Research Management

NUML established the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization for promotion of research, commercialization, developing university-industry linkages, capacity building and policy development. ORIC at NUML aims to protect and promote the interests of NUML and is working on long-term, sustainable planning and progress of all of its units in integration with the departments of the university. ORIC-NUML has identified key industries with exceptional opportunities, long-term and cutting-edge challenges.

It also aims to develop contacts with the corporate sector/market/industry to ensure compatibility between research and requirements to increase its utility to the optimum. Therefore, this office facilitates, promotes, monitors, and publishes research conducted with the view to maximize both production and utility of research studies attempted in this regard. In line with HEC guidelines ORIC NUML provides the following facilities in terms of research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Research awareness and guidance
• Research audit 
• Research facilitation and management
• Research grant management
• Research planning and coordination with faculty and scholars

 Research & Development Achievements

Research Funding Opportunities

Consultancy Opportunities

The Office of Research Coordination primarily looks over the funded projects at NUML and facilitates from receiving to project submission stage. Office of Research Coordination performs following key roles:

1. Providing awareness by sharing upcoming calls of funded projects and consultancies

2. Collaborating for conducting trainings on project proposal preparation, execution and submission

3. Assistance in Financial record keeping

4. Mentoring the projects under progress

5. Reviewing the project activities throughout the project duration

Researcher's Lounge, a dedicated co-working space, is available to all project teams for research work. Other than above key roles, this office also coordinates for certain fellowships opportunities for faculty, Scholarships for students, MoUs , and assists in Steering Committees Meetings, Academic Research theme Discussions etc. 

Funded Projects / Grants Opportunities

Consultancy Opportunities

Faculty-wise Contribution in NRPU Projects: (2020-2024)

HEC Projects (2020-24)

Non-HEC Projects

Research Management Unit

Tel: 051- 9265100 Ext: 2033; E-mail id: manager-rs@numl.edu.pk

 IP Protection - Technoloy Commercialization - Corporate Linakges 

ORIC promotes the development of public-private partnerships in support of University research, links the University’s research community with the needs and priorities of the industry, develops opportunities for applied research and explores opportunities for technology transfer and commercialization of University research. The Office identifies and establishes collaborations and/or licensing agreements associated with the University’s intellectual property. It is working to enhance the culture of IP capture, including an ongoing evaluation of University research for IP potential. ORIC tracks the success of University technology in the hands of licensees and devises policy briefs.

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) are crucial for faculty members as they provide legal protection for their creative and innovative works, ensuring recognition and ownership of their intellectual contributions. By securing patents, copyrights, trademarks, and other forms of intellectual property, faculty members can safeguard their research, inventions, and educational materials from unauthorized use, allowing them to retain control over their work and its potential applications. This protection fosters an environment where academic professionals can confidently share their ideas, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge without the fear of exploitation, while also offering opportunities for monetization and recognition in their field.

Commercialization is vital for translating academic research into real-world applications that benefit society and the economy. For faculty members, commercialization opens pathways for their inventions, technologies, and discoveries to be developed into products or services that can be marketed, sold, or licensed. This not only ensures that their work has a tangible impact, but also provides a potential source of funding and financial sustainability for further research. Moreover, commercialization helps bridge the gap between academic research and industry, fostering collaborations with businesses, driving innovation, and contributing to societal development through the practical implementation of cutting-edge discoveries.

Objectives

- Promote innovation and commercialization.

- Identification of synergies, and development of relationships with external partners.

- Develop the University's IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) Policy, and ensure that the interests of researchers and faculty members are fully protected.

- Identify, build, and market the intellectual property of the University personnel through a range of licensing and spin-off arrangements.

What we do

- Prepare policy briefs.

- Sign agreements for collaboration with industry / government.

- Negotiate IP licensing and signing.

- Arrange visits of representatives of industry, community members regarding potential research subjects.

- Organize events for industry, entrepreneurial stimulus, community engagement and awareness.

Innovation & Commercialization Unit

Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)

First Floor, Ibn-e-Rushd Block.

Phone: +92 51 92 65 100 – Ext: 2038; e-mail id: manager-ic@numl.edu.pk