Our university's promotion system, following UGC/AICTE regulations, underscores our priority to promote interdisciplinary research, especially within science disciplines. As a reflection of our focus on promoting a diversity of scholarly activities, individuals who exhibit proficiency in interdisciplinary research and international collaborations are given particular consideration during the recruitment and career advancement assessment processes. Additionally, we prioritize these candidates for seed money grants and travel support, facilitating their engagement in conferences, workshops, and lab visits to excessive enrich their interdisciplinary collaborative ideas. We also offer Distinguished Young Faculty Award every year to the young generation among the faculty members, in recognition of their outstanding research achievements. This comprehensive approach highlights our dedication to nurturing and recognizing the pivotal role of interdisciplinary research in advancing scientific knowledge and innovation across academic boundaries.
What is interdisciplinary research?
A virtual reality wall displays interactive visualizations of protein at the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology at the University of California, San Diego. Credit: Jurgen Schulze, University of California, San Diego The definition of a "discipline" and the varieties of cross-disciplinary research — from multidisciplinary, to interdisciplinary, to transdisciplinary — are constantly evolving. Although there is not always agreement on these definitions, it is clear that areas of research are dynamic: continually emerging, melding and transforming. What is considered interdisciplinary today might be considered disciplinary tomorrow.
Interdisciplinary research:
- Integrates information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts or theories from two or more disciplines or bodies of specialized knowledge.
- Can be done by teams or by individuals.
- Advances fundamental understanding or solves problems whose solutions are beyond the scope of a single discipline or area of research practice.