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continuing research that will sustain the continuum and will foster the growth of scientific
knowledge.

4. Balanced and complementary R&D orientation
R&D gives importance to basic and applied researches along the identified University
research agenda based on seven R&D Clusters on Priority Thematic Thrusts (Appendix 1)
and on six Commodity-Based R&D Thrusts (Appendix 2) from which ISU became known and
recognized as a research institution.

5. Inter-, Multi-, and Trans-disciplinary research schemes
Tapping researchers for interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and transdiciplinary research
projects are call of the day. Integration of various specializations in a research project is a
University priority and preferred for financial support.

6. Technology transfer and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
Institutional mechanisms for technology transfer of mature technologies developed by
the University shall be promoted through the establishment of technology ownership and
intellectual property right regimes for the protection of the creative works of scientists and
researchers in the University.

7. Participatory approaches in R&D management planning
Improved coordination in planning and programming of R&D activities involving all key
stakeholders shall be pursued through cooperative research initiatives in all aspects of R&D.

8. Impacts of research
Research should not only be conducted for the purpose of generating articles for
publications (publish-or-perish research culture) but also for reaching the communities to
make a difference in the lives of target beneficiaries.

9. Gender sensitivity
Gender dimensions in all aspects of R&D projects shall be promoted and implemented.

10. Research culture
Research shall be incorporated as a part and parcel of ISU’s being. Research culture at ISU
means that everyone from top management to the smallest components of the University
are committed in doing and promoting research. Top management encourages the faculty
and personnel to use the power of research for good practice and adopt research as a
necessary component for decision making and planning.

11. Research alliances, networking and resource generation
ISU encourages research cooperation with local and international research institutions
through the formation of alliances, establishment of mechanisms for cooperation,
scholarship exchange programs and establishing agreements on bilateral S&T cooperation
and Industry-University partnership in R&D.

12. Strong R&D quality management system
Strong University R&D governance supported by strong policy foundations and structures

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