OIST Research Consultancy
Oyam Institute of Sciences and Technology extends to its academic staff the privilege of consulting with both public and private entities, whether national or international, because such activities can contribute to the professional development and stature of the faculty member, and thus may benefit the Institution as well as the faculty member.
Such benefit may be, but is not limited to, enhancement of faculty professional expertise, establishing and maintaining professional contacts, associations and relationships, and developing opportunities for sponsored research. ‘Consulting activity’ is different from ‘Sponsored Research’ and is defined as professional work performed either inside or outside the Institution auspices that is substantively related to a faculty member’s area of expertise and duties at the Institution. Professional consultancy is encouraged across the Institute; however, such activities should strictly adhere to the conflicts of interest policy of the Institution and restricted within a specific time frame. The Institution has constituted Institute Level Consultancy Committee (IICC) and the committee strictly follows all the regulatory issues related to the consultancy provided by the faculties of the Institute. There are certain basic principles in the conduct of consultancy during OIST Research. The most fundamental is the maintenance of high ethical standards and deliberation of Research projects following professional practice or public policy.
Consultancy during OIST Research is multi-dimensional and interdisciplinary. These are either referred to the Institute or are sanctioned based on specific Research project proposals submitted by the faculty members. Consultancy Services may be offered to Industries, Service sectors, Government Departments and other National and International agencies in niche areas of expertise available in the Institute. For details of the Consultancy programs, one should follow the Institute’s “Regulations for the Consultancy Program”