Office of Research and Development
The Office of Research and Development (ORD) connects external funding opportunities with the research and development activities of the University of Central Asia (UCA).
ORD provides guidance and support to UCA’s academic staff in securing external funding, developing partnerships with donor organizations, administering grants and managing research outputs and other research governance activities. Its principal areas of responsibility include:
- Identifying funding and partnership opportunities
- Coordinating the development and submission of proposals
- Supporting grant administration and compliance
- Providing research support and oversight
- Administering research governance activities
- Building capacity of UCA staff in proposal development, grant administration and compliance
Research
UCA’s research addresses a broad range of topics relevant to Central Asia and Afghanistan, including climate change, natural resource management, economic policy, cultural heritage, and digital futures. The University produces diverse research outputs, including peer-reviewed journal articles, books, book chapters, experimental studies, policy papers, and other scholarly publications.
UCA Research Report 2024
Development
UCA’s approach to regional development draws on international resources, expertise and good practices to ensure that its programmes are innovative, relevant, and responsive to local needs. The University’s research findings, policy recommendations and extensive regional experience inform programmes addressing critical and complex development challenges in Central Asia and Afghanistan.
Examples of UCA’s development work include capacity building in language education, entrepreneurship and business development, civic awareness, and technical and vocational education and training.
Current Funding Partners
