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Workshop on Health Research Methods at DHR-Multidisciplinary unit (DHR-MRU), Nagaland Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Kohima, Nagaland.
July 16, 2025

Workshop on Health Research Methods at DHR-Multidisciplinary unit (DHR-MRU), Nagaland Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Kohima, Nagaland.

ICMR in collaboration with Division of Clinical Research and Training, St. John's Research Institute an ICMR Centre of Excellence (ICMR CCoE) (2024-2029) has organized a workshop on health research methods at DHR-Multidisciplinary unit (DHR-MRU), Nagaland Institute of Science and Technology (NIST), Kohima, Nagaland.

Important Link: https://www.easternmirrornagaland.com/health-research-methodology-workshop-underway-in-kohima

Venue: NIST, Kohima, Nagaland

Date: Jul 16 - Jul 18, 2025

Key Topics Covered:

  • Framing research questions and study design
  • Sampling, statistical tests, and data analysis
  • Research protocols, ethics, and regulatory aspects
  • Grant writing, budgeting, and publication strategies
  • Systematic reviews and meta-analysis
  • intellectual property rights and patent processing

Participants: 27 participants from 6 cities in Nagaland, Manipur and Mizoram from 18 specialties.

Faculty: From ICMR and CCoE (St. John’s).

Fund: CCT grant of Host MRU (NIST, Kohima, Nagaland)

Expected outcomes: The outcomes of each workshop will be:

Short term

  • At least 3 Research questions /MRU to be identified and protocol to be finalized within 2 weeks of completion of workshop and submitted to LRAC.
  • At least 1 Project to be initiated within 6 months of completion of workshop in each MRU and supported through MRU (after obtaining necessary approval including IEC)

Intermediate term

  • At least 1 Extramural Grant obtained by the MRU by Sept, 2026.