International Cultural Relations Research Alliance (ICRRA)

ICRRA is a network to foster knowledge exchange and discussion around international cultural relations. View current membership and Statement of Intent.
ICRRA does not hold interests other than supporting research-based discussion and knowledge exchange. It is not a political association, policymaking or governmental body, and does not advocate for a particular political programme or direction. The network supports the sharing, dissemination and discussion of rigorous and ethical research and policy work that has been undertaken for the public good.

1. It is possible to become a member by application only
2. Membership is open to researchers and practitioners of cultural relations
3. Membership may be applied for on an institutional or individual basis:
   → Institutions can apply for membership if they are not-for-profit academic institutions, or departments, or relevant not-for-profit cultural relations organisations
   → Individuals can apply for membership if they can provide evidence of an affiliation to a not-for-profit research institution (examples include a university, research centre, or a public body that is involved in international cultural relations)
4. Depending on capacity and format, limits may be placed on the number of delegates per institutional member that are able to be present at ICRRA meetings and events
5. In terms of regional spread and representation the network aims to particularly welcome members from the global south
6. Individuals that do not meet the criteria for membership may still be invited to participate in ICRRA meetings and events as guests.

• ICRRA members must be open and transparent about the drivers, aims and objectives of any research that is shared or publicised through the network (including through the ifa online Research Repository) – noting that ICRRA exists to promote research for the public good only, and not to support commercial or political objectives.
• Members are expected actively to contribute to the development of the network through some or all of the following activities:
  → Identifying other potential candidates for membership, particularly from regions of the world that are currently under-represented in the network
  → Recommending research outputs for inclusion in the ifa online Research Repository
  → Providing and/or checking English translations of abstracts/summaries of research outputs by other researchers that are written in languages other than English and that have been suggested for inclusion in the ifa Research Repository
  → Supporting the programme development, organisation and delivery of the annual ICRRA conference
  → Providing the Steering Committee with feedback and advice on the future development of the network via email and in person at (online) network meetings
  → Sharing relevant research news, outputs and opportunities with fellow members (via email and/or through any other digital platforms that may be developed by ICRRA for this purpose)
• Members must alert the Steering Group to any interests or other commitments that may conflict with the ICRRA objectives and Statement of Intent
• Members whose activities or interests are deemed by the Steering Group to conflict with or undermine the ICRRA objectives and Statement of Intent will have their membership withdrawn
• Steering Group members will be appointed at an annual network meeting and nominated by current ICRRA members; the Group shall include representatives from the initiating partners of ICRRA, the British Council and the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
• These appointments are expected to last for 12 months, though members may be re-appointed for an additional 12-months term should there be no objections

• Complete the online Application Form 
• Applications will be reviewed by the Steering Group .
• Applicants will receive a response within 21 days of receipt of the application if possible.
  
  For more information on the application procedure, see dialogundforschung(at)ifa.de