7. Advanced Studies and Research Board
(1) There shall be an Advanced Studies and Research Board which shall consist of the following:
i. the Vice Chancellor who shall be the Chairperson of the ASRB;
ii. Deans of all the faculties;
iii. One University Professor from each faculty other than the Dean to be appointed by the Syndicate;
iv. One University Teacher from each faculty other than Professor having experience in research to be appointed by the Academic Council;
v. Five Members from the society including Private Sector industries, education and research organizations, and government departments to be nominated by the Syndicate.
vi. Director Office of the Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC); and
vii. Director Academics and Research, who shall be the Secretary of the ASRB.
viii. Director Science and Technology, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or his nominee not below the rank of Deputy Director
(2) The term of office of members of the Advanced Studies and Research Board, other than ex-officio members, shall be three years.
(3) The quorum for a meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board shall be Fifty percent of the total number of members
8. Functions of the Advanced Studies and Research Board:
(i) Advise the Authorities on all matters connected with the promotion of Advanced Studies and Research in the University;
(ii) Consider and report to the Authorities on the institution of research degrees in the University;
(iii) Propose Regulations regarding the award of research degrees;
(v) Appoint supervisors for research students of MS/M.Phil and PhD or other equivalent degrees and to approve titles and synopses of their theses / dissertations;
(vi) Approve examiners for evaluation of thesis and other research examinations;
(vii) Perform such other functions as may be prescribed by Statutes.