Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) Reviews

Pros

Great experience at research and given alot of opportunities for exposure

Cons

More interaction among the researchers can be added

Pros

Picked up new skills while working at RIS.

Cons

I can't think about any downsides of working at RIS.

Pros

The place the office is located in is beautiful

Cons

Toxic work culture No work life balance No fixed hours of work

Pros

Works closely with various Ministries and gives decent pay for a govt. organization

Cons

Extremely toxic work culture. No scope for any skill enhancement. Sycophancy can be expected at every step. Not the right place at all if looking to pursue serious research

Pros

Good Exposure and great place to learn

Cons

No HR Policy in place and marginal increments

Pros

- As part of the internship, you get to write a paper and an opportunity to get it published on the site of the RIS. - The professors offer freedom to choose the broad area of the paper we wish to work on and the main research question will be decided according to the themes the professor has in mind.

Cons

- Help provided to complete the paper is minimal, the supervisors are busy with their own research work and have little time to review your work and it feels more demotivating at times. - Not a fac e paced, planned working environment.

Pros

Great mentorship and experience, really enjoyed my time.

Cons

Can be a little isolating due to online internships.

Pros

good exposure to literature review and empirical analysis

Cons

cant think of any cons

Pros

Valuable research experience, great pay for post-grads with relatively low experience

Cons

None that I can think of

Pros

Good place to start your career and build experience

Cons

Not a place for long run career development