Ten-Days Research Methodology Course for

Research Scholars in Social Science

12th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025

Sponsored by
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR),
Ministry of Education, Government of India

Organized by
Department of Studies and Research in Economics
Tumkur University
Tumkuru -572103, Karnataka (India)

Design: Dr. Saravana K

About the Research Methodology Course (RMC)

Social Science 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 un-addressed 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.
Keeping in view of the several issues, the present workshop is to sensitize
the research scholars about the advance statistical tools and software and
to train them on their applications in social science research and fulfill the
objective of the workshop. 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.
Research methodology is a structured framework of conducting
research in order to address various issues to solve problems in a scientific
manner. For a high quality research, one requires to collect, interpret and
logically document the information. Selection of an appropriate tool for
data analysis and its meaningful interpretation will be a difficult task

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without proper understanding of theoretical concepts of research
methodology and analytical methods. Quantitative and qualitative data
analysis using contemporary statistical techniques for conducting research
for better decision making is necessary. Knowledge of applied research
tools and methodology along with the use of software helps in integrating
research and practice. Good publications require more in-depth research
with sound analysis of data. SPSS hands-on training certainly enhances the
possibility of greater research and publication skills of all those engaged in
data analysis and research activities. So, this proposed 10-day Research
Methodology Course will be provide platform to train the participants on
innovative Social Science research methods, data analysis using SPSS and
academic writing skills through interactive and practical sessions.

The objectives of Ten Days Research Methodology Course (RMC) are to

provide training to the Research Scholars who are pursuing Ph.D research
in Social Sciences and enhancing their skills of different research designs,
data collection and analysis, data visualization, and interpretation of
results. This course will also help to maintain and enhance scholars
effectiveness and further expert instruction and guidance. In addition to
this, it create awareness about modern research methodologies. Another
thing to enhance skills to work with advanced software packages for
analyzing data using alternative software. And to develop capacity for
writing research paper, article and book through advanced writing
software.

Number of Intake: 30 research scholars

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Eligibility Criteria for Participants

• Research Scholars who are pursuing Ph.D in any social science

disciplines from a UGC recognized Indian University/Deemed
University/ College/ Institute of National importance/ ICSSR
Research Institutes are eligible to apply for the course.(Preference
will also be given to the candidates belonging to marginalised
section (SC/ST/OBC/Minorities)

• Selection of Participants: The total number of seats in RMC is

limited to 30, and among them ten (10) will be from local (Tumkuru),
ten (10) from within the state (Karnataka ) and ten (10) from other
states of India.

Registration Fee

There will be no registration fee.

Accommodation & Travel Allowance

Accommodation will be provided to all the outstation participants and will

be accommodated in the University Hostels & Guest House. Travel
allowance (bus or train fare, sleeper class only) will be reimbursed to the
outstation participants.

Duration & Venue

RMC will be conducted from 12th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025 at the
Department of studies and research in Economic, Tumkur University,
Tumkuru Karnataka– 572103 , India.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply to Course Director by filling up the

registration form given at the end of this leaflet. The application should
reach to Course Director on or before 28th February, 2025.

The duly filled registration form should be forwarded by the head/

supervisor along with required documents (Brief CV of the applicant, copy
of admission/ registration letter of Ph.D, caste/community certificate and
one page write-up on research topic), and should be sent through

Email: [email protected]. The shortlisted participants will

be informed by 3rd March, 2025.

About the ICSSR

Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) was established in the

year of 1969 by the Government of India to promote research in social
sciences in the country. The ICSSR provide grants for conducting research
projects, fellowships, international collaboration, capacity building,
survey, publications etc. to promote the overall aspects of research in social
sciences in India.

About the University

Tumkur University, established in 2004 by the Government of Karnataka,

is a State University. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission
under Section 2(f) of the U.G.C. Act of 1956 in 2005 and 12(B) status and
accredited with B++ grade and recently University has been rated as A***
institution under the Karnataka State University Rating Framework. The
University is located on the Bangalore Honnavar national highway in the
semi-urban Tumakuru city. With its vision `Knowledge is Eternal’, the
University has grown by leaps and bounds. It has got a beautiful campus

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with lush green gardens and monumental sculptures showcasing the
heritage and culture of Tumakuru district. There are 88 colleges affiliated
to the University and 22 Post Graduate Departments. The University, while
offering a wide spectrum of courses in the Social Sciences, Natural and
Applied Sciences and Commerce and Management, aims at providing
quality education to its students. A unique feature of the University
academics is the consortium of research centres actively undertaking
cutting-edge fundamental and applied research in frontier areas. The
University is striving hard to transform the region into a truly developed
educational hub by focusing on multidisciplinary approaches in the
production and dissemination of knowledge.

About the Department

The Department of Studies and Research in Economics, one of the leading

Social Science Department at the University, was established in 2005. In
tune with its vision “Empowering students to be independent and self-
sustaining by imparting life-enhancing skills and quality education”, the
Department has been catering to the academic needs of students in all its
curricular and extra-curricular activities. The department offers a
postgraduate programme in Economics and a Ph. D. programme. The
Department is studded with highly qualified faculty members with vast
experience in teaching, research and extension activities. The performance
of the students is continuously evaluated through internal assessment,
assignments, seminars and group discussions. In addition, sharing of the
experience and the exposure gained by the faculty after attending
conferences, seminars, workshops and such other academic activities with
the students is a regular practice in the Department there are five faculty
members and most of them have completed the major and minor research
projects funded by the UGC, ICSSR,-IMPRESS, MHRD, etc. The

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department has conducted RMC workshop for research scholars and CBP
workshop for faculty improvement.

About the City

Tumakuru is a historic-cultural city, retaining its peace and nativity. The

place is known for the beautiful hills that surround the city and a few
historical places are certainly worth a visit. Tumakuru is well connected
with most of the districts in Karnataka and can be reached from Bengaluru
by road or by train.

Chief Patron:
Prof.M Venkateshwarlu,
Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Tumkur University.

Patron
Nahida Zam Zam, K.A.S,
Registrar, Tumkur University, Tumakuru.

Director of the RMC :

Prof Jayasheela

Co- Course Director of the RMC : Dr. Muniraju M

Organizing Committee :
Prof Ravindra Kumar B, Prof.Vilas M Kadrolka and
Dr Neelakanta N T

Contact Details for any Query

Prof. Jayasheela
Professor
Department of Studies and Research in Economics, Tumkur University,
Tumkuru -572103 (India)
Email: [email protected], Mobile No.9449819282/8618232627

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 REGISTRATION FORM

ICSSR Sponsored Workshop on “Ten Days Research Methodology Course for Ph.D.
Scholars in Social Sciences (12th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025), Organized by the Department
of Studies and Research in Economics Tumkur University, Karnataka– 572103

1. Name (in capital letters) : ………………………………….……………………………………..

2. Date of Birth: ………………………………….…………………………………………………

3. Educational Qualifications:……………………………………………………………………….

4. Gender (Male/Female):………………………………..…………………………………………

5. Social Category (General/SC/ST

6. Marital Status: Married/Unmarried……………………………………………………………….

7. Pursuing M.Phil/Ph.D. in the Subject of………………….....………

8. Topic of the research:.................................................................................................... ..........

9. Area of specialization:……………………………………………………………………………

10. Present Status of Research work (Initial stage of research/ preparing research
scheduled/Collecting Data/Analysing Data/writing Research chapters etc) (use extra sheet if
needed) ……………………………………………………

11. Department:………………………………………….…………………………………………

12. Name of the Institution and /or University (

13. Mailing Address:……………………………………………………………………………….

Mobile No:……………………………….Email:……………………………………………….

14. Accommodation required: Yes/No………………………………………………

15. Have you applied/ attended to such workshops conducted by us/ other institutes earlier?

Yes/No (If ‘Yes’ provide details) ………………………………….....................

I am hereby submitting my registration form along with photograph through the

Head/Dean/Department/Faculty.

Date:

Place:

Signature of Applicant

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Recommended By:

Supervisor/Guide
With signature and Seal

Head/Dean (with signature and seal)

Note: There is no registration fee for the course. Please email the filled registration form with
enclosures in a single PDF file to the Course Director latest by 28th February, 2025.

Email: [email protected]