The Council of Deans at Yarmouk University, chaired by the President of the University and Chairman of the Council, Prof. Malek A. Alsharaari, approved the Graduate Student Stipend Regulations for postgraduate students. The regulations will come into effect starting from the beginning of the second semester of the 2025/2026 academic year.
Prof. Alsharaari stated that the approval of these regulations aims to attract academically outstanding students. He explained that, for the first time, the regulations include international students as well as distinguished individuals with scientific, innovative, and research talents. He noted that supporting and empowering these students through the University’s graduate programs will enrich the academic programs and learning environment with high-achieving students, enhance the quality of academic outputs, and contribute to building distinguished human capacities that support the University’s advancement.
He stressed the importance of these regulations in fostering a spirit of competition among graduate students and promoting values of excellence and academic achievement, which will contribute to creating a high-quality graduate studies environment rich in competencies.
Prof. Alsharaari also pointed out that applicants for the stipends will be subject to a competitive selection process based on specific criteria designed to achieve the objectives of the stipends, including academic excellence, talent, skills, and capabilities. Eligible applications will be reviewed and evaluated, leading to the preparation of a list of top-ranked candidates according to these criteria. The list will then be submitted by the relevant committee to the Council of Deans to make the appropriate decision.
For his part, the Dean of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies, Prof. Muawiya Khattatbeh, stated that, according to the regulations, the Deanship of Scientific Research and Graduate Studies will announce the availability of the stipends well in advance of the beginning of each academic semester to ensure attracting the best and most distinguished candidates.
He added that the stipend grant includes a financial allowance and/or a tuition fee reduction awarded to students in return for specific tasks and duties assigned to them in accordance with the provisions of the regulations. He explained that the stipends are divided into two types: a stipend for teaching and research assistance or temporary employment for Jordanian students, and a stipend designated for international students.
Prof. Khattatbeh noted that the duration of the stipend is one academic semester, renewable on a semester-by-semester basis for up to four semesters, with the possibility of extension for an additional two semesters upon the recommendation of the relevant committee and in accordance with the University’s interests.
He emphasized that the regulations specify the value of the financial allowance and tuition fee reductions, the scope of duties assigned to stipend recipients, as well as the qualifications, competencies, and conditions required to apply for the stipends. They also outline the procedures for application and selection, in addition to the duties, responsibilities, leaves, and permissions granted to stipend holders.