Writing and Research - Info Session

Skills to empower your passion

Info Session

This one-hour information session will provide a comprehensive overview of Writing and Research, the Open Institute for Social Science's innovative 1-year Advanced Diploma.

The event will be hosted by Dhirendra Nalbo and Peter Graif, co-directors of the program. Come with your questions and learn about what we can offer you. The program will start right at 11am, so please show up a few minutes early to get settled.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact either of us.

Looking forward to seeing you!
Peter and Dhirendra

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Application Information

Applications for Writing and Research, the Open Institute's new Advanced Diploma, are now open. Please view the instructions below for more information. Applications will be collected in two parts. You may complete Part 1 now by filling out the form below.

Part 1 - Statement of Interest (available now)

Requirements:

Name and Contact Information
Statement of Purpose (200 words or less)
Recent CV

You may submit your Statement of Interest by filling out the form below.

Part 2 - Comprehensive Assessment (after review of Part 1)

Requirements:

Writing Sample (any genre)
Letters of Reference (optional)
Interview with our Admissions Team
Financial Aid Request Form (if applicable)

We will send you instructions for this second part after we have reviewed your Statement of Interest, submitted below.

Program Details

Writing and Research

Advanced Diploma (1 year)

Build the skills to empower your passion

This one-year Advanced Diploma program is designed to empower you with the skills most important to the new knowledge economy: writing, research, and critical thinking. You'll be challenged to push yourself in a rigorous and supportive environment, and you'll leave with a new capacity to make change in the world.

Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's degree at the program start. We are committed to building a dynamic and diverse group, and we encourage people of all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, and identities to apply.

Program Principles

Liberal arts teaching philosophy
Discussion-based classes, tightly integrated with project-based exploration of practical skills
World class, student-focused learning
Internationally accomplished faculty committed to engaged mentorship and closely-supervised independent projects
Supportive infrastructure
Saturday classes designed for working people; two peaceful study environments, including a retreat campus just outside Kathmandu on a rural hillside; modern learning tools for communication and collaboration.
No barriers to talent
Need-based financial aid for qualified students

Course Structure

Semester 1 (12 credits): January – May

Discussion-based courses
- History of Social Thought (3 credits)
- Contemporary Social Writing (3 credits)
Project-based courses
- Critical Applications and Methods (3 credits)
- Research Project Design (3 credits)

Semester 2 (12 credits): August – December

Contemporary Social Theory (3 credits)
Advanced Writing Workshop (3 credits)
Field Methods (3 credits)
Supervised Capstone Project (3 credits)

Admissions Process

Applications are now open. To begin the admissions process, please submit your name, contact information, CV, and short statement of purpose at the form found here: https://theopen.institute/events/writing-and-research-2020-spring

We are committed to maintaining the best student-to-teacher ratio of any similar program in Nepal. Consequently, we expect the application process to be very competitive. For best chance of admission, please apply early.

Course fees: 200,000 NPR per semester
We have an extensive need-based financial aid program available. Cost will not be a barrier to admitted students.

(Please note that the above-listed fee is fully inclusive, including all taxes, course materials, library fees, meals each Saturday, and all expenses on group field trips.)