Parul University has established a robust administrative framework to streamline and support interdisciplinary research, ensuring researchers have the necessary resources to maximize their contributions. The NEP Cell and Center for Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Education (CMIE) play a vital role in curriculum development, research coordination, and aligning research efforts with NEP 2020. The Research and Development Cell (RDC) actively identifies funding opportunities, assists faculty in securing grants, and fosters industry collaborations to enhance research outcomes. Additionally, the university conducts training and capacity-building programs, including workshops on research methodologies, proposal writing, and grant acquisition, equipping researchers with essential skills.
To further facilitate interdisciplinary research, the university has implemented structured faculty support mechanisms. Over 200 newly appointed research cadre faculty members have a reduced teaching load of less than 8 hours per week, allowing them to focus on high-quality interdisciplinary research. Research cadre faculty also serve as department coordinators, mentoring faculty and postgraduate students in research topic selection, guiding them toward peer-reviewed Q1–Q4 indexed journals, and assisting in scientific paper writing and research proposal submissions. These coordinators also monitor departmental research progress, including publication outputs, funding proposals, intellectual property contributions, and scientific events.
Parul University provides dedicated RDC Coordinators to assist research teams with grant dissemination, proposal writing, budgeting, and liaising with funding agencies. The university promotes interdisciplinary efforts through mentorship programs, seed funding, and administrative support for multi-investigator grants. Faculty promotions consider interdisciplinary research achievements, and outstanding contributions are recognized through research awards and financial incentives.
The Industry and International Collaboration Offices further strengthen interdisciplinary initiatives by facilitating global partnerships, faculty and student exchanges, and training in computational tools, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis. Additionally, technology transfer offices are being established to enhance academia-industry collaboration, ensuring research findings translate into real-world applications.
Through these structured administrative support systems, Parul University fosters an environment where interdisciplinary research thrives, empowering faculty and researchers to engage in impactful, innovation-driven collaborations.