Research
Overview
The Office of Research and Doctoral Studies is a University-level office, which leads the research initiatives of RVU. The Research Office is headed by the Dean of Research and Collaboration Initiatives & Ranking Prof. (Dr.) Abdul Sakib Mondal. The team that works with the Dean-Research in the Research Office includes Mr. Sharath Kumar (Manager, Office of Research and Doctoral Studies), Dr. Kirankumar V. (Manager, Research Projects and Collaborations) and the Research Coordinators of Schools.
Message from Dean of Research and Collaboration Initiatives & Ranking
At RV University, research and innovation are fundamental components of our mission. We are dedicated to establishing a research ecosystem fueled by curiosity, promoting collaboration, and focused on generating societal impact. Research at RVU encompasses a wide range of fields, including computer science, design and innovation, liberal arts and sciences, economics and business, law, healthcare, continuing education and professional studies, as well as film, media, and creative arts. Consequently, we foster an environment where interdisciplinary research is commonplace. Faculty members across various schools are acknowledged for their academic accomplishments and frequently publish in prestigious peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and other platforms.
RVU boasts a vibrant community of undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD scholars. Research becomes more significant when it is connected to practical applications. Faculty, PhD scholars, and students regularly engage with challenging issues from the industry. We have only just begun, and we are steadily progressing towards establishing RVU as a world-class university.
Prof. (Dr.) Abdul Sakib Mondal
Doctoral Research at RVU
RVU launched a PhD programme in the academic year (AY) 2021-22, i.e. in the very first year that the University began academic operations. In the AY 2021-22, RVU admitted its first batch of PhD scholars. Today, after 5 admissions cycles, RVU has a total of 102 PhD scholars enrolled across 7 schools, including 09 full-time and 93 part-time scholars. This includes 18 faculty and staff members from RVU itself.
The Office of Research and Doctoral Studies at RVU coordinates the PhD programme at RVU. Through annual admissions cycles, the Office of Research and Doctoral Studies admits both part time and full time research scholars in the PhD programme. Full-time PhD scholars are eligible to apply for a doctoral research fellowship, in accordance with the Doctoral Research Fellowship Policy of the University.
RVU’s part time PhD programme attracts senior working professionals from various sectors such as industry, law, medicine, academia, etc. Our part time PhD scholars formulate research questions based on their experience as working professionals in various sectors. Thus, they address actual problems in the industry and aim to solve them through their research, thereby bridging the gap between research and practice.
RVU’s PhD programme is in compliance with the UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of PhD Degree) Regulations, 2022.
Admission Procedure
Step 01
Apply Online Click Here
Step 02
Complete the application form
Fill in all required academic, professional, and personal details.
Step 03
Upload the required documents and the research proposal
(Plagiarism and AI will be checked using Turnitin. 0-10 % plagiarism and 0-19% AI is allowed)
Step 04
Pay the application fee of INR 1000.
Step 05
Submit your application by 31 March 2026
Admissions Process
Follow these simple steps to begin your journey at RV University:
Step 01
Apply Online Click Here
Step 02
Complete the application form
Fill in all required academic, professional, and personal details.
Step 03
Upload the required documents and the research proposal
(Plagiarism and AI will be checked using Turnitin. 0-10 % plagiarism and 0-19% AI is allowed)
Step 04
Pay the application fee of INR 1000.
Step 05
Submit your application by 31 March 2026
Fee Structure
| SN | FEE STRUCTURE | PART TIME++ | FULL TIME++ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Application Fees & Entrance Test | INR 1000 | INR 1000 |
| 2. | Provisional Registration Fees | INR 4000 | INR 4000 |
| 3. | Annual Fee | INR 40000 | INR 25000 |
| 4. | Dissertation Evaluation & Ph.D. Viva-Voce Fees | INR 25000 | INR 25000 |
** A part time Ph.D. student shall pay an annual fee of INR 40,000/year for 4 years (stipulated period for completing the Ph.D. from the date of provisional registration). For each additional year (late submission), the fee is annual fee + Rs.20000/ year.
++ A full time Ph.D. student shall pay an annual fee of INR 25,000/year for 3 years (stipulated period for completing the Ph.D. from the date of provisional registration). For each additional year (late submission), the fee is annual fee + Rs.10000/ year.
Faculty Research at RVU
RVU faculty members, across the Schools of RVU, are active researchers in their respective domains.
Faculty research is of two types. It includes the individual research that RVU faculty members carry out in their specific domains. Additionally, it includes the collaborative spaces of research that RVU enables, through research centres. Several RVU faculty members head research centres, where RVU faculty, doctoral scholars, and UG/ PG students collaboratively work on themes of interest.
Research Centres
RVU currently hosts 23 active research centres across the Schools of the University. These centres are collaborative spaces where RVU faculty members, PhD scholars, and undergraduate students pursue thematic, interdisciplinary research.
Publications
RVU’s research contributions for the academic years 2021–25 have been significant. A total of 290 research publications were recorded, reflecting a strong commitment to academic publication and knowledge dissemination. These include 160 Peer reviewed journal articles, 61 conference papers, 12 book reviews, 15 books, 45 book chapters, and 39 Published patents.
An exhaustive list of journal articles, book chapters, books, and patents published by RVU faculty members and doctoral research scholars, from 2021 to 2025, is provided below.
- Journal Articles
- Book Chapters
- Books
- Patents
Research Grants and Funding
1. Ongoing Research Projects
2. Completed Research Projects
Statutory and other Bodies
Research Ethics and Review Board (RERB)
RVU has constituted a Research Ethics Review Board (RERB) to ensure that all research carried out by RVU faculty and doctoral research scholars follows ethics protocols, paying heed to ethical requirements when working with human and animal subjects, and to academic integrity, where authorship (and attribution of authorship) is concerned. The following policy documents govern the conduct of ethical research at RVU.
- Research Ethics Policy
- Research Ethics Review Board: Constitution, Functions, and Procedure
Research and Innovation Council
Constituted in accordance with the provisions in the RV University Act – Chapter IV, Clause (27), the Research and Innovation Council is the principal research and innovation committee of RV University.
RVU’s Research Policies
The following policies have been put in place to facilitate, encourage, recognize, govern, reward, and incentivize faculty and doctoral research at RVU.
A. Research Policies for RVU Faculty
- Research Expectations of RVU Faculty
- Research Rewards Policy
- Policy for Research Centres
- Career Development Allowance Policy
B. Policies governing the Doctoral Studies Programme
- UGC (Minimum Standards and Procedures for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2022
- RVU Ph.D. Regulations
- Examination Policy for Doctoral Studies
- Doctoral Research Fellowship Policy
- Honorarium Policy
- Policy to compensate RVU faculty for teaching in the Ph.D. programme on weekends
- Ph.D. Thesis Submission and Evaluation Policy
UG/PG Student Research at RVU
Undergraduate and postgraduate students have the option to be affiliated to research centres, where they can work with faculty members on research projects. Additionally, some UG and PG programmes have a research component.
Events & Activities
The Office of Research and Doctoral Studies conducts and organizes several academic events to ensure a vibrant research culture at RVU. (i) The seminar series for RVU faculty and doctoral research scholars provides a platform for faculty members and Ph.D. candidates to share their published and ongoing research. In keeping with the aims of liberal education, the seminar series is envisaged as a forum wherein faculty can have conversations across Schools and disciplines. (ii) Faculty development programmes and research capacity building workshops
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