Research

Research

Research

Research
at GCBS

Centre for Business Research and Entrepreneurship Development

The research office at GCBS is the research, consulting, training, and entrepreneurship development arm of the college. The college recognizes the importance of research as a key component of its mission. The office drives policy-relevant business research, provides GNH value-based training in business and management, engages in consulting projects, and facilitates creation of an enabling environment for student entrepreneurship.

The Royal University of Bhutan has granted endorsement for the college to establish the research centre named Centre for Business Research and Entrepreneurship Development (CBRED).

Research Support

Grants and guidance that help staff and student researchers secure funding.

CB-RED

The college’s centre for research, consulting, training and entrepreneurship.

Research Events

Symposiums, seminars, workshops and conferences for sharing knowledge.

Publications

Research journals, newsletters, annual reports and policy briefs.

Research Support

Grants and policies for staff and student researchers

The college continually strives to strengthen its research culture and capacity. Research support is in place at both university and college level, and the research office helps researchers secure grants from the university, the college and other funding agencies.

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Annual University Research Grant (AURG)

Annual University Research Grant (AURG)

A block grant administered annually by the Royal University of Bhutan and awarded to researchers and research teams through merit-based, peer-reviewed processes.

A block grant administered annually by the Royal University of Bhutan and awarded to researchers and research teams through merit-based, peer-reviewed processes.

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Research Endowment Fund (REF)

Research Endowment Fund (REF)

Instituted with government funding and managed by the Royal University of Bhutan, it supports research grants and scholarships awarded on competitive merit.

Instituted with government funding and managed by the Royal University of Bhutan, it supports research grants and scholarships awarded on competitive merit.

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Innovation Fund

Innovation Fund

Backs university staff who propose innovative ideas that improve processes and service efficiency.

Backs university staff who propose innovative ideas that improve processes and service efficiency.

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Annual College Research Grant (ACRG)

Annual College Research Grant (ACRG)

Supports competitive, high-quality research projects that foster research-based teaching, faculty productivity and collaboration.

Supports competitive, high-quality research projects that foster research-based teaching, faculty productivity and collaboration.

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Special Grant on National Issues (SGNI)

Special Grant on National Issues (SGNI)

Funds projects addressing Bhutan’s national development priorities, aligned with the 13th Five-Year Plan.

Funds projects addressing Bhutan’s national development priorities, aligned with the 13th Five-Year Plan.

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Research Policies

Research Policies

Research is guided by Zhib Tshol, the RUB research policies, and the GCBS Research and Consultancy Policy (2022).

Research is guided by Zhib Tshol, the RUB research policies, and the GCBS Research and Consultancy Policy (2022).

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Annual University Research Grant (AURG)

A block grant administered annually by the Royal University of Bhutan and awarded to researchers and research teams through merit-based, peer-reviewed processes.

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Research Endowment Fund (REF)

Instituted with government funding and managed by the Royal University of Bhutan, it supports research grants and scholarships awarded on competitive merit.

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Innovation Fund

Backs university staff who propose innovative ideas that improve processes and service efficiency.

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Annual College Research Grant (ACRG)

Supports competitive, high-quality research projects that foster research-based teaching, faculty productivity and collaboration.

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Special Grant on National Issues (SGNI)

Funds projects addressing Bhutan’s national development priorities, aligned with the 13th Five-Year Plan.

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Research Policies

Research is guided by Zhib Tshol, the RUB research policies, and the GCBS Research and Consultancy Policy (2022).

CBRED Activities

Entrepreneurship Development Cell

Entrepreneurship is a strategic thrust area for the Royal Government of Bhutan and a focus of the Royal University of Bhutan’s Strategic Plan (2018–2030). The Cell promotes entrepreneurship culture and practice, supports the incubation of business ideas through the College Incubation Centre, and invites practising entrepreneurs to share their stories of success and failure.

Training and Consulting Services

Through CBRED, the college offers research and problem-based consultancy and training for individuals and organisations. Programmes are developed by faculty around organisational and market needs, for both pre-service and in-service participants. For enquiries, contact dril.gcbs@rub.edu.bt.

Research Events

The college hosts symposiums, seminars, workshops and conferences at international, national and college level. They bring together academic scholars, researchers, corporate leaders, government officials and industry experts, and joint conferences with industry and other institutions are encouraged.

Academic Publications

Bhutan journal

A peer-reviewed journal featuring cutting-edge research and insights from leading academics and industry practitioners across business and management disciplines.

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RESEARCH & ACADEMIC COLLABORATION

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Phone

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Address

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Email

Phone

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Address

21007, Gedu: Chukha

Email

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