Research
Scholarly Output | Research Publications and Support
Research publications form the foundation of scholarly communication and are globally recognized as a key indicator of academic and research excellence. They play a vital role in disseminating new knowledge, fostering innovation, and advancing society by enabling researchers to share validated findings with the global academic community.
Through rigorous peer review, research publications enhance the credibility of scholarly work, refine research methodologies, and stimulate further inquiry across disciplines. Beyond academia, high-quality research outputs significantly influence public policy, industry practices, and societal development by informing evidence-based decision-making and driving innovation.
The Research Publications vertical of the Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI) at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) is committed to strengthening the research ecosystem of the University. It provides comprehensive support to faculty members, researchers, and students by creating awareness about various aspects of scholarly publishing, encouraging ethical and high-impact publications, and fostering a research-conducive environment. Through structured guidance, capacity-building initiatives, and continuous monitoring of research output, SCRI aims to enhance both individual academic growth and the University’s overall research performance.
Funding | Research Projects and Grants
Funded research plays a crucial role in strengthening the quality, impact, and innovation potential of university research. It involves scholarly and scientific investigations supported by financial assistance from external agencies such as government bodies, non-governmental organizations, and international funding agencies. Such support enables researchers to undertake impactful studies, develop research infrastructure, and contribute meaningfully to academic and societal advancement.
At Symbiosis International (Deemed University), research funding is facilitated through the Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI), which supports faculty members and researchers in identifying opportunities, securing grants, and managing funded projects. SCRI structures research funding under two broad categories: Extramural Funding (governmental, non-governmental, and international grants) and Intramural Funding, which includes Major Research Projects (MJRP) and Minor Research Projects (MRP). This framework reflects SIU’s commitment to nurturing a robust and sustainable research ecosystem.
Intellectual Property Cell
Intellectual Property (IP) refers to creations of the human mind, including inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols. Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)—such as Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Industrial Designs, Geographical Indications, and Trade Secrets—play a vital role in promoting innovation, knowledge dissemination, and socio-economic development.
The Intellectual Property (IP) Cell at the Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI), established in 2013–14, is dedicated to creating awareness and strengthening the culture of IPR among faculty members and students at UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels. The Cell supports innovators in protecting, managing, and commercializing their intellectual assets while ensuring compliance with the University’s IP Policy.
Through structured guidance on IP generation, legal frameworks, administration, and technology transfer, the IP Cell facilitates end-to-end support for IP protection, thereby contributing to a transparent and innovation-driven research ecosystem at Symbiosis International (Deemed University).
Doctoral Program
In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, the role of knowledge societies has become central to ensuring inclusive development, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Such societies transcend narrow economic objectives and place human dignity, equity, and environmental balance at the core of progress. India, with its rich civilizational wisdom and one of the largest education systems globally, holds a unique responsibility to contribute meaningfully to this global transformation.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) (SIU), through its robust doctoral ecosystem anchored by the Symbiosis Centre for Research and Innovation (SCRI), offers a wide spectrum of PhD programmes across multiple faculties. These programmes are designed to foster research rigour, interdisciplinary engagement, ethical scholarship, and real-world impact, addressing challenges at local, national, and global levels.
- Law
- Management
- Computer Studies
- Health Sciences
- Media and Communication
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Architecture and Design
- Education
Law
Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law at SIU offers doctoral research opportunities within a multidisciplinary legal framework, examining how legal systems respond to evolving societal, technological, and governance challenges.
With constituent law schools across Pune, Noida, Hyderabad, and Nagpur, the Faculty supports research in emerging areas such as health law, artificial intelligence and law, technology law, comparative constitutional law, and international legal systems. Doctoral scholars engage critically with contemporary legal issues, contributing to policy discourse and legal reform.
Management
Faculty of Management
The Faculty of Management (FoM) is one of the largest faculties at SIU and offers doctoral programmes in management and allied areas through SCRI. With a strong legacy of academic excellence and industry engagement, the Faculty supports research that integrates theory, practice, and policy relevance.
Doctoral research spans diverse areas of management, supported by experienced faculty, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and extensive industry linkages. The Faculty’s consistently high national and international rankings and NAAC A++ accreditation underscore its commitment to quality and impact.
Computer Studies
Faculty of Computer Studies
The Faculty of Computer Studies promotes advanced doctoral research in cutting-edge areas such as artificial intelligence, natural language processing, cyber security, geoinformatics, and IT applications. The Faculty’s research philosophy combines strong theoretical foundations with experiential and applied learning.
Doctoral scholars are encouraged to engage in innovation-driven research, interdisciplinary collaborations, and lifelong inquiry, contributing to technological advancements that respond to societal and industrial needs.
Health Sciences
Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
The Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences is dedicated to advancing knowledge in healthcare, wellbeing, and disease prevention through education excellence and innovative research. The Faculty’s doctoral programmes emphasize interdisciplinary and translational research that addresses contemporary health challenges at both community and global levels.
With a strong focus on emerging health technologies, preventive healthcare, and public health systems, the Faculty prepares researchers to contribute meaningfully to healthcare policy, practice, and innovation in an evolving global health landscape.
Media and Communication
Faculty of Media and Communication
The Faculty of Media and Communication at SIU is a leading centre for doctoral research in media, culture, and creative industries. The Faculty supports research across mass communication, journalism, advertising, public relations, film studies, communication design, and communication management.
Doctoral research is oriented toward understanding the evolving media landscape, digital transformations, narrative practices, and the societal impact of communication technologies. Scholars are encouraged to engage with industry and societal challenges, generating insights that contribute both to academic discourse and professional practice.
Social Sciences
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Established in 2008, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS) plays a vital role in developing socially conscious, critically engaged, and globally aware scholars. The Faculty supports doctoral research across a wide range of disciplines including anthropology, economics, education, history, international relations, political science, sociology, statistics, and cultural studies.
FOHSS emphasizes interdisciplinary inquiry, integrating perspectives from law, artificial intelligence, data sciences, geoinformatics, and other emerging domains. Its research addresses pressing societal issues, informs public policy, and contributes to ethical debates on justice, equity, and governance. The Faculty is further strengthened by dedicated research centres focusing on urban studies, climate change and sustainability, Ambedkar studies, and peace and conflict resolution, each hosting a vibrant community of PhD scholars.
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering (FoE) offers a structured and flexible doctoral programme that supports multidisciplinary, application-oriented research. The Faculty encourages innovative solutions to real-world industrial, technological, and societal problems, while maintaining high standards of academic rigour.
FoE researchers benefit from robust infrastructure, access to advanced laboratories and digital databases, and a vibrant research culture that promotes publication in reputed journals and patent filings. The Faculty actively fosters international research collaboration, including the appointment of co-supervisors from reputed global universities, thereby providing scholars with global exposure and diverse research perspectives.
Architecture and Design
Faculty of Architecture and Design
The Faculty of Architecture and Design (FOAD), established in 2018, nurtures research at the intersection of creativity, innovation, culture, and sustainability. Through its constituent schools—the Symbiosis Institute of Design (SID), Pune, and the Symbiosis School of Planning, Architecture and Design (SSPAD), Nagpur—the Faculty supports doctoral research across diverse domains of design and architecture.
Faculty research blends theory with practice, addressing contemporary challenges in user experience design, visual communication, fashion studies, product innovation, architecture, spatial design, sustainable practices, cultural studies, and design pedagogy. A strong emphasis is placed on practice-based research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and intellectual property creation, with faculty members contributing to copyrights and design registrations that demonstrate tangible research outcomes.
Education
Faculty of Education
Established in December 2024, the Faculty of Education reflects SIU’s commitment to transformative, inclusive, and future-ready education. The Faculty promotes research that examines education as a social, cultural, political, and developmental process, rather than merely an instrument of economic growth.
The doctoral programme under this Faculty emphasizes interdisciplinary and comparative research, grounded in national and global perspectives. It actively engages with themes such as access and equity, educational policy, governance, curriculum studies, teacher education, and higher education systems. Research is supported by specialized centres such as the Symbiosis Centre for Ambedkar Studies (Dr. Ambedkar Chair) and the Symbiosis Centre for Higher Education Research and Policy Advocacy (SCHERPA), enabling scholars to translate research into policy and practice. With experienced mentors, rich library resources, and a strong ethical framework, the PhD programme aims to shape education leaders and policy thinkers of the future.