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Research Goal

To promote Research activities and consultancy services and to be the Research hub for all

Research activities vital for the region

Research Objectives

The key objectives of DR are to:

 Strengthen environment for Research activities.
 Provide an environment conducive to consultancy services.

 Develop DU into a hub for Research activities that are important to the region.

 Ensure ethics and bio-safety in Research.
 Establish Research teaching nexus.

During the AY 2018-19, DR worked tirelessly to facilitate research activities at DU. The key
activities include:

 Strengthening environment for Research activities.
 Providing support for external and internal grants.

 Updating and polishing the URB policy as per recommendations of URB and UAC.

 Facilitating faculty and students during the submission of the national patent
submission.

 Organizing Annual Research Day.
 Renewing Turnitin subscription to facilitate the implementation of University’s

academic integrity policy.

 Renewing EJAAD Membership.

 Providing support for evaluation of external/internal Questionnaire and necessary

approvals.

Strategic and Operational Plan for Research

As specified in the operational and strategic plan of DU, the DR with the support of URB,
DQA and the DVC, worked tirelessly to achieve following objectives to promote quality

Research across the University.

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