Research Incentive Scheme

1. An Incentive of Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five Thousand only) for articles published in RUJMS (Rama University Journal of Medical Sciences) shall be given to First Author of "Original Articles" only.

2. Only Five Best "Original Articles" shall be published in each issue of RUJMS. The decision of editorial board will be final in selection of articles to be published.

(A) For any author who publishes there paper in any reputed journal with the position 1st as an author will reward with the 5 thousand as incentives

(B) In a UGC journal author also secure the first position as an author for this incentive

OBJECTIVE OF THE SCHEME

The primary objective of the proposed incentive scheme is to motivate the faculty Members of our University to undertake quality research, consultancy, and other research work.

Related Activities

• All faculty members are encouraged to do research.
• Faculty members are encouraged to apply for seed money from funding agencies or industries relevant to their field of interest.
• The management will consider seed money for the research projects if the proof of concept is established by the faculty.
• Faculty members shall be permitted to attend conference/workshop relevant to their field of research in India or Abroad with on-duty leave. The registration fee shall be reimbursed.
• Partial financial support may be provided for the faculty members who are invited as a keynote speaker/plenary lecturer in conference/seminar, etc and if financial support is not provided by the organizers or any other funding agencies.
• Faculty members shall apply for the travel grant to the funding agencies.
• An increment benefit will be provided to faculty/staff members for their contribution to research work.
• The incentives will be granted for the faculty members who received research grants from various funding agencies.

• The Institute follows a unique Incentive scheme to reward the faculty for the Research and Consultancy Project works carried out in the respective year. This scheme is introduced by the Management to impart research culture and to motivate faculty towards identifying new innovations. The incentive scheme is as per the table below.
• The consultancy work will be carried out under the research cell of Rama University, Kanpur UP.
• The revenue generated will be deposited in the Institution account. This is done to avoid misuse of funds. The Institute will provide the remuneration to the respective faculty as per the below chart, based on the revenue generated after the completion of every consultancy work.
• The students should be motivated towards participation in industrial consultancy projects.

• This policy applies to all faculty and staff of Rama University, Kanpur UP.
• The faculty members involving in the conduct of a consultancy service can avail on-duty for industrial visit and meeting industry person for discussion related to consultancy work.
• The faculty or staff must ensure that the consultancy work does not create a conflict of interest with the role of the faculty in the University.

• The organization requiring consultancy services from faculty or the department shall write to the research cell indicating the expertise required.
• The principal on receiving the request from the organization shall inform to the department concerned.
• The head of the department shall nominate the faculty or a group of faculty having the required expertise and get permission from the Dean.
• In considering whether or not permission will be given for consulting activity, the Dean will take into account such factors as the compatibility of the activity with the responsibilities and commitments of the faculty member(s), potential conflicts of interest and the use of institution resources.
• An MoU may be signed between the organization and the department towards the nature of consultancy work and the commercials involved in the presence of the Dean.
• The faculty or a group of faculty engaged in the consultancy work shall periodically report the progress of the consultancy work to the research cell through the head of the department.

Research papers for incentive / grant /TA/DA/Fund must comes under these points

• Research papers (in related area/subject) published in recognized and reputable journals and periodicals, having ISBN/ ISSN numbers.
• Conference proceedings (in related area/subject) as full papers, etc. (Abstracts not to be included).
• Text/Subject or Reference Books (in related area/subject) published by International/National publishers / State and Central Govt. Publications with an established peer review system and ISBN/ ISSN numbers.
• Chapter in Text/Subject or Reference Books (in related area/subject) published by International/National publishers / State and Central Govt. Publications with an established peer review system and ISBN/ ISSN numbers (Chapter in self-Edited volume should not be considered).
• Text/Subject or Reference Books/ Journals Edited (in related area/subject) and published by International/National publishers / State and Central Govt. Publications with an established peer review system and ISBN/ ISSN numbers.
• Books translated (in related area/subject) and published by International/ National publishers / State and Central Govt. Publications with an established peer review system and ISBN/ ISSN numbers.
• Chapters (in related area/subject) contributed to edited knowledge based volumes published by International/National publishers / State and Central Govt. Publications with ISBN/ ISSN numbers (Chapter in self-Edited volume should not be considered).
• Popular article (in related area/subject) in proceedings/ newsletter of learned bodies/ societies or Newspaper article in area of interest.

The Research Score for papers would be augmented as follows:

Joint Publication:

• (a) Two authors: 50% of total value of publication for each author.
• (b) More than two authors: 70% of total value of publication for the First/Principal/Corresponding author and 30% of total value of publication for each of the joint authors.
• (c) Joint Projects: Principal Investigator and Co-investigator would get 50% each.

Project Investigators and consultants are permitted to visit on field work, attend meetings conferences, seminars and workshops, within the country, utilizing the funds of the project / Consultancy, subject to provision, with prior permission of the Director, Rama University or by the University authorities on the recommendation of the Dean/Research cell etc. All the visits of project and consultancy staff, including for promotional visits and for project presentation, shall be approved by Director/Registrar Rama University. The claim bill towards the visits within 200km (to and fro) distance from the institution may be admitted with the prior approval of the concerned Head of the Department.

All travel related to projects will be treated as on duty. All travel related to Consultancy and testing will be treated as special casual leave to which the faculty Member/staff is entitled. Travel related to the project, Consultancy, Testing of the Departments will be permitted by Director of University. Their requests are to be routed through the Head of the Department to the Research cell (in the prescribed form). The principal investigator of projects must take care of the total expenditure for travel shall not exceed the amount, allotted under this head in the project. With regard to claiming of taxi / auto fare the actual can be claimed for traveling to / from the Airport / Railway Station with due certification of the receipt.

TA & DA norms for faculty members wherein expenses are booked under the head Projects & Consultancy the DA settlement will be as per the guidelines given below:

Journey

• By Train: Up to 2 tier A/C (Ticket should be produced.)
• By Air: As per eligibility (Boarding pass should be produced). If the flight ticket is booked through a travel agent, Service charge paid by the agent can also be claimed.
• By Road: If private vehicles are hired, original printed and stamped receipts along with printed trip sheet with vehicle number will only be accepted. For field visits, if the journey commences from Kanpur, effort should be made to hire the vehicle through Logistic Centre. Written permission to hire a vehicle should be obtained from the university before the journey.
• By Train: 3 AC train fare on actual can be borne by the institute with prior permission.
• Accommodation will be reimbursed for actual expenses on production of receipts.

Expenses: For Projects sponsored by Govt. Funding agency / CTDT: Actual Bills to be furnished subject to a maximum of Rs 3,000/- for class A cities and Rs. 2,000/- for other places or in case of no bills available, Rs 500/- for 'A' Class cities and Rs.1,000/- for other places will be reimbursed as a lump sum

Projects supported by Pvt., funding agency and for consultancy: The amount will be reimbursed based on the actual expenses on production of receipts. Boarding charges of Rs. 1000/- per day lump sum will be offered. Apart from this, any other incidental charges should be informed. The number of days should be informed in advance to the research cell of the Rama University and written permission should be obtained for the same.

1. TA / DA, taxi fare and registration fee for attending a conference / workshop / symposium / Seminar/meeting etc., or deliver an invited lecture (subject to the sanction of appropriate leave by the competent authority) to a place in India or abroad and for making exploratory visits for Further sponsored research/consultancy work, with advance approval of Director Rama University.

2. Purchase of professional Books, journals, stationery including computer stationery, Software or data on any storage medium.

3. Equipment/ Electronic Gadget, Mobile Phones, Laptop, Palmtop, iPod can be purchased and taken into the stock register of the University.