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Department of Science and Research

 

Creative activities (scientific, research, development, and artistic work) are among the fundamental job responsibilities of university faculty members in the roles of professor, associate professor, senior lecturer, assistant, and research associate. These activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of academic freedom, research ethics, and scientific integrity. The determination of focus and organization of research, development, artistic, or other creative activities fall under the autonomous authority of faculties and institutes. The Department of Science and Research provides the administrative and organizational support necessary for implementing activities related to creative work at UCM.

Research and Development Officer

PhDr. Miroslava Sviteková

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, room 116b
phone-icon 033 5565 125
mail-icon  miroslava.svitekova(at.)ucm.sk

 

Doctoral Support and Research Promotion Officer

PhDr. Soňa Svetlíková, PhD.

marker-icon Nám. J. Herdu 2, room 116b
phone-icon 033 5565 142
mail-icon sona.svetlikova(at.)ucm.sk

 

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The Department of Science and Research is primarily responsible for the following:

  • Conducting systematic work associated with comprehensive support for UCM’s management and coordination of scientific, research, and artistic activities;
  • Administrative work related to the appointment of full and associate professors;
  • Organization of honorary doctorate award ceremonies;
  • Advisory and consulting services for the professional growth of employees;
  • Preparation of materials for meetings of the UCM Scientific Council;
  • Organization and administrative support for UCM Scientific Council sessions;
  • Analyzing and evaluating data on science and research at UCM;
  • Monitoring and analyzing legislation on science funding;
  • Tracking and processing databases of scientific grant tasks at UCM;
  • Preparing the budget for science and research; providing administrative and organizational support for the University Grant Agency Commission;
  • Compiling statistical data for grant reports;
  • Coordinating activities related to organizing and advising on research activities for doctoral students in compliance with UCM and SAAVŠ regulations;
  • Analyzing and evaluating information on doctoral students' research activities at UCM;
  • Collaborating with the Department of Academic Affairs on doctoral study programs at UCM;
  • Coordinating activities of the Doctoral Development Center;
  • Supporting, co-organizing, promoting, and conducting information campaigns for conferences and scientific events at UCM;
  • Managing UCM’s participation in various university rankings;
  • Coordinating the promotion and exhibition of doctoral research results;
  • Overseeing services and activities to support science and research at UCM;
  • Managing UCM’s editorial activities and University Bookstore operations;
  • Performing additional related tasks and activities.