Research Programmes

Structured Inquiry
Collaborative Learning
Policy Impact

The Strategia Research and Training Institute offers a diverse portfolio of Research Programmes that blend academic inquiry, community engagement, and applied problem-solving. These programmes are designed not only to generate new knowledge but also to build research capacity among young scholars, practitioners, grassroots leaders, and institutional partners.

The Strategia Research and Training Institute’s research programmes are interdisciplinary, field-driven, and aligned with both national priorities (such asNITI Aayog’s goals, SDGs, NEP 2020, inclusive entrepreneurship, MSME development, financial inclusion, sustainable supply chains, digital transformation, and local enterprise resilience—supporting national missions like Start-up India, Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Make in India, and the Digital India Mission) and local development needs blended with international priorities, specifically focusing on the Global South.

We view research as a transformative process—one that bridges the gap between knowledge and practice, theory and impact.

Objectives of Research Programmes

Generate high-quality, socially relevant research rooted in real-world problems

Provide structured pathways for capacity-building of early-career researchers, senior fellows, and local stakeholders

Encourage collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to development challenges

Promote ethical, inclusive, and participatory research practices

Key Thematic Research Areas

Our research portfolio is dynamic and evolving, rooted in local contexts but aligned with national and global priorities such as theSustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Action Plans, and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, Start-up India Mission, Make in India, Digital India Mission, National Skills Qualification Framework, Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, One District One Product.

1. Thematic Research Programmes

Long-term, focused programmes on critical areas such as:
Climate Change and Sustainability
Public Health and Community Wellbeing
Livelihoods, Food Security, and Rural Transformation
Education, Skills, and Youth Development
Governance, Rights, and Social Inclusion
Enterprise Development, Inclusive Markets, and Financial Resilience

These multi-year programmes often involve clusters of projects, funded by donors, CSR foundations, or academic partners. Each theme is led by a senior research faculty member and supported by a team of researchers, interns, and local partners.

2. Research Fellowships and Studentships

These programmes are meant for graduate students, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral fellows who wish to:

Undertake primary field research
Original secondary research
Access mentoring and research infrastructure
Publish in peer-reviewed journals
Co-develop outputs with community organizations or government stakeholders

Fellowship Perks:

Research supervision
A formal certificate of fellowship completion
Official designation (e.g., “Non-Resident Fellow”, “Associate Fellow”)
Letters of recommendation from the Institute’s leadership
Monthly stipend for field based funded projects (for selected fellows)
Publication and dissemination support

Other Non-Financial Benefits

1. Publication Support

Editorial assistance for publishing in journals or edited volumes
Free or subsidized publication in institute’s own journals or monograph series
Opportunities to co-author policy briefs, reports, or books

2. Research Mentorship

Match fellows with senior mentors or faculty
Monthly check-ins for academic guidance
Access to online mentor forums and webinars
Peer learning with other fellows

3. Participation in Conferences and Workshops

Free registration or priority access to:
- Institute-organized national/international conferences
- Methodology workshops and capacity-building sessions
- Opportunity to present papers, chair sessions, or moderate panels

4. Visibility and Networking

Fellow profile featured on the institute website
Invitations to exclusive fellow-only roundtables or forums
Opportunity to collaborate with institute’s research teams
Access to a growing global alumni network

5. Priority Consideration for Paid Opportunities

Priority access to:
- Paid research assistantships
- Consultancy projects
- Project-based employment or contract roles within the institute

6. Alumni Benefits

Continued access to research groups and working clusters
Invitation to future programs, collaborations, and fellow reunions
References for scholarships, academic jobs, and grants

7. Suggested Fellowship Title (Non-Stipendiary):

Visiting Research Fellow (Non-Residential)
Honorary Research Fellow
Associate Fellow
Emerging Scholar Fellow
Community Knowledge Fellow
Junior Research Affiliate

3. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) Programmes

These research programmes focus on co-producing knowledge with the community, recognizing the expertise of local people in addressing issues affecting their lives. Methods include:

Social mapping
Participatory rural appraisal (PRA)
Citizen science
Youth-led research teams
Research councils and knowledge groups

CBPR projects are especially suited to tribal regions, mountain communities, women’s collectives, and marginalized groups. They often lead to community-generated reports, toolkits, or policy charters.

4. Policy Research & Action-Oriented Studies

Institute engages in programme-linked research that feeds directly into government schemes, development programmes, or public systems. These include: