Research Policy
Fostering innovation, research excellence, and knowledge advancement
1. Preamble
SHEAT College of Pharmacy is committed to fostering a culture of research, innovation, and knowledge advancement in pharmaceutical sciences. The institution encourages faculty and students to undertake quality research aligned with national priorities, healthcare needs, and industry requirements. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
2. Objectives
- Promote a strong research culture among faculty and students
- Encourage interdisciplinary and collaborative research
- Enhance publications, patents, and funded projects
- Address healthcare challenges through innovation
- Develop research competencies among students
- Strengthen industry and academic collaborations
3. Scope
- Faculty Members
- D.Pharm, B.Pharm & M.Pharm Students
- Research Scholars (if applicable)
- Collaborative Research Projects
4. Research Governance
Research Committee (Institutional Research Cell)
Composition:
- Chairman (Principal/Director)
- Research Coordinator
- Senior Faculty Members
- External Expert (if required)
Functions:
- Formulate and implement research policies
- Review and approve research proposals
- Monitor research progress and outcomes
- Facilitate funding, collaborations, and publications
- Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance
5. Research Areas
- Pharmaceutics & Drug Delivery Systems
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Drug Design
- Pharmacognosy & Herbal Drugs
- Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Assurance
- Clinical Pharmacy & Practice
- Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Regulatory Affairs
6. Research Promotion & Support
- Encouragement for publications in reputed journals
- Financial support for conferences, FDPs, and workshops
- Seed funding for research projects
- Incentives for patents and funded research
- Central Instrumentation Facility
- Access to e-journals and research databases
7. Student Research
- Mandatory projects for B.Pharm & dissertations for M.Pharm
- Participation in conferences and competitions
- Guidance for research publication
- Promotion of innovation and startup ideas
8. Ethics & Compliance
- Strict adherence to ethical standards
- Approval from Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC)
- Compliance with PCI and regulatory bodies
- Mandatory plagiarism checks
- Adherence to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
9. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Encouragement for patent filing and innovation
- Institutional support for IPR processes
- Benefit sharing as per policy
- Protection of intellectual property
10. Collaboration & Linkages
- MoUs with industries and research organizations
- Joint research and consultancy projects
- Guest lectures and expert sessions
- Industry-sponsored research
11. Monitoring & Evaluation
- Periodic review by Research Committee
- Annual research reports
- Evaluation based on impact and quality
- Continuous improvement through feedback
12. Funding & Resource Mobilization
- Encouragement for external funding and grants
- Support for proposal writing
- Proper fund utilization and audits
13. Outcome & Impact
- Enhance research and academic excellence
- Improve NAAC/NBA outcomes
- Contribute to healthcare innovation
- Strengthen industry-academia collaboration
14. Policy Review
This policy shall be reviewed periodically and updated in accordance with the guidelines of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Pharmacy Council of India, and other regulatory bodies.