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Thursday, September 24, 2015

ICSSR Sponsored Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Young Faculty in Social Sciences 26 October 2015 – 08 November 2015

Venue/Host: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

About: Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar is organising a “Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Young Faculty in Social Sciences” from 26 October 2015 to 08 November 2015. The purpose of the programme is to enhance the capability of conducting research among young faculty members of Social Sciences and to subsequently publish in the form of journal articles/books. The workshop will expose the participants to research methods, data analysis and academic writings. The aim is to give participants hands-on experience in conducting field survey, preparing a field report, project proposal and writing quality research papers/articles. There will be interactive sessions, exercises and a discussion of field report, project proposals and sample research papers/outlines prepared by the participants during the training.
Who may apply?: The course is open for faculty members from all disciplines of Social Sciences. Thisprogramme is considered equivalent to a 2-week Research Methodology Course while applying for promotion under the Career Advancement Scheme.
How to apply?: Interested candidates can download the application form available on the University website http://www.cug.ac.in/ and send along with:
(a) A brief CV explaining all academic details with work experience and publications.
(b) 200-words write-up on how research engagement will influence his/her teaching and engagement with the students.
There is no registration fee for shortlisted participants.Applications should be sent to:Dr. Sanjay Kumar Jha
Dean, School of International Studies
Central University of Gujarat
Sector 29, Gandhinagar - 382030


Applications can also be sent via email at cbw.cug@gmail.com. Only completely filled forms, duly signed and forwarded through proper channel will be accepted. The applications will be scrutinized on the basis of academic qualifications, work experience, publications and the 200-words write up sent by the applicants.
Application Schedule1. Last date for receipt of application form: 30 September 2015
2. Final list of selected candidates: 05 October 2015
Travel and Accommodation of Participants: Participants will be reimbursed to and fro travel fares as per the ICSSR norms.
Accommodation to outstation participants will be provided on a twin sharing basis.
For any query please e-mail at cbw.cug@gmail.com or call on: 079-23977403, +91-8140470358, +91-9825728984.
Source: 
http://www.cug.ac.in/ (23.09.2015)