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Nepal Research and Collaboration Center

Research Training 2025

  • Date May 17 - August 16, 2025
  • Schedule Every Saturday & Sunday
  • Time 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Mode
    Training Mode: Live Online Classes and Physical Sessions

The Research Training 2025 is one of the flagship programs of Nepal Research and Collaboration Center. It is a comprehensive three-month virtual initiative designed to equip participants with fundamental research skills, methodologies, and best practices. The program opens the opportunity to learn from experts and network with research enthusiasts.


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Program Overview

Research Training: Our esteemed program offers students the unique prospect to cultivate indispensable skills encompassing experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Armed with these invaluable proficiencies, participants can make substantial contributions to the scientific community by generating original knowledge and addressing pertinent local challenges in domains such as healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. However, the scarcity of resources, outdated curricula, and a scarcity of research-focused institutions often impede Nepalese students from accessing adequate research training opportunities.

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Our Objectives

Research Training: Our esteemed program offers students the unique opportunity to develop critical skills in experimental design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. These essential proficiencies empower participants to contribute to original research and address key challenges in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. However, Nepalese students often face obstacles such as limited resources, outdated curricula, and a lack of research-focused institutions.

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To develop essential research skills in question formulation, proposal design, data analysis, and presentation.

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To foster networking opportunities through in-person and digital engagement for academic and career growth.

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To enhance practical learning with hands-on projects and interactive workshops.

Your Learning Journey

1

Milestone 1: Research Fundamentals

  • Understanding research methodologies and steps.
  • Use of AI tools for efficient literature reviews.
2

Milestone 2: LaTeX Mastery

  • Formatting and structuring research papers in Overleaf.
  • Working with essential LaTeX tools and commands.
3

Milestone 3: Python Programming

  • From basics to advanced programming concepts.
  • Skills for automation and data analysis.
4

Milestone 4: Publication Process

  • Steps to publish on academic and public platforms.
  • Explore ResearchGate, Google Scholar, GitHub & Medium.
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Milestone 5: Capstone Project

  • Apply learned skills to real-world problems.
  • Final submission and reflection.

Expert Trainers

Mala Deep Upadhaya

Mala Deep Upadhaya

Data Consultant and Educator

Dataksha Analytics

Manoj Shrestha

Dr. Manoj Shakya

Assistant Professor, Kathmandu University

Lead Researcher, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Lab

Sudan Jha

Prof. Dr. Sudan Jha

Professor of Computer Engineering, Kathmandu University

Lead Researcher, IoT R&D Lab

Sulata Dhakal

Sulata Dhakal

Doctoral Researcher

Tampere University

Dr. Tista Prasai Joshi

Dr. Tista Prasai Joshi

Senior Scientific Officer

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)

Utsav Siwakoti

Utsav Siwakoti

Ph.D. Student

University of Kansas

Expert Speakers

Aakanshya Ghimire

Aakanshya Ghimire

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Texas at Arlington

Bikram Poudel

Bikram Poudel

PhD Student in Epidemiology

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Dr. Damodar Regmi

Dr. Damodar Regmi

Former Secretary

Government of Nepal

Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha

Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha

Research Fellow

Centre for Social Innovation and Foreign Policy (CESIF), Nepal

Dr. Mandira Singh Shrestha

Dr. Mandira Singh Shrestha

Board of Director

Water Center 21 PAHAL

Nikesh Subedi

Nikesh Subedi

PhD Student

Kahlert School of Computing, University of Utah

Suman Shree Neupane

Suman Shree Neupane

PhD Student, Researcher

Dept of Integrative Biology, University of South Florida

Guidance Mentors

Aaradhana Ojha

Aaradhana Ojha

Co-founder, Amplify Digital

Digital Strategy & Python

Ajaya Subedi

Ajaya Subedi

Civil Engineer/Researcher

Infrastructure & Emerging Tech

Angel Bashyal

Angel Bashyal

Vice-President, PAS

Astrophysics & Science Outreach

Anil Shrestha

Anil Shrestha

Machine Learning Engineer

Computer Vision & AI

Anish Dahal

Anish Dahal

Research Assistant

Data & Algorithm Design

Aashutosh Poudel

Aashutosh Poudel

Technical Founder

Flutter & Web Technologies

Asmita Pokhrel

Asmita Pokhrel

Civil Engineer, TATUS

Transportation & Road Safety

Bibek Pant

Bibek Pant

Erasmus Scholar

University of MĂźnster

Bikram Adhikari

Bikram Adhikari

Founder, The Reading Reveller

Autonomous Systems & AI

Brinda Bhattacharya

Brinda Bhattacharya

Community Outreach Lead

Social Work & Gender Research

Gaurav Adhikari

Gaurav Adhikari

Research Assistant, RIBB

Biotech & Science Communication

Krishna Kumar Sah

Krishna Kumar Sah

Research Consultant

Governance & Leadership

Laxmi Tiwari

Laxmi Tiwari

AI Engineer

Reinforcement Learning

Liza KC

Liza KC

KM & Communication Officer

Forestry & Environment

Manoj Aryal

Manoj Aryal

Physics Researcher

Computational Modeling

Dr. Pragya Bhatt

Dr. Pragya Bhatt

Environmental Scientist

Biodiversity & Climate Change

Pushpa Thapa Magar

Pushpa Thapa Magar

Biomedical Researcher

Molecular Medicine

Rajan Shrestha

Rajan Shrestha

Head, Science Dept.

Theoretical Physics

Rajendra Dev Bhatt

Rajendra Dev Bhatt

Assistant Professor

Clinical Biochemistry

Raymond Chhetri

Raymond Chhetri

Public Health Researcher

Mixed-Methods Research

Rohit Agrawal

Rohit Agrawal

Clinical Pharmacy Researcher

Hospital Pharmacy Practice

Roshan Paudel

Roshan Paudel

Research Head

Water Resources Management

Sashank Shrestha

Sashank Shrestha

Electrical Engineer, Equagen PLLC

Power Systems & Electrical Design

Shyam Thapa

Shyam Thapa

Director of Research, ISRD

Economic Policy & Development

Tara Prasad Aryal

Tara Prasad Aryal

Public Health Officer

Epidemiology & Policy

Toshika Ojha

Toshika Ojha

Data Professional

Analytics & Visualization

Vivek Dumre

Vivek Dumre

Geospatial Analyst

Disaster Risk Mapping

Organizing Committee

Melina Shakya

Melina Shakya

Program Lead

Birat S.Shrestha

Birat S.Shrestha

Program Co-Lead

Sijan Shah

Sijan Shah

Administration Team

Dipika Shrestha

Dipika Shrestha

Content Team

Swati Verma

Swati Verma

Content Team

Royas Shakya

Royas Shakya

Design Team

Ayush Ray

Ayush Ray

Design Team

Subiraj Shrestha

Subiraj Shrestha

Fundrasing Team

Deepshikha Pandey

Deepshikha Pandey

Social Media Team

Shruti Gurung

Shruti Gurung

Tech Team

Shubham Shakya

Shubham Shakya

Tech Team

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Certified Participants

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Research Training 2025 about?

Research Training 2025 is an annual paid virtual training program of Nepal Collaboration and Research Centre(NRCC) aims to foster a research-oriented environment across Nepal by equipping participants with essential research skills, promoting collaboration and increasing awareness of research opportunities.

Who can apply for the training?

Research Training 2025 is open to everyone including students, early-career researchers and professionals seeking to enhance their research skills. You don’t need any prior experiences, just need to have a hunger for research and learning.

What does it include?

Research Training 2025 includes Research Methods & Ethics, Python Workshop, LaTeX Workshop, Statistics in Research, Proposal & Grant Writing, Review Paper Writing, Paper Publishing Process and Project Defense, Digital Persona.

How long is the training?

Research Training 2025 will last for 3 months from May to August, every Saturday and Sunday 6:30PM onwards up to 2 hrs per session.

What is the mode of the training?

Research Training 2025 is online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home using a virtual platform, no matter where you are. However, two physical networking sessions will be conducted.

Is the training free or paid?

The training is not free. It costs only NPR 4000 per individual.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the training?

Yes, participants who successfully complete the training by achieving all the milestones will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Also, final projects of the participants will be showcased in the NRCC’s website and social media platforms.

Testimonials

Dipesh Gurung

Research Training 2023 provided a comprehensive platform for academic growth and collaboration. The meticulously curated sessions equipped me with invaluable insights and methodologies essential for advancing my research endeavors. The engaging discussions and networking opportunities further enriched my learning experience, fostering lasting connections with peers and mentors alike.

Sarita Singh

I attended the Research Training program conducted by NRCC in 2023, and I am thrilled to share my positive experience. The course was insightful and informative, helping me focus my approach to research. The sessions were filled with practical exercises and discussions with skilled facilitators who answered all my questions.