Monk Prayogshala

Monk Prayogshala's Research Mentorship Programme in Social Sciences offers high-quality training to students and professionals in various disciplines, including psychology, economics, sociology, anthropology, linguistics, and gender studies. This programme is open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and prospective PhD candidates, providing them with an opportunity to conduct independent research under the guidance of experienced research personnel. The mentorship spans 4 to 6 months, accommodating other academic commitments. It includes remote guidance, weekly meetings, and access to workshops and course materials.

Monk Prayogshala's Research Foundation Programme in Social Sciences offers students an opportunity to engage in high-quality training and independent research with guidance from experienced research personnel. Disciplines encompass psychology, economics, sociology, anthropology, linguistics, and gender studies, including sub-disciplines. The programme emphasizes cross-disciplinary research, employing quantitative and qualitative methods. It allows students to set their own pace, providing assistance through electronic means and weekly meetings. Participants gain access to workshops and course materials covering research fundamentals, proposal writing, methodology, and open-source software utilized by Monk Prayogshala personnel.

A variety of academic events, including seminars and workshops, are regularly conducted, such as the Ninth Annual Seminar on Social Science Research and a three-day certificate workshop focusing on Qualitative Research Methods within the realm of social sciences. Additionally, the institution hosts events like the Seventh Annual Seminar on Research in Social Sciences, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and skill development in the academic community.

The Research Summer School, an intensive week-long programme, is dedicated to enhancing research and analytical capabilities. Participants in this programme will attain the ability to critically assess current research within their respective fields and cultivate the necessary skills to conduct independent research. The training curriculum of the Summer School centres on grasping research essentials, research methods and statistical analysis, literature examination, reference administration, academic writing, and crafting research proposals.

Monk Prayogshala offers two digital certificate courses: one on Behavioral Economics and another on OpenSesame, an experiment-building software. The Behavioral Economics course provides in-depth knowledge about the intersection of psychology and economics, exploring decision-making processes and behavioural biases. On the other hand, the OpenSesame course delves into the practical use of experiment-building software that is valuable in conducting research. Both courses aim to equip participants with specialized skills and knowledge in these respective fields, facilitating a comprehensive learning experience.