Questions and answers
For mentors, research associates and institutions. Can’t find yours? Ask us.
Mentors
Who can become an IMPARC mentor?
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How do people contact me?
Through IMPARC. Visitors use “Contact via IMPARC” on your profile; the message reaches IMPARC’s enquiries inbox and our team forwards it to you. Your e-mail address and phone number are never shown on the website.
Can I choose how I mentor?
Yes. On your profile you choose the mentorship you offer, your mode (online, in person or hybrid) and how many researchers you can mentor at a time.
How much time is expected from mentors?
Mentors decide their own availability and level of engagement with the researchers they mentor.
Research Associates
Who can join as a research associate?
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How do I find a mentor?
Search the mentor directory by subject area, mentorship offered, location, qualification, experience and mentorship mode, then use “Contact via IMPARC” on the mentor’s profile.
What goes on my research profile?
Your expertise, education, publications, experience, supervision and projects, awards and events. Profiles are reviewed by IMPARC before they appear in the directory.
Are there membership fees?
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Institutions
What is the difference between a Knowledge Partner, a Knowledge Hub and a CAC?
A Knowledge Partner is for institutions seeking structured academic event collaboration and regional visibility through the Knowledge Series. A Knowledge Hub is for NAAC A++ accredited colleges strengthening research culture, author development and regional academic outreach. A Center of Academic Collaboration (CAC) is for NAAC A++ universities with active Ph.D. programmes, co-leading scholarly publishing, methodology training and Ph.D. research development.
Can our institution host Knowledge Series events?
Yes. Every partner programme includes Knowledge Series events hosted with IMPARC.
How does an institution join?
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Profiles, privacy & certificates
Is my e-mail or phone number shown on my profile?
No. Visitors contact you through IMPARC, and we forward their message to you. Your contact details are never published.
Can I keep my CV private?
Yes. You choose who can see your CV: only you, signed-in members, or everyone. A CV is private until you change it.
What is an IMPARC ID?
Your IMPARC ID is your membership number, for example IMP-MM-ENGG-HR-IN-2026-2000. It is issued once, when your profile is first approved, and it is shown on your public profile.
How do I verify an IMPARC certificate?
Use the certificate verification page on the member portal (my.imparc.org) with the certificate number printed on the certificate.
How do I update my profile?
Sign in to the member portal at my.imparc.org and edit your profile there.