition ceremonies highlighting significant international achievements (e.g., high-impact publications, successful international projects).
Promotion Criteria: International engagement and successful collaboration are weighted favorably in internal promotion and merit-based evaluation processes.
Coordination and Reporting:
The Office of Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs maintains a registry of faculty and staff with significant international activity. This office serves as the central point for:
Documenting and tracking staff international outputs.
Advising on opportunities for international capacity building and networking.
Facilitating official administrative processes related to international mobility and cooperation.
Contact Information:
Staff members with notable international engagement or those seeking support for new international ventures should contact:
Office of Vice-Chancellor for Global Strategies and International Affairs
Shahroud University of Medical Sciences (SHMU)
Shahroud, Iran
Email: intl@shmu.ac.ir
Website: https://www.shmu.ac.ir