NATIONAL LEVEL SEMINAR ON “VALUE ADDED SCIENCE AWARENESS TO STRENGTHEN WOMEN’S ROLE IN CLIMATE RESILIENT AGRICULTURE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”

VENUE OF SEMINAR: Navsari Agricultural University
™ DATE OF SEMINAR: 3 - 4 January, 2013
™ SEMINAR THEMES:
• Climate resilient and sustainable agricultural practices and management of animals
/ livestock
• Use of principles of science and simple technology / tools to reduce drudgery
• Recent and emerging Improved agri tools and techniques
• Communication techniques to reach out to Women with all levels of education

™ FOR PAPER SUBMISSION:
• Papers to be submitted before 15th September, 2012 on drkiritshelat@gmail.com
• Travel expenses up to Rs. 3000/- will be paid to the participants whose papers have
been selected

Specific objectives: “Need based information support to improve preparedness to
Act”
The prime objective of the present initiative is to provide scientific technological support
and inputs to the women farmers so as to enable them to achieve sustainable
development of agriculture. However, more specific objectives with respect to Women
Farmers are to:
I. Equip women to face environmental challenges emerging out of global warming
and climate change.
II. Educate and motivate them to go for climate resilient variety of seeds and species
by providing them latest technological scientific know how
III. Encourage them to discuss and share ideas and thinking on the aspects stated to
create focused awareness within the community and enhance public
understanding of climate science and with a special focus on farmer’s needs and
value addition.
IV. Educate them on accessing and using the benefits of public finance and public
delivery system.
for details
http://www.nccsdindia.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NATIONAL-LEVEL-SEMINAR-ON-_VALUE-ADDED-SCIENCE-AWARENESS-TO-STRENGTHEN-WOMENS-ROLE-IN-CLIMATE-RESILIENT-AGRICULTURE-SUSTAINABLE-DEVELOPMENT_.pdf

Two weeks Research Methodology Workshop for Applied Econometrics

27 November 2013 - 10 December 2013
Organized by Department of Economics, JMI and Sponsored by ICSSR, New
Delhi

Course Description:
The Department of Economics, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi is organizing “Two Week
Research Methodology Workshop for Applied Econometrics” during November, 27 -
December, 10, 2013. The purpose of this research methodology course is three fold.
First, we try to discuss the relationship between the universe of economic theory with that of
economic data and econometrics. Second, we discuss research methodology tools for specific
areas of econometrics. Third, we discuss applications of econometric tools and analysis of results
to some specific areas of Economics like Health, Education Public Finance etc. The emphasis is
on the practical mode of teachings which will help the participants to learn the technicalities for
handling software for data analysis in a systematic manner. Thus the schedule is aiming to have a
topic wise brief discussion on theory followed by thorough practical sessions. The workshop is
proposed to give a thorough exposure to the Cross Sectional and Panel data analysis and the
related econometric tools. The participants will get a good training on two important software
SPSS and STATA and will learn how to conduct data analysis using them. By the end of the
programme they will be able to develop their conceptual clarity and practical knowledge to run
the software for analysis and interpreting the data for their research.
for details
http://jmi.ac.in/upload/EventDetail/workshop_eco_rmwae.pdf

MPhil in Conservation Leadership with scholarsip

Overview

The MPhil degree in Conservation Leadership is a full-time, 11-month, masters course, aimed at graduates of leadership potential with at least three to five years of relevant experience. The unique features of this course are its delivery by a partnership between several university departments and conservation organizations based around Cambridge, and its focus on issues of management and leadership. Consequently, the course aims to deliver a world-class and interdisciplinary education in Conservation Leadership that is not available elsewhere.

The course is based in the University of Cambridge's Department of Geography, which is working in collaboration with partners in the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) to deliver the course. CCI was created in 2007 by eight internationally renowned conservation organisations and the University of Cambridge. All are members of the larger network of organizations in the Cambridge Conservation Forum (CCF).

The Director of Conservation Leadership is Nigel Leader-Williams, based in the Department of Geography. The Lecturer in Conservation Leadership is Chris Sandbrook, based at the United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). The Programme Administrator for Conservation Leadership is Emily Chenery, based in the Department of Geography.

for details http://www.geog.cam.ac.uk/graduate/mphil/conservation/

Apply Now! The Call for Applications for 2014 CLP Awards is Open!

The CLP has been helping young conservationists to achieve their goals and move into positions of influence within the conservation sector for more than 25 years. Every year we put out a call for funding applications for Conservation Awards. These awards are aimed at early-career conservationists (less than 5 years professional experience in the conservation sector). Successful applicants will: 1.) develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of team members; 2.) implement a focused, high-priority conservation project combining research and action; and 3.) contribute to the long-term success of local conservation efforts.

Awards include:

• Future Conservationist Awards (up to US $15,000 each)
• Conservation Follow-up Awards (up to US $25,000 each) – available only to previous CLP Future Conservationist Award winners
• Conservation Leadership Awards (up to US $50,000 each) – available only to previous CLP Follow-up Award winners

All teams that make it through the first round of reviews receive feedback on their proposal. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact a member of the CLP team more than two weeks before the application deadline for advice on eligibility, project concept, methods and activities. The CLP can also put teams in touch with local partner offices or other experts who can provide additional advice.

A representative from each award-winning team is invited to attend an international training event organized by the CLP to share ideas, develop skills and knowledge and network with their peers. Additionally, winning teams are able to network with experts from within each of the partner organizations and past winners. CLP team members are available to help with project implementation, including guidance required during the planning and team training stages.

for details

http://www.conservationleadershipprogramme.org/ApplyNow.asp

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON TRACKING THE GROWTH OF INDIA'S MIDDLE CLASS

                                       

FELLOWSHIP IN SOCIAL SCIENCE AT JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY

                                           

WORKSHOP ON SCIENCE AND RELIGION

                                        

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC POILCY

                                           

FELLOWSHIP IN ECONOMIC DEFENCE

                                                

FELLOW PROGRAM IN MANAGEMENT

                                 

WINTER SCHOOL AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY

                                 

MEDIA WORKSHOP

                                 

FUN GLOBAL FELLOW

                          

International Conference on State’s Preparedness in National Security

International Conference on National Security- Preparedness of

States in India

Organised by

Centre for Strategic Studies of Centre for Public Policy Research

Supported by the

US Consulate Chennai region

6^th and 7^th of December 2013, Kochi, Kerala India

Table Rule: The Conference will follow Chatham House Rules.

Session 1:	Towards conceptualizing National Security in a Federal system
Session 2:	Developmental challenges in India and its linkages with National Security
Session 3:	Security challenges – The Southern perspective: Maritime Security, Human Security, Insurgency and Diaspora issues
Session 4:	Plenary: Developing better policy framework

Call for Papers

We invite research papers that would broadly fall into the themes being dealt with by the above stated sessions from the academia and practitioners.

for details on paper http://www.cppr.in/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Paper-guidelines2.pdf

For further details http://www.cppr.in/national-conference-on-states-preparedness-in-national-security/

 You can mail to css@cppr.in for any queries

Travel and accommodation

The organizers will pay the travel expenses to the selected participants. Travel norms and the mode will be decided on individual basis. Organizers will provide accommodation for the selected participants.

phd at Madras institute of development studies

                                                        

JOB (faculty) AT MHRD, Gvt. of India

                                        

call for papers at RAMJAS COLLEGE, DU

                                                

International Symposium on Education and Psychology

Call for Papers

Full Papers and Abstracts are invited to submit. All submissions to the conference will be reviewed by at least two independent peers for technical merit and content. Interesting topics are listed below for your reference only, and not limited to the following topics:

Child and Family Education

Early Childhood Education	Teaching Talent Training
Special Education	Home Education
Elementary Education	Primary Education
Secondary Education	Comparison of Child Education in Different Countries

Education Policy and Administration

Educational Administration	Education Policy and Leadership
Rural Education	Student Affairs
Lifelong Education	Education, Research and Globalization
Teacher Education	Education and Management
Continuous Education	Higher Education
Public Education Policy	Comparison of Sports Education in Different Cultures
Sports for health education	Adult and Continuing Education

Education Theory and Practice

Counselor Education	Educational Foundations
Education Practice trends and Issues	Theory and Practice of Physical Education Development
Teaching Materials and Courseware Construction	Education and Research Management
Educational Measurement and Evaluation	Teaching method Promote
Pedagogy	Curriculum, Research and Development

Others

Science Education	Social Studies Education
Business Education	Music Education
Art Education	Adult Education
ESL/TESL	Health Education
Language Education	Mathematics Education
Health Education	Human Resource Development
Medium Education	Assessment and Evaluation

Psychology

Guidance and Counseling Psychology	Community Psychology
Clinical Psychology	Social Psychology
Critical Psychology	Psychoanalysis
Humanism and Humanistic Psychology	Feminism and Psychology
Liberation Psychology	Educational Psychology
Activity Theory and Cultural Historical Psychology

for details http://tw-knowledge.org/isep2014/index.html

GLOBAL RESEARCH COMPETITION (GRC) Cross-country/Inter-regional Collaborative Research

Overview

The second phase of GDN’s Global Research Capacity Building Program™ is the annual Global Research Competition (GRC). In this stage social science researchers from developing countries and transition economies, and the best performing researchers from the Regional Research Competitions (RRCs) are invited to team up with peers from around the world to collaborate on joint research projects.

	Target Participants

Applications for the GRC grants are invited from cross-country/inter-regional teams of up to four early-career researchers (one principal researcher plus one or more research collaborator). GDN leverages an advanced online platform to support the cross-country/inter-regional team formation.

	Structure and Design

Research ThemesEach year, the competition focuses on diverse research themes which originate from the policy research priority areas defined by GDN's Global Research Agenda and are in line with GDN's future Global Research Projects. The nature of the research themes are such that they encourage collaboration amongst researchers and are of relevance to more than one region.

Themes for the 2013 round of the GRC are:

(1) Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
(2) Food Security
(3) Political, Economic and Social Transformations

Research ActivitiesResearch projects involve, but are not limited to, the following types of research activities:

(1) Applied research;
(2) Case studies;
(3) Comparative studies; and
(4) Critical analyses of existing research.

Research Grant InformationThe GRC grant performance period is up to 18 months. The value of the grants vary according to various aspects of the research projects such as team size and composition, scope of the research project, amongst others. Up to US$ 32,000 is awarded to support the following:

(1) Expenses necessary to conduct research; and
(2) Outreach and dissemination activities.

The best performing research teams also have the opportunity to apply for GDN’s large-scale, high-caliber Global Research Projects.

Global Training Workshop
Research teams with the most promising and interesting ideas receive training and guidance from world renowned experts at a global workshop, before submitting their final proposals.

MentoringWinning research teams benefit from intensive mentoring throughout the grant performance period, from inception to completion. The mentoring responsibility within each research team lies with a senior scholar who is engaged by GDN. From time-to-time, teams also benefit from training and guidance from world renowned experts.

for details http://www.gdn.int/html/page11.php?MID=3&SID=24&SSID=4
for apply https://praxisgms.com/GDN/xaLogin/gdn/regLogin.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fGDN%2fdefault.aspx

job openings

Economic Affairs Officer

Posted on Aug 16, 2013
Application Deadline on Aug 25, 2013

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)(Research Institute) 

Economic Affairs Officer, P-4

ESCAP Subregional Office for South and South–West Asia, New Delhi

The ideal candidate will have…

√  An advanced university degree in economics or
related field, preferably with specialization in
international trade or transport. PhD in economics
or related field is desirable.

√  A minimum of seven years in trade, investment or
connectivity related economic research and analysis,
policy formulation, application of economic principles
in development programmes or related area.

To apply…

Please visit our website at www.unescap.org/jobs or
careers.un.org for further information and instructions on
applying.
See Job Opening No. 13-ECO-ESCAP-28671-R-NEW DELHI (R)

The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the regional arm of the United Nations Secretariat for the Asia-Pacific region. Further information on ESCAP may be found at www.unescap.org.

for details http://www.inomics.de/economics/jobs/2013/8/16/economic-affairs-officer