R & D Cell

It acts as a central hub for cultivating a strong research culture, fostering academic and industry collaborations, supporting faculty and student research initiatives, and enhancing the university’s contribution to knowledge creation and societal development.

Objectives of the R&D Cell

Promote a Research Culture:

• Encourage faculty, students, and staff to engage in quality research across disciplines.
• Organize workshops, seminars, and conferences to build research capacity.

Facilitate Research Funding:

• Identify and disseminate funding opportunities from government, industry, and international bodies.
• Support proposal writing and grant application processes.

Enhance Research Quality:

• Promote publication in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
• Establish ethical standards and peer-review processes.

Foster Innovation and Patents:

• Guide innovators in filing patents, copyrights, and technology transfers.
• Set up incubation centers or tie-ups with innovation hubs.

Build Academic and Industry Collaboration:

• Create partnerships with national and international universities, research institutes, and industries.
• Facilitate collaborative projects, internships, and consultancy services.

Support Postgraduate and Doctoral Research:

• Provide guidance and infrastructure for M.Phil./Ph.D. scholars.
• Organize research methodology courses and colloquiums.

Structure & Functioning

The R&D Cell of APU is governed by a Director of Research, supported by a Research Advisory Committee and departmental coordinators. Its responsibilities include:

• Formulating research policies and guidelines.
• Approving research projects and proposals.
• Coordinating with ethics committees for compliance.
• Maintaining a database of research outputs and achievements.
• Ensuring timely reporting to funding agencies.