Research Governance at MILA University
The Research Management Centre (RMC)
The RMC is the central body responsible for research governance at MILA University. Acting as a one-stop centre, RMC supports academic staff and postgraduate researchers across the full research lifecycle, from project planning and funding to ethics, compliance, and impact.
Through coordinated governance and strategic oversight, RMC ensures research quality, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
What RMC Supports
RMC provides structured and integrated support across key areas, including:
- Research planning and supervision support
- Grant application, administration, and post‑award monitoring
- Research ethics, integrity, and governance compliance
- Research output management and performance reporting (e.g. MyRA)
- Industry, government, and international research collaborations
Building Research Capability & Collaboration
RMC actively cultivates a strong research culture by organising training programmes, workshops, and mentoring initiatives. These initiatives strengthen competencies in research methodology, scholarly publication, intellectual property management, and commercialisation.
The Centre also promotes interdisciplinary research and collaborative partnerships with industry, government agencies, and international institutions, supporting innovation and meaningful knowledge exchange.
Sustainability & Research Impact
Sustainability is embedded within RMC’s strategic priorities. The Centre promotes research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supports initiatives addressing global challenges such as climate change, renewable energy, public health, and social equity.
Through responsible governance and sustainability driven research, RMC strengthens MILA University’s contribution to environmental stewardship, social wellbeing, and sustainable development at both local and global levels.
Why RMC Matters
RMC ensures that research at MILA University is ethical, impactful, sustainable, and globally relevant, supporting academic excellence while contributing to society and long-term development.
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
MILA University is committed to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its research, postgraduate education, and community engagement initiatives. The University promotes research that contributes to sustainable development priorities, including quality education, innovation, social wellbeing, and responsible growth.
Research Highlights
