Multidisciplinary has been a unique feature of educational programmes offered by Tezpur University since the beginning. This feature is further strengthened with the introduction of open electives/ CBCS (Choice based credit system). The courses of discipline-specific programmes are designed integrating courses of several other disciplines covering STEM, Humanities, and Social sciences. Similarly, the research carried out as per academic requirements (viz., PhD, PG and UG) also integrates disciplines other than parent disciplines. The majority of the externally funded research projects are also multidisciplinary in nature, with the involvement of more than one Department. The Centres and Chairs of Tezpur University are functioning with multidisciplinary set-up. There are many research publications of Tezpur University have Multidisciplinary authorship. With such a proven background, Tezpur University formally instituted the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (CMDR) in the year 2020 to widen up multidisciplinary education further.
Vision of CMDR is to contribute development of human resource catalyzing multidisciplinary research and education through the provision of an integrated and holistic platform.
The missions are (i) promotion of multidisciplinary research and education required to handle 21st century issues and challenges, with special reference to regional context, through meaningful integration of Arts, Languages, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Sciences, Engineering and Vocational fields and (ii) to facilitate multidisciplinary activities covering key thematic areas, viz., ethics of social engagement, sustainability, and soft skills for learners engaged in rigorous specialization in a chosen field or fields.
PhD research, on key thematic areas handled by multidisciplinary teamwork primarily to contribute to solve several regional issues of national importance such as