Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences (September 9 to 18, 2008)

Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
(Autonomous Institute of ICSSR, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India,
New Delhi and Ministry of Higher Education, Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal)
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain – 456010
Phone: 0734-2510978 Fax: 0734- 2512450 E-mail: mpissr@yahoo.co.in
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Training Course on
Research Methodology in Social Sciences
(September 9 to 18, 2008)

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
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Introduction
Social science research is characterized by a diversity of theoretical perspectives, substantive orientation, methodological strategies, data collection practices and data analysis techniques. This has made it necessary to provide further training and special courses of study on a continuing basis to college and university teachers and researchers to equip them with advanced methodological skills.
It has been observed that many researchers could not produce research works of high quality because they are either not in touch with the latest research tools and techniques or do not have proper orientation to use the traditional methods efficiently. The problem has further been aggravated by lack of opportunities for the social scientists to refine their methodological skills and to get insight in fresh areas of research in their respective fields. On the other hand the rapid advancement of knowledge in all disciplines of social sciences has made research an activity of solving problems, which adds new dimensions and generalizations on the basis of gathered empirical evidences.
Recognizing this need, Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research, Ujjain (MPISSR) is organizing a ten days Training Course on Research Methodology in Social Sciences from September 9 to 18, 2008 with the financial help of Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi.
The objectives of this course are to help participants acquire intensive knowledge and understanding appertaining to the research methodology in social sciences about the following: formation, selection and delimitation of a research problem, design of research, sampling, survey tools of research, content analysis, statistical analysis, interpretation and discussion of results and report writing; to enable the participants to select and employ suitable research methods: to conduct and complete their research; to acquaint them with the latest techniques, trends and advancement in research methodology.

Course Content
- Priority Issues of Research in Social Sciences
- Philosophical Issues in Research Methodology
- Issues of Research in Contemporary Social Sciences
- Research Design
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Field Observation in Social Research
- Sampling Techniques
- Formulation of Questionnaire & Interview Schedules
- Participatory Research Methods
- Use of Statistical Methods
- Defining Variables & Measurement
- Interpretation of Results/Findings
- Presentation of Data
- Application of Research Findings
- Computer Application in Social Science Research
- Online Data Searching and Use of Internet
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Language of Research
- Report Writing

Participants
- Social Scientists,
- University/College Teachers, and
- Research Scholars.

Applications are invited on or before 20 August, 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be informed for participation in the course. Lodging and Boarding will be arranged by the Institute only for the participants for the course period. Rail fare (Second Class Sleeper) will be provided to outstation participants.
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For More Details Please Contact

Dr. Yatindra Singh Sisodia
Senior Fellow & Course Coordinator
Madhya Pradesh Institute of Social Science Research
6, Bharatpuri Administrative Zone, Ujjain - 456010 (M.P.)
Phone: 0734 –2510978 (O), 2521940 (R)
Cell: 094253-80127 E-mail: yatindra15@yahoo.com

AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY
Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla 171005
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AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS

1. Applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas are invited:
a. Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
b. Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
c. Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
d. Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of History);
e. Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
f. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
g. Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
h. Studies in Environment;
i. Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
j. Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.
2. Since the Institute is committed to advanced study, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork
would not be considered.
3. Applications from scholars working in, and on, the North Eastern region are encouraged.
4. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society would be given preference.
5. The Institute shall publish the monographs of the Fellows on completion of their term.
6. The prescribed application form and details of the Fellowship grants payable to the Fellows are available on the website of
the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5x11") with
postage stamp of Rs. 10 affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of
Advanced Study, Shimla 171005. Applications can also be made on line at www.iias.org.
7. The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable further, but in no case will it extend beyond two
years.
8. Fellows would be expected to remain in residence from mid March to mid December. Their stay at the Institute during the
remaining months would be optional. They may proceed on Study Tours during this period.
9. The Institute provides fully furnished rent free accommodation to Fellows within the campus. In addition, scholars will be
provided a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with computer and Internet facilities. The Fellows
will not be entitled for any House Rent Allowance (HRA).
10. The Fellows will be provided with free stationary. In addition, they would have access to Institute vehicles for local travel on
payment of nominal charges.
11. On matters of health, Fellows are entitled for free medical treatment at the dispensary of the Institute.
12. It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.
The Fellowship SelectionCommittee is likely tomeet in the secondweek ofSeptember2008. Thoseinterested can get further details from
the Public Relations Officer of the Institute. He is available on e-mail at proiias@gmail.com

International Conference on Economic Development and Competitiveness – Canada and India

S.N.D.T. Women’s University Mumbai
and Canadian High Commission New Delhi
Organizing
International Conference on
“Economic Development and Competitiveness – Canada and India”
On 3-5 October, 2008

Venue: – Committee Room, S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Churchgate Campus,
Mumbai 400 020
The discussions will be divided into the following sub-themes:
a) Economic Development in Free Society: Canada and India
b) International Framework for Trade and Commerce: Canada and India
c) Mergers and Acquisitions: Canada and India
d) Economic Development and its Impact on Environment
e) Economic Development and Changing Status of Women
f) Comparative Advantages: Literature and Social Studies
g) Comparative Study of Laws Affecting Women: Canada and India
Last date for submitting abstract: September 1st, 2008.
Registration fee: Rs. 750/- (For Indian Outstation Delegates)
Rs. 250/- (For Local Delegates)
Cdn $ 150/- (For Foreign Delegates)
Abstract to be sent as soft copy attachments to the following email id:
sndt.conference2008@gmail.com
The abstracts will be peer reviewed and intimations sent by September 19, 2008.
Contact No: – Dr. G. Y. Shitole – 9322247148
Dr. Ram Sable – 9890012069

Two day conference on China and India – Growth Dynamics and Institutions

Two day conference on China and India – Growth Dynamics and Institutions

at Centre for Studies in Social Sciences,

Calcutta, India (CSSSC) to be held on 17 – 18 December,2008

Fast growing economies of China and India have occupied the centre stage of global policy discussions and debates over the last few years. Given the phenomenal worldwide interest these nations have generated among academicians, policy makers and governments in recent times, the conference plans to bring together experts from various fields to discuss the nature of and differences in growth patterns of these countries. Major emphasis will be given to the country specific institutions and governance structures as determining forces behind changes in factor productivity, exports and outsourcing, infrastructure development etc. Any other topic that rigorously looks at related issues will also be welcome.

Interested researchers are requested to send in their papers by 31st August, 2008. Papers (soft copies) should be submitted to: Prof. Sugata Marjit Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta R 1 Baishnabghata Patuli Township Calcutta – 700094 West Bengal, India Ph: +91-33-2462 7252/5794.5795 Fax: +91-33-2462 6183 Email : marjit@gmail.com, smarjit @hotmail.com

Limited funds will be available for travel and related expenses.

Convenors: Sugata Marjit, Director and Reserve Bank of India Professor, CSSSC, India

D.S. Prasada Rao, Professor of Econometrics, Director, CEPA, University of Queensland, Australia Harry Wu, Associate professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Jointly sponsored by RBI Endowment, CSSSC, India Centre for Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, University of Queensland, Australia Centre for Corporate Governance, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

International Seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges

International Seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges

Call for Papers

Bankers Institute of Rural Development (BIRD), Lucknow, India is a society established by National bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), India in 1983 as an apex level institute offering training, research and consultancy services on various aspects of agriculture, rural development and rural finance. BIRD has set up within its fold a Centre for Microfinance Research (CMR) to take up research activities in the field of microfinance for facilitating policy initiatives and improvements in design and delivery system of microfinance services. The Centre has established three sub centres at IIBM, Guwahati, IFMR, Chennai and IDS, Jaipur. 

CMR is organising an International seminar on Microfinance in India - Issues and Challenges at Lucknow during January 2009. Eminent practitioners in the field of microfinance and economists from various countries are expected to attend the seminar. For the purpose, papers on Microfinance in India from researchers/practitioners in the field of microfinance are invited. Interested researchers/practitioners are requested to submit to us abstracts of their papers, not exceeding 500 words, latest by 31 August 2008. All abstracts will be reviewed for their suitability for presentation in the seminar. Detailed papers will have to be submitted by 30 November 2008 and a communication in this regard will be sent to contributors of the shortlisted abstracts by 07 September 2008. For this purpose, contributors may give their email address.

Papers are invited under the following broad themes : 

12. Taking SHG - Bank Linkage Programme to next level - Challenges and bottlenecks:-

Promotional cost of SHGs 
Livelihood and enterprise development - appropriate mechanism
Quality and sustainability of SHGs 
Federations 

13. Microfinance - Financial access or Poverty alleviation ? 
14. Banks/MFIs-Comparative Performance 15. Cash flow in poor households 
16. Cost structure of MFIs 
17. Management, ownership and control of MFIs
18. Equity in MF Sector 19. Gender issues in Microfinance
20. Leveraging technology for MF
21. Remittances, Micro insurance and Micro savings
22. Innovations in Microfinance

Authors of the selected papers will be invited to present their papers in the proposed seminar for which they will be paid AC rail fare/ Airfare by economy class. Stay and boarding arrangements will be made in BIRD's campus at Lucknow. Some of the papers may be selected for publication in the inaugural issue of 'BIRD Journal of MicroFinance' to be released during the seminar for which concurrence of the authors may be expressed. 


The abstracts may either be mailed to bird@sancharnet.in or posted to the 

Director, 
Bankers Institute of Rural Development, 
CMR, 
Sector 'H', L.D.A. Colony,
Kanpur Road, 
Lucknow - 226 012

so as to reach on or before31 August 2008 (Phone : 0522 2421187, 2421137, 2421154, Fax : 0522 2421176, 2421047) Lucknow , India

V S Bhadauria
Officer on Special Duty

Designation : Project Coordinator

Designation : Project Coordinator
 
Job Code : 28051901 *
   
Job Description : To form, develop, and strengthen a federation of women farmers (with special reference to widows of farmers who have committed suicide) and enable the organization to function effectively, access all the required support services and agricultural training inputs, build linkages and enable it to become an autonomous entity in due course. Also coordinate the ongoing education support programme for children of the widows. The job requires extensive travel across Wardha and Yeotmal districts.
  
   
Desired Profile : Essential: Post–graduate degree in any social science, and at least seven to ten years experience of grass roots organizational work among farmers, and/or among women; good reporting and communication skills; knowledge of Marathi language.

Desirable: Evidence of one or more of the following: exposure to women’s studies or gender studies; some understanding of agriculture, NRM and rural development and related subjects; experience in networking with other agencies; strong interest in women’s issues. Ability to ride a two-wheeler will be an advantage. 
  
Remuneration : Rs. 12000-750-18000 per month plus allowances.
  
Contact : Manager (Pers. & Admn),
M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, 
III Cross Street, Institutional Area, 
Taramani, Chennai 600 113 
 
Job Location : Wardha
 
Others : Two references with name and address needs be sent along with the application, of which one should be from the current employer. 
 
Last Date : June 30, 2008

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research

Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research
(July 1-12, 2008)
V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers and researchers from Universities/Colleges/Research Institutions and professionals in government organizations who intend to pursue their interest in labour research and policy, for participating in the Course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research, during July 1-12, 2008. The objectives of this course are to (a) understand the emerging issues in labour and employment in the context of globalization; (b) appraise the participants with the theoretical perspectives on labour; (c) understand and apply various qualitative methods and techniques in labour research; (d) familiarize the participants with the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.
Each of the selected participants would be required to make a brief presentation of a research proposal/paper related to their current theme of research interest, during the course period. There is no course fee and the selected candidates will be provided to-and-fro sleeper class fare and free boarding and lodging during the Course duration.
Details regarding the Course and application form can be downloaded from www.vvgnli.org. All applications must be accompanied by a no objection cer tificate/recommendation of the employer/research supervisor. Applications along with the bio-data and a brief statement of the applicant’s research interests in labour studies may be sent to Dr. Ruma Ghosh, Associate Fellow, V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA - 201301 or at rumanli@gmail.com (Contact details: Phone No. (0120)-2411533, 2411535, 2411538, Fax No. (0120)-2411536, 2411474)