CTP Strategy Framework
To be a world-class research support platform that enables excellence, rigor, and global impact in research across NYU Abu Dhabi, advancing Abu Dhabi's role as a hub for knowledge creation and innovation.
Mission
Section titled “Mission”A proactive research support function that enables high-quality, reproducible, and impactful research at NYUAD — delivering reliable shared infrastructure, deep technical expertise, and operational rigor to researchers, students, and centres.
Values
Section titled “Values”- Good-Faith, Equitable Service — Full, fair support to every researcher.
- Openness & Shared Knowledge — Knowledge shared by default; CTP tools institutionally held.
- Integrity & Rigor — Reproducibility, honesty, and uncompromising safety.
- Respect & Collaboration — One team that challenges ideas, not people.
- Ownership & Stewardship — We follow through and steward shared resources.
| ID | Goal | In brief |
|---|---|---|
| G01 | Research Integrity Under Shared Infrastructure | Research on shared platforms meets high standards of rigor, reproducibility, and compliance. |
| G02 | Equitable and Predictable Access to Shared Capabilities | Fair, transparent, and predictable access for the whole research community. |
| G03 | Sustainable and Resilient Research Infrastructure | Reliable infrastructure and expertise that outlast any single project or person. |
| G04 | Scalable Research Enablement and Institutional Value | Enable high-impact, interdisciplinary research at scale — and show the value CTP creates. |
| G05 | Strategic and National Alignment | Align CTP with NYUAD’s academic strategy and Abu Dhabi’s priorities, and contribute to societal impact. |
Strategies
Section titled “Strategies”| ID | Strategy | Pillar |
|---|---|---|
| S1 | Integrated, institution-wide processes | machine |
| S2 | Shared, scalable platforms | machine |
| S3 | Adaptive, system-enabled capacity | machine/people |
| S4 | Faculty-centered enablement, with staff-led innovation | culture/people |
| S5 | Shared knowledge and good-faith service | culture |
| S6 | Deliberate people and capability development | people |
For CTP staff
Section titled “For CTP staff”The internal site carries the measurable objectives, the full action list, directives, influencers, and the Workday goal-alignment area. Sign in with your NYU Google account at the internal address shared by the CTP office.