hi, i'm maitreyi, a research assistant at iim ahmedabad. my research journey has included working as a research intern at iim indore and as an intern at gift city (gift ifsc), where i gained experience in academic and policy-oriented research. my work has been accepted at four national and international conferences, and i was honored to receive the str global scholarship to attend the academy of management (aom) annual meeting 2026. over the years, i've experienced every stage of the research process, from identifying research ideas and conducting literature reviews to writing papers, submitting to conferences, communicating with professors, and building a research-focused profile. if you're interested in research, planning for a phd, applying for research internships or research assistantships, or looking to strengthen your academic profile, i'd be happy to share practical guidance based on my own experience. i can help with: * getting started with research * research paper planning and conference submissions * literature review strategy * research internships and research assistantships * academic cv and profile reviews * conference planning, scholarships, and networking * qualitative research workflows (nvivo, thematic analysis) * ai tools for academic research whether you're just starting your research journey or looking to take it to the next level, my goal is to help you build a clear, personalized roadmap with practical and actionable guidance.