Section 59 in Maharashtra Public Universities Act, 2016
59. Board of Research.
(1)There shall be a Board of Research to cultivate, promote and strengthen research activities and also to plan, co-ordinate, supervise and to raise finances for research activities in university departments, colleges and recognized institutions.(2)The Board of Research shall consist of the following members, namely :(a)the Vice-Chancellor - Chairperson;(b)the Pro-Vice-Chancellor;(c)the Deans of faculties and Associate Deans, if any ;(d)four eminent researchers, of national or international repute nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, with proven experience; one each from pure and applied sciences and technology, humanities, commerce, accounts and finances, and interdisciplinary studies;(e)two teachers, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor from university departments;(f)two teachers, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor, from colleges or recognized institutions having a strong base in research culture;(g)eight eminent persons from different areas of Science, Commerce, Agriculture, Banking , Finance, Industry, Intellectual Property Rights, etc., who are conversant with the global trends as well as regional issues to be nominated by Chancellor ;(h)the Director, Innovation, Incubation and Linkages -Member-Secretary.(3)The Board of Research shall meet at least three times in a year.
