2024-10-28

The Cognitive Efficiency Enhancement Internship Program, designed for PhD candidates and aspiring researchers in the field of History, has officially launched with five dedicated participants currently pursuing their doctoral studies at several research centres in Kerala. This unique program aims to enhance cognitive skills, streamline research processes, and equip participants with advanced methodologies essential for historical research. Embarking on the journey to TIES for the ACE program signifies an engagement with a deeply transformative learning experience. This program not only provides a platform for advancing knowledge but also fosters meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. At TIES, the ACE initiative is designed to push intellectual boundaries, challenging participants to enhance both cognitive and analytical skills in a setting that values rigourous academic inquiry and critical thought. 

Under the guidance of Dr. Sebastian Joseph, a distinguished historian, author, and head of the Environmental History and Anthropocene Studies division at TIES, the ACE program encourages rigorous academic inquiry, challenging participants to expand their cognitive and analytical capacities in a setting committed to scholarly excellence. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Punnen Kurian, former principal of St. Mary’s College Manarcaud and Secretary of TIES, who brings over three decades of research expertise in environmental science and zoology.

Through hands-on training, workshops, and personalized mentoring, the program focuses on improving the participants' research efficiency, critical thinking, and analytical capabilities. The internship provides an invaluable opportunity for scholars to deepen their expertise, foster academic growth, and gain practical tools to manage and interpret vast historical data more effectively. The five PhD fellows selected for this cohort bring a diverse array of research interests, promising dynamic contributions to the field.

The Cognitive Efficiency Enhancement Internship is anticipated to set a new standard in research training by empowering history scholars with the skills they need to excel in their academic and professional journeys.