Expedition to Himalayas is an opportunity to participate in field research for HSE students

The School of Social Sciences announces the recruitment of students for an expedition to Himalayas. You can apply until March 20.

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Assessing the role and contribution of traditional/local knowledge systems for sustainable development in the Indian Himalayas

The overall project will be divided into three parts to fulfil the research objectives:

• Anthropogenic pressures in the Indian Himalayas.
• Traditional knowledge structures in the Indian Himalayas.
• Knowledge and capacity building in the Indian Himalayas.

 

The overall aim of the project will be divided into the following objectives:

1. To analyse the anthropogenic pressures in the Indian Himalayan Mountain ecosystem.
2. To document the traditional knowledge structures associated with agriculture (with a particular focus on millet), natural resource utilisation, forest management, biodiversity, etc., in both Western and Eastern Indian Himalayas.
3. To assess the role and contribution of traditional/local knowledge systems for sustainable development in the Indian Himalayas.
4. To determine the steps towards integrating traditional and modern knowledge systems towards ensuring environmental sustainability in the IHR.
5. To build capacity among the general public for sustainable development in the IHR.

 

In our proposed fieldwork we will mainly consider the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as representatives of the Western Himalayas while considering the North-Eastern part of the country as representatives of the Eastern Himalayas.

 

Timeline for the Visit (Including travel from St Petersburg to New Delhi)

26 April 2024 to 7 May 2024

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Selection for participation is on a competitive basis. Applications are accepted from BA and MA students of all years of study. HSE provides 4 grants covering travel from St. Petersburg to the location of the expedition and back, accommodation and visa expenses.

 

MAIN SELECTION CRITERIA:

- A foreign passport valid for at least 9 months (for Russian citizens)

- English language no lower than B2

- Endurance and a high level of physical training

- Absence of chronic diseases

- Camping experience

- Teamwork skills

- Fieldwork experience is highly preferred

 

WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMPETITIVE SELECTION?

• CV
• Motivation Letter (no more than 1000 words). ML should reflect (a) the reason(s) for interest in the trip, (b) experience of participation in the expeditions/research on the similar topic(s), (c) expectations from the expedition: for which future professional and/or research activities the gained experience can be instrumentally handy
• Other documents confirming compliance with the selection criteria (if applicable)

 

HOW TO APPLY?

From March, 9 to March, 20 (23:59) send your application including your CV and motivation letter to esemushkina@hse.ru. Indicate in the subject line of your email 'India_Surname' (for example 'India_Ivanov').