Introduction

Research explores the unexplored, explains the unexplained, and provides the scientific base. Methodical research & Research Methods are essential to bring research work to global acceptance and to put forth the principles of innovation along the lines of evidence-based practices. There is an ambiguity in understanding the recent multidisciplinary & interdisciplinary research that led to diversified practices. Several hundreds of research activities have been carried out in the form of PG/PhD Dissertation/Thesis and other research activities. It is a teamwork and the research carried out in collaboration with allied sciences may be translational. CRF is extending research facilities with its six sub-units: Central Instrumentation Center (CIE), Innovation & Design Thinking Laboratory, Research Scientific Publication & Documentation Centre, Incubation & Simulation Center, IPR & Patent Center & Ph.D. Programme center.

Our Research Philosophy

• Research is an essential component of the university mission – the creation and dissemination of knowledge.
• Develop a robust research plan with respect to resources, capabilities, opportunities forecasted and careful planning to execute.
• Research attitude is a prime concern for the recognition, retention and recruitment of scholars.
• Research needs time and a conducive environment; therefore, the institute facilitates human resources such that reasonable balance shall exist in teaching–learning duties and research outcomes.
• Opportunities for collaboration are being explored not only within various academic departments but also with the outside world.
• Resources especially in terms of funds is a key concern; therefore, the institute has a systematic and dynamic approach to generating funds for facilitating research.
• The monitoring and evaluation parameters are flexible to promote research.
• To facilitate the researchers to rise at performance indicators set by the University. 
• To proceed with these parameters and accomplish the set objectives, the institute is setting up an administrative facilitator in the form of ‘Central Research Facility Center’.

Functions: CRFC will be facilitating and monitoring

• Periodic analysis of university and various schools, departments with respect to research activities; peer analysis of leading schools; and support the Director for formulating policies.
• Periodic follow-up of University guidelines and their schemes; the schemes floated by various funding agencies; and support the Director for promoting the same.
• Sponsored Research & Major/minor Research funds
• Consultancy and Testing
• Technology Transfer Cell and IPR Issues
• Contract appointments under Research / Consultancy Projects
• Payments of honorarium to the students / graduates/Post graduates  whose services are hired under the sponsored Research /Consultancy Projects
• Communication and drafting of Agreements / MoUs on behalf of the Institute after seeking approval of the Competent Authority
• Interact with foreign universities, research institutes and companies (jointly with Academics)
• Monitoring day to day activities of the CRFC Unit
• Interdisciplinary Research and Teaching , training Programmes

Organizational Structure

CRFC supports administratively and procedural matter for all activities under the scope. The day-to-day activities are monitored by Director ,RIIIL through his office comprising of Student Section, Account sections, Examination Section and reports to the President, Vice Chancellor, Deans & Directors. Also work in coordination with Dean Academics, IQAC  with respective responsibilities. The active component – the Research Committee comprises of at least one representative of each academic department nominated by respective schools and special research promoting cell coordinators.

The organization structure under step-by-step implementation:

CRFC Research Committees

Board of University Teaching and Research (BUTR)

• Research Ethics Committee ( REC)
• Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
• Central Instrumentation Center committee (CIE)
• Innovation club for hackathon, Avishkar, Anveshan etc (IC )
• Research Scientific Publication Committee (RSPC)
• School Research Committee (SRC)
• Doctoral Research Committee (DOC)

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Research Performance Evaluation
• Annual research performance reviews for faculty and researchers.
• Use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like publications, patents, research grants, and impact on society.
• Reporting and Accountability
• Annual research report highlighting key achievements and future plans.
• Regular audits to ensure effective utilization of research funds.
• Constitute a Research Advisory Board to oversee research policy implementation and guide future initiatives.
• The board will consist of internal and external experts from academia and industry.

Functions of Central Research Facility Center

• Research Promotion Strategies
• Incentive for Presenting a paper at National/ International seminars or conferences
• Entitlements for Registration & Travel for presenting papers at National & International Seminars/Conferences
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
• Entrepreneurship and Incubation
• Research Ethics and Integrity
• Research Infrastructure
• Research Funding and Financial Management
• Research Self-generated Publications
• Training, Mentoring, Research Workshops, symposium
• Collaboration and Networking
• Future Directions- Planning for Year 2025-26