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.