Call of Papers

The Jindal School of Government and Public Policy (JSGP) is proud to announce the First Annual Graduate Workshop in Social Science and Public Policy to be held at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana from the 21st to 23rd of July, 2026. This unique opportunity is aimed at graduate students at advanced stages of their research, providing them a space to present their research and receive valuable feedback and discussion. The workshop aims to provide fertile ground for academic discussion, exchange of ideas, and valuable mentorship and feedback opportunities for graduate students in all disciplines of the social sciences with a view to prepare their work for publication and dissemination in reputed peer-review journals. Seats at the workshop are limited to ensure greater scope for applicants to receive detailed comments and discussion on their submissions.

The theme for this year’s workshop is The New Worlds of Labour. Submissions from all disciplines of the social sciences and Public Policy are welcomed. Submissions can cover – but not be limited to – the following themes:

Applicants are requested to submit extended abstracts between 1500-2000 words that outline their main research question, their methodology and initial results of interest. On selection, applicants are requested to submit full papers before the deadline. Applicants who do not submit full papers in time will not be selected, and their spot might be given to other applicants. These full papers will be circulated amongst faculty discussants and other workshop participants to enable greater discussion during the workshop.

Participants selected for the workshop will receive full boarding and lodging for the duration of the conference at O.P. Jindal Global University. Accommodation will be provided on a sharing-room basis. Airport and train station pick-up and drop facilities will also be arranged. For travel assistance, a two-way train journey  (third-tier AC) will be booked via JGU travel desk for the selected presenters. This facility may be availed upon request, as the assistance is limited. Participants are expected to stay for the full duration of the workshop on campus and attend all sessions to ensure extensive ground for debate and discussion.

Eligibility to apply: Current doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows

Participants may submit their extended abstracts using the following google form: https://forms.gle/5txJGmyD1gEVz3fVA