Our Funders
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government. It is the UK’s largest funder of world-leading research, data and postgraduate training in the economic, behavioural, social and data sciences. Their work helps raise productivity, address climate change, improve public services and generate a prosperous, inclusive, healthy and secure society.
The ESRC works in close collaboration with key stakeholders who are at the heart of the research and innovation system such as higher education institutions and institutes, innovative businesses, investors, not-for-profit organisations and policy makers, as well as a wider set of partners such as those in the education system and civil society.
The ESRC’s strategic delivery plan details how it will harness the power of social science to drive change that makes a difference to all our lives, improving outcomes for individuals, society and the economy. It’s mission is to:
- promote and support, by any means, high-quality research and related postgraduate training on social and economic issues;
- develop and support the national data infrastructure that underpins high-quality research;
- advance knowledge and provide trained social scientists who meet the needs of users and beneficiaries, thereby contributing to the economic competitiveness of the UK, the effectiveness of public services and policy, and the quality of life;
- communicate clearly and promote public understanding of social science.
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
The Council aims to:
- Sponsor social science research programmes and administer grants to institutions and individuals for research in social sciences;
- Indicate areas in which social science research is to be promoted and adopt special measures for development of research in neglected or new areas;
- Give financial support to institutions, associations, and journals engaged in social science research;
- Co-ordinate research activities and encourage programmes for interdisciplinary research;
- Develop and support centers for documentation services and supply of data;
- Undertake publication and assist publication of journals and books in social sciences;
- Advise the Government of India on all matters pertaining to social science research as may be referred to it from time to time; and take such measures generally as may be necessary from time to time to promote social science research and its utilization.
Our Partners
Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore (IIM-B)
The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. It has 106 full-time faculty members, about 1,200 students across various degree-granting programmes and nearly 5,000 annual Executive Education participants.
The Institute’s vision is to be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society. Located in India’s high technology capital, IIM-B is in close proximity to some of the leading corporate houses in the country, ranging from information technology to consumer product companies, providing the added advantage of integrating classroom knowledge with practical experience.
They have key partnerships and collaborations with Goldman Sachs and Kotak Bank for women entrepreneurship; with Michael and Susan Dell Foundation for incubation of non-profits, and with NITI Aayog for scaling up of new ventures.
IIM-B is committed to make deep social impact using technology-enabled education. These include a high quality faculty, enhancing the quality of research, emphasizing internationalization, expanding their activities in the field of entrepreneurship, in both research and mentoring, scaling up in terms of student intake in all programmes, deepening their engagement with the alumni, and improving infrastructure, administration and governance.
The Institute has a vibrant Student Exchange Programme with several partner universities across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. They are also part of the international network, Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), which includes 32 eminent business schools around the world.
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)
Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India’s business and industry. From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and civil society, FICCI articulates the views and concerns of industry.
It serves its members from the Indian private and public corporate sectors and multinational companies, drawing its strength from diverse regional chambers of commerce and industry across states, reaching out to over 2,50,000 companies.
FICCI provides a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors and is the first port of call for Indian industry, policy makers and the international business community.
Currently, it is headquartered in the national capital New Delhi and has a presence in 12 states in India and 8 countries around the world.
Allied organisations working in collaboration with FICCI include Confederation of Indian Food Trade and Industry; Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence; DRDO–FICCI Accelerated Technology Assessment and Commercialisation (ATAC) Programme, among others.
The Confederation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is an affiliated body of FICCI. It was established in December 2013. It aims to connect MSMEs with mentors, incubators & accelerators and assist them through capacity building programs & services; deliberate of policy concerns of the sector; and provide regular interface between Industry, Government and regulators.