Centre for
Research & Development.
The Centre for Research & Development is the apex body that plans, promotes,
coordinates, and oversees all research activities of Kristu Jayanti University.
The Centre for Research & Development is the apex body that plans, promotes,
coordinates, and oversees all research activities of Kristu Jayanti University.
The Centre for Research & Development is the apex institutional body that plans, promotes, coordinates, monitors, and oversees all research activities of Kristu Jayanti University — spanning doctoral programmes, funded research, publications, patents, collaborations, and knowledge transfer.
To position KJU as a research priority institution generating impactful knowledge for Atmanirbhar Bharat and global advancement, aligned with NEP 2020.
To foster research productivity, enable interdisciplinary collaboration across academia, industry, and government, and mobilise resources for sustained knowledge creation.
"CFRD aspires to catalyse multidisciplinary research, foster industry-academia partnerships, and empower our scholars to contribute to national development and global knowledge creation."
PhD admissions, scholar management, RAC, progress reviews & degree conferral
doctoral.research@kristujayanti.com
Funded projects, grant facilitation, IP filings, seed grants & technology commercialisation
grants.research@kristujayanti.com
Journal publications, books, conference papers, research incentives & publication integrity
publications@kristujayanti.com
Formulates university-wide research policies, annual plans, and regulatory frameworks.
Oversees the entire PhD pipeline — admissions, RSC, reviews, thesis, and degree conferral.
Facilitates applications to national and international funding agencies. Administers in-house seed grants to support faculty-led research projects.
Coordinates research output — journals, book chapters, monographs, conference papers, and IP filings.
Establishes research partnerships with national institutions, international universities, and industry.
Translates research into societal value through outreach, consultancy, and technology transfer.
Fully compliant with UGC PhD Regulations 2022, combining rigorous
coursework, expert supervision, and a vibrant research culture.
State-of-the-art facilities for advanced research.
Learn from highly qualified research supervisors.
Streamlined Ph.D. programme workflows.
Dynamic academic environment and strict rigor.
Strong financial backing for deserving scholars.
Modern digital tools for seamless research.
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 06-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 01-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 01-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 06-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 06-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 06-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Full-Time / Part-Time • Open: 06-Apr-2026 — 06-Jun-2026
Clear timelines and transparent merit-based selection processes.
A comprehensive assessment of research aptitude and discipline-specific knowledge.
* UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / SLET holders exempt.
Assessment based on research proposal presentation, methodological understanding, and subject knowledge evaluation.
Transparent fee structures and comprehensive institutional fellowships designed
to support dedicated scholars throughout their research journey.
Available to full-time scholars post-coursework for a maximum of 30 months. Requires up to 8 hours/week of academic engagement in the department.
Guided by a distinguished panel of experienced faculty members.
Programme overview • Admission process • Coursework • Fees & financial support