The nature of research activity in a medical university defines the intellectual climate of the institution. Experimental investigation of the mechanisms, consequences of human disease and trauma provides insight for developing novel strategies to maintain wellness and treat sickness. The role of the Research Unit of Santosh Deemed to be University is to drive strategy that supports individual scientists and research staff with their facilities and administrative needs. To facilitate this vision, Santosh Deemed to be university, provides research ecosystem with support in terms of Research databases, well-developed Research labs, IPR Cell, Research Innovation and Incubation Center as well as an upcoming facility to conduct Research on Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. A professional development fund and Academic Research Grant enables faculty to pursue quality research. An attractive reward system is in place to encourage quality publications, IPR and Startups.

Santosh Deemed to be University intends to build on its potential and entrepreneurial spirit to raise its research productivity in selected fields and to lead the Graduate, Postgraduate and Doctoral education with a clear vision to be among the top private universities, Pan India and Globally. The University has fostered a very strong research culture and is host to a number of research programmes. A strong culture of collaboration exists at all levels through the faculty and students, allowing vital links across faculty, within faculties and with other tertiary research institutions.

A number of policies & committees are in place to support the progress of the research environment in the campus and help to provide strategic direction for the development, coordination and promotion of the faculty’s and student research strategies.