FW: Nominations invited for SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010
Manju Menon
Please pass this on researchers working/interested in the NE.
Thanks,
Manju
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From: NEDF INDIA <ne...@nedfindia.org>
Date: 6 October 2010 14:55
Subject: Nominations invited for SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010
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SCHOLL Research Challenge 2010
Recognising & celebrating innovative action based Social Science Research in Development & Governance in North East India
Nominations are invited for ‘SCHOLL
Research Challenge 2010’. Nominations are invited from young and bright
researchers who are into high caliber action based research in development and
governance thematic areas within the larger social science research domain.
Papers / case studies having practical, policy & programme impact in
addressing development and governance challenges in the region are welcome.
Papers / case studies must have either demonstrated an idea or topic having
practical relevance, or demonstrated or highlighted an already existing case
example and submitting the same in the framework of theory & practice.
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.
Categories
Research Awards will be given in six key thematic areas namely,
1. Macro & Micro Economic growth & Management
2. Education & Human Resource Development
3. Technology for development & Innovative Solutions ( including rural technology & Information Communication Technology)
4. Good Governance practice including e-Governance & public service delivery
5. Sustainable Development & Preserving the Ecosystem
6. Livelihood & Enterprise Development
Eligibility
SRC 2010 is open to researchers from North East and other parts of India who are into research activities focused on North East India
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
Word limit : 5000
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 of the candidate’s research activities over a period of approximately 1-3 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.
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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 schollr...@gmail.com
Contact
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: schollr...@gmail.com
New Delhi Correspondence office: 44, III Floor, Kalu Sarai, New Delhi-110016
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North East Development Foundation
House 10, First Floor,
Nijom Path, Sixmile,
Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, Assam
Tele-fax:0361-2363204
E:ne...@nedfindia.org
www.nedfindia.org, www.enortheast.in, www.developmentnortheast.in
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