GRANTS

Aditya College of Art, Architecture and Design (ACAAD) underscores the significance of research and grants as integral elements of its academic structure, fostering a research-driven environment for both faculty and students. Through initiatives promoting collaborative research and grant opportunities, ACAAD aims to cultivate a deeper engagement with architectural studies. ACAAD’s annual International Design Research Conference (IDRC) serves as a prominent platform for global academic exchange, encouraging a broad spectrum of ideas and practices. The recent IDRC 2023 event garnered participation from across India and Bangladesh, reflecting ACAAD’s expanding influence in the research community. ACAAD faculty members also actively participated in the BNCA National Conference on “Built Environment and Beyond,” where their work was featured in both the conference proceedings and the NICMAR Journal of Construction Management. Additionally, students engaged in an urban geography project focused on Borivali, mapping its blue and green corridors—a research initiative that yielded insightful results. Three faculty members from Aditya College of Architecture have achieved significant milestones in research, with their work being presented and published in well-regarded platforms such as Livecity, the Indian Naval Academy, and Springer. These publications reflect the high caliber of research emerging from ACAAD and its faculty’s dedication to contributing valuable insights to the fields of architecture, urban planning, and environmental studies. On the grants front, ACA AD students are currently involved in the esteemed RPG Foundation research grant titled Mapping the Lesser Known. This project centers on documenting the architectural and cultural heritage of the Parsi baugs, the unique residential communities that reflect the traditions and lifestyles of the Parsi community. Through this initiative, students gain valuable hands-on experience in field research and cultural documentation, fostering a stronger appreciation for India’s diverse architectural legacy.

Name of the Project/ Endowments, Chairs	Name of the Principal Investigator/Co-investivator	Department of Principal Investigator	Year of Award	Amount Sanctioned	Duration of the project	Name of the Funding Agency	Type  (Government/non-Government)
The Heritage Project by RPG Foundation	Jamshid Bhiwandiwalla/ Preesha Sharma	Architecture	2024	Rs. 2,00,000.00	February 2024 to August 2024	RPG Foundation	Non-Government