The Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) and Institute for Human Development (IHD) are organizing a one-week crash research methodology course in labour economics for young teachers and researchers prior to the conference. The course, tentatively planned during 11-16 December 2010, will be organized at the conference venue itself. About 30 teachers and researchers will be selected for the course. The emphasis will be on quantitative applied techniques and some well-known experts, both from India and abroad, will be the faculty. Applications are invited from the interested persons giving the details of their qualifications, publications, research interests, institutional affiliation, proof of age, etc. by 31st August 2010. The application and C.V. should be sent to Dr. Seema Singh, Joint Secretary, ISLE through email: seemasinghisle@gmail.com. The travel costs and living expenses of the selected candidates will be borne by the organizers. They are also expected to participate in the conference.