{"id":1387,"date":"2025-05-23T07:49:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nils.gov.lk\/?p=1387"},"modified":"2025-05-23T08:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T08:36:44","slug":"call-for-research-proposals-labour-studies-symposium-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nils.gov.lk\/?p=1387","title":{"rendered":"NILS Symposium 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) Call for Research Proposals\u00a0Labour Studies Symposium 2025<\/strong>
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Theme:<\/strong> The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/em>


Date:<\/strong> June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Venue:<\/strong> \u00a0To be announced (TBA)
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The National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS) invites research proposals for presentation at the Labour Studies Symposium 2025. This event provides a platform for diploma students to showcase their research on key labour market challenges and policy solutions. Selected papers will be featured in NILS publications and discussed with industry experts and policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Eligibility<\/strong>
Students who have completed diploma courses at NILS.
Undergraduates from government or private universities, or other recognized higher education institutions.
Current government officers from departments or agencies.
Research professionals affiliated with officially recognized research institutes.
All proposals must be related to labour studies, workforce development, or employment policies<\/strong>.
Suggested (but not limited to) research topics include<\/strong>
The impact of digitalization on employment in Sri Lanka
Skills development and youth employability
Challenges and opportunities in the informal sector
Workplace diversity and inclusion
Labour laws and worker rights
The role of entrepreneurship in job creation<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Submission Guidelines<\/strong>
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Abstract:<\/strong> 200\u2013300 words outlining research objectives, methodology, and relevance.
Full Paper (upon selection) :<\/strong> 3,000 \u2013 5,000 words, including references and citations.
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Formatting:<\/strong>
Font:<\/strong> Times New Roman \/ FM Abhaya \/ Bamini
Font Size:<\/strong> 12 pt
Line Spacing:<\/strong> 1.5
Page Size:<\/strong> A4
Referencing Style:<\/strong> APA
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Language:<\/strong>
Papers may be submitted in English, Sinhala, or Tamil.
If submitting in Sinhala or Tamil<\/strong>, an English abstract (max 300 words) is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Submission Deadline:<\/strong> 15th<\/sup> June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Notification of Acceptance:<\/strong> 29th<\/sup> June 2025<\/strong>
Please ensure that your full paper is written in clear, error-free academic English \/ Sinhala or Tamil. Any terminology specific to your field of study should be defined briefly.
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Evaluation Criteria<\/strong>
Relevance to Sri Lanka\u2019s labour market
Clarity of research objectives and methodology
Originality and depth of analysis
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Submission & Contact<\/strong>
Please send your abstract and any inquiries to info@nils.lk<\/strong>
Use the subject line: \u201cSymposium 2025 Research Proposal Submission\u201d<\/strong>
For more information, visit: www.nils.lk<\/strong><\/a>
Join us in shaping the future of work in Sri Lanka!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further information – 071 795 7777<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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