Capacity Building Workshop for Young Faculty in Social Sciences at Sikkim University
- Last Date : 28 March 2014 -

ICSSR Sponsored Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Young Faculty in Social Sciences
(16th April 2014 -29th April 2014)
Organised By
Sikkim University, Gangtok
(A Central University established by an Act of Parliament of India, 2007)

Sikkim University is organizing a “Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty in Social Sciences” during 16th April 2014 – 29th April 2014. 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 young faculty members from all disciplines of Social- Sciences located in research institutions, colleges and universities.

Application Requirement: Along with the application form (Annexure I) an applicant should send-
(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.
The application along with above documents should be sent at the address to Dr Manish, Head, Department of International Relations, Sikkim University or Dr Khangembam Indira, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Sikkim University, Gangtok.

It can also be sent via email on [email protected] . 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 Schedule:

1. Last date for receipt of application form : 28 March 2014
2. Final list of selected candidates: 31 March 2014

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 write to:
Course Director
Dr Manish
Head ,
Department of International Relations
Sikkim University
6th Mile , Samdur , PO Tadong
Gangtok (Sikkim) Pin :737102
e.mail: [email protected]

Course Co Director
Dr Khangembam Indira
Assistant Professor
Department of Sociology
Sikkim University
6th Mile , Samdur , PO Tadong
Gangtok (Sikkim) Pin :737102
e.mail: [email protected]


Annexure I
Application Form

ICSSR Sponsored Two-Week Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty in Social- Sciences
(16 April -29 April 2014)
Organized
by Sikkim University, Gangtok
Participant Details
1. Name:
2. Institution/Department :
3. Designation:
4. Subject:
5. Date of Birth:
6. Gender (Male/Female):
7. General/ ST/SC/OBC/ any other:
8. Address for Communication :
9. Mobile/Telephone No:
10. Email ID :
11. Educational Qualifications (Please attach detailed CV and enclose necessary documents)
12. Date of regular selection and appointment:
13. Teaching Experience after regular appointment as Assistant Prof./Lecturer:
14. Statement of purpose (with respect to participation in the Workshop in 200 words):
15. Name and contact number of person in case of emergency :
16. Do you have your own Lap-top? (please tick): Yes/No
Date: Signature of the applicant
Place:
Recommendation of the Forwarding Authority
I recommend the name of Dr./ Mrs./Mr./Miss………………………., Assistant Professor/ Lecturer , ………………………………….University/ College for “Two-week Capacity Building Workshop for Faculty in Social Sciences” being organized by Sikkim University, Gangtok and sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi from 16 April 2014 to 29 April 2014.

In case of selection, he/ she will be relieved on time to participate in the above workshop.

Signature
(With Date & Seal)