CEO Times Features Dr. Ashish Khanal and GRIT for 'Democratizing Global Research'

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The Global Research Institute and Training Center (GRIT) is proud to announce its founder and CEO, Dr. Ashish Khanal, is the subject of a new feature in CEO Times. The article, titled “Breaking Borders: How Dr. Ashish Khanal and GRIT, From Nepal, Are Democratizing Global Research,” published on December 11, 2025, focuses on the powerful personal journey that led to the creation of GRIT.

The feature details how Dr. Khanal turned his own struggles with academic and professional exclusion into a commitment to create a borderless, inclusive research ecosystem.

View the full visionary feature on CEO Times here: https://ceotimes.com/breaking-borders-how-dr-ashish-khanal-and-grit-from-nepal-are-democratizing-global-research/

Key Insights from the Leadership Feature

The CEO Times article emphasizes the resilience and vision driving GRIT's rapid growth:

  • The CEO Insight section highlights Dr. Khanal's setbacks, including failing his BSc exams and being jobless for two years post-PhD coursework, as the catalyst for founding GRIT in 2023.
  • The article centres on his belief: “Research should not have any borders. Researchers are equal, no matter where they are born.” This philosophy defines GRIT’s radical commitment to open access.
  • Dr. Khanal's leadership is recognised; he is currently ranked among the top 3% of scientists in Environmental Science and Engineering (AD Scientific Index).
  • In just two years, GRIT has expanded its reach to research scholars in 54 countries.

GRIT: A Global Movement, Not Just an Institution

The feature showcases what sets GRIT apart from traditional institutions—its focus on people, not profit.

  • The organization is committed to providing free, high-quality research support, including one-on-one expert consultations and no-cost publication opportunities in its peer-reviewed journals for those in need.
  • GRIT has built one of the largest and most diverse academic ecosystems, facilitating networking and collaboration for scholars from every continent.

Dr. Khanal’s journey is a powerful example of how purpose and perseverance can lead to transformative global solutions, establishing GRIT as a leader in academic equity.

Connect with the Vision

We encourage our community to read the inspiring founder story on CEO Times.

Explore GRIT’s Mission: https://www.centergrit.com/p/about-us.html

Connect with Dr. Khanal: Follow Dr. Ashish Khanal on LinkedIn to stay updated on his leadership insights.