About Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Research comprises "creative work undertaken on a systematic basis in order to increase the stock of knowledge, including knowledge of humans, culture and society, and the use of this stock of knowledge to devise new applications." It is used to establish or confirm facts, reaffirm the results of previous work, solve new or existing problems, support theorems, or develop new theories. A research project may also be an expansion on past work in the field. To test the validity of instruments, procedures, or experiments, research may replicate elements of prior projects, or the project as a whole. The primary purposes of basic research (as opposed to applied research) are documentation, discovery, interpretation, or the research and development (R&D) of methods and systems for the advancement of human knowledge. Approaches to research depend on epistemologies, which vary considerably both within and between humanities and sciences. There are several forms of research: scientific, humanities, artistic, economic, social, business, marketing, practitioner research, etc.

Dr. F. F. Wadia Research Grant

A special grant for Nephrologist.

Nephrologist or those in training can apply for it. They need to send the application to Dr Hase before 1st August every year. He may then if deemed necessary refer it to anybody outside the zone for grading. The award is Rs 1,00,000. There can be upto two awards depending upon the merit of the application. The researcher needs to present it during the annual meeting and also give the details about the expenditure. Should they publish it they need to acknowledge that they have received grant from ISN west zone.