Your work deserves a permanent home
The Programme recognises people who do careful, original work in the Vedic sciences and gives them a permanent home for it. Applying is free, and every designation is granted through review alone.
Designations
| Designation | Researcher ID | How it is granted | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributing Author | VS-CA-… | Open to application Editorial review | Writers with at least one well-sourced article accepted by the editors |
| Research Scholar | VS-RS-… | Open to application Review of a research proposal | Students and early researchers working on a defined question |
| Research Fellow | VS-RF-… | Open to application Review of proposal and past work | Established practitioners or academics with a body of published work |
| Senior Research Fellow | VS-SF-… | By invitation Of the Board | Fellows who lead projects, mentor others and publish regularly |
| Guest Researcher | VS-GR-… | By invitation | Scholars contributing to a specific project or issue |
| Associated Scholar | VS-AS-… | By invitation | Distinguished scholars in a long-term association with the Centre |
Who can apply
Anyone, anywhere, with serious interest and some demonstrated work in the Vedic sciences. A university degree helps but is not required: traditional training under a guru-paramparā, published work and practical experience are weighed alongside formal qualifications. Applications are accepted in English and Hindi.
What the reviewers look for
- A clear questionYour proposal says what you want to find out, and why it matters.
- SourcesYou name the texts, editions, data or observations you will work from.
- MethodYou explain how you will reach conclusions, and how a reader could check them.
- Track recordEarlier writing, teaching or practice that shows the care you bring.
- FitThe work belongs within our research areas and follows our ethics.
How it works
- Read the programme and the ethicsThis page and the Research & Publication Ethics.
- Submit the application formWith a 300–800 word proposal and, if you like, your CV.
- Receive your referenceAn acknowledgement with your reference number (APP-YYYY-NNNN) arrives at once. You can check its status at any time.
- ReviewThe editorial team reviews your application, normally within 2–4 weeks, and may write to you with questions.
- Designation and Researcher IDIf accepted, you receive your designation and permanent ID, and we prepare a draft profile for you.
- You approve, then it goes liveYour profile is published only after you approve it.
What we ask of scholars
- Follow the Research & Publication Ethics in everything published under the Centre's name.
- Keep your profile accurate, and tell us of any change in affiliation or qualifications.
- Keep professional services (consultations, courses) separate from your research affiliation in how you present them.
What scholars receive
- A permanent Researcher ID and a public, verifiable scholar profile.
- Publication of accepted work and consideration for The Divine Codes.
- Editorial feedback on submitted work.
- Invitations to seminars, webinars and research projects of the Centre.
- A clearly separate place on Vedicsiddhanta.in for any professional services you offer.
Fees
There is no fee to apply and no fee during the founding phase. If a participation fee is introduced later, it will be announced in advance, published on this page, and kept entirely separate from selection: no designation, review outcome or publication can ever be bought.
Frequently asked questions
Does acceptance mean my work will be published?
No. Every piece of work is reviewed on its own merits, before publication.
Is this a university degree or government accreditation?
No. The Centre's designations recognise your work within the Centre. They are not academic degrees or government accreditations.
Can I hold another affiliation?
Yes. Please list it on your application and profile.
Can a designation be withdrawn?
Yes, for a serious breach of the Research & Publication Ethics, after the scholar has been given a chance to respond.
How is my data used?
Only to assess your application. Your CV and contact details are never published; only what you approve appears on your profile. See our Privacy Policy.
Ready to apply?
The form takes about 20 minutes. Have your proposal ready. Established practitioners can also read what it means to be a Research Fellow.
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