1. General Provisions
This Official Research Policy establishes the principles, guidelines, structures, and procedures governing scientific and theological research activities conducted under GAB University, affiliated with the GAB Community Institute.

2. Purpose of Research
Research at GAB University aims to advance theological knowledge, promote interdisciplinary academic dialogue, and produce applied scholarship relevant to contemporary contexts, grounded in academic integrity, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility.

3. Guiding Principles
Research activities are guided by:
Academic freedom and intellectual autonomy
Methodological rigor
Ethical responsibility
Social and theological relevance
Transparency and institutional governance
Alignment with GAB University’s mission and values

4. Research Governance Structure
Research activities are overseen by the GAB University Academic Research Committee, responsible for project evaluation, feasibility analysis, monitoring, publication oversight, and enforcement of this Policy.

5. Institutional Research Areas
GAB University recognizes the following priority research areas for guidance purposes only:
Public theology and contemporary society
Applied theology and pastoral practice
Christian ethics and social responsibility
Theology and immigration
Spirituality, trauma, and emotional health
Religious leadership and community impact
Interdisciplinary theological studies

6. Project Submission and Evaluation
All research projects must be submitted according to the official institutional template and are subject to review by the Academic Research Committee.

7. Institutional Support
Approved projects may receive infrastructure access, academic support, institutional affiliation, ISNI registration, and publication assistance.

8. Publications and Institutional Affiliation
All resulting academic outputs must formally acknowledge affiliation with GAB University in accordance with institutional guidelines.

9. Final Provisions
This Policy becomes effective upon institutional approval and applies to all formally affiliated researchers.