VERITAS: Structural Development of the Third Cycle Based on Salzburg Principles
Target area: | Higher Education Development |
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Sub-target area: | Higher Education Management |
Target countries: | Armenia |
Duration: | 01/12/2013 - 30/11/2017 |
Partners: | Yeravan State Medical University after M.Heratsi University of Heidelberg Royal Institute of Technology Universitat de Girona Bath Spa University Yerevan State Academy of Fine Arts Yerevan State University Yerevan State Linguistic University named after V. Brusov Yerevan State University of Architecture and Construction Armenian State University of Economics Gavar State University Vanadzor State Pedagogical Institute after Hovh. Toumanyan Northern University National Academy of Sciences of Armenia Public Administration Academy of the Republic of Armenia National Center for Professional Education Quality Assurance Education Quality Supreme Certifying Commission of the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia |
Budget line: | TEMPUS IV |
Project description
VERITAS is a three-year national project coordinated by Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi. The specific objectives of the project target: strengthening human potential in research by building a critical mass of quality researchers through development, integration and efficient management of doctoral education in Armenian HE; promoting international recognition of the III level study programs of the ANQF through developing and adopting award criteria that are in line with Salzburg principles and comparable with international ones; developing a system of quality evaluation and monitoring in scientific research; stimulating and strengthening integration of science and research at universities through establishment/revision of university structures which will promote scientific research, network knowledge in education, research and innovation, enhance quality, effectiveness, flexibility multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary of education. The primary beneficiaries are the administrative staff, management at HEIs and overall academic communities at universities. VERITAS is specifically aimed at installing criteria, quality standards and procedures in designing, organizing and providing doctoral education.