How to Register as a Researcher
Who Can Register as a Researcher?
Investigators, scientists, research scholars, and highway engineers actively engaged in road and transportation research in India can register.
Faculty & Principal Investigators
Faculty members at IITs/NITs and Senior Scientists at CSIR Labs (CRRI) leading sponsored and institutional highway R&D projects.
Ph.D. & M.Tech Research Scholars
Doctoral candidates, master’s students, and postgraduate researchers in transportation, geotechnical, and pavement engineering.
Field & Highway Engineers
Engineers and Quality Control specialists from MoRTH, NHAI, NHIDCL, State PWDs, and BRO documenting field trials.
Industry R&D & Consultancies
Infrastructure concessionaires, materials manufacturers, and design consultancies evaluating innovative road technologies.
Researcher Onboarding & Submission Flow
Follow this 3-step roadmap to set up your investigator account and begin submitting research proformas.
Select Registered Institute
Find and select your affiliated University, CSIR Lab, State PWD, or Highway Authority from the registered directory.
- Select registered parent organization
- Choose your departmental division
Submit Online Registration
Complete the digital registration form with your designation and verify your email credentials via OTP.
- Complete online registration form
- Verify official contact via OTP
Instant Access & Submission
Access your investigator dashboard immediately to draft and submit Proformas A, B, C, or D.
- Instant account access upon verification
- Submit research for institutional vetting
Researcher Registration Queries
Yes! Research scholars can register as Researchers, submit theses under Proforma C, and designate their supervising Guide for institutional endorsement.
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