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As a fellow scholar, I’m very interested in your research direction. Is it possible for external academics to actively participate in or contribute to this ongoing project?

I've been following your team's publications on colonial administration with great interest. My own work on 19th-century census data aligns closely. Before making a formal proposal, I wanted to understand if your project structure allows for external collaboration. Are there mechanisms like visiting fellowships, data-sharing agreements, co-authorship on specific outputs, or perhaps a collaborative workshop planned? I'm keen to understand the practical avenues for involvement.

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By Manoj Answered 1 year ago

Thank you for your interest. Our project is structured to be collaborative by design. We actively welcome external scholars whose expertise complements our core aims. Potential pathways include: 1) Joining as an affiliated researcher, which often involves a memorandum of understanding between institutions. 2) Contributing to specific work packages, such as data verification or comparative case study analysis, with clear co-authorship protocols. 3) Participating in our annual working group meetings, which are hybrid and open to invited contributors. I recommend reviewing the "Collaboration" section on our project website and then contacting our principal investigator directly with a brief statement of your proposed contribution and relevant CV. We prioritize alignment with our research questions and methodological standards.

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