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C.4.1.2. Research Funding ModelSRMIST%u2019s current research funding inconsistency %u2014 identified as a key weakness in the SWOC analysis %u2014 must be addressed through a Long-Term Sustainable Research Funding Model. This should combine government grants (DST, SERB, DBT, MoE), corporate-sponsored research, international research grants (EU Horizon, NSF, Wellcome Trust), and endowment-funded research chairs. Dedicated research clusters in 5%u20137 strategic areas should receive multi-year funding commitments, enabling focused global recognition.C.4.2. Research Ecosystem FrameworkFramework Key ActionsHuman Resource Attract research-oriented faculty; expand PhD/postdoc intake; form interdisciplinary teams across UG/PG/PhD levels; API-based compensationResearch Ecosystem InfrastructureProvide cutting-edge labs; sustainable long-term funding model; ethical research culture; focus on basic, applied, and interdisciplinary researchIP & Monetization Facilitate patent filing; leveraging Technology Transfer Office (TTO) for commercialisation; build consultancy pipeline from M/s Fraunhofer, Max Planck for research outputsStartup Incubation Build startup ecosystem; expose students to real-world problems; mentor-legal-regulatory support; facilitate angel/VC funding; leverage government schemes. Enable best practices of world class Higher Learning Institutions such as NUS/NTU and Finnish institutions.Collaboration FrameworkBuild inter-faculty collaboration; joint research with industries, universities, and CoEs; organize and participate in global conferences. Cohost reputed conferences in each domainSocietal Impact ResearchFocus on frugal engineering solutions for societal problems; leverage emerging technologies; publish books and papers in high-impact journals. Interact with Government Departments /programs collaborate with NGOs working in each domain SRM Institute of Science and TechnologySRMIST | INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2026%u20132035