List of Research Institutes

Below is a list of research projects being ran by devotees. This list is purely for informational purposes.
ISKCON Ministry of Education has no responsibility for these projects.

  • Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC)
  • Bhaktivedanta Research Center Pune (BRC Pune)
  • Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS)
  • Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS)
  • Bhaktivedanta University Vrindavan

Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC)

Kolkata, India
https://braindropsindia.com/brc/
Established in 2009, BRC focuses on preserving rare manuscripts and promoting research in Vedic culture. It houses significant artifacts like the original handwritten songbook of Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur.

Bhaktivedanta Research Center Pune (BRC Pune)

Pune, India
https://brcpune.org/
Same focus as BRC Kolkata

Bhaktivedanta Institute for Higher Studies (BIHS)

Mumbai, India
https://bvinst.edu/
BIHS explores the implications of Bhagavat Vedanta philosophy on human culture, aiming to present its findings through various academic mediums.

Institute for Science and Spirituality (ISS)

Delhi, India
https://binstitute.org/
As the scientific study wing of ISKCON Delhi, ISS aims to interpret traditional wisdom for societal betterment by organizing conferences and offering courses on Indian Vedic systems.

Bhaktivedanta University Vrindavan

Vrindavan, India
https://bvu.ac.in/
A global institution centered on Indian Knowledge Systems, offering programs in Ayurveda, Vedic sciences, and leadership development, integrating ancient wisdom with modern science.

Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute

Thane, India
https://www.bhaktivedantahospital.com/
​Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute, located in Mira Road, is a NABH-accredited multi-specialty hospital that integrates allopathic, Ayurvedic, homeopathic, and alternative therapies to provide holistic healthcare. Founded in 1998, it serves over 1.5 million people, offering compassionate and affordable medical services while promoting physical, mental, and spiritual well-being .​

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