NILS Call for Research Proposals Labour Studies Symposium 2025

 

National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS)

Call for Research Proposals 

Labour Studies Symposium 2025

Theme: The Future of Work: Challenges and Opportunities in Sri Lanka

Date: June 2025
Venue:  To be announced (TBA)

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.

Eligibility

• 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.

Suggested (but not limited to) research topics include

• 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

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 200–300 words outlining research objectives, methodology, and relevance.
• Full Paper (upon selection) : 3,000 – 5,000 words, including references and citations.
• Formatting:

-        Font: Times New Roman / FM Abhaya / Bamini

-        Font Size: 12 pt

-        Line Spacing: 1.5

-        Page Size: A4

-        Referencing Style: APA

 

• Language:

-        Papers may be submitted in English, Sinhala, or Tamil.

-        If submitting in Sinhala or Tamil, an English abstract (max 300 words) is required.

• Submission Deadline: 15^th June 2025
• Notification of Acceptance: 29^th June 2025

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.

 

Evaluation Criteria

• Relevance to Sri Lanka’s labour market
• Clarity of research objectives and methodology

·        Originality and depth of analysis

 

Submission & Contact

Please send your abstract and any inquiries to info@nils.lk
Use the subject line: “Symposium 2025 Research Proposal Submission”
For more information, visit: www.nils.lk

For further information – Krishnima - 071 795 7777

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