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The Institute of Management in Government (IMG) recently designed and delivered a flagship ‘Training on Research Methodology’ program. This initiative aims to sharpen the research skills and capabilities of higher education faculty, scholars, and professionals engaged in social world research. It follows the competency framework of educational settings and curriculum development envisaged in the National Education Policy 2020.
In February 2026, IMG successfully rolled out two batches as a dedicated capacity-building program for college teachers under the Department of Collegiate Education.
Designed as a unique Three-Phase Academic Excellence Model, this program is an initiative to improve the national research environment, ultimately leading to an enhanced learning experience. This intensive program spans nearly three months, representing 120 hours of academic engagement through a unique three phases blended learning approach:
Phase 1 is for Foundation Building (10 Hours). In this phase participants completed structured online preparatory assignments to establish a baseline understanding of core research concepts before the face-to-face sessions.
Phase 2 is six-days Intensive Contact Workshop (60 Hours). Held at the IMG Thiruvananthapuram main campus, these six-day workshops (Feb 9–14 and Feb 23–28) focused on research skill development through learning by doing. This phase is fully oriented in group activities, using experiential learning tools in a learner-cantered environment to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Phase 3 is for submission of Individual Research Proposal & to conduct Peer Review which requires 50 Hours of academic engagement. In the final two months, participants are required to draft an individual, high-quality research proposal. To successfully complete the phase, candidates must secure a score of 70% or above, ensuring the output is of a publishable standard.
Following the success of these initial batches, IMG plans to extend this prestigious program to all institutions of higher learning as a funded initiative for the upcoming financial year.