The Indian leather goods industry has been expanding rapidly and its export performance in the last five years is very striking. The ever-growing competitive International market for the manufacture of sophisticated, fashion oriented and value added leather products has necessitated the need for design and quality inputs.

CSIR-CLRI has a wide R&D strength in areas of Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Leather and Footwear Sciences. In collaboration with Anna University, CSIR-CLRI conducts various academic programmes leading to B.Tech in Leather Technology and M.Tech in Leather & Footwear. CSIR-CLRI with state of art R&D facilities provides ample opportunities for students from across the world aspiring to pursue cutting edge research as a part of their PG project or PhD program in the institute leading to a degree from AcSIR, University of Madras or Anna University.

A rare opportunity provided for UG and PG students to spend a short duration of time under a mentor and gaining an opportunity to involve in active research. Options for online mentoring is also available.