IPRG Membership Programme

Connect. Contribute. Collaborate.

Join a growing academic, research and professional community engaged with public policy, governance, research and meaningful institutional collaboration.

Annual Membership ₹6,000 + applicable GST
Lifetime Membership Conferred by IPRG
Explore Membership
Membership is subject to applicable IPRG terms and approval.
Membership Pathways

Choose Your Membership

IPRG offers two distinct pathways for individuals seeking academic, research and professional association with the Institute.

Paid Membership

Annual Membership

₹6,000 + applicable GST
Valid for 12 Months

A structured opportunity to associate with IPRG and participate in eligible academic, research and professional activities.

  • Academic sessions, webinars and workshops
  • Research and academic engagement
  • 30% discount on applicable publication charges
  • Consideration for one internship opportunity
  • Official Annual Membership Certificate
Apply for Annual Membership

Application is subject to review and approval by IPRG. Payment is requested after approval.

Institutional Recognition

Lifetime Membership

Conferred by IPRG
No Membership Fee

A selective institutional recognition for individuals whose contribution, association or support has been particularly meaningful to IPRG.

  • Cannot be purchased or applied for
  • No annual renewal requirement
  • Recognition of meaningful contribution
  • Opportunities for academic engagement
  • May be conferred upon selected individuals
Learn About Lifetime Membership

Lifetime Membership is conferred at the discretion of IPRG and carries no membership fee.

Member Experience

Why 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.

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Publication Benefit

Receive a 30% discount on applicable IPRG publication charges, subject to academic and editorial requirements.

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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.

Benefits are subject to applicable eligibility, availability, event-specific requirements and IPRG policies. Membership does not guarantee any particular opportunity or outcome.
Eligibility

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.

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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.

Important: Submission of an application does not create an automatic entitlement to membership. All applications remain subject to review and approval by IPRG.
Simple & Structured

How It Works

The Annual Membership process is designed to keep application, review, approval and activation clear and straightforward.

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Apply

Submit the Annual Membership application with the required information.

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Review

IPRG reviews your academic, professional and membership profile.

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Approval

Approved applicants receive confirmation from IPRG.

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Payment & Activation

Complete the membership payment and receive confirmation of your active membership.

No advance payment required. Payment instructions are communicated only after an Annual Membership application has been reviewed and approved by IPRG.
Research & Publication

Research with greater opportunity.

Annual Members may submit eligible academic work to IPRG for consideration under the Institute's applicable research and publication processes.

30%
Discount on
applicable publication charges
What Annual Members Receive

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.

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Annual Publication Limit

An individual author may have a maximum of three papers published through IPRG in a calendar year.

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Publication Is Not Guaranteed

Membership does not guarantee acceptance or publication of any submitted work.

Important: The publication discount applies only to applicable publication charges and does not make publication free of charge.
Practical Experience

Internship
Opportunity

Active Annual Members may be considered for one internship opportunity with IPRG during their membership period.

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Potential Areas of Engagement
R Research
H Human Resources
P Public Relations
C Content
M Communications
G Graphic Design
A Administration
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Please note: Annual Membership does not guarantee an internship position. Selection depends on availability, departmental requirements, suitability and the applicable selection process.
Institutional Recognition

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.

No Fee No membership payment is required.
Permanent No annual renewal is required.
Selective Conferred only upon selected individuals.
Contribution Based on meaningful association and impact.
Lifetime Membership is not an application-based paid membership. It is conferred at the discretion of IPRG based on the individual's contribution, association, professional standing and overall value to the Institute.
Up to 3 individuals may be recognised in a calendar year, subject to IPRG's assessment and discretion.
Know Your Membership

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.

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Not Employment

Membership does not create an employment relationship with IPRG.

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Not a Directorship

Membership does not appoint a member as a Director, Advisor or office bearer.

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No Official Representation

Members may not represent themselves as authorised IPRG representatives.

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No Guaranteed Internship

Internship consideration remains subject to selection and availability.

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No Guaranteed Publication

All research submissions remain subject to IPRG's applicable academic standards.

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No Guaranteed LoR

A Letter of Recommendation is not an automatic membership benefit.

Membership is an opportunity for association, engagement and contribution. Members may participate independently and constructively while respecting IPRG's applicable policies and institutional identity.
Annual Membership

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.

Annual Membership Fee ₹6,000 + applicable GST
IPRG Membership Form
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Applicant Information

Please provide your basic personal and contact information.

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Academic & Professional Profile

Tell us about your current academic or professional background.

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Membership Information

Help us understand your interests and expectations from IPRG Membership.

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Previous Association with IPRG

Please tell us whether you have previously interacted or worked with IPRG.

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Research & Professional Interests

Share information about your research interests, professional work and relevant profiles.

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Declaration & Consent

Please review the following declarations before submitting your application.

Annual Membership Fee

₹6,000 + applicable GST

Payment instructions will be communicated separately to applicants whose membership applications are approved by IPRG.
Before You Join

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.

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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.

Membership Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to some common questions regarding IPRG Annual Membership and Lifetime Membership.

Annual Membership may be considered for students, researchers, academicians, professors, working professionals, former IPRG interns, contributors and other individuals interested in policy, governance, research and related fields. All applications remain subject to review and approval by IPRG.
The standard fee for IPRG Annual Membership is ₹6,000 + applicable GST. Payment is requested only after the membership application has been reviewed and approved by IPRG.
No. Submission of an Annual Membership application does not automatically guarantee approval. Applications may be reviewed based on the applicant's background, interests, previous association with IPRG and overall suitability.
Active Annual Members may receive access to eligible academic, research and professional opportunities offered by IPRG, including webinars, lectures, workshops, academic sessions, research discussions and other programmes. Access to particular activities may depend on registration, availability, capacity or programme-specific requirements.
No. Annual Membership provides an opportunity to be considered for an internship during the membership period. Internship selection depends on the availability of suitable positions, departmental requirements, the member's interests and skills and IPRG's applicable selection process.
No. Membership does not provide free publication. However, active Annual Members may receive a 30% discount on applicable publication charges, subject to IPRG's membership and publication policies. All submissions remain subject to applicable academic, editorial and originality requirements.
Annual Membership is a paid membership that is ordinarily valid for 12 months and allows an approved individual to formally associate with IPRG and participate in eligible opportunities. Lifetime Membership is a selective recognition conferred by IPRG upon individuals whose contribution or association with the Institute is considered particularly meaningful.
No. Lifetime Membership cannot be purchased and does not carry a membership fee. It is a selective institutional recognition conferred by IPRG based on an individual's contribution, association, professional standing or overall value to the objectives of the Institute.
Under the applicable membership framework, an individual author may ordinarily have a maximum of three papers published through IPRG within a calendar year. Submission of additional papers may be permitted for consideration, but publication remains subject to the applicable limit and IPRG's editorial requirements.
No. Membership does not by itself make an individual an employee, office bearer, official spokesperson, authorised representative, Director or permanent staff member of IPRG. Members may accurately state their membership status but must not represent themselves as holding an official position unless separately and expressly authorised by the Institute.

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.

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