Call for Applications: Capacity-Building Workshop on Social Science Research for Scholars and Lecturers belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Marginalised Groups, November 30 – December 4, 2026
Centre for Policy Research will be organising a five-day Capacity-Building Workshop for research scholars and faculty members belonging to the above social groups. The programme is sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and will be held during November 30 – December 4, 2026 at Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi. It seeks to help the participants in three areas: 1) to set them on a path to effectively communicate their research output in English in workshop-mode; 2) to equip them with important methods in social science research, and; 3) to impart knowledge and insights into soft-skills, the importance of ICT in research, avenues to disseminate their output.
The workshop will consist of lectures, seminars, group discussions and practical guidance.
A candidate, belonging to any of the above-mentioned social groups, must meet the following requirements:
● Below the age of 40 years
● From any of the Social Sciences
● Currently enrolled in a PhD programme
● Completed PhD but not in employment
● Teaching in degree and above courses in a college/ university
About 30 candidates will be selected based on their suitability.
The participants will get free boarding and lodging on a twin-sharing basis. Three-tier AC train fare by the shortest route will be reimbursed.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted on or before November 6, Friday, 12:00 PM IST.
Selection process
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the details submitted in the form. No certificates or documents are required at the time of application. Shortlisted and selected candidates for the first round will be intimated by November 9, Monday, and will then be required to submit photocopies of relevant documents (date of birth, social category and educational qualifications, etc) for verification.
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