The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research were originally established in 1986. In 1995, the Deanship of Scientific Research was administratively separated as an independent deanship in order to serve research activities in Palestine.

The Deanship of Scientific Research carries out the following responsibilities:

• Organizing, coordinating and supporting scientific research in Palestine.
• Publishing two scientific research journals, namely An-Najah University Journal for Research (Humanities) ISSN 1727-8449 and An-Najah University Journal of Research (Natural Sciences) ISSN 1727-2114 and Abstracted & Indexed in Chemical Abstracts (CA) CODEN: MGAAB7
• Creating and building research databases
• Exploring the possibilities for research cooperation with other research institutions. This includes joint research, project funding and conference participation.

Dean of Scientific Research Committees:

• Scientific Research Committee (SRC):
  The SRC’s duties include assisting in the formulation of a general policy for scientific research at the University and aiding its implementation. In addition, the SRC is in charge of organizing and promoting research. In addition to the Dean of Scientific Research, the committee includes eight professors of different disciplines.

• Journal Editorial Board:
  The Editorial Board steer An-Najah University Journal for Research (Humanities and Social Science) and Journal for Research (Natural Sciences). Both journals accept original high quality articles, short notes, letters and review papers. Each participation is peer reviewed by specialists. Board members are selected from among known Professors of different disciplines.

Future Outlooks:

The Deanship of Scientific Research is currently planning to globalize research activities in Palestine . Work is underway to have both research journals indexed and abstracted in international indexing houses. Expansion of boards of editors is also underway which will include professors from outside Palestine.

To contact us:
Tel.: +970-9-2345115/7 Ext.:3420 / 2378
Fax: +090-9-2345982
E-mail: scresearch [at] najah [dot] edu