The Malayalam Research Centre, established in 2025 under the University of Calicut, is dedicated to advanced studies and research in the Malayalam language and literature. The Centre focuses on diverse research areas including linguistics, onomastics, field linguistics, Malayalam grammar, translation studies, poetry, drama, media studies, cultural studies, folklore, and fiction. It aims to promote interdisciplinary approaches and foster scholarly exploration of Malayalam’s rich linguistic and literary heritage.

Centre for Language Documentation and Preservation (CLADOP)

The Centre for Language Documentation and Preservation (CLADOP), established in 2024 under the Department of Malayalam at Sree Krishna College, Guruvayur, is dedicated to the documentation and preservation of endangered Dravidian languages and dialects, ensuring their survival for future generations. The Centre aims to create comprehensive linguistic resources such as dictionaries, grammars, and audio-visual recordings, while also preserving the cultural practices, traditions, and oral histories closely tied to these languages. CLADOP also focuses on studying the evolving usage of language in response to contemporary influences and emerging linguistic trends in the Dravidian region. Additionally, it provides training for students and researchers in language documentation methodologies and lexicographic practices.

Ongoing Projects:       Preparation of Dravidian Onomastic Dictionary

                                      Preparation of Vishavan (Malankudi) Dictionary