The role requires a senior academic/research professional with a strong understanding of how a university is established, governed and developed, including its statutory bodies, academic structures, research framework, regulatory approvals, policies and institutional processes.

- Advise University leadership on academic, research and institutional policy matters.
- Support the development of a robust and sustainable research ecosystem and governance framework.
- Provide strategic inputs on University establishment, governance, academic structures and statutory processes.
- Interpret UGC, AICTE, Ministry of Education, ANRF, DST and other regulatory frameworks.
- Draft and review University policies, ordinances, regulations, guidelines and SOPs.
- Advise on the constitution, roles and functioning of statutory, academic and research bodies.
- Develop frameworks for research, innovation, consultancy, sponsored research and collaborations.
- Support policies relating to IPR, technology transfer, research ethics and academic integrity.
- Identify opportunities for funded research, research centres and national/international collaborations.




- Strengthen industry–academia partnerships and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
- Monitor changes in higher education and research regulations and advise on institutional implications.
- Benchmark established universities and research institutions for policy and system development.
- Support regulatory approvals, inspections, accreditation, rankings and institutional assessments.
- Develop institutional frameworks for improving research quality, output and visibility.
- Provide inputs for enhancing research funding, publications, patents and technology transfer.
- Coordinate with academic schools, departments, research centres and administrative teams.
- Prepare policy papers, proposals, briefing notes, analytical reports and recommendations for leadership.
- Qualification: Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from a recognised University/Institution is mandatory.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in higher education, university administration, research management or related fields.
- Competencies: Strong knowledge of Indian higher education, regulatory frameworks, governance, policy drafting and strategic institutional planning.

📌 Research Policy Advisor (Maharashtra)
🏢 Symbiosis Skills u0026 Professional University
📍 Maharashtra