What: V V Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers and researchers from universities/ colleges/ research institutions and professionals in government organisations who intend to pursue their interest in labour research and policy, for participating in a course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research, from July 1-12, 2008.

About the course
The objectives of this course are to
(a) Understand the emerging issues in labour and employment in the context of globalisation;
(b) Apprise the participants with the theoretical perspectives on labour;
(c) Understand and apply various qualitative methods and techniques in labour research;
(d) Familiarise the participants with the analysis and interpretation of qualitative data.

~ Each of the selected participants would be required to make a brief presentation of a research proposal/ paper related to their current theme of research interest, during the course period.
~ There is no course fee and the selected candidates will be provided to-and-fro sleeper class fare and, free boarding and lodging during the course duration.

How to apply
~ Details regarding the course and application from can be downloaded from www.vvgnli.org.
~ All applications must be accompanied by a no objection certificate/ recommendation of the employer/ research supervisor. ~ Applications along with the biodata and a brief statement of the applicant's research interests in labour studies may be sent to Dr Ruma Ghosh, Associate Fellow, V V Giri National Labour Institute, Noida-201301 or to rumanli@gmail.com

Contact
V V Giri National Labour Institute,
Noida-201301
Phone: (0120) 2411533, 2411535, 2411538