IRINS User Awareness Programme for Faculty & Research Scholars [Participation Certificate]: Register by 05 March 2026

Registrations are now open for the IRINS User Awareness Programme organized by the INFLIBNET Centre in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology Patna.

Faculty members, researchers, and research scholars can participate by submitting a nomination letter from their HOD or research guide.

The programme focuses on IRINS and INFLIBNET services to strengthen scholarly communication and research visibility.

The last date to register for the NIT Patna programme is 05 March 2026.

About the Opportunity

The IRINS User Awareness Programme is a structured outreach initiative aimed at enhancing awareness and effective usage of IRINS (Indian Research Information Network System) and related INFLIBNET services. The programme is being conducted by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, in partnership with the National Institute of Technology Patna.

Scheduled for 09 March 2026 at NIT Patna, the programme will provide participants with detailed insights into researcher profiling, scholarly visibility, academic networking, and integration with platforms such as Vidwan and ORCID. The IRINS User Awareness Programme is designed to help researchers systematically document, manage, and showcase their academic contributions.

Through this initiative, participants will understand how IRINS supports institutional research profiling, enhances discoverability of scholarly work, and streamlines academic data management. The programme also aligns with national efforts to strengthen research documentation and digital academic infrastructure across Indian institutions.

Opportunity Highlights

• Programme Name: IRINS User Awareness Programme
• Organizer: INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
• Collaborating Institution (Patna): National Institute of Technology Patna
• Date (NIT Patna): 09 March 2026
• Registration Deadline (Patna): 05 March 2026
• Mode: Physical outreach programme
• Requirement: Nomination letter from HOD/Institute/Research Guide

Other scheduled venues for the IRINS User Awareness Programme include institutions in Nanded, Burla, Ujjain, Jhansi, and Bhopal with respective deadlines in March 2026.

Eligibility Criteria

• Faculty members of Higher Educational Institutions
• Research scholars (with nomination from research guide)
• Academic professionals interested in IRINS and INFLIBNET services
• Participants must submit a nomination letter from the HOD/Institute/Research Guide
• Valid institutional affiliation required

Vidwan ID is optional but can be used to fetch existing expert details during registration.

Benefits / What Selected Candidates Receive

Participants of the IRINS User Awareness Programme gain structured training on managing their academic identity through IRINS. The programme provides guidance on integrating researcher profiles with institutional databases and national-level scholarly platforms.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding IRINS profile creation and management
• Linking publications and research outputs effectively
• Integration with ORCID and Vidwan database
• Improving institutional research visibility
• Strengthening scholarly communication practices

The IRINS User Awareness Programme helps faculty and researchers enhance the discoverability of their work, which is increasingly important for accreditation, funding applications, and academic collaborations.

Application Process

Interested participants must complete the online registration form through the official outreach portal. During registration, applicants will be required to provide personal details, professional designation, and current institutional affiliation.

A nomination letter is mandatory for successful registration. Research scholars must upload a nomination letter from their research guide, while faculty members must submit a letter from the Head of Department or institution. Separate nomination formats are available for IRINS and ORCID integration.

Applicants may optionally enter their Vidwan ID to fetch existing academic details. Participants must also select their preferred venue from the list of scheduled institutions.

Official Registration Link: https://irins.inflibnet.ac.in/irins-outreach

Important Dates

• Registration Deadline (NIT Patna): 05 March 2026
• Programme Date (NIT Patna): 09 March 2026
• Other Venues (March 2026): Nanded, Burla, Ujjain, Jhansi, Bhopal (deadlines vary by institution)

Why You Should Apply

The IRINS User Awareness Programme is particularly relevant for faculty members and researchers seeking structured academic profiling and enhanced research visibility. With increasing emphasis on digital research repositories and institutional performance metrics, maintaining an updated IRINS profile is becoming essential.

Participation in the IRINS User Awareness Programme provides practical exposure to tools that support academic transparency, citation tracking, and institutional reporting. Researchers aiming to improve their scholarly footprint, connect with national databases, and streamline research documentation can significantly benefit from this initiative.

As research ecosystems increasingly rely on structured information systems, familiarity with IRINS and INFLIBNET services strengthens professional readiness and institutional engagement.

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline.