CREST has signed a MoU with Institute of Tribal Studies and Research (ITSR) Calicut University that sets forth a framework of cooperation between the two institutions. As per the MoU , CREST would involve in strengthening the curricular and co-curricular activities of students doing undergraduate program in Sociology at ITSR This residential UG programme is the first of its kind in India, with entire student community belonging to Scheduled Tribes. Eighty students are undergoing the BA Degree course in Sociology in a residential program there. ITSR and CREST will cooperate to provide support to the students to create an enabling environment for academic excellence.