Research and development Cell

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CELL

Vision

To establish a robust and dynamic research ecosystem within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), in alignment with the provisions of NEP-2020, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence in research.

Mission

To cultivate an environment conducive to enhancing research productivity.
To foster collaboration with industry, government, and community-based organizations at local, national, and international levels.
To facilitate broader access to research opportunities through effective mobilization of resources and funding.

Objectives

To develop an efficient organizational structure for the Research and Development Cell (RDC), formulate a comprehensive Research Policy for HEIs, identify key research thrust areas, and establish research clusters, frontline teams, and consortiums.
To incorporate enabling provisions in Research Policies for the recruitment of research personnel, procurement of essential equipment, and financial autonomy for Principal Investigators, ensuring effective dissemination of research outcomes to stakeholders and the public.
To create a dedicated framework for promoting researchers and innovators, identifying potential collaborators from industry, research organizations, and academic institutions to foster synergistic partnerships.
To serve as a bridge between researchers and funding agencies, providing guidance on project proposal preparation, submission, and ensuring timely execution of funded projects.
To enhance coordination among various institutional centers dealing with University-Industry Linkages, Incubation, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development, and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
To develop an Institutional Research Information System for tracking and sharing ongoing and completed research projects, expertise, and resources, leveraging Information & Communication Technology (ICT) for an in-house expert database to support industrial consultancy and services.
To engage experienced superannuated faculty and scientists in mentoring young researchers and facilitating researcher mobility across institutions and R&D laboratories.
To function as a central hub for ideation and conceptualization of research themes by organizing workshops, training programs, and ensuring research integrity, ethical compliance, and necessary bioethical clearances.