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Offices of Research, Innovation & Comercialization (ORICs)

Introduction

HEC aims to develop and sustain a dynamic and internationally competitive research sector in Pakistan that makes a major contribution to economic prosperity, national wellbeing and the expansion and dissemination of knowledge. Promotion of Research is one of the core strategic aims of HEC. Through the program and initiatives launched by HEC for strengthening research and the process of knowledge creation, the quality and research output emanating from the universities and institutes in the country have shown tremendous improvements and Pakistan has been acknowledged as rising star in a number of research disciplines in terms of percentage increase in internationally cited research publications. Yet, this is no more than an end of a beginning and we need not only to sustain and improve this trend but also contemplate on questions of relevance and economic, social and academic impact of the research. In pursuit of this end, HEC has started working to organize the research activities of universities/HEIs ensuring availability of well-established and fully functional ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization). The ORICs will provide strategic and operational support to the University’s research activities/program, and will have a central role in facilitating the University’s research outcomes.

Objectives of ORIC establishment

The objective of the establishment of the Offices of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) is to develop, expand, enhance and manage the university’s research programs and to link research activities directly to the educational, social and economic priorities of the university and its broader community. The ORIC is also responsible for assuring that the quality of research reflects the highest international standards and advances the stature of the university among the world’s best research institutions.

In pursuit of this mission the ORIC has the responsibility of guaranteeing that all research programs and policies reflect the core values of academic freedom, professional integrity and ethical conduct and full compliance with all policies, legal requirements and operational standards of the university.

in short, the ORIC seeks to enhance the environment for all research and scholarship by:

Supporting the university’s strategic research directions and policies
Increasing and diversifying external research funding
Improving recruitment and retention of top faculty
Improving integration of research and education at all levels of the university
Improving translation of research into the public benefit
Strengthening university-industry relationships
Promoting entrepreneurship, technology-transfer and commercialization activities that energize and support the local and national economy
Promoting and enhancing cross-cutting and multi-disciplinary research initiatives

Eligibility Criteria

All the Public Sector Univeristies + those Private Sector Universities who are eligible to get funding from the "National Research Program for Universities - NRPU" (list available on the website) can enjoy the benefits that can be accrued from the establishment of "Offices of Research, Innovation & Commercialization- ORICs" .

How To Apply

Initial Process

The Universities are required to concentrate all the research activities under a single office to be called "ORIC", once established, information on Profmae (O-01) (available on the website) + documentry evidences of HRs may please be sent to HEC for further process.

Scrutiny

Information received on the prescribed Proformae (O-01) from universities are scrutinized against Minimum Eligibility Criteria (available on the website) for the establishment of ORICs.

HEC Notification

Upon fulfilling the Minimum Eligibility Criteria, the "Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC)" will get notified by Higher Education Commission, Islamabad, enabling the University to get overhead cost @ 15% (instead of previously adopted procedure of 2%) against each research project/proposal submitted to NRPU (National Research Program for Universities).

Structure

The following are the administrative structure of the Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) which also reflect the key functions of the ORIC:

Director

Manage and enhance the research activities of the university, develop research policies and priorities, and serve as an effective advocate for research with the university and to its broader community of stakeholders and supporters.

Manager of Research Operations

Responsible to oversee all aspects of the operation of the ORIC including research administration (budgeting, auditing and accounting, human resources, management and maintenance of facilities and equipment, implementation of research contracts and human resources)

MANAger of Research Development

Develop programs and activities that will increase funding for research from all public and private sources, establish and maintain excellent relationships with donors and stakeholders, oversee proposal development and submission.

Manager of University-Industrial Linkages and Technology Transfer

Promote the development of public-private partnerships in support of university research, link the university’s research community with the needs and priorities of the corporate sector, develop opportunities for applied research and explore opportunities for technology transfer and the commercialization of university research (including incubators and research parks).

Established ORICs

List of Universities with established/notified ORIC

At A Glance

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