Call for application to attend the Qualitative Research Methods Seminar scheduled on 29^th November 2021

About CIDRA-AIPD

The African Institute for Professional Development (AIPD) is a training arm of the Center for Integrated Development, Research and Action (CIDRA), which is a think tank involved in Research and Consultancy to support policies and intervention strategies. The institute provides professional development training programs co-created by academicians and industry professionals to bridge the existing skills gap. Training programs are tailor-made to the industry needs to ensure that trainees gain self-employment and in-demand practical skills required by the industry.

About the Seminar:

Time: 29^th November to 3^rd December 2021

              From 9AM to 5PM

Venue: Orient Park Hotel

Fees: 150$ or 150000 Frw

COVID-19 restrictions: All participants must have a negative COVID_19 test result provided in less than 72 hours to be allowed to the training hall.

Application is open until 28^th November 2021 (only 50 spots available)

Introduction

Qualitative inquiry is regarded by social scientists as a central approach used to disentangle the complexity and nuance of social settings, lived environments, and relationships. It focuses on words rather than numbers, depth rather than breadth. Researchers and development practitioners need qualitative research to unearth the opinions, thoughts, and feelings of the respondents. It is most commonly used to help inform new concepts, theories, and products. In this time-intensive seminar, participants will learn key knowledge and skills at all phases of qualitative inquiry, from research design and data collection to analysis and reporting. Focusing on secondary, interview, focus group, and observational data, research methods related to their collection will be positioned within popular qualitative research designs that draw from the interpretivist tradition. This seminar will also include a comprehensive survey of ethical considerations related to qualitative research, where participants will also explore key issues of voice and representation and their relation to major developments in postcolonial, feminist, and critical research.

Why should you attend this seminar?

Attending this one-week seminar will help you achieve the following:

• Understand terminology related to qualitative research
• Orient specific methodological approaches within key qualitative research designs.
• Apply strategies to conduct interviews and focus groups
• Use coding and web-based software to transcribe and analyse textual data
• Describe key data trends following narrative analysis
• Identify features of results reporting in qualitative research
• Discuss the different roles qualitative researchers can take when on the field
• Understand the logics and practices of ethical qualitative research
• Relate qualitative research to your academic or professional setting

Who is this Seminar for?

Attending this seminar is very beneficial to:

• Field-based practitioners/ MEL officers in community development organizations
• Qualitative data collectors/analysts in consultancy firms
• Early-career academicians
• Graduate students
• Advanced undergraduate students

Training methodology:

Knowledge will be delivered using mixed methods including lectures, group discussions, and practical activities. Morning sessions will be devoted to lectures on key knowledge and skills related to qualitative research, enhanced by engaging group discussions and breakout activities. Practical activities will take place in the afternoon, guided by an inquiry-based approach that will encourage participants to apply new knowledge and skills to research topics relevant to their interests.

Application process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through this link: Qualitative Research Methods Seminar: Registration form!

The registration fee will be paid on CIDRA’s bank account: 00042-06935494-01 (Bank of Kigali) – Bank Account name: Centre for Integrated Development, Research, and Action (CIDRA)

If you need further clarifications, call us through: 0788352844/ 0784064137 or write to us: info@africanipd.org