Research Policy

The institute is dedicated to upholding and upholding the principles of integrity and fairness in research conducted by its staff and research students. To achieve this, the institute has set the following objectives:

1. Foster an environment conducive to research activities: The institute aims to create an environment that promotes and facilitates research. This includes providing necessary infrastructure, resources, and support to researchers, such as well-equipped laboratories, access to relevant literature and databases, and administrative assistance.
2. Encourage scientific temperament, research culture, and aptitude: The institute recognizes the importance of cultivating a scientific mindset among its staff and students. It encourages the development of critical thinking, curiosity, and a passion for research. This involves organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences to promote intellectual discussions, and providing opportunities for research training and skill development.
3. Promote an interdisciplinary approach for research: The institute believes in the power of interdisciplinary collaboration and aims to foster an environment that encourages researchers from different scientific domains to work together. This interdisciplinary approach helps in addressing complex research problems and promotes innovation by combining ideas and expertise from various fields.
4. Practice high standards of ethics in research inputs, process, and output: The institute emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct in research. It expects its researchers to adhere to ethical guidelines and standards in all aspects of their work, including data collection, analysis, publication, and collaboration. This ensures the reliability, credibility, and reproducibility of research findings.
5. Foster academia-industry partnership through collaborative research consultancy: The institute recognizes the value of collaboration between academia and industry. It actively seeks to establish partnerships and collaborations with industry stakeholders to undertake research projects that have real-world applications. This collaboration promotes knowledge transfer, technology development, and contributes to societal and economic development.
6. Create a platform for the dissemination of research findings: The institute aims to provide researchers with opportunities to share their findings with the scientific community and society at large. This includes organizing conferences, symposiums, and seminars where researchers can present their work, as well as facilitating the publication of research papers in reputable journals.

7. Facilitate resource mobilization and capacity building for high-quality research: The institute recognizes the importance of adequate resources for conducting high-quality research. It strives to secure funding from various sources to support research activities, infrastructure development, and capacity building initiatives. This ensures that researchers have access to the necessary resources and training to excel in their research endeavors.

By pursuing these objectives, the institute aims to create and sustain a vibrant research environment that fosters innovation, scientific excellence, and societal impact.

Guidelines for Promoting Research Activities, Joint Collaborative Projects, and Consultancy Activities within Departments, Industries, and Academic Institutes

1. Faculty members and students are encouraged to actively participate in research activities to enhance their technical skills and expand their knowledge base.
2. The faculty should engage in joint collaborative projects and provide consultancy services within their area of expertise.
3. Faculties should identify suitable industries and approach them with well-defined research proposals, ensuring the establishment of proper non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
4. The faculty should establish networks with institutes and industries to identify potential partners for collaborative research endeavors.
5. In collaborative work, the institute should prioritize signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or agreement that clearly outlines the terms and conditions for conducting the work.
6. For consultancy activities, relevant departments or investigators with expertise in the required area should be assigned the tasks.
7. Strict adherence to the terms specified in the MOU is essential to minimize and avoid any potential litigation, liability, or conflicts of interest involving the faculty and the institute.
8. The institute's research and development (R&D) facilities and resources, including infrastructure, instruments, laboratories, and libraries, should be utilized effectively to maximize the generated output.
9. The MOU or agreement should ensure clarity and transparency regarding the ownership of inventions produced through collaborative programs.
10. Faculty members should be encouraged to serve as guides and co-guides to monitor research activities effectively.
11. The R&D cell should provide assistance and guidance to the faculty in submitting research projects to various funding bodies for research grants.
12. Regular in-house training activities should be conducted to offer opportunities for faculty and students to upgrade their skills.
13. Ethical practices, as per the guidelines of CPCSEA and OECD, must be followed during the conduct of animal experiments.
14. Each faculty member supervising M. Pharm students' dissertation work should publish at least one research paper in reputable national or international journals.
15. In the case of faculty members guiding PhD students, they should ensure that each student publishes a minimum of two research papers in well-cited national or international journals.
16. The faculty should be encouraged to undertake research projects that emphasize interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary approaches.
17. The R&D cell should arrange workshops, conferences, and training sessions to complement academic and research activities. Faculty members should actively participate and present their research findings in various national and international workshops and conferences.
18. If the research output is patentable, the institute will provide necessary assistance in filing intellectual property (IP).
19. Such IP rights should be channeled through the institute, unless individual filing is allowed with prior permission from the relevant authorities. Clarity and transparency should be maintained throughout the process.
20. Efforts should be made to foster a scientific temperament and cultivate a research culture and aptitude among students through activities such as motivating them to undertake research projects with commercial applications, facilitating training and research work in pharmaceutical industries, and encouraging participation and presentation of their research work in competitions and conferences.

Guidelines for the implementation of funded research projects are as follows:

Ø  Separate Bank Account: The institute has set up a dedicated bank account to facilitate the smooth conduct of research work funded by various bodies such as DBATU, AICTE, and industries.

Ø  Academic and Research Coordinator (ARC): For projects sanctioned through DBATU, Academic and Research Coordinator (ARC) is appointed. The ARC's role is to ensure the seamless implementation of the project and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.

Ø  Submission of Requirements: The Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-investigators are required to submit their requirements for sanction/purchases to the institutional stores. This includes laboratory chemicals, consumables, instruments, and other necessary items.

Ø  Autonomy for Principal Investigators: The institutes provide autonomy to the Principal Investigators, allowing them to utilize the contingency amount for procuring suitable items necessary for carrying out the research work.

Ø  Coordinating Grants: The ARC is responsible for coordinating with various funding bodies to ensure timely release of grants to initiate and sustain the project.

Ø  Timely Reporting: The PI and Co-investigators should submit periodic reports on the progress of the research work, along with audited statements of expenditure, as required by the sanctioning body.

Ø  Final Report and Utilization Certificate: Upon completion of the research project, the PI and Co-investigators must submit a final report detailing the work completed, along with a utilization certificate, to the funding authorities.

Ø  Institute Support: The institute provides support to the PI by offering facilities and resources, including infrastructure, instruments, and library access. This support aims to maximize the output generated from the research project.

These guidelines aim to ensure effective utilization of funds, smooth implementation of research projects, and accountability in reporting and documentation.

Guidelines to check malpractices and plagiarism in research

By implementing these guidelines, institutes can effectively monitor and address malpractices and plagiarism in research, ensuring the production of high-quality and original scholarly work.

1. The research work conducted by undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students within the institute must be diligently monitored by their assigned research guides to ensure integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
2. The Research and Development (R&D) committee should periodically oversee the progress of research projects, providing necessary guidance and intervention when deemed necessary.
3. In the case of doctoral research, research guides are required to submit a synopsis copy to the PhD review committee for thorough examination of the thesis's eligibility before it is submitted to the SPPU (Savitribai Phule Pune University).
4. It is mandatory for both research students and guides to provide a certificate stating that the work conducted is original, and all references and contributions from other sources have been appropriately acknowledged.
5. Prior to submission, the research work or PhD thesis should undergo a rigorous plagiarism check in accordance with the guidelines set forth by SPPU. This step ensures that the submitted work is free from any unauthorized use of intellectual property and maintains academic integrity.

Guidelines for PhD scholars

1. The research scholars registered for a Ph.D. at the center must strictly adhere to the guidelines set forth by DBATU.
2. Research scholars are required to carry out their research work diligently and report their progress to their respective guides at specified intervals.
3. It is mandatory for research scholars to submit progress reports at specified intervals, which will then be forwarded to DBATU for evaluation and record-keeping.
4. Research scholars must comply with the norms and regulations of the institute to avoid any disciplinary action. This includes following academic and ethical guidelines set by the institution.
5. During the conduct of experiments at the institute, research scholars are expected to adhere to Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). These practices ensure the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of the experimental data.
6. Prior to submitting their thesis synopsis to DBATU, research scholars should aim to publish a minimum of two research papers in recognized national or international journals. The journals should have appropriate citations and recognition in the academic community.
7. The research work carried out by scholars should be original, and any references or contributions from others should be duly acknowledged. Proper citation and acknowledgment of previous works or collaborations are essential to maintain academic integrity.
8. Before submitting their research work, Ph.D. thesis, or research papers for publication, scholars are required to check for any instances of plagiarism as per DBATU guidelines. Plagiarism detection tools can be used to identify and eliminate any instances of copied content.
9. The plagiarism report, certifying the absence of plagiarism, should be endorsed by the research scholar's guide or supervisor prior to submission. This ensures the authenticity and originality of the research work.
10. In cases where intellectual property (IP) is generated through the research work, the rights and ownership of the IP should be routed through the institute. Any alternative provisions regarding IP ownership should be executed with prior permission from the relevant authorities. Clarity and transparency in IP management should be maintained throughout the process.