PhD Course on Behavioural Research Methods

PhD Course on Behavioural Research Methods

April 07, 2025 to April 12, 2025

April 07, 2025 to April 12, 2025

Introduction

The Behavioural Lab, a joint initiative between IIM Udaipur and the Government of Rajasthan, is excited to announce a specialized 5-day PhD-level course on Behavioural Research Methods. This course is designed to provide research students—PhD scholars and advanced Master’s students—with a comprehensive understanding of research methodologies employed in behavioural sciences.

Course Structure

Day 1 - April 07, 2025

Overview of Research Methods & Choosing the Right Method
This introductory session will provide a bird’s-eye view of various research methodologies. Participants will learn how to align their research questions with the most appropriate methods for robust and impactful outcomes.

Day 2 - April 08, 2025

Lab and Field Experiments: Design & Analysis

This session will dive into the nuances of designing and analysing lab and field experiments. Participants will explore best practices for formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analysing results to draw meaningful conclusions.

Day 3 - April 09, 2025

Experimentation Using Neurophysiological Tools

This session introduces advanced tools like eye-tracking, EEG, and other neurophysiological methods. Participants will understand how to integrate these tools into their behavioural experiments for deeper insights into human decision-making.

Day 4 - April 11, 2025

Quasi-Experimental Methods for Causal Inference

This session will focus on quasi-experimental methods, emphasizing their role in establishing causal relationships in behavioural research when true experiments are not feasible.

Day 5 - April 12, 2025

Qualitative Research Methods

The final session will cover qualitative research methodologies, including interviews, focus groups, and ethnography, enabling participants to complement quantitative findings with rich, contextual insights.

Schedule for each day

  • Session 01 – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

  • Session 02 – 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM

  • Session 03 – 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM

  • Session 04 – 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Course Objectives

  • Gain exposure to a wide array of research methodologies across the behavioural sciences.

  • Develop practical skills to design experiments and analyze data for academic research.

  • Learn to integrate advanced neurophysiological tools into your research.

  • Network with peers and experienced researchers in a collaborative environment.

  • Benefit from the expertise of IIM Udaipur faculty, known for their cutting-edge research and teaching excellence.

Target Audience

This course is open to PhD scholars and Master’s students pursuing research in behavioural sciences, psychology, management, neuroscience, and related fields. Early-career researchers/faculty interested in Behavioural Research are also welcome to attend.

Participant Count

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Program Fee

  • INR 15,000 plus 18% GST.
  • 20% discount for institutes sending 5 or more participants.
  • 10% discount for institutes sending 3–4 participants.
  • Limited Scholarships (Partial Fee Waivers): For Need-based cases. Scholarships are meant mainly for PhD/Master’s students who are not earning themselves and have limited funding for attending external workshops/conferences from their institute.
  • Program Fees include Lunch and High Tea for both morning and evening.
  • Outstation participants may reach out to ishita.gupta@iimu.ac.in for nearby hotel suggestions for arranging accommodation. Accommodation is not included in the program fee.
  • To avail group discounts or scholarship, please reach out to ishita.gupta@iimu.ac.in

Meet the Faculty

Prof. Amogh Kumbargeri

Amogh Kumbargeri is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. He has completed his PhD from IIM Ahmedabad. His research spans multiple domains, including consumer information processing, anthropomorphism, and mind perception, cultural differences, affect and decision-making, construal level theory, and consumer lay theories.

Prof. Nidhi Aggarwal

Nidhi Aggarwal is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. She obtained her PhD from the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai. Her research interests include market design, market regulation, derivatives market, and impact evaluation.

Prof. Rajesh R Nanarpuzha

Rajesh R Nanarpuzha is an Associate Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. He has completed his PhD from IIM Ahmedabad. His academic research focuses on different aspects of branding and consumer behaviour. His research also explores consumer culture theory, retail transactions, marketplaces and communities, sales and distribution, and manufacturer-retailer collaboration, with a particular focus on emerging markets.

Prof. Vedha Ponnappan

Vedha Ponnappan is an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur. She has completed her PhD from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India. Her research encompasses demand analysis, household consumption and production, consumer decision-making and choice, marketing analytics, and consumption-related policy analysis.