Short-Term Training on Methods and Approaches in Research on Migration Issues

Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
Thiruvananthapuram

Short-Term Training on Methods and Approaches in Research on Migration Issues


Migration research has gained prominence in today’s globalised world given its relevance for the economy and society at large. Interest in migration studies has widened beyond the discipline of demography due to its manifold implications. This Training programme is designed and offered by Research Unit on International Migration set up at CDS by the Ministry of Indian Overseas Affairs, Government of India as part of its mission to train young scholars engaged in research on migration.

Objectives:

This programme intends to acquaint researchers with emerging issues and consequences of internal and international migration and familiarise them with the research tools of conducting surveys on migration as well as of assessing the magnitudes, characteristics, flows and implications of migration based on types and sources of data. CDS has been offering this programme since 2006; applications are being invited for the fourth edition of the programme. The duration of the course is March 15-20, 2010.

Selection:


Researchers and Ph.D Scholars of Social Sciences working on migration and migration related issues are encouraged to apply. Fifteen participants will be selected based on their suitability for the programme. The programme is residential with free board and lodging. Three-tier AC train fare by shortest route will be reimbursed. Apply to Mr. Soman Nair, Registrar, Centre for Development Studies, Medical College Post, Thiruvananthapuram 695 011, (Email: somannair@cds.ac.in) with curriculum vitae and a one page write-up on how the applicant hopes to benefit from attending the course in pursuance of his/her ongoing research before January 31,
2010.

For more details, visit: www.cds.edu

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