Appeal to Academic Consultants to Join Our Institute on an Honorary and Paid Basis
The Strategia Research and Training Institute, invites distinguished Academic Consultants—educators, researchers, curriculum developers, policy experts, and retired or active faculty—to collaborate with us in driving inclusive and interdisciplinary research, teaching, and capacity building.
In a rapidly changing global landscape where knowledge intersects with sustainable development, technology, governance, and social justice, the Strategia Research and Training Institute envisions a knowledge ecosystem where academia is deeply rooted in real-world challenges. To realize this vision, we seek the participation of Academic Consultants, both on an honorary basis and through paid roles, to co-create knowledge, train future leaders, and inform policy and practice.
Who Can Join as Academic Consultants?
We welcome academic professionals and practitioners with proven expertise in teaching, research, curriculum design, or academic advising. Ideal profiles include:
Retired and active university/college professors
Research scholars with interdisciplinary experience
Subject Matter Experts
Academic administrators and policy experts
Curriculum developers and e-learning designers
Diaspora scholars wishing to contribute to Indian research and development
We are particularly interested in those with a passion for translational research, community-based learning, and applied knowledge dissemination.
You can join us as Subject Matter Experts in fields like education, development studies, environmental sciences, health, social work, law, gender studies, climate science, economics, rural development, and more
Why Join Our Institute as an Academic Consultant?
At the Strategia Research and Training Institute, we believe that academic expertise should not remain confined to institutions and journals. Your engagement with us will allow you to:
Apply your knowledge to real-world developmental issues
Mentor early-career researchers and students
Collaborate on research projects, academic publications, and policy briefs
Contribute to curriculum and training design for diverse stakeholders
Engage with grassroots communities and policy actors
Expand your academic footprint beyond traditional academia
Whether you are seeking purposeful engagement post-retirement or looking to contribute to applied research alongside your current role, the Strategia Research and Training Institute offers a dynamic, collaborative, and flexible environment.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
As an Academic Consultant with the Strategia Research and Training Institute, your involvement may span across the following:
1. Research Advisory and Supervision
- Guide applied research projects, policy studies, and field-based inquiries
- Mentor research associates, fellows, and students
- Provide peer review and quality assurance of research outputs
2. Curriculum Development
- Design academic modules and capacity-building curricula
- Adapt content for vocational and certificate-level training
- Contribute to e-learning and blended learning initiatives
3. Publications and Knowledge Products
- Co-author research papers, toolkits, policy briefs, or training manuals
- Contribute to the institute working papers, blogs, and knowledge portals
- Present findings at national/international forums on behalf of our institute
4. Academic Networking and Partnerships
- Facilitate institutional partnerships with universities, think tanks, or global networks
- Support collaborative grant writing and project development
- Participate in advisory boards and academic panels
5. Training and Capacity Building
- Deliver lectures, webinars, and masterclasses
- Serve as faculty for our diploma or short-term courses
- Support content contextualization for rural, tribal, and marginalized learners
Modes of Engagement
The Strategia Research and Training Institute provides both honorary and paid engagement options, depending on the nature and duration of work.
Honorary Academic Consultants
Ideal for retired professors, diaspora scholars, and volunteers interested in mentoring, advising, or contributing on a part-time basis.
Honorary consultants receive:
- Certificate of Association and Recognition
- Opportunity to be listed on our website and academic network
- Participation in exclusive roundtables and academic events
- Access to the Strategia Research and Training Institute research and publication platforms
- Travel/logistics support when required
Paid Academic Consultants
Hired for specific assignments, project-based research, content development, or teaching.
Paid consultants receive:
- Honorarium or consultancy fees as per project budget
- Reimbursement of travel/stay (when applicable)
- Access to research data and institutional infrastructure
- Opportunities for co-authored publications and research dissemination
Engagements can be structured as short-term contracts, retainers, or time-bound project affiliations.
Thematic Areas of Academic Involvement
We seek academic support in the following interdisciplinary domains:
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Climate Change, Environment, and Sustainability
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Education, Pedagogy, and Learning Innovation
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Public Health, Nutrition, and WASH
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Gender and Development
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Management Consultancy
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Digital Transformation and ICT for Development
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, and Food Security
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Governance, Public Policy, and Law
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Migration, Urbanization, and Social Inclusion
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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact Assessment
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Indigenous Knowledge and Local Histories
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Marketing and Rural Branding
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Human Resource Management and Organizational Development
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Finance, Microfinance, and Impact Investment
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Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Management
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Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and MSME Development
If your research aligns with emerging societal needs, we welcome your contribution.
How to Join
Becoming part of the Strategia Research and Training Institute’s Academic Consultant network is simple.
Step 1: Application
Prepare and submit the following documents via Email: strat.institute@gmail.com
- Updated Curriculum Vitae
- A Statement of Interest (800–1000 words) outlining:
- Your academic background and areas of expertise
- Reasons for joining the Strategia Research and Training Institute
- Preference for honorary or paid roles
- Potential areas of contribution
Optional:
- Sample of previous academic work (research paper, curriculum, publication)
Step 2: Review and Interaction
- Our team will evaluate your application
- You may be invited for a short interaction (online)
- If shortlisted, we onboard you as an Academic Consultant (Honorary or Paid Roster)
Step 3: Induction and Engagement
- Receive institutional orientation, project briefs, and collaboration guidelines
- Engage in projects, lectures, mentorship, or curriculum work based on mutual interest
Email for Application: strat.institute@gmail.com
Subject Line: “Application: Academic Consultant”
Impact and Vision
The Strategia Research and Training Institute is committed to:
Bridging the gap between academic knowledge and development practice
Decentralizing knowledge systems to serve rural, tribal, and underrepresented communities
Fostering a culture of mentorship, co-creation, and interdisciplinary inquiry
Promoting indigenous scholarship and regional languages in academic outputs
Your engagement as an Academic Consultant contributes to a more equitable, inclusive, and impactful research and training ecosystem in India and abroad.
Join Us. Enrich Lives Through Knowledge.
Knowledge transforms only when it travels from classrooms to communities, from journals to field realities. At our institute, your academic insight becomes a force for development. Join us as an Academic Consultant—because the world needs more scholar-practitioners like you.
Honor your knowledge. Apply it where it matters.
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