Ashoka Global Research Alliances (AGRA) enables a dynamic, partnership-driven ecosystem for research and internationalisation, reflecting Ashoka University’s vision for global leadership in research. AGRA was established in 2024 and aims to facilitate Ashoka University’s ambition to be ranked globally amongst the world’s leading liberal arts universities.
Our mission is to accelerate a robust and collaborative research ecosystem for Ashoka through research partnerships that deliver globally relevant and actionable results, deliver state-of-the-art research facilities for Ashoka’s research community, and a cross-disciplinary meetings and workshops programme that connects researchers from across the globe.
AGRA strengthens Ashoka’s global academic footprint and fosters impactful research and exchange. AGRA is actively building global research alliances in the humanities via key memberships in GHA, GHN, and NHC, while also expanding international collaborations through Erasmus+ partnerships and co-leading the Franco-Indian Campus for Health initiative.
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AGRA works with partners across industry, philanthropic organisations, academia and research institutions to build core and specialised facilities advancing research. Some of these include the ZEISS Imaging Facility, Infosys Foundation Chemical Biology Lab, and certified training in advanced microscopy.
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Lodha Genius – Ashoka University Programme is a fully funded joint initiative between Lodha Foundation and Ashoka University for nurturing bright students during their high school years.
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The meetings and workshops office hosts thematic workshops, expert talks, and forums that encourage global academic dialogue. Our mission is to convene interdisciplinary meetings and workshops that transcend traditional academic boundaries.
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Ashoka University and ENS-PSL announce a strategic partnership to advance joint research, faculty and student exchanges, and collaborative academic programmes…
The summit was officially inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Government of India, and Clara Chappaz from the French…
The workshop brought together around 90 participants and speakers from leading institutions across India, including IISc, TIFR, IISERs, CMI, and…
A five-day workshop at Ashoka University united leading Indian and French scientists to advance research, training, and collaboration in cutting-edge…
Biophysicist Dr Darius Köster leads a hands-on cell biology workshop at Ashoka’s Lodha Genius Programme, inspiring young minds to explore…
Ashoka University hosted the 2025 edition of the Lodha Genius Programme, where young minds engaged with world-renowned experts and explored…
In its inaugural year (2025–2026), the office will host two flagship 2-week workshops in Mathematical Sciences and Cosmology and Astroparticle…
AGRA prioritises the development of Ashoka’s internal research ecosystem, ensuring seamless collaboration, strategic partnerships, and impactful research outcomes.
Discover how AGRA is transforming Ashoka University’s research landscape through advanced facilities, industry collaborations, and specialised training programs.
The Ashoka Global Research Alliances (AGRA) is committed to advancing Ashoka University’s research footprint by partnering with leading institutions and…
Dimensions, a forthcoming magazine from the Global Research Alliances at Ashoka University. It is envisioned as a curated space for exceptional high-school and undergraduate research, creative inquiry, and interdisciplinary thought. The magazine serves as both a showcase of student excellence and a repository of emerging research, designed to reflect Ashoka’s spirit of curiosity, collaboration, interdisciplinarity and academic innovation.
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