Call for Research Staff Possition-BITS Pilani

 Applications are invited from eligible candidates to work as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on the sponsored project by DST-SERB (SRG/2021/002280) under the supervision of Dr. L. Rajya Lakshmi, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, BITS Pilani (Pilani campus), Rajasthan.

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CALL FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE / RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR AN ICSSR-IMPRESS PROJECT

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for the post of Research Associate / Research Assistant to work on a project sponsored by ICSSR – IMPRESS, under the supervision of Dr. Nirankush Dutta, Department of Management, BITS-Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan. 

Title of the project: Use of Social Media as a Driver for Innovation in Higher Education in India 

Duration of the project: 3 months (till 31 March 2021; may be extended further, if required) 

Project position and number: Research Associate, 1 Nos. / Research Assistant, 1 Nos. 

Fellowship amount: (As per ICSSR-IMPRESS guidelines) 

(i) Research Associate: Rs. 25,000/- p.m. 

(ii) Research Assistant: Rs. 20,000/- p.m. 

Eligibility requirements: 

(i) Research Associate: Post Graduate in any social science discipline with minimum 55% marks and NET /SLET / M.Phil. / Ph.D. 

(ii) Research Assistant: Ph.D. / M.Phil. / Post Graduate in any social science discipline with minimum 55% marks The candidate should possess strong background in management, especially in marketing / information technology, passion for research, evidence of academic excellence, excellent analytical and computing skills, excellent communication and writing skills. Having an understanding of quantitative / qualitative data analysis methods and SPSS / R / SAS will be an added advantage. Interested candidates with the above mentioned qualification can send applications on plain paper giving detailed information about the educational qualifications, research experience and published research papers (if any), by 24/12/2020 to the Project Director, Dr. Nirankush Dutta via email: nirankush.dutta@pilani.bitspilani.ac.in or by post to Dr. Nirankush Dutta, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, BITS-Pilani, Pilani Campus, Pilani, Rajasthan-333031. Please note that only qualified and suitable candidates will be called for an online interview in the last week of December 2020 and no TA / DA will be paid for the interview. Selected candidate may be permitted to register for Ph.D. programme of BITS, Pilani, subject to the fulfilment of the institutional requirements.

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Applications Invited for Indian Health Policy and Systems Research Policy

Vacancy at Anusandhan Trust

Head of Institution, SATHI Pune

Anusandhan Trust (www.anusandhantrust.org) is looking for a person to lead and manage the activities of its Centre SATHI (Support for Advocacy and Training to Health Initiatives), Pune (www.sathicehat.org), an institution engaged in research and advocacy linked to community action on public health and health systems.

SATHI's work spans three major programmes at local and national levels: social action on public health systems, community action for nutrition, and social accountability of private healthcare. Our grants total to about Rs. 4 crores annually. SATHI has pioneered health rights approaches across India, promoting accountability of the public and the private health sector. We operate from our own premises in Pune, with a multidisciplinary team of 15 professionals qualifed in the various felds of social sciences and medicine/public health.

SATHI's head of the institution is expected to lead and manage the institution's current programmes and develop new areas. As the head, s/he must provide guidance and expertise to program and support staff; work consultatively with them to develop effective strategies for realising the organisational vision; and represent SATHI in various fora. S/he will raise resources for the institution and liaison with funding agencies. The incumbent is required to act in close liaison with the Board of trustees and other organs of Anusandhan Trust.

Please refer the detailed job specifications at

https://sathicehat.org/openings/ and http://www.cehat.org/careers

Interested candidates must apply with a detailed CV and samples of publication to hoisathiat@gmail.com

Last date for receiving applications: 15 December 2020.

Visiting Students Program at IGIDR

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH

Visiting Students Program

Summer 2020

Call for Applications

The IGIDR is pleased to invite applications for the Visiting Students Program for 2020. If you are a student who wants to learn what academic research is all about and would like to learn the ropes and get some hands on experience working with faculty researchers, you can now apply to spend the summer at the IGIDR. The IGIDR Visiting Students Program is part of the institute’s mandate to reach out to the larger academic community, to foster interactions and nurture the capacity of students to undertake research.

The Program : Selected students will be assigned a faculty supervisor to work with for the duration of their visit. Students are expected to produce a report at the end of their sojourn in the IGIDR.

Eligibility : Students in the first year of their Master’s program (M.A., M.B.A., M.Com., M.Sc. and M.Stat.) or third year engineering (B.E, BTech. or fourth year of integrated Master’s Program).

When : 45 days in one stretch from May 26, 2020 to July 09, 2020.

Stipend : Rs.9000/- for the entire period (26th May 2020 to 9th July 2020), 2nd class roundtrip train fare, free accommodation on IGIDR campus.

How to Apply : Apply online through the webpage http://www.igidr.ac.in/vsp/

The last date for receiving applications is February 20, 2020. Make sure you have the following

documents before you apply.

1. A statement in English (not to exceed 300 words) explaining

i) Your research interests

ii) Why you would like to be considered for this program?

iii) What do you hope to achieve during the program?

2. An updated Curriculum Vitae

3. A scanned copy of a bonafide certificate

One recommendation letter from your Professor/Teacher should be sent directly to summer@igidr.ac.in on or before February 20, 2020.

About IGIDR : The IGIDR in Mumbai is an advanced research institute established and funded fully by the Reserve Bank of India for carrying out research on development issues from a multi-disciplinary point of view. The IGIDR also offers MSc, MPhil, PhD degrees. Our faculty interests cover a broad range of themes, environment, energy, agriculture, industry, finance,macroeconomics, development, international trade, microeconomic theory, and poverty, among others. For more information about the IGIDR, visit www.igidr.ac.in

Rajya Sabha Research and Study (RSRS) Scheme

The Rajya Sabha instituted the Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Chair and two Rajya Sabha Fellowships Scheme in the year 2009 with the objective of promoting research on different aspects of parliamentary democracy in India. At the initiative of the Hon’ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, the existing Scheme has been revamped in order to enhance its effectiveness and utility. The revamped scheme has been renamed as ‘Rajya Sabha Research and Study’ (RSRS) Scheme which has three components, namely (a) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Chair; (b) Rajya Sabha Fellowships and (c) Rajya Sabha Student Engagement Internships. The broad objective of the Scheme is ‘to promote research/empirical/comparative study of the functioning of Parliament and other democratic institutions and analyse their contributions to the country’s socio-economic transformation; and to ensure the utility of the research study to the functioning of Parliament’. Various aspects of the Scheme have been streamlined including eligibility criteria, selection of broad themes for study by the Chair and Fellows, monitoring of the research project, etc. The research grant for the Chair and Fellowships has been enhanced to attract the serious scholars/experts to undertake the study and ensure quality and relevant research. The number of Fellowships has also been increased from two to four. A new Internship Scheme has also been introduced with the objective to acquaint the students with the working of Parliament of India, especially the Rajya Sabha. A Research Advisory Committee (RAC) assists the Chairman, Rajya Sabha in the selection as well as operation of the Chair and the Fellowships.  It has five members, two from amongst the members of Rajya Sabha, two prominent academics, nominated by the Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha is the Member Convenor. The Interns will be selected by the Rajya Sabha Secretariat as per the direction of Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Chair The Chair is open to an eminent researcher/academic of repute/expert with proven record of research or scholarship and publications in the study of political system, democratic institutions and socio-economic challenges facing the nation. Former Members of Parliament/State Legislatures and former officers of Parliament/State Legislature Secretariats are also eligible to apply. Duration of the chair is for two years, extendable up to one year.  The occupant of the Chair is entitled for a grant of Rs.20 lakh plus Rs.2.50 lakh as contingency grant. Rajya Sabha Fellowships The Fellowship is open to scholars who have relevant educational qualification/experience for undertaking the study in line with the objective of the Scheme. Former Members of Parliament/ State Legislatures and former officers of Parliament/State Legislature Secretariats are also eligible to apply. Duration of the Fellowship is 18 months which is extendable upto six months. The fellows are entitled to get a grant of Rs.8 lakhs plus Rs.50,000/- as contingency grant. Rajya Sabha Student Engagement Internships Students pursuing graduation and post-graduation courses in any discipline would be eligible for internship programme. There would be ten Internships for the duration of two months during summer vacation. The interns would be paid a consolidated amount of Rs.10,000/- per month as stipend.

Rajya Sabha Research and Study (RSRS) Scheme

Research Advisory Committee

Studies undertaken under the previous Scheme

Shri S. D. Nautiyal, Joint Secretary (LR), Room No. 517(5th Floor), Parliament House Annexe, New Delhi – 110 001. mail Id: sd.nautiyal@sansad.nic.in Tel.011-23034063, 23014850

Shri Ratan Kumar Sahoo  Additional Director (LARRDIS) B-7, 3rd Floor, PTI Building, 4, Parliament Street, New Delhi – 110 001. email Id: rksahoo.rs@sansad.nic.in Tel.:011-23724707

National Accounting Talent Search 2018-19

The National Accounting Talent Search (NATS) competition is a unique initiative of Indian Accounting Association. It was during later part of 2008 that the association in its National Executive meeting accepted the proposal to organize such a competition at National level. The objective was primarily to motivate young talent to appreciate the subject and cause of accounting. Since 2009 the competition is being organised in all parts of India every year. During the initial years, NATS was organised for undergraduate students only. Later on, scope of the competition was extended to be organised at senior level also in which any post graduate or professional qualification holder upto the age of 25 years can participate. 

The competition is now held over more than 50 centres in the country. Like any other competition, the toppers and higher rank holders in this competition used to get cash awards and trophies. However, in order to ensure motivation to all participants, a special feature of NATS is the award of certificate to all participants which is a multi coloured, laminated document bearing photograph and parents' names of the participant. We appeal to academicians and professionals at large to motivate youngsters in even larger numbers to participate in the competition, and thereby to help enhance recognition of the discipline of accounting.

Who can participate	Any student doing B.com, BBA, BBM or any other undergraduate course	Any person bellow the age of 25 years as on July 1, 2018 (born after June 30, 1999)
Subject Coverage	Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting and  Management Accounting generally of B.Com. (First year) level (details on website)	Based on UGC (NET) syllabus (details on website)
Registration Fee	Rs. 250	Rs. 500

    Last Date: 31/12/2018

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RESEARCH GRANT- Azim Premji University

Call for Proposals

As part of Azim Premji University’s efforts to strengthen and elevate the state of understanding of societal processes and outcomes we are launching the second round of our Research Grant Programme. This is designed to promote inquiry into areas of particular interest to the Foundation and to explore possible responses for some of them.

We invite high quality research proposals that examine significant questions of public concern in the areas of education, public policy and governance and development and sustainability. For this cycle, we invite high quality proposals in the following 5 areas that address important issues of public concern

Education and Allied Areas
Law and Legal System in India
Policy and Governance
Urban Governance and Sustainability
Labour, Livelihoods and Employment

The grant programme is designed to strengthen and supplement our existing efforts in these areas. While we are open to any broad consideration within the area, the research should be empirically grounded, and be able to inform practice and policy.

The duration of projects can range from 1 to 3 years, and the size of the research grants from Rs.5 to 20 lakhs.

Interested applicants should submit the following via the online portal below which will be open on January 1st, 2018:

• CV for all investigators
• Short concept note of not more than 3 pages
• Budget Breakdown
• Anticipated timeline

Please note that the portal will remain available until the January 30th 2018, the last date for submissions. This deadline is strict.

The concept note and proposal should both indicate why the study is needed, highlight its significance, clearly identify the research objectives/questions, and outline the methodology to be employed. In particular, it should indicate why the research is of general significance and addresses the particular concerns laid out in the terms of reference. Applicants should have demonstrated competency and qualifications to undertake the research in the proposed area. Applicants should read the terms of reference for each area before applying and ensure that the proposal aligns with the specifications. Please note that a proposal that is outside the scope of the specific areas of research will not be considered further. Accordingly please ensure that your proposal addresses the concerns highlighted in each theme and indicate how your proposals specifically seeks to engage with them.

All proposals will undergo an internal review at the outset. Those deemed to be particularly promising will then be sent for an extensive external review that may take up to 2 months.

Grants will be awarded primarily to individuals or teams affiliated with academic institutions, think tanks, NGOs and other centers of vital research both in India and elsewhere. We encourage scholars and researchers in the fields of education, public policy, economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, law and the sciences to submit grant proposals.

Schedule
Last date for submission of Concept Notes	January 30th, 2018
Indication of initial interest	February 28th, 2018
Last date for submission of Full Proposal	March 30th, 2018
Proposals sent for review	March 30th - May 30th, 2018
Decisions Made	May 30th, 2018
Projects Start date	July, 2018

APPLY HERE - This link will work between 1st and 30th January, 2018.

Please direct any queries to research.grants@apu.edu.in