Free ICSSR Sponsored 10 days Workshop Research Methodology Course for Scholars in Social Sciences

ABOUT THE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY COURSE
The Department of Folklore of the University of Kalyani is going to organize an ICSSR Sponsored ‘Ten Days Research Methodology Course/Workshop in Social Sciences’ for M.Phil/Ph.D. scholars and Post-Doctoral Fellow during December 02-12, 2024. The core objective of the workshop is to equip the research scholars with a set of skills and potentially to undertake the research very effectively in the disciplines of Social Science. The Course follows the prescribed syllabi of Research Methodology designed by the ICSSR, New Delhi. Research scholars from West Bengal and neighbouring states will be preferred.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE/WORKSHOP
The prime objective of the 10-Day Research Methodology Workshop in Social Science is to enhance participants’ understanding and application of advanced research methodologies. The course/workshop aims to provide practical skills, theoretical insights, and hands-on training to enable participants to design, conduct, and analyses social science research effectively.
Specifically, the core objective of the workshop is to equip the research scholars with a set of skills and potentialities to undertake the research very effectively in the disciplines of social science and to turn completed research into publishable material of high quality in the form of articles, journals and books. This workshop is designed to offer the practical guidelines and direct the researchers through all the stages of research from identifying a research problem to the submission of a dissertation, report writing and research article. The course intends to deal with a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methods used in social science research. It also gives exposure to data analysis with the help of software packages. The workshop consists of both theory and practical. By the end of the programme they are expected to develop conceptual clarity and practical knowledge to undertake quality research and write good research papers, field-reports and project proposals etc.
This workshop is to provide an overview of the quantitative and qualitative research methods, assist immersion in specific techniques, and engage the participants with the key debates in the area, including those that argue on the essential unity of the logic of inference across research methods—qualitative as well as quantitative. The workshop will also introduce the participants to the key texts in the area of thematic focus, and introduce them to the approaches of qualitative as well as quantitative research methods, specific tools, and techniques of data organization and analysis. The workshop will address some of the issues on research methodology in social sciences and enrich the scholars in their respective field:

• The aim of the course is to improve the methodological and writing skills of the M.Phil/Ph.D/PDF scholars and develop their potential as future academicians/social science researchers.
• The main objective of the workshop is to provide the research scholars with a set of skills and potentiality to commence the research in the field of Social Sciences very effectively, so that the students can give the output of their research in the high-quality published work.
• The other important objective is to educate the participants on the use of statistical techniques in data analysis in the field of social sciences and to provide practical/hands-on experience for their research work.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT
The course will be conducted in both lecture and interactive mode. In addition to the interactive classroom lectures the participants will also be introduced how to use different software and also to use selected statistical packages like MS-Excel and/or SPSS.
The contents of the course are: (1) Meaning, Objectives & Types of Social Science Research, Research Approaches, Problem identification and formulations of Research Question; (2) Research Design, Selection of research topic, Review of Literature; (3) Fieldwork Methods & Techniques; (4) Basic Quantitative Analysis, (5) Qualitative and Quantitative Research, Ethics in Social Science Research, (6) Academic Writing, Papers for Journals, Preparation of Reports. (7) Ethics in Academic Writing, Methods for Avoiding Plagiarism, (8) Structure of Paper, Report and Book, Elements of writing; (9) Research Proposal, writing a research proposal, field visit & data collection; (10) Analysis of data using excel and SPSS software; (11) Role of online E-Resources in Social Science Research and Library & E-library Training; (12) Use of ICT in Social Science Research etc.

RESOURCE PERSONS
The resource persons from different parts of country representing the leading institutions/universities will deliver the expertise in the workshop.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
All registered M.Phil/Ph.D./PDF Scholars in recognized Indian university/research institute from any branch of Social Sciences may send their application for this Research Methodology Course. Selected candidates would be informed 15 days in advance of commencing the workshop. As per guidelines of ICSSR the preferences will be given to the participants who belongs to SC/ST/Other Marginalized and Minority groups. However, in case of non-availability of requisite SC/ST participants, preference may be given to OBC, Women, and Persons with benchmark disability and Minority groups.

INTAKE
The maximum intake for the Course shall be 30 seats (20 for out station and 10 for local). Those who have attended any such type of program sponsored by either UGC or ICSSR should not apply. The selection committee will select the participants for the Course based on the stage/phase of their research work. The aspects like representation of different Social Science Disciplines, Social Background, Gender, etc. shall also be taken into consideration while selecting the Candidates. Notification for selected candidates will be communicated through the registered email/ at university website. Attendance for all the sessions is mandatory or otherwise the certificate shall not be issued.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Interested candidates can apply to the Course-Director along with duly filled registration form on or before 12th November, 2024. Registration form is enclosed with this notification. Registration form can also be downloaded from the university website www.klyuniv.ac.in. The candidates are required to send the filled registration form to the Course Director duly forwarded by the MPhil/PhD/PDF supervisor and Head of the Department/Institution with following enclosures:

• A. Filled application form (as enclosed with this notification).
• B. Brief Curriculum Vitae of the applicant
• C. A brief note of about 1000 words, delineating research questions, methodology and details on their on-going research and its current phase.
• D. M.Phil/Ph.D/PDF registration/supportive documents.
• E. Attested copy of caste/ community certificate of ST/SC/OBC/Minority (if applicable)
  Candidates are required to send the filled registration form along with all the required documents to the Course-Director through Online form / through Online link i.e. provided at our university website. Incomplete application forms are liable to be rejected. It will be mandatory for the selected candidates to submit the hard copy of the application form with all supporting documents at the time of joining the course. Link for online
• Registration Form:
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXe3j_ZjrsIAFB6X8FkFad5KFxEt_UGDYXBDA2CAhWOLaG8g/viewform?usp=pp_url

ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION FORM
Professor (Dr.) Sujay Kumar Mandal, Course Director, Professor, Department of Folklore and Joint Director, Centre for Culture Studies, University of Kalyani, Kalyani-741235, Nadia, West Bengal, India.

For any further information, participants may contact Course Director (Mob: +91 7003776924,
+91 7003776924; E-mail: drsujaykmandal@klyuniv.ac.in)

REGISTRATION FEE, TRAVEL ALLOWANCES AND ACCOMMODATION
There is no registration fee for this Ten Days Research Methodology Course/Workshop. Boarding and lodging is free. Free food and refreshments for all participants shall be provided. Accommodation to out station participants will be provided on twin sharing basis in the University hostel/guest house. Travelling Allowance would be payable to the selected-out station participants only for second-class/ sleeper class/regular bus fare subject to a maximum of Rs.1000/- per participant as per ICSSR rules. The participants, to claim TA should present original tickets.
DURATION OF THE COURSE, IMPORTANT DATES & VENUE
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Last date for the receipt of application form: 12th November, 2024
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Selection to be communicated: 14th November, 2024
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Confirmation to be communicated by scholar: 16th November, 2024
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Workshop/Course Dates: 2nd December, 2024 to 12th December 2024
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Venue: APC Hall, Administrative Building & Department of Folklore, University of Kalyani,
Kalyani-741235, Nadia, West Bengal

For further information, you may contact to:
Course Director
Professor (Dr.) Sujay Kumar Mandal
Professor & Former Head, Department of Folklore &
Joint Director, Centre for Culture Studies
University of Kalyani
Kalyani-741235, Nadia, West Bengal
Email: drsujaykmandal@klyuniv.ac.in
Mobile: +91 7003776924, +91 7003776924

Co-Course Director
Dr. Debalina Debnath
Assistant Professor &
Joint Director, Centre for Culture Studies
University of Kalyani
Kalyani-741235, Nadia, West Bengal
Email: ddebnathku@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 9432310465, +91 9432328607