10-Day Research Methodology Course: December 14–24, 2026 | NIT Jalandhar

Dates: December 14–24, 2026 | Location: Committee Room, Department of Humanities and Management, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab | Website: www.nitj.ac.in

1. Quick Facts & Event Overview

Event Name: 10-Day Research Methodology Course on “Data-Driven Research Methods in Social Sciences and Academic Research Integrity”
Dates: December 14–24, 2026
Sponsor: Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi
Venue: Committee Room, Department of Humanities and Management, Dr B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar, GT Road By Pass, Jalandhar – 144011, Punjab
Organized by: Department of Humanities and Management, Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
Course Director: Prof. Sonia Chawla (+91 9888250412 / chawlas@nitj.ac.in)
Co-Course Director: Dr. Satish Chandra Pant (+91 8791422294 / pantsc@nitj.ac.in)
Registration Queries: Ms. Sukriti Jain (+91 8716057180 / sukritij.hm.22@nitj.ac.in) & Ms. Arushi Sikka (+91 9872946902 / arushi.hm.25@nitj.ac.in)
Accommodation Queries: Ms. Kanchan Yadav (+91 9518632531 / kanchany.hm.25@nitj.ac.in) & Ms. Heena (+91 8307200037 / heena.hm.26@nitj.ac.in)

2. About the Course

The 10-Day Research Methodology Course (RMC) on “Data-Driven Research Methods in Social Sciences and Academic Research Integrity” is designed primarily for doctoral students, post-graduate, and post-doctoral scholars actively engaged in research within Social Sciences, Commerce, and Management. Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, this workshop offers a complete skill-building journey from basic research design to advanced quantitative, qualitative, experimental, NLP, and machine learning techniques alongside publication ethics and research integrity.

3. Key Focus Areas & Benefits

Course Focus Areas:

Research Foundations & Design: Literature review, theory development, systematic literature review, and bibliometric analysis.
Quantitative & Qualitative Techniques: Measurement scale development, sampling, hypothesis testing, mixed-methods, mediation & moderation analysis.
Advanced Analytics & Tools: Hands-on exposure to STATA, Smart PLS, NVivo/ATLAS.ti, Natural Language Processing, Sentiment Analysis, Time-Series, and Machine Learning.
Ethics & Integrity: Academic writing, reference management, journal selection, peer review, and publication ethics.

Benefits & Financial Support:

No Fee: There is NO registration fee for selected participants.
Travel & Lodging: Accommodation is arranged for outstation participants. Travel expenses are reimbursed for 2nd class/sleeper/bus fare (up to Rs. 1000) on submission of original tickets.
Certification: Certificates will be awarded upon successful completion; 100% attendance is mandatory.

4. Important Dates & Registration

Last Date of Registration: 30th November 2026
Intimation to Selected Candidates: 2nd December 2026
Dates of the Course: 14th December 2026 to 24th December 2026

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Who is eligible to apply for this ICSSR course?
Ans: Candidates enrolled in PG/PhD/PDF programs at UGC-recognized universities, colleges, Institutes of National Importance, or ICSSR research institutes are eligible to apply. Applications must be duly forwarded by their affiliating authority.
Q2: What is the intake capacity for the program?
Ans: A maximum of 30 participants will be shortlisted as per ICSSR guidelines (10 local, 10 within Punjab state, and 10 from the rest of India).
Q3: How do I submit my application?
Ans: Interested candidates can fill the online Google Form and upload a scanned PDF copy of the completed registration form duly signed by their supervisor and head of the institution. Selected participants must bring the original form on day one.

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Disclaimer: Information compiled directly from the official ICSSR-sponsored course brochure by NIT Jalandhar. For full details, visit nitj.ac.in or email sukritij.hm.22@nitj.ac.in.

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10-Day RMC on “Data-Driven Research Methods in Social Sciences and Academic Research Integrity

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ICSSR 10-Day RMC on Data-Driven Research Methods 2026

ICSSR 10-Day RMC 2026