Seven Days National Level FDP on Smart Research Writing with AI: Publication, Proposal and Project Funding Platforms
Date: 09 to 16 February 2026
The Department of Management at Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, successfully organised a Seven-Day National Level Virtual FDP on “Smart Research Writing with AI: Publication, Proposal and Project Funding Platforms” from 9th to 16th February 2026. The programme comprehensively covered the research lifecycle from idea generation and systematic literature review using the PRISMA framework to manuscript structuring with AI tools and publishing in indexed journals such as Scopus-listed sources. Sessions also emphasized proposal writing through SMART objectives, identification of knowledge gaps, research design using NFHS and primary data, and effective budget planning.

Further, participants gained insights into grant writing, funding agencies, and application procedures, including guidance on agencies like Indian Council of Social Science Research. The FDP integrated AI tools for citation analysis, qualitative data software like Dedoose and ATLAS.ti, and strategies for improving publication metrics. Overall, the programme strengthened participants’ research writing skills, publication strategies, and funding readiness, fostering academic excellence and institutional growth.

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Seven Day National Level Virtual Workshop on Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Research using SPSS and Basics of R Software
Date: 22 to 29 September 2025
The Department of Management, School of Business and Management, Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be) University, organized a Seven Day National Level Virtual Workshop on Advanced Quantitative Analysis for Research using SPSS and Basics of R Software from 22nd to 29th September 2025. The workshop aimed to enhance participants’ research competencies by providing advanced knowledge in quantitative data analysis using SPSS and introducing the foundational concepts of R software for research applications.

A total of 138 participants benefitted from the programme, including 22 in-house faculty/research scholars and 116 external participants representing various academic and research institutions across India.

As part of the workshop, each day was facilitated by distinguished faculty members from Kristu Jayanti University, who provided hands-on training and conceptual clarity on advanced research analysis tools. The resource persons included:

Day I: Dr. Leelavathi R, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day II: Ms. Kaleeshwari S, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day III: Ms. Sony N, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day IV: Mr. Somasundaram T, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day V: Dr. Jaspreet Kaur, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day VI: Dr. Bharath V, Assistant Professor, Department of Management
Day VII: Dr. Neerupa Chamhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Accounting and Finance

Through interactive demonstrations, case applications, and practical sessions, the workshop enabled participants to develop critical skills in statistical data analysis, research interpretation, and software application. The initiative not only strengthened participants’ ability to conduct rigorous research but also provided a collaborative platform for academic exchange and professional growth.