Academic promotion at ITS follows the national academic ranking system for faculty members, where research performance is a major evaluation component. Publications, research outputs, and collaborative research projects are assessed, and interdisciplinary outputs, such as joint publications and cross-field collaborations, are recognized as valid scholarly contributions when they meet national academic standards.
To strengthen research performance and impact, ITS implements individual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all faculty members related to research publications and citations, coordinated by the Vice Rector of Human Resources, Organization, and Information Systems Technology. These KPIs incentivize productivity and encourage participation in interdisciplinary research.
ITS also supports research excellence through competitive research grants and institutional recognition mechanisms, including the annual Rector’s Award for Study Centers. This award acknowledges high-performing interdisciplinary research units and reinforces a culture of collaboration and impact-driven research.
Overall, the promotion system at ITS integrates performance evaluation, incentives, and recognition to support career advancement while encouraging high-quality interdisciplinary research contributions.
