National Research Tour 2024: Advancing Research Integrity and Open Access Across India

The tour will visit 17 cities across 9 states over 30 days.

Springer Nature has partnered with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), ministry of education, for the 2nd edition of the National Research Tour. The initiative, which builds on the success of last year’s tour, aims to strengthen India's research ecosystem and enhance awareness around research integrity.

The tour will visit 17 cities across 9 states over 30 days. Its focus will be on Research Integrity, Open Access, SDGs, and Equity in Research. The launch event was attended by Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Chairman (Officiating) ICSSR, and other key figures, with the first summit held at Jawaharlal Nehru University.

The tour will offer workshops, training, and access to the latest research tools. It will cover a range of academic and research topics, with an emphasis on Research Integrity and Open Access.

Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi, Managing Director of Springer Nature India, and Prof. Dhananjay Singh, Member Secretary of ICSSR, highlighted the initiative's role in fostering collaboration and innovation in Indian research.

The tour will next stop at BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, on 23rd September 2024. This partnership aims to enhance India's research capabilities and visibility on the global stage.