Concern grows over future of GIDS as faculty, researcher posts vacant
The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) faces growing concerns as faculty and researcher positions remain vacant, with no permanent appointments made since 2016. The institute, jointly funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Gujarat state government, is under scrutiny over its operational sustainability.
- ✓The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS) faces growing concerns as faculty and researcher positions remain vacant, with no permanent appointments made since 2016.
- ✓The lack of permanent appointments, which has persisted since 2016, has prompted questions from academic circles and policymakers alike.
- ✓The institute, jointly funded by the Indian Council of Social Science Research and the Gujarat state government, is under scrutiny over its operational sustainability.
The Gujarat Institute of Development Studies (GIDS), a national research institute supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Gujarat state government, is confronting heightened anxiety about its future after a series of faculty and researcher posts have remained unfilled. The lack of permanent appointments, which has persisted since 2016, has prompted questions from academic circles and policymakers alike.
According to the institute’s internal reports, no permanent hiring has occurred for more than seven years, leaving several senior and junior research positions vacant. The funding model continues to rely on joint contributions from ICSSR and the state, but the absence of stable staffing has raised doubts about the institute’s capacity to meet its research commitments.
GIDS has historically played a pivotal role in social science research and policy analysis for Gujarat and the broader Indian context. The prolonged staffing gaps threaten to curtail ongoing projects, diminish mentorship opportunities for emerging scholars, and potentially erode the institute’s reputation as a leading research hub. Stakeholders, including faculty, graduate students, and government agencies, are watching closely for any corrective measures that could restore operational normalcy.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu Education & Career |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | EDUCATION |
| Jurisdiction | GJ State |
| Publication Date | 12 September 2026 |