Research Policy

Research Governance & Administration

The Research and Development (R&D) Cell oversees research activities at GRD-IMT. It comprises:

Research Advisory Board (RAB)

• Guides research policies and strategies.
• Reviews institutional research priorities.
• Monitors funding and grant allocations.

Institutional Research Committee (IRC)

• Approves research proposals, projects, and ethics compliance.
• Assists faculty and students in securing research funding.
• Ensures plagiarism check and quality assurance

Research Funding & Grants

GRD-IMT encourages faculty and students to secure funding from external and internal sources.

Funding Sources:

• Government Grants (DST, DBT, AICTE, ICSSR, UGC)
• Corporate & Industry Collaborations
• Institutional Seed Funding for innovative projects
• International Research Partnerships

Financial Assistance Includes:

• Research grants for faculty and student projects
• Conference travel grants for paper presentations
• Incentives for publications and patents

Research Publications & Patents

GRD-IMT promotes high-impact research output through publications and patent filing.

Publication Policy:

• Faculty & students must publish in peer-reviewed, indexed journals (SCI, Scopus, UGC-CARE, etc.).
• Conference papers & book chapters are encouraged.
• Plagiarism check (Turnitin/URKUND) is mandatory before submission.

Patent & Intellectual Property (IPR) Policy:

• Researchers must file patents through the Institutional IPR Cell.
• Royalty-sharing model for patented innovations.
• Legal and financial support for patent filing & technology transfer.

Ethical Research Practices

GRD-IMT upholds the highest standards of research ethics, academic integrity, and compliance.

Ethical Guidelines:

• No plagiarism (strict action for violations).
• Proper citation & acknowledgment of contributions.
• Human & animal research guidelines (institutional ethics committee approval required).
• Data privacy & confidentiality compliance.

Faculty & Student Research Support

Faculty Research Incentives

• Financial rewards for high-impact publications & patents.
• Sabbatical leave for research projects.
• Industry collaboration & consultancy opportunities.

Student Research Support

• Research fellowships & assistantships for outstanding students.
• Internships in research labs & industries.
• Participation in national/international research competitions.

Collaborations & Industry Partnerships

GRD-IMT actively partners with:

• Universities & Research Institutions (national & international).
• Industries & Start-ups for applied research.
• Government & Private Research Funding Agencies.

Joint Research Centers, Exchange Programs, and Collaborative Projects are encouraged.

Research Monitoring & Evaluation

GRD-IMT follows a structured research monitoring system to track progress and ensure quality.

• Annual Research Review: Faculty & students must submit progress reports.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Publications, patents, grants, and industry collaborations.
• Recognition & Awards: Best Researcher, Best Innovation, Best Student Research Paper.

Compliance & Dispute Resolution

The Institutional Research Committee (IRC) resolves research-related conflicts. Ethical violations or research misconduct are subject to strict disciplinary actions.

Implementation & Amendments

The Research Policy is reviewed periodically to incorporate new trends, guidelines, and institutional objectives. Any updates are approved by the Research Advisory Board (RAB).