Institute for Research and Innovation, Villa College

The Institute for Research and Innovation (IRI), Villa College is recruiting enumerators for a nationwide survey.

Enumerators are required from the islands listed in the attached poster.

Please note:

• Fieldwork will be conducted in July 2026.

• A training session for all enumerators will be held in June 2026.

• Guidance will be provided by research experts.

• Enumerators will be paid MVR 100 for each successfully completed survey.

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or above.

If you are based in any of the listed islands and are interested in this opportunity, please register using the link or QR code provided in the poster.

For more information, contact:
3303371 / 3303343
[email protected]

Institute for Research and Innovation is pleased to announce that the Final Submission Deadline for the VC Research Grant (VCRG) 2026 has been extended.

We invite our academic and professional staff to submit innovative, policy-relevant, and socially impactful research proposals aligned with the key research tracks and national development priorities.

Final Submission Deadline: 18 June 2026
Project duration: Up to 12 months

Full-time VC academic and professional staff are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with industry partners, external researchers, and international collaborators to enhance the relevance, quality, and impact of proposed projects.

All details on eligibility, funding, research tracks, and submission guidelines are available at the link below:
https://bit.ly/VCRG26infoandapplication

Please refer to the poster for a full overview.
For more information, contact: [email protected]

Institute for Research and Innovation is pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the VC Research Grant (VCRG) 2026 has been extended.

We invite our academic and professional staff to submit innovative, policy-relevant, and socially impactful research proposals aligned with the key research tracks and national development priorities.

New submission deadline: 15 June 2026
Project duration: Up to 12 months

Full-time VC academic and professional staff are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with industry partners, external researchers, and international collaborators to enhance the relevance, quality, and impact of proposed projects.

All details on eligibility, funding, research tracks, and submission guidelines are available at the link below:
https://bit.ly/VCRG26infoandapplication

Please refer to the poster for a full overview.
For more information, contact: [email protected]

The Pensieve Session 3: SPSS Workshop: Mediation & Moderation Analysis
On 5th May 2026, the Institute for Research and Innovation (IRI) conducted the third session of the Pensieve Workshop Series 2026 titled “SPSS Workshop: Mediation & Moderation Analysis.” The session was held face-to-face in the Computer Lab and was facilitated by Dr. Ibrahim Afzal.
The session focused on equipping participants with practical skills in conducting mediation and moderation analysis using SPSS. Participants were introduced to key concepts, including direct, indirect, and interaction effects, with an emphasis on simplifying complex analytical techniques for applied research.
Dr. Ibrahim Afzal guided participants through hands-on training using SPSS and the PROCESS Macro, enabling them to perform statistical analyses and interpret outputs effectively. The session also covered bootstrapping techniques and confidence intervals, supporting participants in making accurate inferences from their data.
In addition, participants explored methods for visualizing interaction effects and slopes, as well as an introduction to advanced conditional models. Practical tips for reporting results clearly and effectively in academic writing were also shared.
This session aimed to strengthen participants’ analytical capabilities and enhance their confidence in applying advanced statistical methods, supporting Villa College's commitment to advancing research quality and capacity.

Institute for Research and Innovation is pleased to announce the opening of the VC Research Grant 2026.

We invite our academic and professional staff to submit innovative, policy-relevant, and socially impactful research proposals aligned with the key research tracks and national development priorities.

Deadline for submission: 25 May 2026
Project duration: Up to 12 months

Full-time VC academic and professional staff are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators. Applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with industry partners, external researchers, and international collaborators to enhance the relevance, quality, and impact of proposed projects.

All details on eligibility, funding, research tracks, and submission guidelines are available at the link below:
https://bit.ly/VCRG26infoandapplication

Please refer to the poster for a full overview.

For more information, contact: [email protected]

Villa College has extended the abstract submission deadline for the International Conference on Social Research and Innovation 2026. Researchers, academics, and practitioners now have until 10 May 2026 to contribute their work to this year's theme, Tides of Transformation: Shaping Sustainable Futures.

Convened by the Institute for Research and Innovation, ICSRI 2026 invites original scholarship across eight tracks spanning digital ethics, legal reform, equitable education, public health, climate action, inclusive economies, and community mobility.

We invite scholars at every stage of their career to make the most of this additional window. The conference convenes on 8 and 9 August 2026, offering a platform to examine the forces reshaping our region and chart pathways towards resilient, sustainable futures.

Submit via https://icsri.villacollege.edu.mv/

Registration is now open for a 15-hour Corporate Training programme in Microsoft Excel: Intermediate to Advanced. Strengthen your spreadsheet skills from intermediate to advanced level.

Dates: 2nd to 6th May 2026
Time: 2nd May (4:00 pm to 7:00 pm), 3rd to 6th May (8:00 pm onwards)
Mode: Face-to-face
Venue: Villa College, QI Campus
Trainer: Ali Asif
Fee: MVR 2,400
Registration closes on 27th April 2026.

Reserve your place at villacollege.edu.mv/corporate-training

Villa College Complete this 3-day TOT programme to become a more effective trainer by gaining an in-depth experience in all aspects of training

Registration is now open for a 12-hour Corporate Training programme in Project Management. Build the skills to plan, coordinate, and deliver projects with confidence.

Dates: 2nd to 6th May 2026
Time: 8:00 pm onwards
Mode: Face-to-face
Venue: Villa College, QI Campus
Trainer: Adam Muiz
Fee: MVR 2,000

Registration closes on 27th April 2026. Reserve your place at villacollege.edu.mv/corporate-training

Villa College Complete this 3-day TOT programme to become a more effective trainer by gaining an in-depth experience in all aspects of training

The Institute for Research and Innovation of Villa College is recruiting enumerators for a nationwide survey.

Please note:
• Fieldwork will be conducted in May 2026
• A training session for all enumerators will be held in April 2026
• Guidance will be provided by research experts
• Enumerators will be paid MVR 100 per successfully completed survey
• Applicants must be 18 years and above

If you are based in the listed islands and interested in this opportunity, please register using the link or QR code provided in the poster.

For more information, contact:
3303371 / 3303343
[email protected]