The Research Office at Western Balkans University (WBU) serves as the central hub for research excellence, strategic coordination, and academic development. It advances high-quality, policy-relevant research aligned with national priorities and global frameworks, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with particular emphasis on good health and well-being, reduced inequalities, and innovation-driven growth.
Positioned at the interface of academia, public institutions, and industry, the Research Office seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support the translation of research into practice.
The office ensures adherence to ethical standards and international research frameworks, while strengthening research capacity through training, mentorship, and internal quality systems. It promotes the visibility and strategic use of research outputs across the university.
Through an integrated and forward-looking approach, the Research Office ensures that research at WBU is academically rigorous, internationally relevant, and impactful for society.
Vision
To position WBU as a leading center of excellence in research and innovation, contributing to sustainable development at regional and international levels.
Mission
To strengthen research capacity and promote high-quality, policy-relevant research that advances knowledge and supports sustainable societal impact.
The multidimensional roles of the Research Office encompass the following responsibilities:
Increasing awareness of and ensuring adherence to WBU policies, ethical research standards, and international research-related and intellectual property laws and regulations.
Assisting in research grant reporting.
Facilitating workshops/trainings, mentorship programs, and internal review programs and identifying funding opportunities.
Collaborating with academic staff to assist in the preparation and submission of research proposals, and overseeing the coordination of applications to funding agencies.
Knowledge management of affiliated researcher/research activity information.
Responsible for the development and promotion of the WBU research effort to maximize impact.
