(Competition) School Research Challenge 2010

Nominations are invited for ‘SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010’. Nominations are invited from young and bright researchers who are into high caliber research in development and governance thematic areas within the larger social science research domain.

Nominations are open from September 1, 2010 to November 15, 2010.

About SCHOLL Research Challenge: The SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010 recognizes high caliber research, in twin areas of development and governance that has had or have potential for demonstrated impact on policy or society at large, has contributed or contribute to the efforts in scaling up development and governance practices in policy settings, or programme implementation.

The Research Awards will be given to the submission that best demonstrates the impact of research on decision-making within – and understanding of the issues relating to – the public policy and/or dev elopement arena and research impact on programme implementation.  The jury will be also looking for sound case studies which show a strong connection between the research and the outcomes. Know more..

Categories:
Research Awards will be given in six key thematic areas namely,
1. Economic growth  & Management     
2. Human Resource Development
3. Technology for development ( including rural technology & Information Communication Technology)
4. Governance & development
5. Sustainable Development
6. Livelihood & Enterprise Development 

Eligibility: To win this Awards any submission must show that the research is based on sound technique and method. Submissions need to clearly demonstrate how the research has contributed to decision-making and/or the issues involved.

Age: Maximum age limit 40 years.Entries are welcomed from individuals and/ or group submissions.

Submission Guidelines:

• Research papers: to be submitted neatly typed in soft copy – 8 to 10 pages maximum with 1.5 spacing in times new roman 12 sized font.

• Proper footnotes and endnotes with bibliography has to be placed in appropriate sections and context.

• Diagrams, charts, figures need to be added wherever necessary to qualify text and research points.

Nomination / Submission Requirements:

• Cover page ;

• Support letter of nomination from two heads of academic institutions / recognized, public agencies in social research and activities;

• Curriculum vitae of nominee;

• Evidence (in the form of publications)  of the candidate’s research activities over a period of approximately 2-5 years;

• Proof of Age;

Final Awards: Selected papers will be given a cash award along with medal and certificate of honour. There will likely be 4 non-cash jury awards recognizing special initiatives.

SCHOLL Research Conclave 2010:

• The SCHOLL Research Conclave 2010 will coincide with SCHOLL Research Awards 2010

• The Research Conclave will be a one day deliberations on theory and practice of development and governance research within larger social science research domain

• The Conclave will culminate in the SCHOLL Research Awards 2010 evening.

Important Dates:

• Nomination for entries opens from: September 1, 2010

• Last date for submission of papers: November 15, 2010

• Grand Jury: November 24, 2010

Final event with a full day research conference followed by evening ceremony: December 2, 2010 ; Venue (to be decided shortly)

Organiser:

• SCHOLL Research 2010 is being organized by North East Development Foundation (www.nedfindia.org).

• For details please visit: www.schollresearch.in

• For any query and information, one may write to: schollresearch(at)gmail.com

Contact:
Ms. Tanvi Manpoong
SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010
C/O – North East Development Foundation
House 10, First Floor, Nijom Path,
Sixmile, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022

Tel: 0361-2363204; Fax: 0361-2363204
Mobile: 09818292524 / 09954098313
Email: schollresearch(at)gmail.com

New Delhi Correspondence office: 44, III Floor, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi-110016

Courtesy: Schollresearch.in

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