At Dr. Patnam Mahender Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences (PMRIMS), our goal is to emerge as a leading research institution and a national model for medical education by integrating innovation, interdisciplinary research, and scientific excellence. We recognize that academic teaching and quality research are inseparable.

PMRIMS is equipped with state-of-the-art research infrastructure to support a wide range of research activities. In addition to the college and hospital laboratories, the institution also has an Animal Laboratory facility. Our research team collaborates with national and international institutions to translate research breakthroughs into innovative products, ensuring the production of high-quality research.

To foster research and training partnerships, PMRIMS organizes scientific events that promote interactions between academic scientists and industry professionals. These events encourage a multidisciplinary approach involving basic scientists, clinicians, and epidemiologists, enhancing collaboration with universities, research organizations, hospitals, and companies at regional, national, and international levels.

Our research priorities align with key public health goals aimed at benefiting the Indian population, with a focus on areas such as Diabetes, Cancer, Infectious Diseases, Meterio Vigilance, Pharmacovigilance, Hypertension, Nephrology, Neurology, Thyroid Diseases, and Medical Education. These initiatives are supported and coordinated by the Institute Research Council and the PG Training Committee, under the oversight of the Institute Human Ethics Committee (IHEC).

PMRIMS also encourages medical undergraduates to participate in the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Short Term Research Studentship (STS) Program, which aims to enhance research skills and understanding of research methodologies. This initiative provides students with the opportunity to collaborate on ongoing research projects or undertake independent research. PMRIMS ensures its students are actively involved in these ICMR projects, contributing to their academic and professional development.

Guidelines for Research — Faculty

1. The primary investigator is responsible for identifying the project and selecting co-investigators.
2. Complete the research protocol in the prescribed format and submit it to the Member Secretary of the Institute Research Committee (IRC). Protocols can be submitted at any time during the year.
3. The IRC will schedule a date for the protocol review. The primary investigator must present the protocol in person on the assigned date.
4. The IRC will review the protocol and provide recommendations, if any, for revisions or amendments.
5. Once the protocol is approved by the IRC, it must be submitted to the Member Secretary of the Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC).
6. The IHEC will schedule a date for protocol review, and the primary investigator must present the protocol in person at that time.
7. Following the review, the IHEC will either approve or suggest modifications to the study protocol.
8. The project may begin once IHEC approval is obtained.
9. Upon completion of the project and publication of results, the primary investigator must notify the IRC about the publication.

Guidelines for Research — Postgraduate Students

1. Assignment of Guide and Co-Guide must be completed within one month of joining the course.
2. Selection of dissertation topic and research planning should be done early in the course.
3. Candidates are required to attend a one-week workshop on Protocol Writing and Research Methodology, organized by the institute, within three months of joining.
4. All candidates must register for and complete the online Basic Course in Biomedical Research, offered by ICMR and NIE, Govt. of India, and submit the certificate of completion to the university.
5. The dissertation protocol should be written following the prescribed template and submitted to the PG Training Committee and Institutional Human Ethics Committee (IHEC).
6. The PG Training Committee will review the protocol and provide recommendations for submission to the IHEC.
7. After obtaining approval from the PG Training Committee and making any required revisions, the protocol will be submitted to the IHEC on a scheduled date.
8. The IHEC will assess the protocol based on ICMR Guidelines and provide their recommendations.
9. Upon approval, the IHEC will issue a certificate to the candidates.
10. All the steps mentioned above must be completed within six months of joining the course.
11. Data collection for the project may begin only after receiving approval from both the PG Training Committee and the IHEC.
12. An interim analysis should be conducted between six months and one year to allow for any mid-course corrections.
13. The dissertation must be completed and submitted for review within the specified time frame.
14. Each candidate must present a paper at a conference or scientific forum.
15. Each candidate must present a poster at a conference or scientific forum.
16. The dissertation must be submitted as a paper to a UGC-listed Scientific Journal.
17. In addition to the dissertation, candidates must submit an article for publication in a UGC-listed Scientific Journal.
18. Candidates will be allowed to appear for the University examinations only after the acceptance of their thesis by external examiners and the completion of steps 14 to 17.