Research Policy

Our Research Policy underscores the institution’s values and commitment to nurturing scientific exploration in occupational therapy. By promoting an environment conducive to scholarly inquiry and evidence-based practice, we seek to:

• Promote a research-oriented culture focused on advancing occupational therapy theory and clinical practice.
• Encourage faculty and student-led research in core OT areas: physical rehabilitation, neurology, mental health, pediatrics, geriatrics, and community-based rehabilitation.
• Support the development of evidence-based interventions that enhance functional independence and quality of life.
• Facilitate ethical, client-centered research aligned with current healthcare priorities and population needs.
• Provide access to clinical data, expert mentorship, and institutional infrastructure for conducting impactful research.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration with allied health and medical professionals to foster comprehensive research.
• Encourage research proposal writing and facilitate access to internal and external research grants and funding opportunities.
• Support scientific publications in indexed national and international peer-reviewed journals.
• Promote the presentation of research findings at academic conferences, seminars, and symposia.
• Ensure effective translation of research outcomes into clinical practice, academic curriculum, and community service.