Research at Deraya University

We advance knowledge that improves lives in Upper Egypt and beyond—linking rigorous inquiry to real-world impact in health, life sciences, sustainability, and the regional economy.

At a Glance

Research centers

-Deraya Center for Scientific Research (DCSR) ·
-Centre for Sustainability Research (CSR)

Focus areas

-Pharmaceutical & clinical sciences;
-physical therapy & rehabilitation;
-dentistry & oral health;
-sustainability & public policy;
-business & health economics

Partners & resources

-Egyptian Knowledge Bank.
-Web of Science.
-Google Scholar.
-ResearchGate (discover, index, and showcase outputs).

Deraya Center for Scientific Research (DCSR)

What DCSR Does

Deraya’s university-wide hub for research quality, training, and collaboration. The Center supports proposal development, research methods training, publication strategy, and external partnerships—helping faculty and students publish in high-impact journals and form multidisciplinary teams.

  • Capacity building: Workshops on methods, statistics, writing, peer review

  • Research development: Internal calls, seed funding guidance, grant support

  • Outputs & visibility: Indexing support and dissemination via EKB/Scholar/Web of Science/ResearchGate

Entrepreneurship and Sustainability Research Center

An applied research and policy center addressing sustainability, social development, and public health priorities in Upper Egypt—aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. CSR convenes researchers, students, and partners to translate evidence into programs and policy.

An applied research and policy center addressing sustainability, social development, and public health priorities in Upper Egypt—aligned with Egypt’s Vision 2030. CSR convenes researchers, students, and partners to translate evidence into programs and policy.

Current Themes

• Sustainable healthcare awareness and access

• Transition to a greener society (energy, environment, behavior change)

• Inclusion & women’s empowerment; support for vulnerable groups

• Collaborative projects with universities, financial institutions, and foundations (e.g., Supreme Council of Universities, Egyptian Banking Institute, AUC, Nahdet Misr, and others) (Deraya)

Research Integrity & Support

Ethics & IRB

Human-subjects research requires prior ethics approval; clinical and field projects follow consent and data-privacy protocols.

Data & Reproducibility

Use approved repositories and document methods for replicability; consult DCSR for data-management plans.

Training

Regular seminars on research methods, bioethics, and scholarly publishing.

Work with Us

For Universities & Labs

Co-supervise theses; run joint workshops; submit for collaborative grants.

For Industry & NGOs

Commission applied research; evaluate programs; co-develop pilots in clinics, communities, and schools.

For Students

Join a research group; apply for assistantships; attend crash courses in R/Stats, lab skills, and field methods.