This page is updated and effective from 15th November 2024. 

These Program Policies apply to all non-formal educational and professional development programs offered by European Institute of Policy Research and Human Rights SIA (EIPRHR).
They are intended to ensure transparency, fairness, and consistency in the delivery of EIPRHR’s services. 

 

1. Nature of Programs
All programs offered by EIPRHR are provided as non-formal education and professional development activities.
•    Programs do not constitute formal education.
•    Programs do not lead to academic degrees, diplomas, ECTS credits, or state-recognized qualifications.
•    Programs are designed for adult learners, professionals, researchers, and practitioners seeking skills development and applied learning.  

2. Program Structure and Delivery 

•    Programs are delivered online using digital communication and learning tools.
•    Each program has a defined scope, duration, and learning objectives.
•    Program content focuses on skills development, research writing, analytical thinking, and applied knowledge.
•    Participation is voluntary and non-employment-based.
EIPRHR reserves the right to update program content and structure where necessary to maintain quality and relevance.

3. Eligibility and Enrollment
Eligibility criteria, where applicable, are outlined in individual program descriptions.
Enrollment may require:
•    submission of an application or registration form;
•    provision of basic background or interest information.
EIPRHR reserves the right to limit enrollment based on capacity, relevance, or operational considerations.

4. Non-Employment and Non-Academic Status
Participation in EIPRHR programs:
•    does not create an employment, traineeship, or labor-law relationship;
•    does not establish a formal student–institution relationship;
•    does not imply academic affiliation or institutional accreditation.

5. Online Internship / Research Practice Components
Where a program includes an online internship or research practice component:
•    the activity is non-formal and educational;
•    it is conducted fully online;
•    it is internally supervised by EIPRHR;
•    it is unpaid and non-employment-based.
These components are intended solely for skills development and practical experience and do not constitute formal academic internships or state-recognized traineeships.

6. Assessment and Completion
Assessment methods, where applicable, may include:
•    completion of assigned tasks or exercises;
•    submission of written work;
•    participation in scheduled online activities.
Completion criteria are defined at the program level.
No formal grading system, academic credit, or degree assessment is applied.

7. Certificates
Participants who meet the completion requirements may receive a Certificate of Participation or Completion.
Certificates:
•    confirm participation in a non-formal program;
•    describe the general nature of the activity;
•    do not constitute diplomas, degrees, licenses, or state-recognized qualifications.

8. Fees and Refunds
Program fees, if applicable, are clearly stated in the relevant program description.
Refund conditions, where applicable, are defined on a program-specific basis and communicated prior to enrollment.

 

Refund rules of Certification Fee of Junior Research Fellowship Program (JRFP) or Senior Research Fellowship Program (SRFP)-

1.)Refund Request of Certification Fee paid at the time of enrollment for Junior Research Fellowship program or Senior Research Fellowship Program) : There is no provision to consider a request to refund of certification fee if CV Merit code is collected by the candidate by paying the certification fee of Euro 297 ( w.e.f 1-9-2024) /CV merit code delivered to candidate's registered email ID on payment of certification fee or an enrollment ID is generated and sent successfully to the candidate's registered email ID.

i.) if CV Merit code is not generated and not delivered to the candidate's email ID: and if candidate requests for the refund of paid certification fee; in this case a full refund will be issued to such candidate.

ii.) ii. A full refund will be processed automatically to such candidates who did not receive the CV Merit code. Since accounts department is responsible for managing fee and refunds; it is strongly advised to candidates that any request for refund or refund related correspondence must be sent to the email of accounts department i.e. accounts@eiprhr.org
 Request or queries related to refund sent to any other department or email or official WhatsApp channel will not be replied.

2.) Insisting to a refund after a CV Merit code is delivered to the email of candidate or after commencement of the program or during mid of the program using false basis will not be considered for a refund/ will not be replied by the Program Coordinator and such requests will be referred to the Legal Department ( Legal@eiprhr.org ) as a matter of violation to the rules stated in form submitted as a request to review CV for allotment of seat / place (i.e Screening Form for Junior research Fellowship Program under Declaration), or/and Program application form under Declaration (for JRFP and SRFP) or/and Undertaking- JRFP with Internship (UJRPFI) signed by the candidate. Such candidate will solely responsible for any outcome for violating institutional rules knowingly due to illegal non-qualifying refund request.

 

9. Participant Conduct
Participants are expected to:
•    engage respectfully and professionally;
•    comply with applicable laws and ethical standards;
•    respect intellectual property and confidentiality;
•    refrain from plagiarism, misuse of materials, or disruptive behavior.
EIPRHR reserves the right to suspend or terminate participation in cases of serious or repeated violations.

10. Intellectual Property
All learning materials, content, and resources provided by EIPRHR remain the intellectual property of EIPRHR or its licensors.
Materials may not be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written consent.

11. Accessibility and Equal Treatment
EIPRHR aims to provide inclusive access to its programs and to treat all participants fairly, without discrimination, in accordance with applicable principles of equality and accessibility.

12. Data Protection
Personal data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and EIPRHR’s Privacy Policy.

13. Amendments to Policies
EIPRHR reserves the right to amend these Program Policies as necessary.
The version published on the website shall be considered the current and applicable version.

14. Contact Information
For questions regarding these Program Policies, please contact:
info@eiprhr.org