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A Ten days National “Research Methodology Course for M.Phil / Ph.D./ PDF Scholars in Social Sciences"
18 .03.2019 to 28 .03.2019
Sponsored byIndian Council of Social Science ResearchMinistry of Human Resource Development
Government of India
Organized byDEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY
[University with Potential for Excellence Re-Accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ Grade]Hyderabad - 500 007 [TS] India
Phone: (0)91-40-27098239 and 2768251:27072338Website: http//www.osmania.ac.in
Notification
Applications are called for a Ten days National “Research Methodology Course for M.Phil /
Ph.D./ PDF Scholars in Social Sciences" being organised by Department of Economics,
Osmania University, Hyderabad from 18th to 28th March, 2019. The last date for the
submission of duly filled in application is 11th March, 2019 (Monday). The candidates who are
interested to participate may download the application form from Osmania University Website
i.e., www.osmania.ac.in
Eligibility:
1. The Social Sciences Research Scholars pursuing their M.Phil / Ph.D. from recognized Universities/Institutions from all over India are eligible to apply for this workshop.
2. Preference will be given to the Research Scholars who are registered for their M.Phil / Ph.D. from the 2015-16 Academic year onwards. The Applicants need to enclose the M.Phil / Ph.D. Joining Report along with the Application.
3. Those who have attended Research Methodology Course earlier are not eligible to apply for this course.
Broad Topics to be covered in the Workshop are as follows:
Introduction to Social Science Research Methodological Issues in Social Science Research Steps in Research Process: a) Identification Research Problem b) Converting problem into
Research c) Formulation and Planning Writing Across Social Science Disciplines Concepts in Research : Variables, Attributes, Hypothesis, Types of Hypothesis, Formulation of
Hypothesis, Testing Hypothesis Research Design and Formulation Ethnography Introduction to Social Linguistics Overview on Qualitative Research Methods Data Collection Tools and Techniques How to Administer an Interview Schedule PRA as a Research Technique Distinction between Qualitative and Quantitative Methods Objectivity in Social Science Research Introduction to Feminist Research Methodology Quantitative Research Methods Content Analysis Report Writing and Referencing Observation Method
Formulation of Research Proposal Action Research Project Randomized Control Trial Sampling: Techniques and Methods Social Science Funding Opportunities in ICSSR How to Write a Successful ICSSR Grant Proposal Plagiarism - What is it ? And How to Avoid it Hermeneutics and Social Science Research Data Sources, e-resources
Application ProcedureRegistration form can also be downloaded from the university website www.osmania.ac.in . Interested M.Phil / Ph.D./ PDF Scholars in Social Sciences are requested send the registration form through the proper channel to the Course Director both in hard and soft copies.Hard copy of the application should be addressed to Prof.J.Narasimha Rao, Course Director, Department of Economics, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007Soft copy of the applications should be mailed to [email protected] Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for the courseAccommodation: Accommodation to outstation participants Travel Allowances: Travel allowance by shortest distance ( Train Second Class sleeper Fare ) will be reimbursed to the out station participants after the submission of original tickets.Certificate of Participants: It is mandatory for the participants to attend all the sessions of the course. The participants will be issued certificates only on successful completion of the course.Important Dates:Duration the Course: 18th to 29th March 2019Last Date for receipt of filled in application form 11th March 2019Intimation to provisionally selected participants 14th March 2019
For any queriesProf.J.Narasimha Rao
Head & Course Director,Department of Economics,
Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007Mobile: 09849594727,E-mail ID: [email protected]
Other Information:
1. The Maximum intake for the Course shall be 20 seats (10 for out station and 10 for
local).
2. An Evaluation Test based on the topics covered in the course will be conducted
towards end of the Course.
3. Attendance for all the sessions is compulsory or otherwise the certificate shall not be issued.
4. The Selected Candidates are required to bring their own personal laptop for the purpose of Hands-on-Experience on SPSS Software.
5. The aspects like representation of different Social Science Disciplines, Social Background, Gender, etc. shall also be taken into consideration while selecting the Candidates.
6. The applicants need to send the duly filled scanned copy of the application to email [email protected] as an advance copy. Besides this, the applicants are also need to send the hard copy of the application along with requisite documents through the register/speed post so as to reach our office on or before the last date (i.e., 11th March, 2019).
7. The Selected Outstation candidates will be provided with free accommodation and food during the Course period. The Outstation participants will be paid an amount of Rs. 1000 or actual fare whichever is lower towards the travel charges for attending the course.
Further assistance: please contact us at 09849594727, 040-27098239 and also e-mail at
Last date for Receipt of duly filled in Application is 11th March, 2019 (Monday).
Sponsored byIndian Council of Social Science ResearchMinistry of Human Resource Development
Government of India
Organized byDepartment of EconomicsOsmania University, Hyderabad-7
APPLICATION FORM1 Name of the Candidate Dr./Mr./Ms2 Designation3 Gender Male /Female4 Date of Birth5 Mobile Number6 Education QualificationsDegree
Major / Discipline Name of the University
Year of the Completion Percentage
UGPGM.PhilPh.DPDF7 Name of the affiliation
university/ institution8 Name of the Department/
School9 Date of Joining 10 Area of Specialisation11 Teaching Experience
(in years UG/PG)UG PG
12 Accommodation Required
Yes No
13 Address for Correspondence
District State Pin
I hereby affirm that the information provided in this application form is correct and factual to the best of my knowledge and belief. I comprehended that in the event of any information being found incorrect, my application is liable to be rejected.
Date:Place: Signature of the Applicant
Signature of the Course Director
Osmania University
A Concise Profile:Osmania University is founded in 1917 by Mir Osman Ali Khan, VII Nizam of Hyderabad who claimed to be the world’s richest man. It is the seventh oldest in India, the third oldest in South India and the first to be established in the erstwhile Princely State of Hyderabad. The University has emerged as one of the premier institutions of higher learning in the country. It was conferred with the covetous status of “University with Potential for Excellence in the year 2012. It epitomizes the national agenda on higher education for access, equity and quality through expansion, inclusiveness, and excellence. The University was declared as an autonomous institution through an act of legislature and recognized by the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, Government of India. It continues to maintain its position among the top ten Universities in national ranking and has been catering to the needs of the community in the region for last ten decades and has grown into one of the major Universities of India. It has a vast sprawling verdant campus of 1,632 acres set in picturesque and idyllic surroundings with flora and fauna, where diversity is valued and accepted. It owns a number of buildings of great architectural elegance and variety which enhance the beauty of the campus. It has significantly contributed to the academic and all round development of not only the region but also the country. Its alumni have distinguished themselves nationally and internationally in various spheres of life and are spread far and wide around the world. Osmania University was re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council with ‘A+’ Grade.The Vision The Vision of the University is to generate and disseminate knowledge through a harmonious blend of ancient and modern wisdom, and to serve the society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural, ethical, and humane sensitivities; to foster a scientific temper, and to promote professional and technological expertise. Central to this vision is a commitment to regional and national development in consonance with our culture, heritage, and environment.The Mission
To achieve excellence in teaching and research. To generate, disseminate and preserve knowledge. To meet the challenges of a complex, and modern society through informed social
outreach. To empower through knowledge and information. To develop a responsible and productive citizenry. To develop, enhance, and improve the quality of human resources. To cultivate resolute moral and ethical values. To meet contemporary regional and national needs and anticipate future social and
economic development. To preserve and promote cultural heritage, humanistic and spiritual values.
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
Economics has been taught at the Osmania University from its very inception in 1918. It was initially taught as a part of the History and a separate Department of Economics existed only for administrative purposes. In 1935 a full-fledged Department of Economics was established and comprehensive courses in the subject were formulated. Since then, Economics came to be offered as a major subject at the undergraduate level in the University.
Prof. Ilyas Burney, first Head. The M.A. Course in Economics was started in 1937 with the efforts of Prof.Habibur Rehman and Dr.Anwar Iqbal Qureshi.The Department gained stature during the tenure of Prof.Gautam Mathur when he took over as the Head in 1965. Under his stewardship, the Department scaled new heights and grew into a strong Centre for Development Economics and Economic Planning. The UGC sanctioned Special Assistance Programme (SAP) to the Department under his headship in 1972. Subsequently, the Department was selected for the University Leadership Programme (ULP) to prepare text material for the undergraduate courses.
The Department had reputed economists on its rolls. Some of them include Dr. R.J. Chelliah, Former Member, Planning Commission, Prof.N.S.Iyengar, renowned Econometrician, Dr.Ali Mohammed Khusro, Chairman, XI Finance Commission, Dr.CH.Hanumantha Rao, former Member, Planning Commission, and Dr.Balwanth Reddy, former Principal, Administrative Staff College of India.
The Department has a very active research programme with Economics of Development and Planning as its thrust area. It has a team of 09 internal and 25 retired and external research supervisors. The faculty members have entered into academic contact with CESS, World Bank, Woolongong (Australia), IOWA, Boston (USA), and Indian Ocean Rim, Association for Regional Cooperation, Mauritius. The thrust area of the Department is Development, Inclusive Growth in Agriculture.
The Department was also identified as one of the consultant groups for preparing the State Development Report of Andhra Pradesh by Planning Commission in the year 2009-11.
