ISID Training Programme on Research Methodology & Project Formulation for Research Scholars & Teachers; 7-19 Jan.

Training Programme on Research Methodology & Project Formulation for Research Scholars & Teachers
7-19 January 2013
Venue: Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi

Objective of the course
The Institute for Studies in Industrial Development (ISID), New Delhi is organizing a two-week Training Programme on Research Methodology & Project Formulation during 7th January — 19th January 2013. The objective of the course is to expose the participating young Ph.D scholars and lecturers to the recent developments in the Indian economy and to familiarise them with techniques and methods used in contemporary research on the subject.  The course is a multi-disciplinary one that seeks to: i) introduce the participants to conceptual issues relating to their research interests/topics and emerging areas for research; ii) improve their skills and ability to undertake research on those issues with appropriate data and statistical tools; and iii) develop research methodologies using advanced estimation techniques.

Target Group and Selection Process
Young researchers/teachers in academic institutions, colleges and university departments – who are primarily from social science disciplines and who are interested in pursuing research form the target group of this programme. A batch consisting of 25 participants will be selected based on merit of the scholar. A nominal fee would be charged from the selected participants: @ Rs. 800/- for lecturer or equivalent; @ 400/- for scholars getting fellowship, @ 200/- for those without any fellowship or financial support and no fees for SC/ST scholars. The selected scholars will be reimbursed railway fare equivalent to 2nd sleeper class travel (to and fro) from the place of study/work. For outstation participants there is a provision for boarding and lodging in Delhi for the duration of the programme.

Those desirous of participating in the programme may kindly send their brief CV along with a write-up of around 1,000 words on their area of interest so as to reach the Programme Coordinator, preferably through e-mail at <trainprog@isid.org.in>, on or before November 25, 2012. Further details and programme updates are regularly posted at <http://isid.org.in/trainprog.html>.

Sponsorship
The programme is co-sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Northern Regional Centre, New Delhi.

for Further details and programme updates contact
Programme Coordinator
Institute for Studies in Industrial Development
4 Institutional Area Phase II, Vasant Kunj
New Delhi - 110070 INDIA
Telephone: +91 11 2676 4601
Fax: +91 11 2612 2448
Email: trainprog@isid.org.in
W: http://isid.org.in/trainprog.html