The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is a pan-African not-for-profit organisation based in Nairobi that aims to increase the capacity of African academic institutions and researchers to contribute stronger evidence based research on public policy that can have a positive impact on pro-poor development policies in Africa. It was established in response to the declining capacity in political and social science research output in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Call for Applications: Advanced Research Design for Policy-Oriented Research Course (November 2017)
Call for Applications: Advanced Research Design for Policy-Oriented Research Course (November 2017)
Course dates: November 8 to November 18, 2017 Training location: Nairobi, Kenya Contact person: ddryding@www.pasgr.org (Questions/clarifications only)
The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is offering an 11-day professional development course in Advanced Research Design for Policy-Oriented Research.
This training is relevant to African academics, researchers and PhD students interested in enhancing their skills in the design of research that lends itself to a multi-method approach relevant to social policy and/or governance research.
The course consists of four modules: Designing Social Inquiry; Multi-Methods Research; Critical Policy Engaged Research; and, Research Ethics.
Applicants interested in pursuing this opportunity should:
Submit the Application Form and updated CV through our online portal
The deadline for submission of both documents is Sunday August 6, 2017.
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to take a methods module between November 20-23 if they so choose. See Comparative Case Study Analysis for more details.