Research at Gratis University
Exploration. Innovation. Impact.
At Gratis University, research is not just an academic pursuit—it is a tool for shaping industries, transforming communities, and advancing humanity. Rooted in innovation, equity, and global relevance, our research agenda is designed to foster practical solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges in digital health, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and public policy.
We empower our scholars, faculty, and students to conduct high-impact, interdisciplinary, and ethically grounded research that advances knowledge, drives innovation, and informs practice. Whether through groundbreaking dissertations, applied industry projects, or journal publications, research at Gratis University is driven by curiosity, integrity, and a commitment to the public good.
🔬 Our Research Philosophy
We believe that knowledge should be free, open, and catalytic. In line with our mission as a tuition-free and impact-driven institution, we pursue research that:
- Enhances lives through AI-driven innovation and digital transformation
- Fosters entrepreneurial problem-solving and inclusive economic growth
- Strengthens global health systems through applied digital health research
- Contributes to ethical, policy-oriented, and forward-thinking scholarship
Our Research Ecosystem
Gratis University’s research ecosystem is built on three dynamic pillars:
Gratis Research Ethics Committee (GREC)
GREC is responsible for overseeing the ethical conduct of research activities across the institution. It provides ethical clearance, monitors compliance with international standards, and ensures that all research upholds the highest levels of academic integrity, participant safety, and social responsibility.
Gratis Journal of Innovation and Applied Research (GJIAR)
GJIAR welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, and policy papers that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the following areas:
Gratis Repository (GR)
The Gratis Repository (GR) is a digital knowledge hub designed to store, manage, and disseminate scholarly and professional resources that align with the institution’s mission of providing free, high-quality education. It serves as an open-access digital archive, enabling learners, educators, researchers, and industry professionals to access valuable content without financial or institutional barriers. GR serves as the institutional digital archive for scholarly output at Gratis. GR ensures that all intellectual contributions are visible, searchable, citable, and free to access.
Features of GR:
- Open access to the academic outputs of students and faculty
- Permanent archiving of capstones
- DOI assignment and metadata indexing for global discoverability
- Promotes the values of open science and research democratization
Partner With Us
Gratis University welcomes partnerships with global institutions, research agencies, industries, and think tanks to co-create transformative research outputs. From data sharing to joint publications and grant submissions, we are open to collaborative innovation for global good.
Interested in research collaborations? Contact: [email protected]
A Future Built on Inquiry
At Gratis University, research is more than a requirement—it is a responsibility. Through rigorous inquiry, responsible ethics, and bold imagination, we nurture a research culture that empowers changemakers, informs policy, and propels digital and human progress.
Join us as we challenge convention, expand knowledge, and make the world our lab.