National Workshop on India-centric Research Design and Methodology in International Relations
Subhas Chandra Bose Chair of International Relations, School of Law, Governance and Public Policy, Chanakya University
📌About the Event
The National Workshop on India-centric Research Design and Methodology in International Relations is a 3-day residential academic workshop focused on helping emerging scholars build strong research design, theory-building, methodology, evidence-based inquiry, and policy-relevant research from an India-centric International Relations perspective. It is designed for researchers working in International Relations, foreign policy, strategic studies, area studies, global governance, diplomacy, political economy, and allied fields.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of Conduct: Offline / Residential workshop
- Venue: Chanakya University, Bengaluru
- Workshop Duration: 3 days
- Key Focus Areas: Research design, methodology, theory-building, India-centric IR frameworks, policy relevance, and participant research discussions
- Format: Conceptual lectures, methodological training, paper discussions, and interactive sessions with scholars, practitioners, and policy experts
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 June 2026
- Selected Participants Announcement: 30 June 2026
- Workshop Dates: 16 July 2026 to 18 July 2026
- Location: Chanakya University, Bengaluru
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: PhD scholars, postdoctoral researchers, early-career faculty members, and researchers working in International Relations and allied disciplines can apply.
- Preferred Applicant Profile: Applicants should preferably be working on a journal article, dissertation chapter, policy paper, or edited volume contribution.
- Research Themes Accepted: Proposals can be related to International Relations, foreign policy, strategic studies, area studies, global governance, political economy, diplomacy, or related fields.
- Documents Required: Applicants must submit a short academic CV of maximum 2 pages, a Statement of Intent of 200–250 words, and a Research Abstract of around 750 words.
- Selection Process: Selection will be based on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research proposal and the statement of intent.
- Number of Participants: Only a select cohort of 20 participants will be chosen.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Academic Benefits: Selected participants will get intensive training in India-centric research methodology, research design, theory-building, and policy-oriented scholarship.
- Networking Opportunity: Participants will interact with leading scholars, practitioners, and policy experts.
- Accommodation & Food: Accommodation and food will be provided to selected participants.
- Travel Support: Travel support will be provided to shortlisted applicants as per university norms.