Annual University Research Grant (AURG) Award for Fiscal Year 2026–2027: Selected Proposals
The Royal University of Bhutan (RUB) is pleased to announce the completion of the selection process for the Annual University Research Grant (AURG) Award for Fiscal Year 2026–2027.
A total of 31 research proposals were received from faculty members across the University. Following a rigorous evaluation conducted in accordance with the Annual University Research Grant (AURG) Guidelines, four (4) research proposals have been approved for funding.
The selected projects will receive a combined grant of Nu. 3.5 million, which will support the implementation of high-quality research aligned with RUB’s strategic research priorities and national development goals.
The Office of the Vice Chancellor congratulates the successful research teams and expresses its sincere appreciation to all applicants for their submissions. The Office also extends its gratitude to the external reviewers and members of the evaluation committee for their professionalism, expertise, and commitment in ensuring a fair, transparent, and merit-based selection process.
The list of the selected research proposals is attached.
Annual University Research Grant Award for Fiscal Year 2026-27 | |||||
College | Proposal Title | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator(s) | Rank | Result |
Sherubtse College | Decoding Epigenetic Response to Environmental Stress in Bhutanese Amphibians to Inform Conservation Strategies | Mohan Singh Rana | Tshering Daker; | 1 | Selected |
College of Natural Resources | Assessing Microbial Contamination and Hygiene Practices on Wooden Meat-Cutting Boards in Bhutanese Retail Shops: A Baseline Study for Food Safety Regulation | Jigdrel Dorji | Passang Lhamo | 2 | Selected |
College of Natural Resources | Natural Capital Accounting to Support 10X Bhutan Green Economy Vision | Phub Dem | Rinchen Dorji; Namgay Rinchen | 3 | Selected |
Gedu College of Business Studies | Institutional and Ecosystem Support for Medium and Large Firms in Bhutan:The Mediating Role of Firm Capability in Enhancing Export Readiness in the Context of Gelephu Mindfulness City | Kinley Yangdon | Ugyen Samdrup Tshering; | 4 | Selected |