Mumbai: The School of Development Studies at TISS will organise a 12-day intensive programme aimed at strengthening theoretical and empirical understanding of spatial and regional economic growth. Designed primarily for early-career academics, the course focuses on bridging gaps in development studies through advanced theoretical engagement and hands-on data analysis.
Participants will be trained in open-source tools such as QGIS, R, and GeoDA for spatial and econometric modelling, using publicly available datasets from government and international sources. The programme will also include field immersion exercises in Mumbai, enabling participants to work with real-world, field-collected data.
The initiative seeks to enhance academic capacity in regional economics, economic geography, and development studies, especially in light of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020’s emphasis on global academic engagement.
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Dates: 23 March – 04 April 2026
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Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2026
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Eligibility: Lecturer/Assistant Professors from UGC-recognised institutions
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Seats: 30 participants (with regional distribution)
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Registration Fee: Nil
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Travel: Reimbursed as per ICSSR norms (for non-MMR participants)
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Accommodation: Provided for participants from outside MMR
With no registration fee and financial support for eligible participants, this ICSSR-backed programme offers an opportunity for young faculty to deepen their expertise in regional growth theory and spatial data analysis. Interested candidates must apply by 20 February 2026.
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