ICSSR Sponsored Ten-Day Research Methodology Course for Research Scholars at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University October 14 to 23 2024 Srinagar Garhwal Uttarakhand

Concept Notes
Research methodological training is required to carry out scientific and systematic investigations of an undertaken problem in light of science and art. On the other hand, philosophical basis of social sciences research develops in different subjects is becoming complex and hastily evolving day by day. And, therefore theoretical framework and techniques of social sciences research are becoming more multi-disciplinary from research point of view. At this juncture, understanding and training of methodological views point becomes essentially challenging to young researchers, academicians, policy makers and academic think-tank. Moreover, from the stage of research problem to the ultimate reporting and publication of the findings, there are several aspects in which a good researcher has to refine and hones their skills time to time. To attain a competitive edge and cognitive status, social science research needs to focus on linking classroom teaching with R&D in todays globalized world. Therefore, the ICSSR funds and sponsors Research Methodology Programmes in Universities and Research Institutes. This research methodology course is designed to support the scholars of professional education to produce quality of research work and playing a more regular and effective role in policymaking. It also pays special attention to skills the gaps on data analysis and publication ethics.
With this background, Department of Geography (Srinagar Campus), Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal Central University, intends to conduct 10-days national level workshop on Research Methodology Course for social scientists to enhance the ability of researchers in
understanding of tenets of research and data collection method, handling and processing the large-scale data and its analysis and disseminating the final outcomes.

Major Theme of the Workshop
Concept of research and research design
Qualitative Data Interpretation
Scoping Review
Hypotheses Testing
Ethno methodological Analysis
Focus group Discussion
Basic statistics for research
Sampling and Surveying Methods
Parametric and Non-parametric test
Advance Statistical Test: multivariate regression
Referencing tools
Research Ethics
Research Proposals
Hands on Experience of Statistical Packages

Eligibility:
The workshop has been designed for researchers involved in social science research, especially M.Phil / PhD scholars and Post-Doctoral Fellows from the Indian academia. The preferences will be given to rural background and marginalized communities scholars.

Intake:
There should be at least thirty (30) participants from social science disciplines of which ten
(10) from the city, ten (10) from the state and ten (10) from outside the state.

Registration Fee:
The Research Methodology Course is fully sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, hence, no fee will be charged from the participants.
Accommodation and Travel Allowances:
Accommodation will be provided to the outstation participants only.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments for all participants (only thirty) will be served.
Travel allowances for the shortest distance will be reimbursed to the outstation participants only as per the ICSSR guidelines (Normal Sleeper Class fare) and will be subject to the production of original tickets.
No local conveyance would be reimbursed.

How to apply:
Interested candidates can apply through online google form. The registration form is enclosed with this notification. Participants should bring filled application and recommendation latter from their concerned academic institutes if selected. The candidates are required to upload the filled registration form and recommendation letter through online by visiting the given google link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13j6ksmPPA5f42BvHFyvsxxRVxjucF4l69chIwjnVwlE/

Duration of the course, important dates & venue:
Last date for the receipt of application form:
September 17, 2024
Selection to be communicated:
September 22, 2024
Confirmation to be communicated:
September 25, 2024
Workshop/Course Dates:
October 14-23, 2024

Venue:
Department of Geography, School of Earth Science, Chauras Campus, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand 246174

For further information, you may contact to:
Course Director
Prof. Mohan Singh Panwar
Head, Department of Geography
HNB Garhwal Central University
Uttarakhand 246174
+91 9412079068
profmohanpanwar@gmail.com
hodgeography2021@gmail.com

Co-Course Director
Dr. Hasibur Rahaman
Assistant Professor
Department of Geography
HNB Garhwal Central University
Uttarakhand 246174
+91 9027564425
hmrahaman0551@gmail.com