Research Policy
1. Introduction
Dr. C.V. Raman University, Vaishali (CVRU Vaishali), is
committed to advancing knowledge through rigorous research and innovation. This
Research Policy provides a structured framework to encourage research, ensure
quality, maintain integrity, and promote collaboration, aligned with national
and global standards.
2. Objectives
- To
promote a culture of quality research and innovation.
- To
establish transparent research governance and support systems.
- To
ensure adherence to ethical standards in all research activities.
- To
encourage interdisciplinary and industry-linked research.
- To
support the dissemination and commercialization of research findings.
3. Scope
This policy applies to all faculty members, research
scholars, students, and staff engaged in research activities at CVRU Vaishali.
4. Research Governance
- Research
Advisory Committee (RAC): An apex body to monitor and guide
research activities. It includes senior faculty, external experts, and
administrative heads.
- Departmental
Research Committees (DRCs): Department-level bodies responsible
for evaluating research proposals and progress.
5. Research Funding and Support
- CVRU
Vaishali will allocate internal funds for seed research projects.
- Faculty
and scholars are encouraged to apply for external funding from agencies
like UGC, DST, ICSSR, AICTE, etc.
- The
university will provide administrative and financial support for grant
applications and project management.
- internal
funding from CRIG is also provided for the valuable ideas
6. Research Ethics
- All
research must comply with ethical guidelines including informed consent,
data protection, and avoidance of plagiarism.
- The Institutional
Ethics Committee (IEC) and Plagiarism Monitoring Cell
(PMC) will evaluate proposals involving human/animal subjects and
review publications for originality.
7. Publication and Dissemination
- Researchers
are encouraged to publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
- All
publications should acknowledge CVRU Vaishali and follow proper citation
and authorship norms.
- Open
Access publishing and participation in conferences, workshops, and
seminars are encouraged.
8. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- The
university will support patent filing and protection of research outcomes
through its IPR Cell.
- Revenue
from commercialization will be shared among the inventor(s), department,
and university as per IPR guidelines.
9. Research Integrity and Misconduct
- CVRU
Vaishali maintains zero tolerance toward research misconduct, including
plagiarism, data falsification, and fabrication.
- Allegations
of misconduct will be investigated by a designated committee, and
appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.
10. Capacity Building
- Regular
workshops, seminars, and training programs will be organized on research
methodologies, ethics, funding, and publication.
- Faculty
members will be encouraged to collaborate with national and international
institutions.
11. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research
progress will be evaluated annually at the department and university
levels.
- Key
performance indicators (KPIs) will include publications, citations,
patents, funded projects, and societal impact.
12. Policy Review
The Research Policy is reviewed at regular intervals as
needed, to reflect emerging trends and institutional goals.