India Research Tour 2025: Bridging Global Practices with Local Talent

The 'India Research Tour', led by ICSSR and Springer Nature, embarks on its third edition to enhance research integrity, open science, and diversity across India's educational institutions. It fosters collaboration and supports women researchers, contributing to an inclusive knowledge economy and India's global leadership in science.

The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Springer Nature have commenced the third 'India Research Tour', focusing on educational institutions across the nation. This initiative offers workshops, training, and access to cutting-edge research tools, aiming to reinforce open science, research integrity, and diversity in academia.

This year's tour is dedicated to promoting open access, ethical research practices, and supporting women researchers. With the program covering 36 institutions in 25 cities, it underscores the empowerment of women in research as pivotal to fostering an inclusive knowledge economy, as highlighted by Union Minister Savitri Thakur.

Springer Nature CEO Frank Vrancken Peeters emphasized the tour's role in bridging global best practices with local talent, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and ICSSR. The tour will connect with leading institutions across various disciplines, notably in Eastern and North-Eastern India, enhancing research capacity and fostering evidence-based policymaking.

(With inputs from agencies.)