Research Overview

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Research Overview

The Research department at St. Joseph’s College of Pharmacy, Cherthala boasts a well-structured setup that fosters meaningful research engagement among both faculty and students. It provides ample support for transforming research outcomes into patents and publications related to entrepreneurial endeavours.

Here are the key elements and characteristics of the facilities:

  • Institutional Research Policy: The institution has formulated a comprehensive research policy delineating guidelines for B.Pharm, M.Pharm and Pharm.D Research, thesis preparation, and research grant applications. It also outlines timelines for completing research work, thereby establishing a structured research framework.
  • Institutional Research Advisory Board: Comprising experts from different domains, this board facilitates strategic planning for research activities with valuable guidance and mentorship to ensure the effectiveness of research.
  • Reward Policy: By implementing a reward system for both students and faculty, active participation in research is incentivized. This may include financial rewards to acknowledge significant contributions to research.
  • Seed Money: Students and Faculty members have the opportunity to secure seed money/grants providing initial funding for research projects and fostering innovation.
  • Incubation Center: Collaborating with IIC , Kerala Start-up Mission and other relevant entities, the establishment of an Incubation Center facilitates the transformation of research outcomes into entrepreneurial ventures. Regular programs on Intellectual Property Rights awareness ensure the protection of commercial research innovations.
  • Institutional Animal Ethics Committee: A dedicated committee oversees and guides research involving animals, ensuring adherence to ethical standards in such studies.
  • PhD Guideship: Faculty members registered as PhD guides in various Universities contribute to foster a culture of advanced research.

The college possesses all necessary facilities to combat plagiarism in research through the utilization of state-of-the-art software, TURNITIN thereby upholding ethical standards in research endeavors.