Duration of Program

6 months (extendible to 9 months max)

Get a taste of impactful research in Indic Knowledge Systems!

MAEER’s Institute for Indic Knowledge Studies has pioneered in designing unique programs that equip modern professionals with authentic Vedic scientific knowledge for contemporary impact. Its Master’s programs have already groomed dozens of seasoned professionals for independent study of Shaastras from a conceptual and application-oriented standpoint.

The culmination of learning is in creating an impact with the knowledge gained. As the next logical step, many of them would like to pursue Ph.D-level research. To train such individuals for a full-length rigorous Ph.D. program in Applied Vedic Sciences, MIT IIKS is happy to launch a 6-month Short-term Research Program in Vedic Sciences from July 2022.

OBJECTIVES

  • To offer a first-hand mini-experience of what it takes to do impactful research before committing to a full-length Ph.D. program.
  • To enable the researcher to crystallize the question to be addressed in a future research in a Vedic Sciences topic
  • To get a head start into one’s research work in a safe and supporting environment along with the required resource material and methodology of research.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

  • Dissertation in an area of Applied Vedic Science research, with clear statement of
    • Research Question hitherto unanswered,
    • Motivation of the question – who will benefit from its answer
    • Methodology / Approach of research to arrive at solution
    • Audience of the research / dissertation
    • Solution obtained through research
    • Resources (textual / non-textual / Vedic Science based / non- Vedic Science based) used in research
    • The larger research question intended to be undertaken in PhD program
  • Presentation of research output to the envisaged audience (The department shall assist as per capability and availability)
  • Duration: 6 months (extendible to 9 months max)
  • Credits: 9 (L-T-P ratio 0-0-9)
  • Program Fee: INR 40,000 (for India-residents), USD 700 (for residents outside India)
  • Start Date: The course is open for admission throughout the year. The end date will be 6-9 months from date of admission. We recommend joining in July to be eligible for Ph.D. admission in next July.
  • Who is Eligible: Those who have completed a Master’s program at MIT IIKS (see below for details).
  • What it includes:
    • 3 hrs of orientation sessions on Applied Shaastric Research
    • 15 hrs of interaction with an IIKS-assigned Subject expert as primary research guide (could be external to IIKS)
      • 12 hrs of mentoring sessions with research guide – (2 hr / month * 6 months)
      • 3 hrs final review
    • 9 hrs of review with an IIKS-assigned co-guide (for guiding application aspects)
      • 1 hr / month * 6 months
      • 3 hrs final presentation
    • Dissertation Evaluation and Certification by MIT IIKS Panel.
  • This course is a mandatory prerequisite for aspirants of Ph D program at MIT IIKS, except those who complete the MSc Degree in Vedic Sciences program from MIT IIKS (wherein this course forms part of their 2nd year curriculum)
  • At the end of one week of enrolment, the researcher shall present and discuss the topic of short-term research to be undertaken with a panel of faculty and experts and arrive at a conclusive research question / topic
  • In one week after the topic selection MIT IIKS shall appoint a dedicated guide in the field of Vedic Sciences related to the research topic
  • The researcher shall share details of progress of work at the end of every month with the guide and co-guide.
  • While the topic of research shall be essentially based in Vedic Sciences, researchers are encouraged to undertake research involving interdisciplinary topics, application, model building, experiment, tool / instrument building, non-textual resources and so on
  • At the end of 6 months  (to 9 months) the researcher shall submit a dissertation and make a presentation of research output to the target audience which will be evaluated and graded as per CBSS evaluation standards

where Vedic Science Essentials is an MIT IIKS course bundle containing the following courses:

  • Indic Thought Models 1
  • Indic Thought Models 2
  • Indic Philosophy of Life
  • Contemporary Issues in Indic Knowledge Studies
  • Vedic Aesthetics
  • Foundations and Facets of Ethics
  • Click here to fill the Program Registration Form
  • You will be contacted by MIT IIKS. You will be asked to furnish a 1-pager Statement of Purpose outlining your research interest and commitment.
  • When asked, pay the fee online on our website using the link provided.
  • You will be enrolled into the program and guided on the next steps.

For further questions, send email to info.iiks@mitpune.edu.in

SOME SUGGESTED TOPICS

  • Models of ethics and empathy – Can we express some ethical models of different parts of the world in a common language / terminology derived from Vedic dharmashaastras?
  • Understanding and influencing Decision-making – A Vedic Perspective – What factors influence decision-making process and how can such factors be controlled?
  • Jyotisha model of leadership  –  What are human personality types, flavours of leadership and their equivalents in Vedic Jyotisha system?
  • Effects of emotional states on Ayurvedic prakruti –  Can Aesthetic experience be employed to diagnose behavioural disorders and treated Ayurvedically?
  • Represention of Yogasutras amenable to issue-based consultation – How the intervention techniques of modern psychotherapy and Yogasutras complement each other?
  • Vedic understanding of demonstrated repentance – PrAyaScittakarma – and its mindfulness implications –  Can prAyScittakarmans be mapped to aparaadhas to come up with a mindful model of prAyaScittas based in DharmaSAstras?
  • Representation of Indian Penal Code using Mimaamsa Interpretative Techniques – How to test the adherence of a judgement to the Indian penal code using Mimaamsa and Nyaaya principles?
  • Model of education based in Sankhyayoga for personality growth – How to make education a comprehensive model for personality growth  based on inputs from Sankhya-Yoga?

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