1. Has current, advanced knowledge and develops them
2. Comprehends interdisciplinary interaction, reaches original results on analysis, synthesis, evaluation of new ideas
3. Has advanced knowledge in program development, implementation and evaluation
4. Has knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and statistical methods
5. Uses the new information in a systematic approach
6. Researches, designs, adapts and applies a unique topic
7. Detects problems with scientific methods, proposes innovative solutions, develops policy recommendations
8. Has high level expertise in planning, conducting, analyzing and evaluating a study
9. Has skills on preparing reports, publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at scientific meetings
10. Contributes independently to field by conducting an original study
11. Evaluates scientific papers and makes inferences
12. Participates in a team work on the identification and solution of problems, performs leadership if needed
13. Develops new ideas, methods and approaches by using high-level cognitive processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making
14. Evaluates the latest developments by considering the realities of the country and uses them for the benefit of community
15. Knows and acts in accordance with the principles of professional and scientific ethics