The Institute for Research and Innovation is a growth initiative of Villa College to create a research-focused academic community in the Maldives. The institute is committed to perform research at the highest quality and seek to meet the world leading standards of excellence in conducting research. Institute for Research and Innovation was established on November 2012 and has conducted many research activities. The activities range from research training, supervision, action research and research projects.

The THREE core principles are to conduct research of highest quality, to develop excellent people, and to have an impact beyond academia which yields economic, social and cultural benefits. The FOUR supporting factors are providing focus, providing the right financial, physical and knowledge resources, meeting the highest standards of research integrity, and ensuring alignment of strategy at all levels.

The institute aims to work towards bringing together academics of different institutions locally and internationally in creating a research environment as well as disseminating quality research output to inform the Maldivian society.

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