Organizer: DATTOPANT THENGADI SHODH SANSTHAN, (A Recognised Institute of ICSSR & Centre of IKS Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of Bharat), Thengadi Bhawan, Bharatmata Chowk (Depot Chauraha), Bhadbhada Road, Bhopal (MP), Bharat - 462003- Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Sponsored

About the Session

• When: 09-20 DECEMBER 2026
• Venue: DTSS, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
• Mode of Participation: Offline
• Registration Fee: This CBP is fully sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi, and NO fee will be charged from the participants.
• Certificate: Upon successful completion, participants will receive course completion certificate.
• He/She may consider this certificate for Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).
• Accommodation And TA : Free accommodation will be provided for the outstation participants only, on twin sharing basis.
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments will be served to all participants.
• Travel allowances (3AC) for the shortest route will be reimbursed to outstation participants only, as per the guidelines.

Eligibility for the Participants: The participants must be a regular Lecturer/ Assistant Professor of Social Sciences in a UGC recognised Indian University/Deemed University/Colleges/Institutes of National Importance or ICSSR Research Institutes/ Recognised Institutes and their application should be duly forwarded by the parent institution.

Intake: This CBP is intending approximately thirty (30) participants from Social Science disciplines out of which ten (10) candidates are identified from local area, ten (10) from the Madhya Pradesh state and ten (10) from outside Madhya Pradesh and anywhere in India.

About the Programme

The proposed Capacity Building Programme is significant because it addresses the growing need for professional development of faculty members in the area of research. Many faculty members have rich teaching experience and subject knowledge but require further orientation in research design, methodological tools, data analysis, academic writing and publication ethics. This programme will help bridge that gap by providing a structured academic platform. It will also support young faculty members in applying for research grants, participating in interdisciplinary projects and contributing to evidence-based knowledge production. By strengthening the research skills of faculty members, the programme will indirectly contribute to improving the quality of teaching, curriculum development, research supervision, institutional research output and policy-relevant social science research.

Objectives of the Programme

• The Capacity Building Course has the following objectives:
• To strengthen faculty skills and competencies in social science research methodology.
• To develop a deeper understanding of research approaches, methods and their philosophical foundations.
• To build practical skills in research problem formulation, objectives, research questions, hypotheses and conceptual frameworks.
• To develop comprehensive qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research skills.
• To familiarize participants with key data collection techniques, fieldwork practices and research procedures.
• To provide insight into Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (BGP), indigenous knowledge systems and oral traditions in tribal studies.
• To understand the relevance of NEP 2020 and explore innovative pedagogical practices in higher education.
• To strengthen skills in data analysis, interpretation, presentation and drawing meaningful research conclusions.
• To introduce basic statistical concepts, techniques and digital tools for conducting research.
• To enhance academic writing, research proposal development, documentation and publication skills.
• To promote research ethics, academic integrity, responsible research practices

Broad Domains of Social Sciences

• Economics/Development Studies
• Management
• Commerce
• Sociology/Social Work
• Social Anthropology
• Cultural Studies
• Sanskrit Studies
• Socio-Philosophical Studies
• Sociolinguistics
• Gender Studies
• Health Studies
• Political Science
• International Relations/Geopolitics
• Public Administration
• Diaspora Studies
• National Security and Strategic Studies
• Education
• Social Psychology
• Legal Studies
• Social and Human Geography
• Environmental Studies
• Modern Social History
• Media Studies
• Library Science
• Language Studies
• Indian Knowledge Systems
• Rural Studies
• Divyangjan Studies
• Janjatiya Studies

Course Content

• Foundations of Social Science Research
• Research Problem Identification and Literature Review
• Research Design and Methodological Approaches
• Data Collection Tools and Fieldwork Techniques
• Sampling, Data Processing and Statistical Analysis
• Data Interpretation, Visualization and Digital Research Tools
• Academic Writing and Research Communication
• Research Ethics, Academic Integrity and Publication Practices
• Research Proposal Development and Grant Writing
• ICSSR Research Projects and Funding Opportunities
• Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (BGP) and Indigenous Knowledge in Research
• Oral Traditions and Janjatiya Studies
• NEP 2020 and Contemporary Educational Research
• Innovative Pedagogical Practices and Educational Research

Learning Outcomes:

• Explain key theoretical, philosophical and methodological foundations of social science research.
• Formulate clear and researchable problems, objectives, questions, hypotheses and conceptual frameworks.
• Select and apply appropriate qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research approaches.
• Design and use appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and fieldwork.
• Integrate perspectives from Bharatiya Gyan Parampara (BGP) and oral traditions into relevant research contexts.
• Examine the relevance of NEP 2020 and innovative pedagogical practices in contemporary education.
• Analyse, interpret and effectively present research data using appropriate methods and digital tools.
• Develop well-structured research proposals for academic and funding purposes.
• Demonstrate effective academic writing, citation, referencing and publication practices.
• Apply principles of research ethics, academic integrity and plagiarism prevention.
• Critically evaluate research findings and identify scope for interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Prepare quality research outputs suitable for academic dissemination and publication.

Note

Those who have already attended any such programme sponsored by ICSSR or any other sponsored organisation should not apply.

No leave of any kind is permissible during the course period.

Recommendation letter of institution/funding authority is mandatory as per format placed at Annexure 'B'.

How To Apply

Applications are invited in the prescribed format. Interested faculties must complete the Google Form by scanning the given QR Code and upload the following documents:

Duly filled Annexure A.

Duly filled Annexure B (NOC from the Head of the parent Institution).

Brief CV.

The application and all required documents must be submitted through the Google Form on or before 30th October 2026, by 06:00 PM.

Applicants must also send signed hard copies of Annexure A & B and the brief CV to the following address:

Director

Dattopant Thengadi Shodh Sansthan

Thengadi Bhawan

Bharatmata Chowk (Depot Chauraha), Bhadbhada Road

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462003

Details of Social science research

Social science research is a dynamic and ever-changing domain. New studies and the latest publications bring along unknown facts and interpretations, make us aware of novel ways of looking at research, and push us toward new approaches, perspectives and methods of making deeper sense of social realities. These developments in the field of knowledge creation make social science research an ever evolving area rather than a static one.

An added impetus has come from the National Education Policy 2020. It has clearly identified the need for augmenting research. It aspires to integrate vocational education, foster multidisciplinary research, enrich educational institutions, and embed education with Bharatiya Gyan Parampara. It has clearly taken new initiatives breaking from the past boundaries, which, in order to be effective, requires capacity enhancement and reorientation of the academicians. Critical thinking and problem solving techniques, which are at the core of the policy, require skills and comprehensive understanding of research methodology (Indic Methodology), techniques and the most of all an in-depth understanding of Bharatiya Gyan Parampara to be able to ground research to the Indian realities and make it fruitful for the society. The research skill is required as an educational learning, management and evaluation tool as well as an output generator with the potential to make higher education a partner in the nation’s journey of development.

A major goal of the Capacity Building Programme is to promote and emphasize the usages of scientific tools and techniques by the faculty members in higher education for conducting quality research, which helps in improving the standards in higher educational institutes and brings about excellence.

Duration of the Course & Important Dates

Last date for the receipt of application form: 30th October 2026

Confirmation to be communicated: 5th November 2026

Course/Programme Dates: 09th to 20th December 2026

For any further information, participants may contact:

Course Director: Prof. (Dr.) Alpana Trivedi Giri, Mob: 8815166717

Co-Course Director: Dr. Prabhakar Pandey, Mob: 9111135144

Support Team: Sh. Vijay Rajwanshi, Mob: 6267929691

Contact: 0755-2773098, 8815166717

contact.dtss@dtss.org.in, dtssbhopal@gmail.com, www.dtss.org.in