Research Cell-SIBM-H

Research Cell at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBMH) is a dedicated department of SIBM Hyderabad for promoting and facilitating research among students and faculty. Through its academic and administrative services, Research Cell enables researchers to achieve excellence in their work, and eventually, translates SIBM’s vision of creation of knowledge for the benefit of the Society into reality. This cell is strengthened by IRC comprising of eminent academicians and researchers. The Committee is a blend of academic experts and corporate leaders to develop institutional research agenda, establish minimum standards for research activities, build the research capacity and mentor researchers, to set up systematic procedures for administration of research programs at the institute.

The SIBM-H established a Cell of Research (CoRE) handled by students. The idea of this CoRE is to develop researcher mindset and inclination towards research among the students. 

The Research Cell is aimed at enhancing the research capacity of faculty and students. Students at SIBMH are offered courses such as Research Methodology and Data Analysis followed by a Dissertation and a Seminar Paper which are coordinated by the cell. 

The Research Cell is also responsible for informing students about intercollegiate research opportunities and encouraging students to publish original work in leading journals and presenting at conferences. The cell also organizes Academic Writing workshops in order to sharpen and develop writing and analytical skills of students. Moreover, the Cell also encourages faculty and students alike to take up research projects on contemporary local, national and international issues.

The mission of the Research cell at SIBMH is focused for research pursuits, through an interface with industry and academia. The cell is continuously working towards achieving this mission by conducting National Seminars, International Conferences and Workshops, Faculty Development Programs, publication of research articles in Journals, workshops, etc. The students form the central part of all these activities. Students are encouraged to participate and present their research in workshops, seminars, paper presentation and project competitions. The Cell aims to provide a platform to its students, academicians, researchers and business practitioners to discuss the rapidly changing business horizon and the entire economy. This industry and collaborative connections aims to advance education, research and outreach in key areas. They provide a forum where knowledge and understanding of business can be exchanged between the academia and industry. 

Objectives of Research Cell:

• To ensure smooth and effective functioning of research activities.
• To provide a focal point in the institution to co-ordinate research activities between faculty members, industry and students.
• To conduct multi-disciplinary academic and industry-oriented research.
• To develop institutional research agenda and to formulate policies to nurture research culture within the institute.
• To establish minimum standards for research activities.
• To enhance in-house research capacity by mentoring researchers/early-career faculty & building relevant infrastructure.
• To set up systematic procedures for administration of research programmes.
• To develop SIBM H as Centre of Excellence in Management Research.

Research Cell administers various support services related to Research Projects, Publications, and Ethical Conduct in research. The students and faculty are encouraged to publish papers in Scopus, Web of Science, and other reputed journals.