The Research Office of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) plays a central role in promoting and supporting the university’s research activities. It coordinates research projects, manages research policies, facilitates grant applications, and encourages collaboration among researchers, faculties, and external partners. The office also ensures research quality, ethical compliance, and the dissemination of research findings. By strengthening the university’s research environment, the office contributes to advancing knowledge, innovation, and RUPP’s academic excellence.

To become a leading hub for research innovation and academic excellence, fostering a strong culture of inquiry, collaboration, and impactful research at RUPP.

• Promote High-Quality Research: Encourage and support research initiatives across all departments to strengthen academic excellence.
• Facilitate Research Collaboration: Build partnerships with local and international institutions to enhance research opportunities and impact.
• Support Research Funding: Assist researchers in securing grants, managing research budgets, and complying with funder requirements.
• Ensure Research Ethics and Standards: Oversee ethical review processes and ensure adherence to national and institutional research policies.
• Disseminate Research Outputs: Support the publication, presentation, and communication of research findings to the academic community and the public.

1. Strengthen research capacity through training, workshops, and mentorship for staff and students.

2. Increase the number of research projects across faculties and departments.

3. Support grant acquisition by assisting researchers with proposal development and funding applications.

4. Enhance research collaboration with universities, NGOs, government agencies, and international partners.

5. Ensure compliance with ethical standards through regular review and monitoring of research activities.

6. Improve research management systems by using digital tools for tracking proposals, projects, and publications.

7. Promote research dissemination through conferences, seminars, journals, and public outreach.

8. Encourage innovation by supporting interdisciplinary and socially relevant research initiatives.

9. Contribute to national development by promoting research that addresses social, economic, and environmental challenges in Cambodia.