Support for Researchers

Empowering Excellence

Amity University Kolkata supports researchers by providing access to state-of-the-art facilities, funding opportunities, and administrative assistance. We offer excellent mentorship, workshops, and resources for proposal writing and grant applications. Additionally, the university facilitates collaboration, networking, and dissemination of research findings, fostering a conducive environment for scholarly pursuits.

Funding Opportunities

• Seed Grants: Competitive seed grants support faculty-led research projects across various disciplines. Grant can be obtained for acquiring equipment, research materials, travel to conferences, and student research assistantships.
• External Grant Assistance: Faculty members seeking assistance in obtaining external research funding from domestic and foreign funding agencies can turn to our dedicated research office.
• Industry Collaborations: We actively promote collaboration with industry partners to leverage external funding and translate research findings into practical applications.

Training & Development Opportunities

• Research Methodology Workshops: To improve researchers' abilities, we provide training on a range of research approaches, statistical analysis strategies, and scientific writing.
• Grant Proposal Writing Workshops: To improve the likelihood of obtaining external funds, our experts offer training on how to write effective grant applications.
• Ethical Research Training: To make sure researchers follow the highest ethical standards when doing their research, workshops are conducted by several faculties.
• Software Training: Training sessions are provided on specialized software used in various research areas, such as data analysis tools or bioinformatics software.

Mentorship Programmes

• Faculty Mentorship Programme: Experienced senior faculty members mentor junior researchers, guiding research design, methodology, and career development.
• Visiting Scholar Programme: Renowned academics from top universities join us to share their knowledge and work together on joint research projects with Amity University faculty members.
• Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme: We also offer postdoctoral fellowships to attract outstanding researchers to conduct advanced research at Amity and contribute significantly to our research environment.

Additional Support

• Dedicated Research Infrastructure: Amity University Kolkata provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities across various disciplines, enabling researchers to conduct cutting-edge research.
• Statistical Consultation Services: Statistical experts are available to assist researchers with data analysis and interpretation.
• Research Publication Support: The university also assists with the process of manuscript preparation, publication in high-impact journals, and copyright management.

Available Facilities

• The university features well-equipped libraries housing extensive collections of books, national and international journals, and digital resources. These include access to prestigious online legal and academic research databases such as:
• Cambridge University Press: Covers humanities, social sciences, archaeology, anthropology, nutrition, religion, biomedical sciences, law, physical sciences, and medical sciences.
• Springer: Offers resources in architecture and design, astronomy, biomedical sciences, business and management, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, engineering, environmental sciences, geography, geosciences, humanities, law, life sciences, linguistics, materials science, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, physics, psychology, public health, social sciences, and statistics.
• Taylor & Francis: Provides multidisciplinary academic resources.
• IEEE/IEE Electronic Library: Includes engineering and multidisciplinary content.
• EBSCOhost: Specializes in management and business resources.
• ISI Database: Covers magazines, daily newspapers, and newswires.
• DELNET: Offers bibliographic and catalog access to over 3 million books and journals.
• The Amity Institute of Information Technology (AIIT) offers laboratories with high-performance computing facilities, dedicated research clusters in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, as well as access to both paid and open-source digital research journals. The institute also collaborates with industry partners to support real-world implementation of research.
• The Amity School of Architecture and Planning (ASAP & ASDK) includes specialized laboratories such as a computer lab, climatology lab, survey lab, model-making studio, and a materials museum to support architectural and design education.
• The Amity School of Engineering and Technology (ASET) is equipped with advanced scientific instruments including Transformer Kits, ST Microelectronics STM32F4 Discovery Boards, FPGA with Xilinx Vivado, Inverted Pendulum for control systems and reinforcement learning, ELVIS Boards, LabVIEW systems, compaction apparatus, concrete mixers, compression testing machines, CBR test apparatus with motorized load frames, MIG-MAG welding machines, universal testing machines, thermal conductivity units, Stefan-Boltzmann constant apparatuses, CNC lathe machines, and MATLAB software.
• The Amity Law School Kolkata (ALSK) features a Moot Court Committee for simulated legal proceedings, along with dedicated centres for alternative dispute resolution, human rights, and corporate laws. The school also offers smart classrooms equipped with audiovisual aids and ICT infrastructure.
• The Amity Institute of Applied Sciences Kolkata (AIASK) includes:
• Department of Physics: Houses high-end experimental equipment such as the Remi Research Centrifuge R-24 with rotor R-244A, analytical balance (METTLER TOLEDO ME204), muffle furnace (operating up to 1050°C), ultrasonic cleaners (digital sonicator and ultrasonic bath), and a hot air oven.
• Department of Statistics: Provides software tools such as R, Python, MATLAB, and SAS for statistical and data analysis.
• Department of Dietetics & Applied Nutrition (D&AN): Equipped with dual-beam spectrophotometer, colorimeter, laminar airflow cabinet, autoclave, hot plate, muffle furnace, centrifuge, hot air oven, and essential chemicals and apparatus.
• Department of Chemistry: Features a wide range of essential instruments including colorimeter, water bath, hot air oven, muffle furnace, analytical balance, distillation plant, vacuum pump, gold balance, mechanical stirrer, sonicator, centrifuge, binocular microscope, digital multimeter, melting point apparatus, potentiometer, microcentrifuge, magnetic stirrer with hot plate, heating mantle, UV spectrophotometer, polarimeter, water distillation unit, and precision analytical balance.
• The Amity Institute of Pharmacy Kolkata (AIPK) supports academic and research activities in pharmaceutical sciences with a wide range of instruments including actophotometer, analytical balance, analgesiometer, aseptic cabinet, autoclave, binocular microscope, BOD incubator, colorimeter, conductivity meter, convulsiometer, desiccator, digital balances, colony counter, glucometer, pH meter, potentiometer, rota rod, turbidity meter, dissecting microscope, flame photometer, hot air oven, magnetic and mechanical stirrers, microcentrifuge, microscope, polarimeter, projection microscope, refractometer, Sherrington’s Kymograph Assembly, steam distillation unit, tissue homogenizer, UV cabinet, and water bath (6-hole). These facilities are well-suited for research and practical training in pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacognosy.
• Other facilities include language and psychology labs, a curriculum lab for pedagogical studies, and a materials museum at ASAP & ASDK for architectural education.
• The university fosters holistic development by offering sports facilities such as a swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts, gymnasium, hostels accommodating 300+ boys and 300+ girls, cafeteria, auditorium, medical services, and convenient transport services.
• Lastly, outreach programs, legal aid camps, regular seminars, workshops, and interdisciplinary conferences are organized across departments to enrich the academic experience and provide practical exposure.

Research Collaborations

1. The Indian Museum
2. Know Your Neighbour
3. Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
4. Integrated Institute for Advanced Research and Information (IIARI)
5. Humane Society International (HSI)
6. Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR)
7. Integrated Institute for Advanced Research and Information (IIARI)
8. NSE Academy Limited
9. Loreto Rainbow Homes
10. HUM Foundation
11. Missionaries of Charity
12. Ek Prayas
13. Linguistic Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata
14. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), Hooghly
15. Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage
16. Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India
17. Council for GEM, New Delhi
18. Environment Conservation Society (Switch ON Foundation)
19. Protech Infosystems Pvt. Ltd.
20. Pondicherry University
21. Langers
22. Author’s Press
23. Kalyani University, West Bengal
24. NIT Meghalaya
25. IIT-KGP, West Bengal
26. Indian Association for The Cultivation of Science, Kolkata
27. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
28. IISER Mohali, Mohali
29. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
30. Istanbul University, Turkey
31. Sheridan Institute of Technology Oakville, Ontario, Canada
32. Salt Lake City Medical Centre
33. South Hampton University
34. National Institute of informatics Japan
35. National Institute of Health Science Japan
36. The British University in Egypt, NASA
37. IAPEN India Association of Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition,
38. Peerless Hospital and Research Institute
39. Apollo Imperial Hospital Bangladesh
40. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
41. Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
42. Symbiosis International University
43. University of Calcutta
44. Benha University, Egypt
45. Bergen University, Norway
46. Guangzhou University, China
47. Shenyang Normal University, China
48. Lincoln University
49. Sidho Kanho Birsha University
50. Swami Vivekananda University
51. Lincoln University College Malaysia
52. Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai
53. Aahar Alchemy, Navi Mumbai
54. Belle-Vue Multi-Speciality Hospital, Mumbai
55. Akshada Clinic, Pune
56. Community Medicine, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Bihta
57. JIS Institute of advanced studies
58. VIGNAN's foundation for science, technology and research,
59. East Carolina University
60. Annotation Analytics Private Limited
61. Sister Nibedita Govt. General Degree College for Girls Hastings House
62. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, W.B
63. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), New Delhi.
64. Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM), Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
65. Alpha Pharma Industries, Saudi Arabia
66. College of Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha, Saudi Arabia
67. International Institute of Nutrition and Micronutrition Sciences, Saint-Étienne, France
68. Société Francophone de Nutrithérapie et de Nutrigénétique Appliquée, Villeurbanne, France
69. Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India;
70. Taab Biostudy Services, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India
71. Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Delhi, India
72. Department of Pharmacology, Central Ayurveda Research Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal, and Guwahati, Assam, India
73. Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, New Delhi, India
74. Department of Health Research, Indian Council of Medical Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi, India
75. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Assam Down Town University, Guwahati, Assam, India
76. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Rahman Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Assam, India
77. Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
78. Universal Institutions, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
79. Department of Radiation Oncology, Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, Karnataka, India

Support Systems

• The university facilitates innovative learning through state-of-the-art infrastructure, including smart classrooms with projectors and Wi-Fi, well-equipped laboratories with advanced tools like Ex-Pharm software and physics research equipment, and a comprehensive library with access to digital resources such as SCC Online, HeinOnline, and interdisciplinary research databases.
• Students are helped with mentorship programs, where the faculty members provide personalized guidance, tutoring, and career counselling, alongside dedicated support for research projects, PhD guidance, and NTCC courses leading to publications.
• Academic field trips to different places within the state and internships with industry spark curiosity and motivation to learn more. It breaks the classroom routine in a productive way.
• The Research & Development Cell; Innovation, Incubation, and Entrepreneurship Cell; and IPR and Patent Cell encourage cutting-edge research, startup ideas, and intellectual property pursuits.
• Regular workshops, seminars, guest lectures by experts, and events offer insights into emerging trends, networking opportunities, and skill development in areas like legal advocacy, AI applications, and soft skills.
• There are various sports facilities, open-air amphitheater, hostels with 24X7 security, on-campus medical services which together create an inclusive environment.
• The Amizone portal streamlines academic management, offering real-time access to schedules, results, and resources for students and guardians. The Student Welfare Department and anti-ragging measures ensure a safe, supportive, and empowering campus experience, collectively preparing students for successful careers and personal fulfilment.