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Gain a comprehensive understanding of research designs, topic selection, sample size calculation, data collection, statistical tests, etc.

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Get insider tips on creating posters and slides, writing manuscript sections, selecting the right journal, and navigating the peer-review process.

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Understand the basics of systematic reviews and meta-analysis, and conduct one with mentors and fellow participants.

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Welcome to BCPR
The Brief Course in Psychiatric Research (BCPR) is the flagship program of the Research Capacity Building Committee of the Indian Psychiatric Society South Zonal Branch. Over a duration of about seven months, with online and offline components, the Course comprehensively covers the theoretical and practical aspects of planning, conducting, and publishing mental health research. The faculty includes experts from not only Psychiatry but also related fields such as statistics and library science.
Enrollment will soon open for our sixth batch. The Course is open to psychiatrists and psychiatry trainees in India. Seventy applicants who meet this criterion will be selected for the Course on a first-come basis.
This year, we are introducing a two-module structure: one on primary research and another on systematic review and meta-analysis. The fee is ₹12,000 for the entire Course, ₹10,000 for the first module alone, and ₹8,000 for the second module alone. For members of the IPS South Zone, the fees will be ₹11,000, ₹9,000, and ₹7,000, respectively.
The last date for application is 15th December 2025 (or till the seats get filled), and the course fee should be paid within 48 hours of receiving the acceptance email.
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The Course has two modules, and the participants can choose to join one or both. See the details here.
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Dr. Denis Xavier

Dr. Chittaranjan Andrade

Dr. Sandeep Grover

Dr. Jagadisha Thirthalli

Dr. M. Suresh Kumar

Dr. Sujit Sarkhel

Dr. Johnson Pradeep

Dr. Medha Joshi

Dr. Vikas Menon

Dr. Samir Kumar Praharaj

Dr. Sunita Simon Kurpad

Dr. Immanuel Thomas

Dr. Siddharth Sarkar

Dr. Abhishek Ghosh

Dr. Naresh Nebhinani

Dr. Mariyamma Philip

Dr. Shahul Ameen

Dr. Raj Kiran Donthu

Dr. Sai Krishna Tikka
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The past 3.5 days were an intellectually enlightening experience. I thank the organisers for making me feel so good and helping me take my confidence to a higher level. All the presentations were so good and clear, and my perspectives on research in Psychiatry changed for the better: from "Oh, so difficult" to "Oh, so it can be attempted even by me!"The whole program and every part of each session was an "AHA" experience for me. Even the participants need a lot of appreciation.
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All the basic topics regarding methodology were covered, which was very useful. I thank the entire team for giving us the opportunity to participate in this course and for conducting this wonderful workshop. All the sessions were wonderful. Looking forward to applying the skills learnt in this course academically.
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The topic selection was very good. Of course, there is always scope for improvement. Also, I do understand the limitations of having such a diverse group of people at different stages of their careers.
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Before the session, I did not understand Anova, Mann-Whitney, etc., but only some basics of how to write papers and grants. The topics and faculty were very carefully selected. Excellent work... enjoyed every minute.
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Inspirational and full of life. May this magic continue.
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No one else in Psychiatry does the research part with this much planning and implementation.
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The sessions have reignited the lost spirit of research in me. Thank you, teachers, for the wonderful time and the friends you gave us..
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It was hands down THE best workshop I have ever attended. Thank you so very much, the entire organising team and faculty for making a dry subject extremely interesting and inspiring.
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