GIRI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, LUCKNOW
Ten Days Research Methodology Programme for Ph.D. Scholars in Social Sciences
(March 29 to April 7, 2016)
Social research methods are means of providing the evidence to examine ideas that helps to
enhancing exiting body of knowledge and policy making. In the transforming environment of
society, economy and polity, particularly after globalization and reforms, there is a need for
reorienting research scholars to address the contemporary issues in social sciences with workable
tools and techniques which has become essential to maintain and promote quality research. With
the explosion of communication network, many more resources have entered to support and
facilitate social science research. On the one hand, it gives fairly better exposure to what is
happening in the realm of social science research and it also poses challenges of tapping unaddressed areas with better know-how and facilities on the other. However, majority of scholars
pursuing social science research in remote areas do not get opportunity to integrate themselves
with the innovative changes that are taking place in the realm of research and remained largely
trapped in the conventional framework. With an objective to sensitize the research scholars about
advance statistical tools and software and to train them on their applications in social science
research, Giri Institute of Development Studies is organising a Ten Days Research Methodology
Programme for Ph.D. scholars from 29th March to 7thth April 2016 sponsored by the Indian
Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. The programme intends to equip the research
scholars with qualitative and quantitative tools of research and also to provide operating
knowledge of statistical tools and software.
Course Content
 Research Methodology in Social Sciences
 Data Entry – data defining, data preparation, data cleaning, missing value analysis, variable
construction, formulation and generation.
 Basic Statistical Analysis – Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing on the basis of mean
comparison- bivariate analysis, t-test, chi-square test.
 Basics of regression – concept, properties/assumptions, uses, and cautions.
 Advanced statistical Analysis – Time Series Analysis – Pre-testing of data for stationarity
and normality, co-integration, error-correction model, linear and non-linear regression
analysis.
 Statistical Software: MS-Excel Add Ins, CSPro, SPSS, STATA and GRETL
Methodology of the Course:
Training in the course would be provided through lectures by senior social scientists and experts in
the field of statistics. Group discussions, open question answer sessions and presentations by
participants as well as library work and hands-on sessions on computers too would be conducted
during the workshop. Each participant would be required to make a presentation on any topic of
their interest or their synopsis with inputs from the course.
Participants
The course is strictly intended for research scholars and young teachers registered as Ph.D.
scholars. Along with this, a basic understanding of statistical tools is desirable. A maximum
number of 30 participants (20 out station and 10 local) would be selected for the course. Preference
will be given to women and applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and minority communities.
Applicants engaged in research in rural areas (particularly Uttar Pradesh) and persons with
disabilities would also be preferred.
Registration Fee
No registration fee will be charged from the participants.
Submission of Application:
Interested candidates may send the application form in soft or hard copy along with the
following:
(a) A 400-words write-up on how the candidate expects this workshop to benefit her/his
research.
(b) A bona fide certificate declaring the Ph.D. registration of the candidate duly attested by the
Head of department/Dean/Director of their institute.
(c) Candidates who are employed need to submit a No objection certificate from the
Head/Director of their department/institute.
Application form may be downloaded from the Institute’s website (http/:gids.org.in)
Travel Cost and Accommodation:
Selected non-local participants will be entitled to get their travel cost reimbursed by second class
(sleeper) rail or bus fare by the shortest route on producing copy of tickets. Accommodation for
out station participants will be arranged by the Institute. Complete hospitality to participants will
be provided by the institute. Local participant will not be provided accommodation facility.
Last date of Submission of Application:
The last date of submitting application is 12th March, 2016. Shortlisted candidates would be
intimated by 14th March 2016. Selected candidates would be asked to confirm their participation
in the programme strictly by 16th March, 2016. A second and final list of participants would be
declared on 18th March 2016.
For Details Contact the following and send the soft copy of the application on the mail given
under
Dr. I.C. Awasthi
Professor
Course Coordinator (Mobile: +91- 7839097027)
Dr. R.C. Tyagi
Assistant Professor
Course Co-Coordinator (Mobile: +91- 9415078798)
E-mail: workshopsatgids@gmail.com, icawasthi@gmail.com, tyagirc123@gmail.com.
Hard copy of the application may also be sent at the following address with “Application for Ten
Days Research Methodology Programme (29th March to 7th April, 2016)” written in bold on the
envelope of the form:
Prof. Surinder Kumar
Director
Giri Institute of Development Studies, Sector-O, Aliganj, Lucknow-226024
Ph-0522-232640, 2325021, 2321860
E-mail: gids@sancharnet.in
Website: http//:gids.org.in
Giri Institute of Development Studies, Lucknow
(Supported by the ICSSR, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India,
New Delhi and Government of Uttar Pradesh)
Ten Days
Research Methodology Programme for Ph.D. Students in Social Sciences
(March 29 to April 7, 2016)
Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi
APPLICATION FORM
1. Name of the Candidate:
2. Father’s Name:
3. Date of Birth:
Latest Photo
4. Address for correspondence:
5. Contact:
Mobile No.:
Email Id:
6. Educational Qualification:
7. Subject in Post-Graduation:
8. Ph.D. details:
Subject:
Topic:
Enrollment Year:
Status:
9. Present position in job:
10. UGC-JRF/NET qualified:
Yes
If yes, mention the year:
11. Articles Published: (Attach separate sheet, if required)
No
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12. Have you attended similar course earlier: Yes (
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No (
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If Yes, Provide details:
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13. Please furnish a 400 word write-up on the ways this programme will benefit you.
14. Please attach a Bona fide certificate declaring your current enrollment as a Ph.D. scholar in your
university/institution duly attested/signed by the Head of the department/Director/Dean of the
same.
15. Please attach a copy of No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Head of the Institute where you
are serving (For candidates who are employed).
16. Accommodation Required: Yes (
)
No (
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I hereby certify that all the information given above is true.
Place:
Date:
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