Membership Benefits

• Research Opportunities: Showcase your research and publications within our academic community, with preference given for manuscripts in our foundation’s journal.
• Exclusive Discounts: Receive a 20% discount on all paid courses, training programs, and events such as seminars and annual conferences.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Actively participate in programs and initiatives organized by the foundation.
• Internship: Internship preferences to be given to the members of the foundation.
• Career Support: Access specialized talks and career guidance programs free of cost.
• Priority Access: Enjoy additional points when applying for fellowships or awards offered by the foundation.
• E-Resources and Journals: Stay updated with access to our e-resources and publications, plus a 30% discount on hard copy journal subscriptions.
• Membership Recognition: Receive a personalized membership certificate and have your profile displayed in our membership directory.
• Community Engagement: Vote in committee elections and contribute to shaping the foundation’s direction.

Join us to grow academically, professionally, and personally, while contributing to a vibrant and generous community of scholars.

Membership Benefits

In addition to all the benefits extended to Student Membership following benefits shall be given to the Individual Membership:
1. Collaboration and Research: Collaborate with foundation faculties, fellows, directors, and centers to initiate or undertake research studies and organize events aligned with the foundation's objectives.
2. Professional Development: Receive preference for positions such as Fellow, Associate Fellow, or other roles within the foundation, enabling you to contribute meaningfully to its initiatives.
3. Networking and Exposure: Expand your network by connecting with associate organizations and faculties collaborating with the foundation.
4. Publication Opportunities: Gain exposure and preference for publishing your work through the foundation’s platforms and initiatives.
5. Recognition and Participation: Be invited as a resource person for various events and programs, sharing your expertise with a larger audience. 6. Community Engagement: Collaborate in impactful social and educational outreach programs, contributing to meaningful change in communities.

Membership Benefits

In addition to all the benefits extended to the Student and Individual Membership following benefits shall be given to the Institutional Membership:

Academic and Research Opportunities

• Collaborate on interdisciplinary research projects and field studies.
• Access joint publication opportunities in reputed journals and conferences including the priority to be given to the members of member institution in the journal of the foundation.
• Enjoy free access to SHDRF’s research databases, lectures, reports, and archives for your institution's students and faculty.

Discounts and Customization

• Receive a 25% discount for students, faculty, and staff to attend paid workshops, training sessions, and seminars.
• Opportunity for customized workshops tailored for faculty and students at a discounted rate.

Visibility and Recognition

• Feature your institution’s name in SHDRF’s publications, newsletters, and online platforms.
• Receive acknowledgment in conferences, reports, and co-developed projects.

Collaboration and Engagement

• Co-host policy dialogues, symposiums, and initiatives addressing critical social issues like caste, race, gender, social equity and other issues of inclusion and harmony.
• Partner on community-targeted programs in education, sustainability, and public health.
• Access resource persons for special lectures and exclusive invitations to forums, roundtables, and think-tank discussions.
• Advisory and Leadership Opportunities The institutional head will be invited to join as an Institutional Advisory Board Member of the foundation.
• Highlight your institution’s societal contributions through acknowledgment in SHDRF’s outreach initiatives.
• Priority Support and Recognition Benefit from customized research solutions and priority placement opportunities for your students.
• Co-brand events, publications, and campaigns to showcase the partnership.
• Receive institutional awards, certificates, and recognition for impactful contributions.