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Integrated Research Programme

Building Research Acumen and Gaining Practical Skills

About the programme

The Integrated Research Programme (IRP: BRAGPS) is a comprehensive nine-month course that focuses on the world of research, designed to equip you with both foundational and advanced research knowledge and skills. This course provides step-by-step guidance on research, covering everything from understanding what research truly is to mastering the art of data analysis.

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At the end of the programme, you will have not only developed a deep understanding of the research process but also achieved the significant milestone of having your own research paper published.

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This programme is open to students, experienced researchers, and passionate enthusiasts alike—anyone eager to explore the empirical world of research, guided by expert mentorship and designed to foster both curiosity and competence. It’s an opportunity to carve your name in the field of research with authorship of your own published work. It's more than just learning; it's about transforming ideas into impactful, published work that stands at the frontier of knowledge.

Learning outcomes 

Research is not simply a credential to add to your hat of achievements. It is a commitment to contribute to your work and field. It shows mastery and command over your topic. Through this course, you will learn:

  • The different aspects of research (abstract, literature review, methodology, data collection and interpretation, and source citation).

  • How to identify and fine-tune a topic.

  • How to read and review existing literature to identify the gaps in research.

  • The right approach to research (research design) for choosing the variables and conducting accurate research.

  • How to analyse and interpret the collected data (whether qualitative or quantitative).

  • Accurate citation of sources to avoid plagiarism, and increasing chances of publication.

"When you can do a common thing in an uncommon way; you will command the attention of the world."​

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- George Washington Carver 

Syllabus

Pre-work​

  • Building blocks of research

  • Choosing the right research tools

  • Components of a research paper

    • Reviewing existing literature to identify gaps

    • Understanding different research design

    • Choosing accurate data collection

    • Exploring research variable and their operational definitions

  • Research management

  • Ethics in research

  • Pre-reads and excerpts

  • Rules of citation (with worksheets)

Class Syllabus 

  • ​Module 1:
    Writing a research paper (give a proposal exercise here), fundamentals of manuscript preparation, writing skills (technical aspects and rules of research: Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines, APA guidelines etc.), writing a research proposal (questions and gaps), plagiarism and paraphrasing, research resources dos and don’ts, data management.

 

  • Module 2:
    How to develop and report good research questions, developing and writing protocols, choosing the best study design, how to do ethical research, how to write a research paper, picking the right journal and getting published, avoiding scientific misconduct.
     

  • Module 3:
    Literature Review (identifying the gaps and finding variables for your research), types of research, research design, data collection, method sampling.
     

  • Module 4:
    Research hypothesis, statistics and data analysis, finding scales and and operationally defining the variables, data interpretation, conclusion and discussion, writing a good paper (putting together module 3 and 4).
     

  • Module 5:
    Fundamentals of publishing, finding the right journal, peer-review and proofreading, ethics, how to publish in journals, communicating your research.
     

Evaluation

  • Written assignment (objective)

  • Literature review

  • Technical knowledge

Please note: IJNGP conducts research according to the updated APA (American Psychology Association; 7th edition) guidelines, and ensures the accuracy of knowledge and participation of human data according to the latest COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Any breach in the guidelines, presentation of inaccurate/fabricated data, or any harm to human participants is strictly against our course and publication guidelines. Strict action will be taken if any breach is observed.

Upcoming batch in January 2025
Date: January 2025
Time: TBA
Location: Online-Zoom
Intake: 16 participants
Eligibility: Minimum age requirement is 23 years. Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university with an interest in publishing a paper in the domain of social science.
Medium of Instruction: English
Progression and Certification: At the end of the course, you will be involved in an 8-month-long collaborative research project which will be published under your authorship on successful completion of the research assessment criteria.

Programme Fee and Enrollment
The Integrated Research Programme involves an investment of INR 41,000.
Early bird registration discount, INR 32,000 (all incl.) for first 8 registrations.
Registrations are open, apply to check eligibility.

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EMI option available on credit cards.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • The early bird discount fee is INR 32,000.

  • You can block your seat by paying INR 5,000, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • You will get access to the pre-work after paying INR 15,000 (immediate access if you choose the EMI option). After access to pre-work is given, the payment of INR 15,000 will be non-refundable.

  • No refunds against cancellation will be processed.

  • The full amount should be paid before beginning the research work.

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