Saniay Ghodawat University KolhapurEstabllshed as a State Private Unlverulty under GovL of Maharashtra Act No. XL dated 3rd May 2O17

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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTPOTICYDOCUMENT

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Dear Colleague,

Warm greetings from Sanj ay Ghodaw qt (lniversity, Kolhapur ... . ! !

It is our privilege to cordially welcome you to this progressive and gowth oriented University. This

is a matter ofpleasure for you and us as well. We are pleased to present you Research & Development

Policy Handbook which we have originated and produced for you, so you may clearly understand

our Universrty and its Research & Development policies. The policy is effective from July 201 9. And

will be revised at every academic year as per the requirement. It is e>lpected that staff members ofSGU strictly adhere to the rules and regulations spelled out in this document. The management &R&D department reserves the right to change/modifu the policies as and wheir necessary and apply

their discretion in specific cases.

This'Handbook will serve you as a readyguideof our R&D'Policies and its various facets. We hope

this handbook will help you to know us ia,a:.better.way with utmost clarity. In case you have any

doubts, queries or need any assistance please feel free to contact the R&D Department /Dean, R&D.

We wish you a highly succesSful career ahead at Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur.

With Warm Regards,

R&D Departrnent.

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SGU,s RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMEI\T POLICYAs per solution passed in Governing Bod1" meeting dated 30,'9 t2019 and Letrer issLred Ret'.

SGU/2019-201855 dated 0311212019 Resolution No. 15. it rvas resolr,ed that approred R&D Rules

& Policies are as follows w.e.f. AY 2018-19 -1. Definitions

- universify: University means "sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur"

- School: All Schools under Sanjay Ghodawat University will be covered by the word "School,'

for the purpose of these rules.

- Department: All academic departments will be covered by the word "department" for the

purpose of these rules.

- Dean (R & D): Dean Research and Development, Sanjay Ghodawat University, Kolhapur

- Dean/Head (HoD): Dean of a School lHead of the Deparrment

- Research and Development Department: The Research and Development Department is

responsible for the formulation of the overall guidelines related to research and publication.

- Departmental Research Coordinator (DRC): Faculty member appointed by the

department as a coordinator for deparlmental R&D activities to plan, irlpiement and

monitor. DRC is responsible for all the R&D related data & after him dean of tire concerrr

school. He/she is a person who coordinates with the central level research committees and

R&D deparlment.

2. Objectives of R&D Department

1. To promote research culture in university through research awareness among the faculty

members and students.

2. To ensure smooth and effective functioning of research and development activities.

3. To create awareness about Patents & IPR Knowledge.

4. To enhance the research awareness by organizing national and international conflerences,

symposia, workshops on research methodology, IPR and patents, talks and discussions

with eminent researchers.

5. To facilitate necessary resources and facilities like laboratory, library/e-library and intelnet

facilities for research

6. To collaborate with different academic universitiesiinstitutes of national/international

repute, Industries, research and development organizatrons/Laboratories to facilitate

research activities.

7 . To promote research activities for benefit of society through outreacir programme.

8. To gncourage faculty members to undertake research projects based on thrust areas in

relevant discipline funded by various agencies.

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g. To encourage and guide faculty members to seek grants from various go\;errunents:private

agencies for promoting and supporting the research work.

10. To encourage faculty members & students to publish their research rvork in renouned

journals

Sffi;Responsibitities of Resea rch and Development Depa rtmen t

R & D Cell shall have the responsibility of regulating the research activities of faculty members,

scholars and students of the institution and its responsibilities include -. Establish research committee to coordinate all the activities of the Research and Development

of the University.

. Promotion of research culture in University through various activities and events related

faculty and student develoPment.

. Identification of thrust areas of research in each department

. Provide need based financial support for research activities / projects

. Provide incentives and study leaves and encourage research related activities

. Establish incubation centers/ Research centers/ Centers of excellence.

' Developing a Research policY.

r Arrange expert lectures by outside eminent personalities.

. Advice and/or ar-range Seminars / Conferences / Conclave I Syrnposium / Workshops at

national or international level.

. Visit various Schools / Departments and meet the faculty to encourage and Encouraging

faculty for submitting research proposals for government and non-government funding

agencies by disseminating the information on funding schemes from Government/Private

funding agencies and providing supporl in enhancing the quality of proposals'

. Scrutin ize the proposals before submitting to funding agencies and supporting faculty

members to pursue re'search in their respective areas of expertise.

. Advise and encourage the faculty to carry out research in-house and in collaboration with

other organizations'

r Promote and encourage interdisciplinary research'

. propose and monitor budget for promotion of research activities at university level

. Disbursement of funds from university to faculty for research activities.

. Formal izingTruining Need Identification, Deputation and Feedback Process for faculty.

. Supporting faculty for pursuing consultancy work, developing incubation centres and writing

patents.

. lrzlonitoring the quality of publications'

r Research collaborations with national / international laboratorie sl organizations, academic

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universities/ institutions and industries.

Protection and commercialization of the intellectual property,

Constitution of R & D Department

The R & D Department comprises of faculty members as Departmental Research Coordinator (DRC)

from various departments/schools in the university. This committee oversees the smooth and efficient

co-ordination of research and development activities in the university, thus fostering overall growth.

A Dean - R & D take care of all the R&D activities in the capacity of the head of this department. To

give advisory support to Dean R&D a University Research Advisory Committee has been formed, as

well as to coordinate with all departments/schools on various research and research related activities

within the University may be encouraged, coordinated, funded and monitored efficiently and

updating R&D data a Central R&D Committee has been formed to work with Dean R&D for smooth

functioning of R & D Department.

The constitution of both the committees is as follows-

4.1. University Research Advisory Committee (URAC)

Hon. Dr. V. A. Raikar Vice-chancellor Chairman

Dr. P. P. WadgaonkarChief Scientist, Polymer Science and EngineeringDivision, CSlR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

Member

Dr. Krishna Venkatesh

Director,Centre for Incubation Innovation Research andConsultancy (CIIRC), Jyothy Institute of Technology,Bengaluru.

Member

Dr. P. S. Patil Department of Physics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. Member

Dr. Atish Chatopadhay Director, IFIM Bangalore. Member

Dr. M. T. Telsang Dean, School of Technology Member

Dr. A. Y. Salati IIC Dean, School of Commerce & Management Member

Dr. A. D. Sawant Dean, School of Science Member

Dr. U. P. Jadhav Dean, School of LiberalArts Member

Dr. C. H. Bhosale Professor, School of ScienceMember norninated byVice-Chancellor

Dr. S. V. Khandal Associate Professor, School of TechnologyMember nomVice-Chancel

nated byor

Dr. V. V. Kulkarnni Director, Sanjay Gl-rodawat Institutes, Atigre. Member nominated byVice-Chancellor

Dr. Giri Y L Dean, Research and Development Member Secretary

This Committee will contribute towards enhancing the

The committee meets once in academic year to discuss

for the future one.

inputs to research and developments at SGU.

the status of R&D work & to advice & plan

4.2. Central Research Committee (CRC)

Cell

Research Fund Generation

Committee

Research Publications Cell

Research Collaboration Cell

Academic Research (PhD)

Committee

Students Projects (UG/PG)

Education Research &

Innovation Cell

Cell In charge at UniversifY Level

Dr. D .P. Nade (Dept. of Physics, SoS)

Dr. P.D. Patil (Dept. of Electronics, SOT)

Dr. Pallavi Bhange lSchool of Science)'

Mr. Mantesh Mattad (Dept. of Electronics, SOT)

Mr. Devendra Gouda (Dept. of Electrical Engg., SOT),

Mr. More. S. S. ((Dept. of Computer Science Engg.,

sor),

Dr. A.D. Sawant (School of Science),

Mr. N.V. Sabnis ((Dept. of Mechanical Engg', SOT),

Dr. V.S. Patil (Dept. of Civil Engg.,SOtl

Dr. S.P. Patil (Dept. of Physics, SOT)

Dr. A.D. Katdare (Dept. of Civil Engg', SOT),

Dr. Bharati Patil (Dept. of Chemistry, SOS)

Mrs. S. K. Apte (Dept. of Electronics. SOT)

Mr. S. M. Ingale (Dept. of Mechanical Engg', SOT),

Mr. P. A. Petare (Dept. of Commerce, SCM)

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Intellectual Property Rights Cell

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The central Research committ;;;iiipi*;pio*ot., evaluate & maintain data of R& D activities

like R&D projects & funds, UG/PG projects, Publications, budget etc. at the university level'

5.;,,:::.st.tuciure of R&D Department

University Research

Advisory Committee/I]R AC)

Central Level

Research ConrmitteerCRC\

Departmental Research

CoordinatorsfDRCs\

Fig. No.5.1.: Structure of R&D Department

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6. Research & Development policy

To achieve the above objectives SGU is providing incentives and facilities to faculty and studentpursuing research.

6.l.Purpose

To establish the framework under which the university encourages quality research to be conductedin a responsible manner.

6.2.Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all staff and research students.

6.3.Proposed Research and deveropment poricy for faculty and studentsFollowing are the policies drafted towards incentives to faculty and students -6.3.1. Research publication

a. In National conference for Faculty:

Registration fees at actual or maximum up to Rs. S,tltxi/- whichever is less, for reputed nationalconference shall be reimbursed as per university rules (once in a financial year) along with on-Dutyleave for the days required to attend the conference.

b. In International conference for faculty:

D within India: Faculty member can attend reputed international conference such as organised/sponsoredby reputed institutes/universities/organisations/associations like IEEE/IITs/ NITs/IISc/IIM/AIMA/ISDSI,etc' once in a financial year, Registration fees at actual or maximum up to Rs. g,0t}01- whichever is less, willbe paid along with On-Duty leave for the days required to attend the conference. In case of additionalamount, the decision will be taken case to case basis by the vice-chancellor on the recommendation of DeanR&D and Dean Academics.

ii) outside rndia: For reputed international conference outside India once in three years, Registration fees atactual or maximum up to Rs. 30,000/- whichever is less, will be paid along with on-Duty leave for the daysrequired to attend the conference. The decision will be taken case to case basis by the vice-chancellor on therecommendation ofDean R&D and Dean Academics.

c' For a faculty publishing a paper in a peer reviewed journal / cited by Scopus / Indexed journal:

Incentive of Rs. 3,000 for one paper per financial year will be given by the university.

For the above a.,b. & c. case the faculty must be:

i) The first author, with SGU affiliation. OR

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ii) If the faculty is not the first author; then the first author must be a registered student of SGUand the paper is published with SGU affiliation.

iii) when more than one author is working on the paper the Txyoincentive amount will be givento first author and rest 3oYo incentive amount will be equally divided amongst the teammember only if the other author(s) is faculty of SGU/ registered student(s) of SGU ordistribution of incentive amount can decided case to case basis.

Note" All above' Faculty can avail the incentives onry once in o financial year. TheSchools/departments are allotted a budget on pro rata basis.

d' In Nationaurnternational conference for Post-Graduate Students of the universitystudent will be paid registration fees maximum up to Rs. 2,ooo/- once in academic year for theirpaper presentation & publication only based on their project/dissertation work on therecommendation of Dean Academics and project guide/IIoD.

e' For a PG student of the university publishing a paper in a peer reviewed journal / cited byScopus / Indexed journal:

Incentive of Rs' 3,000 per paper per financiar year w,r be given byrecommendation of Dean Academics and project guide/HoD.

For the above d. & e. case the student must be:

i) The first author, with SGU affiliation. ORii) If the student is not the first author; then the first author must be a faculty member of SGU

and the paper must be published with SGU affiliation.iii) when more than one author is working on the paper the 7}%oincentive amount will be given

to first author and rest 30o/o incentive amount will be equally divided amongst the teammember if the other author(s) is registered student of sGU/faculty member of SGU ordistribution of incentive amount can decided case to case basis.

Note: All above, student can avail the incentives only once in afinancialyear. The schools/departmentsare allotted a budget on pro rata basis.

6'3'2' Books, Edited chapter in book, white Paper, Monogram and related literary worksSGU encourages its staffs to publish and assimilate the knowledge in the form of books, editedchapter(s) in book, white paper and monogram. In this respect, sGU does not claim ownership ofcopyright on books authored by SGU faculty member.

In cases of university designated works and other works like the content development programme,the ownership rests with SGU.

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Incentives towards publication of Books will be based on the reputation of publisher and the decisionwill be taken case to case basis by the vice-chancellor on the recommendation of Dean R&D. However, R& D policy recommends reputed national and international publisher while giving incentivestowards book publication.

Use of SGU logo on any personal publications by the faculty member / staff /student is prohibited,unless and otherwise it is required by design with authority permission.

6.3.3. Deputation Training/ FDp/ srrp/ workshops/ seminarThe departments are allotted a budget of Rs. 3000 * n, where n is the number of faculty membersworking in that department. Deana{ead of the Department can use this budget for the departmentalfaculty. This cost includes only registration fees for the faculty training.

f,"_t o:o}t"ion to training for STTP/ workshops/ Seminar the departments are allotted a budget on

pro rata basis.

The Dean/Flead of the Department can use this budget to recommend departmental faculty fordeputation by considering the expertise area/training needs identified by the faculty for approval tothe Dean Academics and final sanction by Dean R&D.

For the events within rndia the faculty will be granted on-Duty leave for the days required to attendthe event & kavelling day(s) if any. on-Duty leave will be sanctioned only when the faculty providesthe proofs in the form of certificate or registration receipt related to the event.

For the events outside rndia the faculty will be granted on-Duty leave for the days required toattend the event & travelling day(s) if any. But, no registration charges, VISA/ passport fees, TAl DA,insurance charges will be borne by the university. on-Duty leave will be sanctioned only when thefaculty provides the proofs ofthe theft and medical insurance taken and affendance certificate.

The faculty will be deputed for training on emerging technologies/advanced software tools toreputed training centers/ premier institutions. The total cost for the said training will be borne by theUniversity. Priority is to be given to regular faculty of the SGU.

6,3.4. Policy for Research Expenditures for funded projects

The faculty will be deputed for presenting the shortlisted research proposals only if the faculty hasapplied to the research grant scheme through SGU with SGU as affiliation on the proposal.

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1. Research Projects: Received research grants by Govt. or private funding agencies

Under this scheme Principal lnvestigator will be eligible to get 2.5%o amount of the received fundwithin the financial year as the incentive.

' When more than one person is working on the project the decision regarding distribution ofincentive amount will be taken case to case basis by the Vice-Chancellor on therecommendation of Dean R&D.

2. Purchase Procedure for funded projects and consultancy workRequirement should be forwarded to Dean, Research & Development through Dean/Flead ofDepartment. This requirement should be forwarded with recommendation of registrar to Vice-chancellor through Chief Finance officer for approval.

The requirement of all such items should be as per the approval of the Funding Agency (AttachFunding Agency approval letter)

The procurement of all these items / services shall be carried out as per the following details:

l. All equipment:

(a) Principal Investigator @I) should call minimum 3 quotations based on the required technicalspecifications and make minimum 3 vendors.

In case the item is of proprietary nature only one quotation will suffice. Due justification for the itembeing proprietary should be attached.

O PI should prepare comparative statement including special technical basic price, taxes, freightcharges, installation, training charges, payment and delivery terms, inspection terms, etc.

G) This comparative statement should be forwarded to Internal Research Fund Generationcommittee through Dean/Flead of Department with specific remark(s).

(0 Internal Research Fund Generation Committee should forward above document with Dean,Research & Development recommendation to Vice-chancellor through Chief Finance officer.

(e) Comparative statement approved by Vice-chancellor shall be forwarded to the Trust Office thoughChief Finance officer.

@ PI should arrange a meeting of vendors with university and Trust Authorities for negotiations andfinalization of other purchase terms and conditions.

@ After approval of the vendor from Trust Authorities the PI should prepare purchase Order intriplicate with due terms and conditions.

(h) The Purchase Order should be forwarded by Dean&Iead of Department with recommendation toInternal Research Fund Generation Committee and for final remark of Dean, Research &Development.

@ Intemal Research Fund Generation Committee should forward above Purchase Order to Vice-chancellor through Chief Finance officer.

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f) The copy of Purchase Order duly signed by the Vice-chancellor should be issued to the vendorand Office copies of the same should be retained with PI and Department.

(l<) PI should do necessary follow up for procurement of the equipment and ensure that entiretransaction is done as per terms and conditions of Purchase Order.

() PI should further carry out the bill settlement process as per the university procedure.

6.3.5. Seed Money for quality project(s) Under Graduate (UGy Post Graduate (PG) students

a. f,'or Under Graduate (UG) / Post Graduate (PG) student

Seed money will be provided to UG/PG student(s) for their innovative project as per recommendationfrom HoD and Dean of School. For UG student provision of Rs. 10,000/- per department and for PG

Rs. 10,000/- per department is given in their departmental budget for two best projects on the basis

of evaluation of project by the departmental project evaluation committee and after rigorousevaluation, committee can propose top two quality projects for approval with Dean/FIoD remark toCentral project evaluation committee i.e. University level Project committee. University level Project

committee will take presentation ofproposed projects and evaluate the projects on the basis ofdefinedparameter. On the basis of potential of that project, project committee will recommend the eligibleproject(s) and the amount of seed money for approval to Dean R&D and for final sanction to Vice-chancellor.

Seed money will be provided to innovative projects of UGIPG students as per the allocated amount

in the R&D budget.

Student can avail this opportunity of seed money once in his/her academic period with SGU.

b. For Faculty Members

Seed money is given to the faculty members to set up their own research laboratories for carrying out

research. Financial assistance is given to the faculty members to carry out Proof of Concepts in the

lab. With the proof of concepts, they can apply for funded projects from Government Funding

agencies. The decision will be taken case to case basis by the Faculty/Student Project committee and

will forward to the Vice-chancellor through Dean R&D.

Faculty can avail this opportunity of seed money once in his/trer academic period with SGU withwritten condition that he/she will serve SGU for next three years from the date of availing the seed

fund.

6.4.Progress Report submissions for R&D incentives and/or budget

The entire faculty eligible for R&D incentives (if any) shall submit the report with supporting

documents to the respective Dean/Flead of the Department by lst of June every year. The Head ofthe Department along with some senior faculty members shall then carry out a rigorous scrutiny at

the Department level; and ensure that their recommendations reach the R&D department through

departmental research coordinator, latest by 1Oth of June every year without fail.

Every school/department must submit the detail R&D annual report duly signed by DRC and

Dean/HoD through DRC to R&D department, latest by 1Oth of June every year without fail.

Also school/department must submit R&D budget utilization report (of financial year) 1*l ;;:Xi

by DRC, finance coordinator and Dean/HoD, latest by 15ft of March every year without fail to geteligible for next year R&D budget/incentives.

6'5' Policy of the university to check malpractices and misconduct in researchThe university has a central research committee at university level and Department researchcoordinator(s) (DRCs) at department / school level to promote research culture and monitor theprogress and quality of research work. The faculty members / students / candidates are counselled forthe consequences of malpractices and misconduct in research at department level. publications inpeer reviewed journals are mandatory in case ofPG project or dissertation / phD program and therebycheck any possible malpractice and misconduct in research. Further, the research work is extensivelyguided by the faculty member. Even the dissertation works of pG students are monitored andevaluated by a departmental research coordinator / committee.

The purpose of this policy is to set of guidelines is to provide a positively oriented set of practicalsuggestions for maintaining integrity in research.

6.5.1. Plagiarism

The work of others should be cited or credited, whether published or unpublished and whether it hadbeen written work, an oral presentation, or material on a website. An author should cite the work ofothers even if he or she had been a co-author or editor of the work to be cited or had been an adviseror student of the author of such work.

At SGU, we suggest Plagiarism check to ensure that documents such as dissertation, reports,publications are free of plagiarism at the time of their submission.

As per guidelines of UGC following similarity checks for exclusion from plagiarism

i' All quoted work either falling under public domain or reproduced all necessary permission andlorattribution.

ii. all references, bibliography, table of content, preface and acknowledgements.

iii. All small similarities of minor nature.

iv. AII generic terms, laws, standard symbols and standards equations

6.5.2. Penalties'

In case Plagiarism is established in the core work claimed then the SGU will impose penalty inaccordance with UGC norms. Department research coordinator(s) will submit a report to theCenhalLevel Academic research committee. Based on the observations Academic research committee (ARC)will take appropriate decision after giving a hearing to the accused person. The penalties will be based onlevel of similarities. ARC will decide the Penalty on case to case basis/level of-

. Similarities up to 20Yo.- excluded

. Level l: Similarities above 20%to 45%

. Level 2: Similarities above 45yo to 70yo

. Level 3: Similarit ies above 70yo

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(a) Penalties for Students of the University

I Level 1: Similarities above 20o/o to 45yo- Such student shall not be given any mark and/orcredit for the plagiarized script and shall be asked to submit a revised script within a stipulatedtime period not exceeding 15 days.

D Level2: Similarities above 45o/o to 70o/o - Such student shall not be given any mark and/orcredit for the plagiaized script and shall be asked to submit a revised script after atime periodof six months to one year but not exceeding eighteen months on case to case basis.

O Level 3: Similarities above 707o -Such student shall not be given any mark and/or creditfor the plagiarized script and his/her registration for that course to be cancelled.

(b) Penalties for faculty, staff, researcher of the university

I Level 1: Similarities above 20o/o to 45oh - Shall be asked to withdrawn,manuscriptSubmitted for publication and shall not be allowed to publish any work for a minimumperiod of 6 months.

D Level 2: Similarities above 45o/o to 70o/o - shall be asked to withdraw, manuscriptsubmitted for publication and shall not be allowed to publish any work for a minimumperiod of one year and shall not be allowed to be a supervisor to any UG, pG, Master,s,M.Phil., Ph.D. student/scholar of SGU for a period of one year.

trD Level 3: Similarities above 70o/o - shall be asked to withdraw manuscript submitted forpublication and shall not be allowed to publish any work for a minimum period of two yearsand shall not be allowed to be a supervisor to any UG, pG, Master's, M. phil., ph.D.student/scholar of SGU for a period of two years.

If there is any complaint of plagiarism against the Dean/Head of a School, a suitable action, in linewith these regulations, will be taken by the Competent Authority/Governing Board/GoverningCouncil as the title may be.

6.5.3. Safeguard against false allegations

Efforts should be made to safeguard the interests of the complainant. If it is established that thecomplaint itself was false and was done with malaise intentions, the Academic Research committeewill formulate an appropriate action against the individual who lodged a false complaint and willforward to the Dean R&D and Vice chancellor for final approval on action. The person who has beencharged with wrong allegations may appeal against the decision to the University Apex Committee.The decision of the University Apex Committee is final and binding on the individual.

6.6.Extension activities for neighboring community

Faculty member(s) and I or student(s) is continuously encouraged for submission of research projectson problems of regional and global importance which will satisfy the needs of neighbouringcommunity.

Faculty member(s) is not only provided with special leave facilities but also encouraged to attend thenational and international seminars, workshops and conferences, etc.

Academic achievements of the staff are encouraged by providing publicity and recognition in thisregard.

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6.T.Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development cell (rEDC)

The Sanjay Ghodawat University has introduced Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell(IEDC). The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) at SGU promotes andmotivates entrepreneurial activities amongst the students especially in the rural region of theKolhapur district. It fosters creativity and offers support in translating aq idea to business. Itencourages the student to attend workshops on entrepreneurship development, arranges the studytours for the understanding of the process and structure of business and industry. In this regard, centrehas conducted several workshops for students to make them aware about funding opportunities, start-up ecosystem, and incubation and services to promote entrepreneurship.

6.8.University Research Day

Every year in the month of August, SGU's Research Day will be celebrated by the Research andDevelopment department of the University. The faculty members and the students will present theirresearch papers separately and the best papers will be awarded suitably.

Research and Development department is committed to conduct following events apart fromdepartmental events to promote research culture in university -

1. International Conference at university level every altemate academic year.2. National Conference at university level in every altemate year (not in a year when

intemational conference will get planned).3. One-week Faculty Development Programme/Workshop or Two/Three days,

workshop/Seminar in an academic year atuniversity level to enable students and researchersto understand and adopt the best practices in research or to update their knowledge.

All above are guidelines for all the staff members and students of SGU related to research. As per therequirement these guidelines may get changed or modified by the R&D Committee as per the researchtrends or university norms and changes will be communicated to all the staff members and students.

For more details, staff members and students of University cancontact to R&D department or DeanR&D.

Note: We have framed separate policy handbook for consultancy & IPR. Kindly refer the consultancy policydocument for consultancy work and IPR policy document for IPR related rules and regulations.

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**Tltis R&D Policy Draft is approved by allthe competent authorities in BUTR, Acaclemic Council& Governing Body meetingfor implementation w.e.f, AY 2018-19.

)0t*Hon. Dr. VA. RaiksrVice-Chancellor, SGU

\w6r. Giri Y. L.pean, R&D

Dr. B.M. HirdekarRegistrar, SGU

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