The 2nd SARA Winter School is a five-day, hands-on learning experience designed especially for students and early-career researchers in social sciences and the humanities who want to build confidence in statistics and learn how to use R, a powerful and free tool for data analysis.
Whether you are completely new to programming, anxious about statistics, or eager to upgrade your research skills — this winter school is built for you.
Why Join This Winter School?
1. Learn Statistics Without Fear
We understand that many social science and humanities students feel anxious about numbers. We use simple, intuitive explanations to help you understand concepts step by step, with real examples from sociology, psychology, education, political science, economics, and related fields.
2. Start From Zero — No Coding or Math Background Required
You will learn R through guided exercises, interactive demos, and hands-on practice—we begin from the basics and build up gradually.
3. Practical Skills for Research & Jobs
You will learn how to:
Clean and prepare datasets
Explore data visually
Run descriptive and inferential statistics
Interpret results confidently
Create publication-ready graphs and reports
Skills you gain will directly help in coursework, dissertations, research, policy work, NGO projects, and academic publications.
4. Supportive and Inclusive Learning Environment
The winter school is designed to be friendly, collaborative, and accessible.
We focus on removing fear, building confidence, and creating a safe space for beginners.
5. Affordable — Tuition is Free
The entire winter school is completely FREE. Participants only pay Rs. 3500 for food and accommodation for five days.
6. Fellowships for Marginalized Students & Women
A limited number of full and partial fellowships are available for:
Students from marginalized communities
Women researchers
First-generation learners
These fellowships cover food + accommodation and are awarded based on need and motivation.
When and Where?
📅 Dates: Fri 23 Jan 2026 to Tue 27 Jan 2026
📍 Venue: Dr. Ambedkar Bhawan, Near Dayanand Hospital, Kakroi Road, Sonipat, Haryana - 131001
🕗 Daily Schedule: 8 hours of offline engaging instruction, practice, and projects
🍽 Stay: Shared hostel accommodation + meals included (Rs. 3500 total)
Registration
What will you learn
Basics of R and RStudio
Data cleaning and preparation
Descriptive statistics and visualization
Correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing
Hands-on practice with real datasets
Creating reports using Quarto/RMarkdown
Who Should Apply?
Undergraduate and postgraduate students
M.Phil. and PhD scholars
Faculty from social science & humanities disciplines
NGO and development sector workers
Anyone who wants to overcome fear of statistics and learn R
No prior programming, statistics, or mathematics experience is required.
Limited Seats — Apply Early
- Step 1 Payment: Take screen shot of your successful transaction. You can secure your spot by making the payment via below QR or using our UPI ID is
919253152024@sbi.
- Step 2 Register: Fill this Google Form with required information: https://forms.gle/vcBv55mJM7PhEncR8
Seats are limited to ensure personal attention and guided support for each participant. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email.
Refund Policy
1. Cancellation by Participant
- 15+ Days Before Start Date:
- 100% Refund: Full refund of fees paid.
- 100% Refund: Full refund of fees paid.
- 7–14 Days Before Start Date:
- 50% Refund: Half of the fees paid.
- 50% Refund: Half of the fees paid.
- Less Than 7 Days Before Start Date:
- No Refund: Fees are non-refundable.
Process:
- Submit a refund request via email to sara.institute.info@gmail.com with:
- Participant name
- Transaction details (payment ID, date).
- Reason for cancellation.
- Participant name
- Refunds processed within 7–10 business days via original payment method.
2. Scholarship Recipients
- Scholarship seats are non-refundable.
- If unable to attend, notify SARA at least 7 days prior to free the seat for another candidate.
3. Cancellation by SARA
- If SARA cancels/reschedules the event:
- 100% Refund: Full refund for all paid participants.
- Option to Transfer: Join the next cohort at no extra cost.
- 100% Refund: Full refund for all paid participants.
4. Special Cases
- Medical Emergencies: Submit a doctor’s certificate for refund consideration (partial/full, case-by-case basis).
- Partial Attendance: No refunds for days attended.
5. Non-Refundable Components
- Administrative Fees: ₹500 (deducted from all refunds).
Contact for Refunds
Email: sara.institute.info@gmail.com | 📞 Call: 925 315 2024
Note: SARA reserves the right to amend this policy. Exceptions apply only with prior written approval.
Support Provided by The Ambedkar Educational Society, Sonipat
We are grateful to the Ambedkar Educational Society, Sonipat for generously supporting the 2nd SARA Winter School. As part of their commitment to empowering marginalized communities through education, the Society is providing subsidized accommodation support for all participants during the five-day program.
This collaboration enables us to:
Keep the winter school completely free of tuition fees
Offer affordable and safe hostel accommodation
Provide nutritious meals for all participants
Extend fellowship support to students from marginalized communities and women scholars
The support from the Ambedkar Educational Society ensures that students from all socioeconomic backgrounds can attend the program without financial barriers and participate fully in the learning experience.