- Prof. Inshad Jum’h   (President's Assistant for Academic Affairs and International Projects)

     Al-Isra University

     Tel: 064711710 Ext: 2794

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      Amman, Jordan

   · Erasmus-plus_Europe

   · DAAD

   · SRF

   · Shoman_Research fund_Jordan

   · Fulbright_Rawabit_USA

. Research, identify, and recognize external funding opportunities that match the university strategic plans, goals and priorities.

· Serves as a liaison between applicants and granting agencies in the preparation of grant proposals.

· Provides advice and guidance to researchers on the application of grant policies, regulations, and procedures.

· Provides assistance in planning, proposal writing and budget development of the proposed project.

· Provides supervising for grant holders in implementing project activities such (kickoff meeting workshops and meeting).

· Organizing specialized events (e.g. training, workshops and meetings).

· Coordinate with external technical trainers and grant-writing experts.

· Develops and maintains a library of reference documentation, including such information as funding agency names, requirements, forms and other pertinent material.

Welcome to the International Projects Unit (IPU) at Isra University. Our mission is to enhance the internationalization of research by promoting cross-border collaboration. We are committed to providing researchers with the support and resources necessary to access international funding opportunities, build partnerships, and attract top-tier collaborations from around the globe.

Through our coordinated efforts, we aim to ensure that our research not only meets local needs but also contributes to global knowledge and progress. Together with our team at IU and our partners, we strive to make a significant impact on the international stage.

Inshad Jum'h

Recognizing the importance of fostering international collaboration, the International Projects Unit has been established to facilitate effective global planning and to support Isra University's vision as an " promoting cross-border collaboration." This unit acts as a crucial link between university faculty, students, and international institutions, creating valuable opportunities for collaboration.

The unit is responsible for disseminating information about various calls for applications for international projects and providing researchers with advisory services related to international funding programs. It builds connections with global universities and funding agencies while monitoring the progress of all international initiatives, including research projects and faculty and student mobility. The International Projects Office offers essential support for developing research proposals, overseeing projects, and managing funded initiatives. Additionally, the unit is connected to the president’s office and serves all university faculties.

The Language Center at Isra University performs three main tasks:

First Task: Teaching the compulsory university courses in Arabic (Ar. 101) and English (En. 101) to hundreds of students each semester, with the aim of improving students' performance in both languages and equipping them with diverse linguistic skills. Additionally, remedial courses in Arabic (Ar. 99) and English (En. 99) are offered to students who do not pass the placement exams in these subjects. The centers also offers other foreign language courses, such as Hebrew and French as selective courses.

Second Task: Teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. This program is implemented through international agreements with public and private academic institutions in countries such as Korea, Turkey, and Japan. Furthermore, Arabic programs are offered to Malaysian students sponsored by the Malaysian government to obtain bachelor's degrees in Arabic or Islamic Studies. These students undergo a placement test, and based on the results, they are placed in levels where they study listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills in Arabic, aiming to improve their performance in their respective fields of study.

Third Task: Holding and administering the English language proficiency exam for postgraduate students. Those who pass this exam are exempt from taking the remedial course (En. 404), while those who do not pass are required to take this 6-credit course.

The center also computerizes the placement exams and compulsory courses exams to ensure fast results and maintain impartiality in assessing students' performance and academic achievement.

 Empowering You to Walk the Extra Mile

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.3 billion people, or 16% of the global population, have significant disabilities. This number is increasing due to the burden of non-communicable diseases, road traffic accidents, industrial accidents, war and conflicts, and longer lifespans. People with disabilities come from diverse backgrounds and face health disparities, leading to earlier mortality and poorer health.

In 2015, in Jordan, the total number of individuals aged five years and older who reported having disabilities was 651,396, representing 11.1% of the population aged 5 years and older in Jordan, which means roughly one in nine individuals falls into this category. The most common disability among Jordanians aged 5 and above is visual impairment, with a prevalence of 6.0%, followed by motor disability (difficulty walking) at 4.8%.

Assistive technology plays a crucial role in promoting inclusion and participation, especially for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and those with non-communicable diseases. The primary goal of assistive products is to maintain or enhance an individual's functioning and independence, which contributes to their overall well-being.  

Recognizing this need, Isra University has established a center dedicated to training qualified technicians in prosthetics, providing services to community members, and supporting Jordan in implementing Objective Two of the WHO Global Disability Action Plan. This objective focuses on strengthening and extending rehabilitation services.

By establishing this centre, we aim to contribute to achieving the goal of WHO’s GATE initiative, which seeks to improve access to high-quality, affordable assistive products globally. Additionally, this project aims to ensure that all individuals can access the assistive and health services they require, of sufficient quality to be effective, without facing financial hardship. The objective is to ensure that "no one is left behind," in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, the centre focuses on providing gender-sensitive services by empowering women and increasing their participation in the workforce. The establishment of the centre was approved by the board of trustees at Isra University on August 22, 2024, under decision number 2/10-2023/2024.

In many developing countries, especially in the Middle East, there is a lack of training centers that offer a range of high-quality programs to adequately train personnel in the fitting, fabrication, and assessment of prosthetics. The number of graduates from these programs is insufficient, and many of those who do graduate lack the necessary skills. Currently, over 75% of developing countries lack prosthetics training programs, leading to inadequate coverage of these essential services. Urgent action is needed to increase the number of trained personnel to ensure that everyone in need, regardless of their socio-economic status or location, can access these services.  In Jordan, there is no center that trains prosthetics technicians at a middle diploma level, and the number of individuals in need of lower limb prostheses in Jordan is alarming.

The primary focus of the Prosthetics Centre is on education and training. The centre aims to prepare students and professionals in the field of prosthetics through practical training and applied programs. This helps to improve their skills and expand their job prospects in the market. Isra University's Prosthetics and Training Centre is not just a medical facility, it is a knowledge centre. Al-Isra University will be the first to establish a centre for prosthetics in Jordan and to the best of our knowledge in the region.