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Join a growing academic, research and professional community engaged with public policy, governance, research and meaningful institutional collaboration.
Explore MembershipWhy Become an IPRG Member?
Membership creates opportunities for meaningful academic engagement, research participation and professional interaction within the IPRG ecosystem.
Academic Engagement
Participate in eligible lectures, webinars, workshops, panel discussions and academic sessions organised by IPRG.
Research Opportunities
Engage with research discussions, academic initiatives and selected research opportunities within the IPRG ecosystem.
Publication Benefit
Receive a 30% discount on applicable IPRG publication charges, subject to academic and editorial requirements.
Internship Consideration
Active Annual Members may be considered for one internship opportunity during their membership period.
Professional Exposure
Connect with researchers, academicians, professionals and other individuals engaged in policy and governance.
IPRG Community
Become part of a professional community focused on ideas, research, governance and meaningful policy engagement.
Who Can Apply?
Annual Membership may be considered for individuals whose academic, professional or research interests align with the objectives of IPRG.
Students
Undergraduate, postgraduate and other students interested in policy and governance.
Researchers
Individuals engaged in academic or independent research.
Academicians
Professors, lecturers and academic professionals.
Professionals
Working professionals with relevant academic or policy interests.
Former IPRG Interns
Individuals with a previous association with the Institute.
Contributors
Speakers, contributors and academic collaborators.
Policy Enthusiasts
Individuals interested in public policy, governance and related fields.
Other Applicants
Other suitable individuals may also be considered by IPRG.
How It Works
The Annual Membership process is designed to keep application, review, approval and activation clear and straightforward.
Apply
Submit the Annual Membership application with the required information.
Review
IPRG reviews your academic, professional and membership profile.
Approval
Approved applicants receive confirmation from IPRG.
Payment & Activation
Complete the membership payment and receive confirmation of your active membership.
Research with greater opportunity.
Annual Members may submit eligible academic work to IPRG for consideration under the Institute's applicable research and publication processes.
applicable publication charges
Publication Charge Benefit
Active Annual Members receive a 30% discount on applicable IPRG publication charges.
Academic Review
Submitted work remains subject to IPRG's academic, editorial, originality and integrity standards.
Annual Publication Limit
An individual author may have a maximum of three papers published through IPRG in a calendar year.
Publication Is Not Guaranteed
Membership does not guarantee acceptance or publication of any submitted work.
Internship
Opportunity
Active Annual Members may be considered for one internship opportunity with IPRG during their membership period.
Lifetime Membership
A distinguished recognition reserved for individuals whose contribution, association, mentorship or support has been particularly meaningful to IPRG.
A Recognition, Not a Purchase
Lifetime Membership cannot be purchased and carries no membership fee. It is selectively conferred by IPRG in recognition of meaningful contribution and institutional association.
What Membership Does Not Mean
IPRG Membership represents an academic, research and professional association with the Institute. It does not automatically confer an official organisational position.
Not Employment
Membership does not create an employment relationship with IPRG.
Not a Directorship
Membership does not appoint a member as a Director, Advisor or office bearer.
No Official Representation
Members may not represent themselves as authorised IPRG representatives.
No Guaranteed Internship
Internship consideration remains subject to selection and availability.
No Guaranteed Publication
All research submissions remain subject to IPRG's applicable academic standards.
No Guaranteed LoR
A Letter of Recommendation is not an automatic membership benefit.
Apply for IPRG Membership
Take the first step towards becoming part of IPRG's academic, research and professional community. Submit your application for review by the Institute.
A Membership Built Around Meaningful Association
IPRG Membership is intended to create a meaningful academic, research and professional association with the Institute.
Annual Membership
Annual Membership is valid for 12 months from activation and is subject to IPRG's applicable membership policies.
Membership Fee
The standard Annual Membership fee is ₹6,000 plus applicable GST. Payment is requested after application approval.
Opportunities Are Subject to Eligibility
Participation in internships, publications, programmes and other opportunities remains subject to the applicable requirements, availability and selection processes.
Lifetime Membership
Lifetime Membership is a selective institutional recognition and cannot be purchased.
Welcome to the IPRG Community
We look forward to building meaningful academic, research and professional associations through the IPRG Membership Programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to some common questions regarding IPRG Annual Membership and Lifetime Membership.
For detailed information regarding membership eligibility, benefits, responsibilities, publication opportunities, cancellation and other applicable provisions, please refer to the IPRG Terms & Conditions available in the website footer.