Call for papers on poverty reduction in Asia, Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the School of Economics, Sogang University in Korea and Emory University in the US, invites submissions of substantial abstracts, or preferably completed but unpublished papers that focus on poverty and related issues, in the developing Asia-Pacific. Theoretical, methodological and empirical research and policy oriented papers are welcome provided that findings, conclusions and policy recommendations are based on solid evidence and appropriate methods. ADB will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs of one author per accepted paper. Papers presented at the workshop will be considered for a special issue of a leading academic journal and a book volume. The workshop will be held in August 21-22, 2013 at School of Economics, Sogang University, South Korea.
Deadline to submit abstracts: May 20th, 2013 and full paper: July 15th, 2013
Submit papers to: almas.heshmati@hotmail.com
International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University Scholarship
This scholarship scheme is run jointly by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University. International Students House provides accommodation and a varied, multicultural social program for full-time international students in the center of London. Only students from the ISH Scholarship countries are eligible to apply, which are: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and a variety of other countries from different regions.
Application Deadline: February and May 31st for courses starting in September
Contact Email: scholarships@londonmet.ac.uk
CPPR Announces 3-Day Course on Social Science Research Methods
The Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR) is organizing a three day residential “Introductory course on Social Science Research Methods”. Students pursuing their final year Graduation, Post Graduation/MPhil or PhD in social sciences or academicians, researchers in NGOs and journalists who have got the determination to do research for a better cause are wholeheartedly welcome. The course fee is Rs 2500(Early Bird) before April 25th, 2013 and Rs 3000 for regular participants before May 10th. Accommodation is available for limited participants.
Conference Dates: 23rd -25th May 2013
Location: Cochin, Kerala, India
Contact Email: cppr@cppr.in
The 16th Annual Conference of the International Association for Mathematical Geosciences
The School of Environmental Sciences at the Jawaharlal Nehru University announces its 16th Annual Conference. This year’s theme revolves around geostatistical and geospatial approaches for the characterization of natural resources in the environment, discussing challenges, processes and strategies.
Conference Date: October 17-20, 2014
Location: New Delhi, India
Contact Email: pro@mail.jnu.ac.in
