Three days certification training program on Approaches to Ethnographic Research
GRAAM is organizing a three-day intensive session on Approaches to Ethnographic Research on 26th 27th and 28th November 2025. This three-day experiential training will guide participants through the principles and practice of ethnographic research, from conceptualization to fieldwork to data analysis.
Through this program, participants will gain practical insights into:
- Core concepts and theoretical foundations of ethnographic research.
- Techniques of participant observation, ethnographic interviewing, and visual documentation.
- Designing and planning an ethnographic study.
- Managing and analyzing qualitative data using thematic approaches.
- Writing compelling ethnographic reports that translate field experiences into actionable insights.
- Reflecting on researcher positionality, cultural sensitivity, and challenges in real-world fieldwork.
Who Should Attend
- Research Scholars
- Development practitioners and NGO professionals
- Public policy professionals seeking to ground policy in lived realities
- Academicians, researchers, and students in the social sciences and humanities
- Independent consultants and evaluators interested in qualitative and ethnographic methods
What to Expect
- A participatory and process-driven learning experience facilitated by experts
- Opportunities for hands-on field-based exercises and group reflections
- Guidance on designing your own mini-ethnographic project
- Peer learning, mentorship, and feedback from facilitators
- Venue: GRAAM Office, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru.
- Mode: Offline (In-person).
- Date: 26th, 27th and 28th November.
Facilitators
Dr. Tara M.S.
Development Practitioner
Dr. Jayagowri Shivakumar
Training Consultant
Dr Ananya Samajdar
Deputy Director of Research, GRAAM
Course Director
Dr. Basavaraju R Shreshta
Executive Director, GRAAM
Registration Fees
"💰 Registrations and Discounts - Early bird discount till 15th of 5% Group registration discount (for more than 2 members) of 10%"
- Student Rs 9000/-
- Professional Rs 12,000/-