# Research

## Overview

Welcome to the Research Opportunities Platform! This project is designed to bridge the gap between students and faculty by making research opportunities more accessible, discoverable, and collaborative.

## Features

- **Opportunity Listings:** Faculty can post available research projects and positions.
- **Student Applications:** Students can browse, filter, and apply to research opportunities.
- **Collaboration Tools:** Built-in messaging and document sharing to streamline communication.
- **Profile Management:** Both students and faculty can create detailed profiles highlighting their interests, skills, and past experiences.
- **Search & Matchmaking:** Smart algorithms help match students with suitable research projects based on interests and qualifications.

## Getting Started

1. **Clone the repository:**
    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/Openverse-iiitk/research.git
    cd research-weeb
    ```

2. **Install dependencies:**
    ```bash
    npm install
    ```

3. **Run the development server:**
    ```bash
    npm run dev
    ```

4. **Open your browser:**  
    Visit https://research-iiitk.web.app to see the app in action.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please open issues or submit pull requests for improvements, bug fixes, or new features. See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) for guidelines.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details.

## Contact

For questions or support, please open an issue or contact the maintainers at [Openverse](mailto:openverse-iiitk@proton.com).

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