Supreme Council of the Center

According to the bylaws of the Neuroscience Research Center, the governing bodies of the Center consist of the Head of the Center and the Supreme Council of the Center. The Center’s research guidelines and fundamental policies are determined upon approval by the Supreme Council.

Members of the Supreme Council include:

• President of Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
• Deputy for Health Affairs of Kerman University of Medical Sciences and Health Services
• Head of the University’s Neuroscience Research Center
• Three faculty members of the Center, nominated by the Head of the Center and approved by the President of the University

Main duties of the Supreme Council:

• Approving the Center’s research guidelines and fundamental policies
• Approving joint projects with other universities, educational and research institutions inside and outside the country, and international organizations in accordance with relevant regulations and requirements
• Reviewing and approving the annual work plan of the Center
• Reviewing and approving the Center’s annual budget within the allocated appropriations and in compliance with legal requirements
• Approving regulations related to the internal affairs of the Supreme Council and the executive regulations of the Research Center
• Proposing the organizational structure and staffing structure of the Center

Research Council

The Research Council of the Neuroscience Research Center began its activities on  (February 8, 1999) with the participation of ten university faculty members and with the approval of the President of Kerman University of Medical Sciences. The Council was established to study, review, and approve research projects in the field of neuroscience, determine the Center’s research priorities, and plan and coordinate research activities.

At present, the Council has twelve members and holds meetings every Wednesday.

Given that one of the most important criteria for evaluating research centers is currently the publication of research articles in high-impact-factor journals, Q1 journals, and international journals, the Center has focused its planning and activities in recent years on achieving these objectives. Considering the country’s current conditions and the need to conduct knowledge-based and technological research as well as applied research, the Center’s future direction should increasingly focus on these areas.

Each faculty member of the Center has a target-oriented five-year research plan and develops appropriate international collaborations in this regard.

Accounting and Budget

Since (2001–2002), the Center has been classified among research centers with an independent budget line (124704). Prior to that, it operated under the Research Deputy of the University and its budgetary and financial affairs were managed by that department.

Since having an independent budget line and financial independence is one of the essential requirements for research centers, the Center took steps in  (2000–2001) to obtain an independent budget line and, from 1380, became one of the centers with an independent budget allocation.

The first budget allocated to the Center amounted to one billion rials, as determined by the respected Management and Planning Organization of the country.

Library and Information Services

Full and easy access to appropriate scientific resources is one of the essential tools for developing research projects. Without access to such resources, it is not possible to expect scientific research and investigation to be conducted effectively.

Accordingly, since its establishment, the Neuroscience Research Center has operated an independent library containing specialized books required by faculty members and interested students in the fields of medical sciences, psychology, social sciences, and related areas.

Currently, the library contains 410 English-language books and 340 Persian-language books.

To facilitate access to the Neuroscience Research Center’s library resources, a search option has been added to the library’s webpage, allowing users to search for resources using relevant keywords.

Research Affairs Management

One of the key pillars of research is addressing existing problems in the country and expanding the frontiers of knowledge by utilizing the scientific and research potential and capabilities of faculty members, researchers, and students through research projects and postgraduate theses.

In this regard, the Research Affairs Management Unit is responsible for performing and supervising the following processes:

1. Developing research programs, policies, and priorities
2. Integrating and accepting research proposals and theses
3. Improving the quality of scientific outputs derived from research projects and theses and directing them toward demand-driven and problem-oriented research
4. Monitoring the implementation of research projects conducted by faculty members and researchers

Summary of the ongoing responsibilities of Research Affairs Management:

1. Receiving research proposals, appointing specialized reviewers, reviewing proposals in the Research Council, implementing revisions requested by reviewers and the Research Council, and approving research projects
2. Organizing Research Council meetings in coordination with Council members and reviewers
3. Preparing agreements and contracts for approved research projects with project investigators
4. Receiving, reviewing, and approving progress and final reports of research projects in coordination with the scientific and executive supervisors of the projects
5. Sending approval of progress and final reports to the Accounting Unit for payment of research project installments and following up on the payments in coordination with the Accounting Unit

Administrative Affairs Management

The Administrative Affairs Manager plans, coordinates, and supervises a wide range of services to ensure that the Center operates effectively. The position involves a broad range of responsibilities, including overseeing compliance with organizational standards and regulations in contracts.

Some responsibilities of the Administrative Affairs Manager include:

• Managing and supervising administrative staff
• Planning and monitoring budgets, contracts, inventories, and equipment
• Purchasing, storing, and distributing supplies and equipment required by various units
• Supervising equipment maintenance and related activities
• Ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety standards

Human Resources Organizational Structure

Center Administration

• Head of the Center
• Deputy
  1. Non-faculty Deputy
  2. Office Manager
  3. Accountant
  4. Statistics and Computer Services Expert
  5. Librarian
  6. Audiovisual Services Officer
  7. Printing and Reproduction Services Officer

Faculty Members / Research Group
8. Researcher (Faculty Member)
9. Researcher (Faculty Member)
10. Researcher (Faculty Member)
11. Researcher (Faculty Member)
12. Researcher (Faculty Member)
13. Researcher (Faculty Member)
14. Researcher (Faculty Member)
15. Researcher (Faculty Member)
16. Research Services Expert
17. Clinical Services Expert
18. Behavioral Sciences Expert
19. Basic Sciences Expert
20. Pharmaceutical Sciences Expert
21. Laboratory Expert
22. Electron Microscopy Expert
23. Laboratory Animal Breeding Expert

At present, the proposed changes to the Center’s organizational chart have been submitted to the University’s Organizational Structure and Personnel Department, and the Center is awaiting the necessary revisions and approval.