10 days Research Methodology Workshop Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi

Department of Commerce and Financial Studies, School of Management Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi is organizing 10 days Research Methodology Workshop Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi from 28th November to 8th December 2023

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

The workshop is primarily aimed at Doctoral Students – who are actively pursuing research. Considering that the candidates might be at different stages of their respective research work, the stipulated 30 sessions across 10 days have been bifurcated into two weeks. The first week shall serve as orientation to the different facets and fundamentals of research

methodology. The second week shall provide a hands-on experience to statistical tools such as Factor Analysis, Structural Equation Modelling, Panel Data and Time Series Analysis, Cluster and Discriminant Analysis, etc. using STATA, SPSS and R. e-library resources and Paper Clinics are opportunities where the participants can enhance the quality of their working papers and know about the opportunities for publishing. The participants shall be provided an exposure to field study at JHARCRAFT (Jharkhand Silk Textile & Handicraft Development Corporation Ltd.) manufacturing centre, near Ranchi. Where they will observe and interact with artisans and understand how this organization is contributing to their livelihoods.

RESOURCE PERSONS

Sessions in the workshop will be taken by faculties from institutions like IIM, IIT, NIT and other Central Universities.

KEY TOPICS TO BE COVERED IN THE COURSE

• Introduction to Research Methodology
• Problem Identification & Preparing Research Proposal
• Design of Instrument, Reliability & Validity Test
• Observation & Case Study
• Field Research & Interview Process
• SLR and Bibliometric Analysis
• Sampling Methods, Hypothesis Testing
• Basic Econometrics & Applications in Social Science
• Time Series Analysis
• Correlation & Simple Linear Regression
• Parametric and Non-Parametric Tests
• Hands-on Training of Statistical Software – SPSS, STATA and R
• Qualitative Research & SEM
• Research Ethics & Publishing papers
• Exposure to e-Resources

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Research scholars currently pursuing their M.Phil./Ph.D./PDF in social science (Commerce, Management, Economics etc.) disciplines from recognized Universities/Institutes across India are eligible to apply.

INTAKE

A maximum of 30 participants shall be shortlisted (10 from local, 10 from within the state and 10 from rest of India).

Please Note:

• The selection for the course will be made as per ICSSR guidelines.
• No leave of any kind is permissible during the course period.
• Selected participants will have to bring their laptops.

REGISTRATION FEES:

There is NO registration fee for the selected participants.

ACCOMMODATION & TRAVEL ALLOWANCE:

Accommodation arrangements shall be made for outstation participants. Travel costs of participants shall be reimbursed only for second class/sleeper class/bus fare (through the shortest route & up to a maximum extent of Rs. 1000) on the production of original tickets.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidate can apply for the course by filling and submitting the Registration Form duly forwarded by their supervisor and head of the department/institution. The clear scanned copy (only in pdf) of the registration form is to be uploaded in the Google Form by the due date. The original registration form should be produced on the first day of the course.

For any query please write an email to: dcfs@cuj.ac.in

REGISTRATION LINK

https://forms.gle/s1StuMbmosc7aCgb7

Workshop brochure and registration form is also available on the official website of Central University of Jharkhand – www.cuj.ac.in

IMPORTANT DATES

Last Date of Registration: 10th November 2023

Intimation to selected candidates: 15th November 2023

Dates of the Course: 28th November 2023 to 8th December 2023

CERTIFICATE

The participants shall be provided certificates on successful completion of the course. It is mandatory for all participants to attend all the sessions.

SELECTION

Maximum 30 candidates will be selected. The committee’s decision on selection of participants shall be final and binding. Late or incomplete applications shall not be considered.

VENUE

Department of Commerce and Financial Studies, Central University of Jharkhand, Cheri-Manatu Campus, Ranchi – 835 222, Jharkhand.

CONTACT

For any information/clarification please contact:

Dr. K. B. Singh

Phone: 9871099770

Email: dcfs@cuj.ac.in

Dr. Pranay Parashar

Phone: 9765898286

Email: dcfs@cuj.ac.in