Associate Dean/Head – Sponsored Research & Consultancy

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Formulate and implement institutional policies, guidelines, and procedures for sponsored research and consultancy in alignment with UGC, AICTE, and funding agency norms.

• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to expand externally funded research and consultancy engagements.

• Represent the university at funding agency meetings, industry forums, and national/international research networks.

Research Project Facilitation

• Identify and disseminate funding opportunities from agencies such as DST, DBT, SERB, DRDO, AICTE, CSR foundations, and international bodies.

• Review project proposals for technical soundness, financial accuracy, and regulatory compliance. • Facilitate approvals, MoUs, NDAs, and contracts with sponsors and partners.

Consultancy Management

• Promote consultancy services by mapping faculty expertise to industry needs and opportunities. • Develop consultancy policy frameworks, pricing models, and revenue-sharing mechanisms.

• Oversee preparation and submission of technical and financial proposals for consultancy projects.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Coordinate with the Finance Office for fund management, utilization certificates (UCs), audits, and financial reporting.

• Maintain databases of active and completed projects, including fund flow and progress statements.

Capacity Building & Promotion

• Organize workshops and training sessions on proposal writing, funding schemes, and IP awareness.

• Encourage faculty and students to engage in applied research, innovation, and consultancy

projects.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in academic or R&D institutions, with at least 5 years in sponsored research or consultancy management roles.

• Proven experience in liaising with national and international funding agencies, industry partners, and government bodies.

Educational Qualification:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Science, Management, or an allied field from a recognized university/institution with a strong research background.

• Additional certifications in research management, intellectual property (IP), or project administration will be an added advantage.