| Date: | 13 – 21 May, 2021 |
| Time: | 8am – 5pm daily |
| Venue: | National Research Institute, Waigani Campus, Waigani Drive, Port Moresby |
About Social Science Research Methods
The Papua New Guinea National Research Institute (PNG NRI) Certificate in Social Science Research Methods (SSRM) is a one week intensive course. It has been developed for people who are interested in enriching their knowledge and understanding of research design, data collection and data analytical methods.
The SSRM course program consists of the following modules:
- Planning of social science research.
- Qualitative research methods in theory and practice.
- Quantitative research methods in theory and practice.
The SSRM course will be taught by PNG NRI researchers that have vast experience in both teaching and practicing research methods.
Who should attend?
- Policy analysts, consultants and researchers, or;
- Administrators, managers and bureaucrats, or;
- Graduates who have an interest in research or aspiring to proceed for further studies.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma or equivalent in any of the social science disciplines/subjects. However, individuals from other fields of study such as natural and physical sciences who have interested in social science research methods will be considered.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee is K1000, payable prior to enrollment on 13 May 2021.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to submit a brief Expression of Interest letter in the course; a Curriculum Vitae, which should include contact details of two referees; and certified copies of academic qualifications and transcripts.
- Please, include K50 non-refundable application processing fee.
Payment Options
The Tuition Fee and non-refundable application processing fee are payable by:
- direct deposit into the Institution’s bank account (Account Name: National Research Institute, Bank: Bank South Pacific, Branch: Boroko, Account Number: 1000490598), or;
- bank cheque payable to the National Research Institute, or;
- EFTPOS facility, which is available at the PNG NRI office.
Application Submission Method
| Email: | ssrm@pngnri.org (email communications are preferable) or, |
| Postal Mail: | SSRM Coordinator PNG National Research Institute P.O. Box 5854, Boroko NCD 111 |
| Hand Delivered: | PNG National Research Institute office at Waigani Drive, NCD |
Authorized by: Dr Osborne Sanida, Acting Director, PNG NRI