Events & Opportunities

Events at Indian Research Matters (IRM)

Indian Research Matters (IRM) organizes and hosts a variety of events aimed at promoting research communication, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across disciplines.

Under the IRM banner, we plan to host activities such as:

Podcasts featuring conversations with researchers
Webcasts and research talks
Interviews with scientists and scholars
Webinars on emerging research topics
Online and in-person conferences
Symposia and workshops

These events are designed to create a platform where researchers, students, and science enthusiasts can engage with new ideas, share insights, and discuss the impact of research on society.

Event announcements will be regularly updated in this section.

Please visit this page periodically to stay informed about upcoming IRM events and participation opportunities.

Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee Program

Indian Research Matters is currently inviting applications for Volunteer Science Journalist Trainees who are interested in learning and contributing to research communication.

This opportunity is open to:

Undergraduate students
Master’s students
PhD students
Early career researchers
Individuals interested in science writing and research communication

Selected trainees are expected to contribute voluntarily for a minimum period of six months.

Roles and Responsibilities

Volunteer trainees will work with the IRM editorial team and may be involved in activities such as:

Writing research stories and articles for the IRM website
Communicating with researchers and authors regarding their work
Identifying and highlighting new research developments
Assisting in preparing interviews or research features
Supporting editorial and content development activities

This program aims to provide hands-on experience in science journalism, research communication, and academic outreach.

Benefits for Volunteers

Participants in the IRM Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee Program will receive:

Free registration for selected IRM online events and webinars
Five-year IRM membership in the Indian Research Matters Researcher Forum
Official experience certificate recognizing their contribution to science communication
Future endorsement or reference letters based on performance and contribution

This program provides an opportunity to gain practical experience, build writing and communication skills, and become part of a growing research communication community.

IRM Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee Application

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Thank you for your interest in joining Indian Research Matters (IRM) as a Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee.

This program is designed for students, early career researchers, and individuals interested in science communication and research journalism.

Selected trainees will work with the IRM editorial team for a minimum period of six months, contributing to research stories, interviews, and communication activities.

Please complete the form below to apply.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD3ZZ7XatyY6e49dUuIE9-5Fubf4Xzzjyws1EKTGjc_TKJ5A/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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Additional opportunities, internships, collaborations, and calls for participation will be announced regularly.

Please continue to visit this section for updates on events, programs, and opportunities under the Indian Research Matters (IRM) initiative.

Events & Opportunities

Events at Indian Research Matters (IRM)

Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee Program

Roles and Responsibilities

Benefits for Volunteers

IRM Volunteer Science Journalist Trainee Application

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