- Collaboration and Partnership policy
Frontiers of knowledge are on the move at a rapid pace. Creation and dissemination of knowledge are of paramount importance for the overall development and well-being of every Nation. In the present era of globalisation, with tremendous advances in the field of Science and Technology, collaborations and partnerships are crucial elements for enhanced medical research and quality growth in all aspects. ‘Connect, Communicate and Collaborate” has become the new “mantra” today. With this in view, BLDE (Deemed to be University) has embarked on a path of forging collaborations and partnerships with Indian and International Universities/Institutions of repute.
BLDE (Deemed to be University) believes in the following, some, key principles for collaborative and partnership policymaking.
Collaborations must be consistent with the Vision and Mission of the University.
Collaborations must be in unique areas without much overlap with other works/projects going on in the University.
As much as possible proposals should be well defined and must be in interdisciplinary and emerging areas.
Collaborations must lead to creating valuable networking opportunities for participants.
Collaborations must lead to high-quality medical research and training.
There should be focused timelines for achieving targets.
Periodic monitoring with a focus on delivering is a must.
Wherever needed/possible University may involve NGOs.
Finally, collaborations should evolve into important work streams.
The policy-framework drafted herein affirms BLDE (Deemed to be University’s) commitment to provide opportunities to its researchers so that they can be partners in contributing to the advances which are taking place in the medical field.
The globalisation of science, engineering, and medical research is proceeding rapidly. This globalisation leads to rapid progress in research and development (R&D) which further makes worldwide exposure to economic growth, employment, technology transfer and generation of more powerful skill human resources. The benefit which an institution or university gets is to gain greater access to information, ideas, and facilities through international collaboration. This can facilitate a more rapid advancement of knowledge and discoveries. Another benefit of international science and technology collaboration is that it builds sustained relationships. While science has always transcended borders, the current level of global interaction among scientists is unprecedented. The communications revolution and today’s open innovation model allow scientists to partner with colleagues worldwide. Even in the massively networked world of today, face-to-face meetings still play a critical role.
BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura, Karnataka, India hereafter called “the university” actively develops global linkages with national and international institutions and universities in various area of medical research. This policy is designed both to focus and facilitate the development of relevant and appropriate collaborations and partnerships. The university endeavours to collaborate and partner with interested institutions, organisations, universities and the community in the advancement of academic excellence, medical research, training and social welfare.
The university appreciates that the collaboration and partnership policy is necessary to:
- promote partnership in academic training for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students in medical sciences
- develop and adopt innovative technologies
- encourage collaboration with industrial sectors for newly developed technology
- enhance the diverse quality of medical research in some thrust areas and
- critical training of medical researchers in advanced laboratories.