Jul
13
RDI Office Relocation Notice
The Directorate of Research, Development, and Innovation of Kathmandu University has relocated its main administrative office from Block 14, 1st floor of KU, to the NTIC building, room 404.
News & Events
May
11
Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2026: Hosted at KU School of Management with Kathmandu University, DAAD, and Falling Walls Foundation
On May 08, 2026, Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2026, hosted for the third time in Nepal at Kathmandu University School of Management in collaboration with Kathmandu University, DAAD, and the Falling Walls Foundation, brought together 14 finalists who were selected Read more
May
04
KU-RDI Convenes Two-Day Strategic Workshop to Strengthen Research, Innovation, and Capacity Building
The Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) successfully concluded a two-day internal strategic workshop on April 30–May 1, 2026, bringing together RDI members and senior administrators to deliberate on critical agenda items shaping the future of research and innovation Read more
Apr
20
KU-RDI Holds Joint Committee and Sub-Committee Meeting
On 20 April 2026, Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), convened a joint meeting of the RDI Committee and Sub-Committee to discuss preparations for the RDI Workshop 2026. The meeting brought together faculty members, research coordinators, and administrative representatives Read more
Apr
13
Call for Proposals- SAARC Research Grants 2026
The SAARC Cultural Centre has announced the circulation of the SAARC Research Grants 2026 call for proposals, encouraging eligible researchers across the region to apply. The grant focuses on the theme “Interpreting Shared Heritage: Cross-Cultural Narratives in Museums in the Read more
Mar
16
DAAD Information Session — Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu, Nepal 2026
The Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Office would like to inform all interested students, researchers, and young entrepreneurs that DAAD India is conducting an online information session on the Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu, Nepal 2026. Session Details: Date: March 17, Read more
Mar
12
Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2026 – Applications Now Open!
On behalf of the Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), we are excited to announce that the Falling Walls Lab Kathmandu 2026 is now open for applications! Following the resounding success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, this is once again Read more
Jan
22
Kathmandu University Hosts PhD Scholars Interaction Program-2026
On 22 January, 2026, Kathmandu University (KU), through its Directorate of Research, Development and Innovation (RDI), successfully organized a PhD Scholars Interaction Program at the CV-Raman Auditorium. The event brought together the Vice-Chancellor, Registrar, faculty members, supervisors, and doctoral scholars Read more
Jan
20
Call for Reviewers: Join the Reviewer Roster for Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (KUSET)
Call for Reviewers: Join the Reviewer Roster for Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (KUSET)
Jan
16
Interaction Program for PhD Scholars
Kathmandu University (KU) is organizing an Vice Chancellor & Registrar Interaction Program aimed at encouraging dialogue between university leadership and Ph.D. scholars, and strengthening KU’s research and academic ecosystem. The program will bring together the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Deans, HODs, Supervisors, faculty members, and PhD Read more