The University of Sharjah serves the local community and the UAE through community-engaged research. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies supports this by building partnerships that address key community needs and produce impactful knowledge. The following are the main principles guiding community-engaged research at UOS:

• Collaborative partnerships in priority research areas
• Implementation of research findings for the mutual benefit of all partners
• Emphasis on responsible research conduct in relation to community and the environment
• Endorsement of co-learning and capacity-building among all partners
• Mutual use of and access to research findings
• Promotion of collaborative relationships between academics and community members
• Focus on collaborative areas where UOS has proven competencies that can respond to specific community needs