Opportunity for Social Science Faculty: Two-Week Capacity Building Programme at Nagaland University

Opportunity for Social Science Faculty: Two-Week Capacity Building Programme at Nagaland University

The Department of Sociology at Nagaland University is organizing an Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) sponsored Two-Week Capacity Building Programme (CBP)[cite: 1]. The initiative, titled "Decolonizing Academic Writing and Research Methodology in Social Sciences," is fully detailed in the document file_E1CC3E2F-1DE8-4317-A7F0-D81F305C1B49.pdf. The programme will take place in a physical, residential mode from February 1st to February 12th, 2027, at the university's Lumami headquarters[cite: 1, 7].

Programme Themes and Objectives

The course aims to move academic inquiry away from Eurocentric epistemological traditions toward context-sensitive and community-engaged research[cite: 3]. The major themes include:

• Decolonial Thought and Epistemic Justice: Examining the coloniality of knowledge, representation, and methodological plurality[cite: 4].
• Indigenous Knowledge Systems: Exploring Bharatiya Jnana Parampara, Janjatiya studies, oral traditions, and ethical field engagement[cite: 4].
• Research Methods and Digital Tools: Hands-on training in qualitative and quantitative analysis, citation management, AI-assisted research, and software such as NVivo and ATLAS.ti[cite: 4].
• Scholarly Writing: Enhancing skills in literature reviews, academic argumentation, peer review processes, and publication ethics[cite: 4].

Eligibility and Intake

• The programme is strictly for in-service faculty members, primarily lecturers and assistant professors in social science disciplines[cite: 5].
• Applicants must be working in UGC-recognized universities, colleges, deemed universities, institutes of national importance, or ICSSR-recognized institutes[cite: 5].
• The total intake is 30 participants, distributed equally: 10 from local institutions, 10 from other institutions within Nagaland, and 10 from outside the state[cite: 5].
• Following ICSSR guidelines, preference may be given to SC/ST, OBC, women, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and minority candidates[cite: 5].
• A duly signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant's Head of Institution or Registrar is mandatory[cite: 5].

Logistics, Funding, and Important Dates

• Cost: There is no registration fee to attend the programme[cite: 5].
• Accommodation & Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided to all selected participants free of charge[cite: 5]. Free accommodation will be arranged specifically for selected outstation participants according to ICSSR and university norms[cite: 5].
• Travel: Outstation participants will have their travel expenses reimbursed subject to ICSSR guidelines and the submission of original tickets[cite: 5].
• Application Deadline: Interested candidates must apply by November 30, 2026 (11:59 PM)[cite: 7].
• Selection Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email by December 20, 2026[cite: 5, 7].

Applicants must commit to attending the entire programme from February 1st to 12th, 2027, and participate actively in all exercises and field visits[cite: 5]. Applications can be submitted via the official Google Forms registration link, and further inquiries can be directed to the Course Directors, Prof. Temjensosang and Dr. Narendra[cite: 6, 7].