Research Policy Advisor

The role requires a senior academic/research professional with a strong understanding of how a university is established, governed and developed, including its statutory bodies, academic structures, research framework, regulatory approvals, policies and institutional processes.

• Advise University leadership on academic, research and institutional policy matters.
• Support the development of a strong and sustainable research ecosystem and governance framework.
• Provide strategic inputs on University establishment, governance, academic structures and statutory processes.
• Interpret UGC, AICTE, Ministry of Education, ANRF, DST and other regulatory frameworks.
• Draft and review University policies, ordinances, regulations, guidelines and SOPs.
• Advise on the constitution, roles and functioning of statutory, academic and research bodies.
• Develop frameworks for research, innovation, consultancy, sponsored research and collaborations.
• Support policies relating to IPR, technology transfer, research ethics and academic integrity.
• Identify opportunities for funded research, research centres and national/international collaborations.
• Strengthen industry–academia partnerships and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
• Monitor changes in higher education and research regulations and advise on institutional implications.
• Benchmark established universities and research institutions for policy and system development.
• Support regulatory approvals, inspections, accreditation, rankings and institutional assessments.
• Develop institutional frameworks for improving research quality, output and visibility.
• Provide inputs for enhancing research funding, publications, patents and technology transfer.
• Coordinate with academic schools, departments, research centres and administrative teams.
• Prepare policy papers, proposals, briefing notes, analytical reports and recommendations for leadership.
• Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognised University/Institution is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in higher education, university administration, research management or related fields.
• Competencies: Strong knowledge of Indian higher education, regulatory frameworks, governance, policy drafting and strategic institutional planning.