CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – National Workshop on India-centric Research Design and Methodology in International Relations
Place: Chanakya University, Bengaluru
Date: 16–18 July 2026 (residential workshop)
Organised by: Subhas Chandra Bose Chair of International Relations (SLGPP), Chanakya University and the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA)
About the Workshop
International Relations as a discipline is shaped by competing theoretical traditions, methodological approaches, and global knowledge hierarchies. Yet, despite India’s growing role in world affairs, there remains a pressing need to cultivate research methodologies and analytical frameworks rooted in India’s own intellectual traditions, strategic experiences, and policy realities. This three-day residential national workshop (travel support and accommodation for selected participants, as per institutional norms) seeks to address this gap by bringing together emerging scholars in International Relations and allied disciplines for intensive engagement with questions of research design, theory-building, methodological rigor, evidence-based inquiry, and policy relevance from an India-centric perspective. The workshop combines conceptual lectures, methodological training, participant paper discussions, and interactive sessions led by leading scholars, practitioners, and policy experts.
Eligibility
PhD Scholars
Postdoctoral Researchers
Early-career Faculty Members
Researchers working in the area of International Relations and allied disciplines
Applicants should preferably be working on a journal article, dissertation chapter, policy paper, or edited volume contribution.
Number of Participants
A select cohort of 20 participants. All selected participants shall be provided with accommodation, food and travel as per university norms.
How to apply
Applicants must submit:
A short academic CV (maximum 2 pages)
Statement of Intent (200-250 words)
Research Abstract (approx. 750 words)
The proposal may relate to any theme within International Relations, foreign policy, strategic studies, area studies, global governance, political economy, diplomacy, or related fields. Selection will be based on the quality, originality, and relevance of the research proposal and the statement of intent.
Application form link: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – Fill in form
Important Dates
Last Date for Applications: 20 June 2026
Notification of Selected Participants: 30 June 2026
Workshop Dates: 16–18 July 2026
Travel and Accommodation Support
Accommodation and food will be provided to all selected participants for the workshop. Travel support shall be provided to shortlisted applicants as per university norms.
For Queries
Subhas Chandra Bose Chair of International Relations
Chanakya University, Bengaluru
Email: scbchair.ir@chanakyauniversity.edu.in; nishit.k@chanakyauniversity.edu.in
About Chanakya University
Established in 2022, Chanakya University is a beacon of excellence, committed to addressing developmental challenges with innovative solutions. Our mission is to expand knowledge through world-class scholarship and impactful research, preparing students with abundant wisdom (jñāna), indomitable will (ichhā), and meaningful action (kriyā) that honour both Indian traditions and universal values. To know more CLICK HERE
About Subhas Chandra Bose Chair of International Relations
The SCB Chair of IR, an initiative of the School of Law, Governance and Public, represents a pioneering initiative poised to redefine the discourse surrounding the dynamic complexities of 21st century International Relations. Rooted firmly within the burgeoning landscape of Indian strategic culture, its mandate is to invigorate India’s rising trajectory in global affairs through the infusion of innovative ideas and acute analysis. With a keen focus on Asia as the definitive continent of this era, mirroring Europe’s influence in the 19th century and America’s dominance in the 20th, the Chair aims to articulate India’s perspective on emerging global priorities. As a vanguard research platform, the Chair aspires to set and correct the agenda for International Relations in Asia. The Chair is driven by three overarching goals: to identify and champion high-impact interdisciplinary research, to equip advanced learners and researchers with expertise in key international relations domains, and to foster partnerships and a collaborative community dedicated to driving research and innovation forward. To know more CLICK HERE
About School of Law, Governance and Public Policy
The School of Law, Governance & Public Policy (SLGPP), with an emphasis on integrating the local context with a global outlook brings a unique blend of understanding law in the context of public policy. The school offers five-year integrated BBA LLB (Hons.) and BA LLB (Hons.) undergraduate programmes in a dual degree mode. It also has a one-year LLM programme specialising in Corporate and Business Law and Masters in Public Policy.
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About ICWA
The Indian Council of World Affairs was established in 1943 by a group of Indian intellectuals as a think tank. It was registered as a non-official, non-political and non-profit organization under the Registration of Societies Act 1860. By an Act of Parliament in 2001, the Indian Council of World Affairs has been declared an institution of national importance. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio President of ICWA. To know more CLICK HERE