Presidency College

Policy for the Functioning of the Committee

The committee shall meet at least once a year. However, the Chairperson may convene an emergency meeting whenever necessary.
Any changes in existing research activities must be brought to the notice of the research committee, and approval by a simple majority is required.
The Chairperson of the research committee is empowered to monitor the execution of decisions made by advisory members and to check the progress of the Institution's research activities.
The Chairperson is authorized to make strategic decisions, take corrective actions, and approve the research advisory committee's recommendations. They are also responsible for preparing and updating policies in accordance with the rules and regulations set by apex bodies like the UGC and NAAC, as well as the policies framed by our Institution and endorsed by the College's Governing Body.

Research Policy

Research Promotion Policy

Professional Development Allowances (PDA) for Attending Conferences / Technical Session Chairperson / Invited Speaker

Annually, a Professor is entitled to a PDA of Rs. 30,000/- (Academic year from August to July) for research activities within the country and Rs. 1,50,000/- for international research activities.
An Associate Professor is entitled to a PDA of Rs. 25,000/- (August-July) for research activities within the country and Rs. 1,00,000/- for international research activities.
An Assistant Professor is entitled to a PDA of Rs. 20,000/- (August-July) for research activities within the country and Rs. 80,000/- for international research activities.
Professional development allowance can be utilized for upgrading academic qualifications, taking up MOOC's & NPTEL courses, developing teaching innovations, attending conferences/seminars, invitations to be a keynote speaker or chairperson, FDPs/Workshops, and for membership in academic/professional bodies.
The Best Paper Award for National Conferences is entitled to Rs. 5,000/-, and for International Conferences (conducted by IITs, IIMs, ISB, IISc, VIT, institutes of high repute, or outside India), it is entitled to Rs. 10,000/-.
If a Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor is invited as a chairperson or speaker for a conference, they are entitled to Rs. 2,500/-.
Academic leave of 12 days in a year can be availed.
Faculty can attend no more than 4 events in one academic year.

Policy on Seed Money for Internal Research

Major and Minor Projects
- Minor Research Project: Duration of 12 months
- Major Research Project: Duration of 24 months
Submission of project proposals for management-funded projects is open from August to September each year. Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
Eligibility
- Permanent teaching faculty of the college who have completed their probationary period.
- The Major Research Project will have one Principal Investigator (PI) and a Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI).
- For minor research projects, the PI may opt for a Co-PI if needed.
- It is expected that both the PI and Co-PI will remain in the service of the organization throughout the project’s duration.
Rules for Grant of Seed Money
- Management-funded projects are as follow - 1) Major Research Project: 24 months, 2) Minor Research Project: 12 months
- Investigators must plan their work to complete the project within the stipulated time. An additional period of 2 months is allowed for those who seek an extension.
- Funds will be released as per the request, and transferring these funds to other heads is strictly prohibited.
- PIs must maintain separate stock registers for project funding, detailing all types of expenditures (e.g., equipment, consumables, chemicals, glassware, fabrication items, travel, contingency).
- Corresponding bills must be submitted to the administrative staff in charge after approval from the Research Director.
- If the PI cannot execute the project for a genuine reason, the Co-PI will take over with the Principal’s permission and the research committee’s recommendation.
- If the PI fails to complete the project, they must reimburse the amount to the college.
- Assets acquired through the project will belong to the institution.
- Beneficiaries of the MRP scheme who have been sanctioned a project are not eligible for a new project until the previous project’s completion and submission of the report.
- A progress report must be submitted by the investigator every 6 months.
- Awardees/Investigators must acknowledge their institutional affiliation.
- Management-funded projects should enable faculty members to apply for and obtain external research funds/grants.

Policy Amendments

This policy will be reviewed periodically to address any irregularities and incorporate feedback from the advisory board members of the Research Centre.

Research Policy

Policy for the Functioning of the Committee

Research Policy

Research Promotion Policy

Professional Development Allowances (PDA) for Attending Conferences / Technical Session Chairperson / Invited Speaker

Policy on Seed Money for Internal Research

Policy Amendments

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