| What is the vision for the Research and Development Cell in Higher Education Institutions? | To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020 | The establishment of Research and Development Cell (RDC) in HEIs will enable attainment of targets of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat and is expected to play a pivotal role in catalyzing multidisciplinary/ transdisciplinary and translational research culture mandated in NEP 2020. Vision To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020. Mission • To create a conducive environment for enhanced research productivity. • To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community- based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels. • To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding. | 277 | definition | 1.000 | Vision To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What function does an RDC serve in each higher education institution? | act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. | Research Ecosystem/Collaboration A vibrant research ecosystem in HEI aims to provide meaningful thrust for sustainable research and innovation and promote collaboration between government, universities, research institutes and industries. HEIs need to build a sustainable research ecosystem that leads to consistent quality research outcomes and enhanced productivity. In order to make RDC functionality viable, the HEIs that are relatively new or not so well established should develop a connection with RDCs of already well-known/established HEIs for their research. RDC in each HEI will act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. | 594 | definition | 1.000 | RDC in each HEI will act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. |
| What is the function of a Research Information Management System in HEIs? | to collect and manage research-oriented information, databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas, innovations etc. | Information Management System HEIs play a key role in the advancement of research and innovation as two distinct entities through Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the benefit of faculty, students, industry and other stakeholders. HEIs should put in place a RIMS to collect and manage research-oriented information, databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas, innovations etc. aligned with the institution's research policies. RIMS would also provide a platform for accessing resource-centric information pertaining to human capital (Expertise), physical capital (State- of-Art Research Laboratories and Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility), and knowledge capital (Digital Library & Information, Intellectual Property Facilitation, Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, Analytical and Consultancy Services). As per the requirements of various regulatory agencies, researchers can submit, modify, or update their research compliances such as protocol approval, training records, equipment lists, etc. | 281 | definition | 1.000 | HEIs should put in place a RIMS to collect and manage research-oriented information, databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas, innovations etc. aligned with the institution's research policies. |
| What is the role of an Institutional Research Information System? | for sharing the status of ongoing/ completed research projects/Programmes, expertise & resources, etc. | 5. To have better coordination among other cells/centers dealing with University-Industry Inter Linkage, Incubation, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). 6. To develop an Institutional Research Information System for sharing the status of ongoing/ completed research projects/Programmes, expertise & resources, etc., making effective use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) for preparing the database of in-house experts to provide industrial consultancy and services. 7. To engage & utilize the services of superannuated active faculty/scientists in research capacity building of talented young minds and promote mobility of researchers across institutions and R&D Labs. 8. To serve as nodal center for ideation and conceptualization of research topics/themes by organizing workshops and training programs and ensuring the integrity and ethical practices in research activities including clearance of bioethical committee wherever required. | 262 | definition | 1.000 | To develop an Institutional Research Information System for sharing the status of ongoing/ completed research projects/Programmes, expertise & resources, etc., making effective use of Information & Communication Technology (ICT) for preparing the database of in-house experts to provide industrial consultancy and services. |
| What role can Centers of Excellence serve in transforming innovative ideas? | Incubation Centres to transform innovative ideas into processes and products | This would enable HEI to consider establishing a Center of Excellence (CoE) in these identified contemporary areas of research. Research Clusters and/or Regional Research Consortia prompted/formed by RDC to bring all researchers, faculty, students, scholars, and Post-Doctoral Fellows for joint high value (interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary) research projects to avail national and international funding opportunities. Shared infrastructure and expertise will enable cross- fertilization of ideas and mobilization of resources. Further, forming Regional Research Consortia adds a synergistic advantage in finding solutions in inter-disciplinary, trans- disciplinary, and multidisciplinary areas. CoEs' can serve as Incubation Centres to transform innovative ideas into processes and products administered and monitored by the proposed RDC. | 724 | definition | 1.000 | CoEs' can serve as Incubation Centres to transform innovative ideas into processes and products administered and monitored by the proposed RDC. | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.700 |
| What kind of research output is the RDC expected to create? | reliable, impactful, and sustained research output | The Guidelines are to create a conducive environment for enhanced research productivity; to encourage collaboration across industry, government, community- based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels and to facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding. I am confident that the establishment of RDC in HEIs will help in creating new knowledge, creating a research ecosystem for reliable, impactful, and sustained research output and facilitating intellectual growth that would promote quality research and contribute meaningfully towards the goal of a self-reliant India. It is expected that these guidelines would be great help to HEIs in the establishment of RDC. I hope HEIs will find it useful and take the benefits of this initiative of UGC. | 455 | definition | 1.000 | I am confident that the establishment of RDC in HEIs will help in creating new knowledge, creating a research ecosystem for reliable, impactful, and sustained research output and facilitating intellectual growth that would promote quality research and contribute meaningfully towards the goal of a self-reliant India. | 4 |
| What is the role of an efficient governance mechanism in HEIs? | ensures functional autonomy, transparency, accountability, adaptability by strengthening interlinkages to create a conducive research environment. | Governance An efficient governance mechanism, which ensures functional autonomy, transparency, accountability, adaptability by strengthening interlinkages to create a conducive research environment. The HEIs can foster the human elements (faculty, staff, scholars, and students), logistics (land, buildings, and facilities), knowledge resources (research equipment, project utilities, and consumables), fund flow, etc. through a steady, proficient, effective governance (Rules, Norms, and Policies) and financial (Grants and Funds) management. Dedicated leadership and administrative structure for research, led by experienced researchers, are essential for establishing an effective and robust Research Governance in RDC at HEIs. The Research Governance will have a Research Advisory Council (RAC) headed by the Vice-Chancellor/Principal or his/her nominee as the apex body of RDC. | 53 | definition | 1.000 | Governance An efficient governance mechanism, which ensures functional autonomy, transparency, accountability, adaptability by strengthening interlinkages to create a conducive research environment. The HEIs can foster the human elements (faculty, staff, scholars, and students), logistics (land, buildings, and facilities), knowledge resources (research equipment, project utilities, and consumables), fund flow, etc. |
| What role does RDC play in each HEI? | act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas | Research Ecosystem/Collaboration A vibrant research ecosystem in HEI aims to provide meaningful thrust for sustainable research and innovation and promote collaboration between government, universities, research institutes and industries. HEIs need to build a sustainable research ecosystem that leads to consistent quality research outcomes and enhanced productivity. In order to make RDC functionality viable, the HEIs that are relatively new or not so well established should develop a connection with RDCs of already well-known/established HEIs for their research. RDC in each HEI will act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. | 594 | definition | 1.000 | RDC in each HEI will act as a facilitator for networking and collaborative research with other national and international institutions working in inter- disciplinary, trans-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research areas. | 7 |
| What is the role of the Research Information Management System in HEIs? | to collect and manage research-oriented information, databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas, innovations etc. aligned with the institution's research policies | Information Management System HEIs play a key role in the advancement of research and innovation as two distinct entities through Research Information Management System (RIMS) for the benefit of faculty, students, industry and other stakeholders. HEIs should put in place a RIMS to collect and manage research-oriented information, databases, publications, research projects, fellowships, collaborations, patents, thrust areas, innovations etc. aligned with the institution's research policies. RIMS would also provide a platform for accessing resource-centric information pertaining to human capital (Expertise), physical capital (State- of-Art Research Laboratories and Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility), and knowledge capital (Digital Library & Information, Intellectual Property Facilitation, Quantitative Methods & Data Analysis, Analytical and Consultancy Services). As per the requirements of various regulatory agencies, researchers can submit, modify, or update their research compliances such as protocol approval, training records, equipment lists, etc. | 281 | definition | 1.000 |
| What is the vision for the research ecosystem within Higher Education Institutions? | To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs | The establishment of Research and Development Cell (RDC) in HEIs will enable attainment of targets of Atma-Nirbhar Bharat and is expected to play a pivotal role in catalyzing multidisciplinary/ transdisciplinary and translational research culture mandated in NEP 2020. Vision To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020. Mission • To create a conducive environment for enhanced research productivity. • To encourage collaboration across industry, government, community- based organizations, and agencies at the local, national, and international levels. • To facilitate greater access to research through mobilization of resources and funding. | 277 | definition | 1.000 | Vision To put in place a robust mechanism for developing and strengthening the research ecosystem within HEIs, aligned with the provisions of NEP-2020. | 5 | page=5,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |