As someone who attempts to balance teaching, research, administrative duties, and family commitments, I may be a bit slow in responding. Please feel free to send a reminder if your message concerns a matter that genuinely requires my attention.
The information below may help save both your time and mine.
For research collaborations and funding:
I am a strong advocate of open science and view openness and transparency as core principles of academic research. I endorse the Open Letter on Ethical Norms in Intellectual Property Scholarship (initiated by Professors Feldman, Lemley, Masur, and Rai). I welcome research collaborations and funding opportunities that align with the ethical norms outlined in the open letter. As a matter of principle, I do not accept funding that places conditions on my freedom or academic independence. Some of the institutions that have supported my research in accordance with these principles include Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, UNESCO, and Samagata Foundation.
For journalists:
If you are seeking comment for a piece you are writing urgently, please indicate this clearly in the subject line. Email queries are preferred, as they help avoid inaccuracies. If you are trying to contact me for an opinion piece, kindly indicate the same in the subject line.
For lectures or conference invitations:
If you wish to invite me to deliver a lecture or participate in a conference, please note the following:
For international invitations, please also factor in the time and costs associated with visa requirements, as I am a researcher based in the Global South.
I generally decline webinar invitations due to the limited scope for meaningful interactions and mutual learning.
For internship enquiries:
If you are seeking an internship, please avoid AI-generated or impersonal emails. Instead, write sincerely about why you wish to intern with me. Please note that the minimum internship period is four weeks. To ensure effective mentorship, I generally take a maximum of two interns at any given time. Applications should be made at least two months in advance, along with an updated CV. Online internships are permitted.
For matters related to the Scaria Zacharia Foundation:
Please use the contact email provided on the foundation’s website.
Email:
arul.scaria(at)nls.ac.in
Postal address:
National Law School of India University, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, India 560072