Research Methodology Training

South Asian Trade Centre’s first core service is an online Research Methodology Training program tailored to South Asian trade and development topics. It is designed for students, young academics and early‑career professionals who want to apply research methods to real trade and business problems

Who this training is for

• Business, economics and social science students.
• Junior faculty and researchers in universities and think‑tanks.
• Policy analysts and development practitioners working on trade, SMEs or regional integration.​

What you will learn
By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Formulate clear research questions and hypotheses linked to trade and business issues.
• Design research strategies, including sampling and data collection in emerging‑market settings.
• Use basic quantitative and qualitative tools to analyze data for policy and business decisions.
• Write concise, policy‑relevant outputs such as briefs, memos and presentations.

Key features

• Practical focus: Examples and exercises use South Asian trade, logistics and SME cases.
• Flexible delivery: Online sessions and recordings suitable for participants across the region.
• Network: Graduates become part of the SATC Research Network and interested ones will be considered for future projects and collaborations.

Draft curriculum highlights

• Introduction to research design and trade‑related questions.
• Hypothesis testing using real or simulated trade data.
• Data collection in emerging markets: surveys, interviews and secondary sources.
• Working with publicly available trade and economic datasets.
• Communicating findings to policymakers, businesses and non‑technical audiences.

Action / Inquiry
To express interest or ask about the next training batch, please use the Contact page.