R & D Cell

1. Overview

About

• The Research and Development (R&D Cell) at MSRIM plays a pivotal role in fostering a robust research culture within the institution. It provides a platform where both faculty and students are encouraged to engage in innovative research initiatives. The R&D Cell facilitates research activities that align with state-of-the-art practices in Management Science, along with cross-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary domains. The R&D Cell is responsible for initiating, executing, mentoring, and enabling research activities at MSRIM. The R&D Cell focuses on promoting a high-quality research environment, ensuring adherence to ethical standards.

Objectives

• Promote High-Impact, Multi-Disciplinary Research: To support and encourage research initiatives that address emerging business, management, technology, and societal challenges.
• Strengthen Industry-Academia-Government Collaboration: To bridge the gap between academia-industry-government by promoting collaborative research consultancy projects.
• Promoting research collaboration between Ramaiah Group of Institutions.
• Research Funding and Grant Acquisition: To secure funding from national and international agencies to support R&D activities and research projects.
• To manage internal seed grants for research.
• Enhance Student and Faculty Research Capacity: To provide the necessary resources and training to students and faculty to enhance their research capabilities.
• Focus on Societal Impact: To conduct research that addresses local, national and global challenges and provides innovative solutions for social good
• Encourage Publication and Dissemination of Research: To encourage faculty and students to publish high-quality research papers and generate actionable reports, and present at international conferences.
• Develop Data-Driven Insights for Management Practices: To employ data analytics, AI, and machine learning techniques to derive actionable insights in management practices
• Enhance Research Ethics and Integrity: To uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in research, ensuring transparency, honesty, and respect for intellectual property
• Support Global Research Collaborations and execution of projects
• Establish a Comprehensive Research Database
• Organize Conferences, workshops, training, webinars, offering certificate Courses and Faculty
• Development Programs (FDPs) to promote research and knowledge generation.

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4. Initiatives & Programs (New Tab — this is where ReThink, ReTalk, etc. go)

• ReThink – Faculty research presentations to peers and students
  
  • "Research meets the Classroom"
    Faculty present their published research to students and colleagues to promote dialogue, academic curiosity, and knowledge translation.
• ReTalk – Talks by international researchers
  
  • "Global Research Dialogues"
    A platform for international researchers and experts to engage MSRIM faculty and students through research talks and virtual seminars.
• ReArt – Repository of faculty and student research papers
  
  • "The Research Repository"
    An internal archive of faculty and student research papers aimed at preserving, sharing, and celebrating scholarly work at MSRIM.
• Youth Research Community (Ramaiah Chapter)– Student-led research forums
• Conferences & Workshops – Research skill development and dissemination
  
  • Faculty Development Programs (FDPs): Workshops and training sessions to equip faculty with skills in research methodology, academic writing, statistical tools, and publishing.
  • Workshops & Conferences: Hosting and participating in national and international conferences, workshops, and colloquiums to boost research dissemination and networking.
• Publication Incentives – Details of rewards for quality research
• Research Projects Execution – Highlight completed and ongoing faculty research
  
  • Institutional and collaborative projects executed by faculty, focusing on industry, community, and policy-based impact.