Established in 1970, the USU Institute for Research is a unit with a focus on enhancing the quality of research conducted by Universitas Sumatera Utara. The USU Institute for Research has the task to implement the management of accountable research processes, encourage the improvement of the quality and quantity of internationally recognized scientific publications, as well as obtain patents and intellectual property rights. The USU Institute for Research is strongly committed to becoming an efficient and effective organization that ensures the quality of research and scientific publications conducted by quality individuals at Universitas Sumatera Utara.