Linguistic Research Projects
Nepal – A Researcher's Paradise
Nepal is a very linguistically diverse country (around 120 different living languages). The major languages are Nepali, Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Tamang.
Linguistics is often considered useful to ethnography, anthropology and sociology researches’ success as it enables the researcher to reach a deeper degree of interaction and a far more intimate relationship with a particular cultural group.
Nepal is a small but very rich country in terms of culture, traditions, and ethnolinguistic diversity. It is a real paradise for anthropologists, ethnographers, sociologists and other researchers.
The “Linguistic Research Program” is designed for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, anthropology, ethnology, ethnography, sociology, history, journalism or related; however, this program is also open to professional researchers.
Note: Research programs are made prior to arrival and are based upon your research topic, experience, interests and goals.
Project Life
The “Linguistic Research Program” is designed for students pursuing a degree in linguistics, anthropology, ethnology, ethnography, sociology, history, journalism or related; however, this program is also open to professional researchers.
As mentioned above, research programs are made prior to arrival and are based upon your research topic, experience, interests and goals.
Orientation
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your homestay in Kathmandu. Once you have arrived, you will have time to relax and settle in before starting your research project.
You will receive up to 6 days of Cultural and Language training from our local coordinators. The duration of the training depends on the duration of your placement. The training period includes basic cultural and language information and a special orientation related to your chosen research topic. Basic information on the education system, gender issues, caste system and recent political changes will be included too. The orientation will be conducted in Kathmandu.
PRICES
Each program is tailor-made and based upon your research topic, interests and goals. Therefore, the price will vary accordingly.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick up & drop off.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to the project site(s) and from the project site(s) to Kathmandu.
- Program induction in Kathmandu before starting your research project (including Nepali language classes and sightseeing).
- Specialised orientation related to your chosen research topic.
- Accommodation (homestay) during your orientation in Kathmandu.
- Accommodation(s) during your research project (homestay/s).
- 3 meals per day during your research project.
- 1 Personal Local Guide and translator during your entire stay.
- 24 hours supervision.
- 24 hours in-country support.
What’s NOT included
- International flights.
- Medical and travel insurances.
- Meals during the orientation in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenditures (bar bills, phone calls, laundry service, …).
- Visa fees & airport taxes.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
During induction in Kathmandu, you will stay with a host family.
During your research project, you will stay with a carefully selected host family (or host families depending on your research topic), giving you the rare opportunity to truly experience life inside a Nepalese community.
All meals will be provided for you by your host family: 3 authentic Nepali meals per day (Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners).
- Actively working toward a degree in linguistics, ethnology, ethnography, anthropology, history, journalism or related. This program is also open to professional researchers.
- Assume personal and professional responsibilities for all activities and actions.
- Respect the values and aims of the local communities, be committed and reliable, flexible, patient, open-minded and adaptable to new environments.
- Able to work independently.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge in Nepali.
For this program, please send us your CV, a motivation letter expressing your interest and expectations, a copy of your higher education degree certificate (Professionals) or a proof of enrollment in a degree program in a graduate school (Research Students), a passport size photo and a passport copy.
You must provide your academic details and the topic of your research in your motivation letter.
