Objectives

• To provide institutional support for research infrastructure and resources.
• To establish a structured framework for research proposal development, funding, and execution.
• To encourage faculty and students to publish in reputed journals and present at conferences.
• To promote collaborations with industries, research organizations, and government agencies.
• To promote the inclusion of gender-sensitive and socially relevant research themes.

Scope

This policy applies to:

• All faculty members (regular and adjunct), Research scholars, Postgraduate and Undergraduate students.
• Research centers, departments, and laboratories within the institution.
• Collaborative projects undertaken with external agencies.

Institutional Research Framework

Research and Enhancement Cell (R&Ee Cell)

The R&Ee Cell shall function under the leadership of a Dean/Coordinator – Research & Development, supported by departmental research coordinators. The R&Ee Cell shall:

• Formulate and implement the institutional research agenda.
• Identify research thrust areas in line with national missions (e.g., Digital India, Make in India, etc) and encourage proposal submissions to funding agencies.
• Monitor progress and ensure quality of research outputs.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and training in research methodology and ethics.
• Maintain a database of ongoing and completed research projects.

Research Funding

Faculty shall be encouraged to seek grants from AICTE, DST, DRDO, UGC, SERB, ISRO, KSCSTE and other national/international bodies.

• The R&Ee Cell shall assist in proposal preparation, budgeting, and submission.

Research Publications and Dissemination

• Faculty and students shall be encouraged to publish Scopus / SCI indexed /peer reviewed journals and conferences.
• Publications must adhere to academic integrity and anti-plagiarism guidelines.
• The college may provide financial support for paper publication and conference presentation.
• Institutional repositories shall be maintained for archiving publications.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

• The institution’s IPR Cell shall manage invention disclosures, patent filings, copyrights, and technology transfer.
• Awareness programs on IPR and innovation shall be conducted regularly.
• Revenue from commercialized IP shall be shared among inventor(s), department, and institution as per policy norms.

Research Ethics

• All research activities must comply with ethical standards and institutional guidelines.
• Plagiarism, data fabrication, or unethical practices shall attract disciplinary action.
• Research involving human or animal subjects must obtain ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC).

Collaboration and Consultancy

• The institution encourages MoUs and collaborations with industries, academic institutions, and R&D organizations.
• Faculty are permitted to engage in consultancy and sponsored research projects, subject to approval.
• Consultancy revenue shall be shared in the ratio defined by the LBS Centre (e.g., 60:40 between faculty and institution).

Research Centers and Laboratories

• Departments shall be encouraged to establish recognized research centers with modern infrastructure.
• Laboratories shall be equipped for advanced research, prototyping, and innovation.
• Common facilities may be shared across departments to foster interdisciplinary work.

Student Research and Innovation

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students shall be motivated to undertake mini-projects, final-year projects, and internships involving research and innovation.
• The institution shall promote participation in Smart India Hackathon and other innovation challenges.
• Student projects of exceptional quality shall be encouraged for patenting or publication.

Research Incentives and Recognition

• Recognitions shall be awarded for publications, patents, funded projects, and conference presentations.
• Annual Research Excellence Awards shall recognize outstanding faculty and student achievements.
• Contribution to institutional research goals shall be considered in performance appraisal and promotions.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• The R&Ee Cell shall submit an Annual Research Report to the Principal.
• Periodic audits shall assess the progress of funded projects and resource utilization.
• Feedback mechanisms shall be implemented to improve research outcomes and policy effectiveness.

Policy Review

This Research Policy shall be reviewed once every three years or as deemed necessary by the Academic Council of the institution to ensure relevance and alignment with emerging research trends and national priorities.