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

Internship Programme - CCI

To familiarize students from Economics, Law, Management, and Finance about the Competition Law and its provisions and to impart training on competition and related issues, CCI had initiated internship training programme in the year 2005. Since its inception, about 75 students have already been provided with the training in the field of competition law and policy. From January, 2011, more than 22 students from various institutes of repute have undergone internship training so far on various competition related issues. CCI actively promotes the participation of student community in its internship programme. The Guidelines containing eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, scope and other modalities required along with application for pursuing internship training are also available on the website.

Guidelines and Application Form(112 KB) 

Guidelines and Application Form for Internship for Ph. D. Candidate (127 KB)

University Research Grant for College Teachers: Innovation Projects

O/o Research Council

University Research Grant for College Teachers: Innovation Projects

Call for Applications (Last Date Extended to 21 August 2017)

University Research Grant for College Teachers: Innovation Projects has been launched to encourage undergraduate research in colleges and inculcate innovative thinking in students. The aim is to inculcate a research culture in colleges and encourage the involvement of teachers and students in research initiatives. It promotes a research environment where teachers and students move beyond subject boundaries to solve real challenges faced by the society, nation and the world. Funding from University of Delhi has empowered the teachers desirous of continuous engagement in research and benefitted them immensely in their academic pursuits. This has created a vibrant atmosphere of research in the University.


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The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowships to Commonwealth citizens

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) awards over 900 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year.
The CSC aims to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, support excellence in UK higher education, and sustain the principles of the Commonwealth. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit and their potential to contribute to the needs of their home countries.
Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships in the UK are funded by the Department for International Development (for developing Commonwealth countries), and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Scottish Government (for developed Commonwealth countries), in conjunction with UK universities.

To find out more about the CSC, visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK pages on GOV.UK Who we are
Our responsibilities and priorities
Our governance arrangements
Corporate publications, including Annual Reports
How to make a Freedom of Information request, press enquiry, or complaint.


Click on Apply to see the list of various schemes

Last Chance to Read Free Sample Issues from 2016- wiley publication

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Call for Researh 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 3 areas that address important issues of public concern

Education and Allied Areas

Law and Governance

Development and Sustainability

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 October 15th 2016:

CV for all investigators

Short concept note of not more than 3 pages

Extended Proposal of up to 10 pages

Budget Breakdown

Anticipated timeline

Please note that the portal will remain available until the November 15th 2016, 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 3 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 Research Proposals

November 15th, 2016

Indication of initial interest

November 25th, 2016

Selected proposals sent for review

November 25th 2016- Feb 15th 2017

Decisions Made

March 1st, 2017

APPLY HERE - This link will work between 15th October and 15th November, 2016.

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

Research Internship at the Reserve Bank of India

Research Internship scheme provides an opportunity to young individuals to expose themselves to cutting edge research in central banking. It best suits individuals who have been in college relatively recently and wish to move on to pursue PhDs in economics, banking, finance or related fields, or to positions in government research institutions, or financial institutions that require a quantitative and analytic orientation.

For more information click here

Research grants/award for candidates pursuing doctoral studies in the Domain of Insurance.

In order to promote academic research in the area of insurance and allied areas, III has established a system to provide Research grants/award for candidates pursuing Doctoral Studies in these areas.

Last date for submission of applications for the year 2016 is 31st Dec 2016

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Professor P R Brahmananda Endowment Research Grant: Last date June 10, 2016

The Institute has created Professor P.R. Brahmananda Endowment Research Fund with a donation from his family members. The Endowment Research Corpus is utilised to award research grant to researchers working in Monetary and Macro Economics. The topic chosen for this year’s research award is Inflation Management

Interested researchers are invited to send in their proposals for writing the Paper on the above theme chosen for the year or submit completed paper, for consideration. The Institute will offer a research award of Rs.35,000/- for the best judged work which can be published in the Journal of Social and Economic Development or any other reputed refereed Journal. The author will have freedom to publish it elsewhere with due acknowledgement to the Institute and the Fund.

The proposals should reach the Institute, in the prescribed form, on or before June 10, 2016. Downloadable application form is available at below mentioned link. Duly filled in applications along with the proposals should be sent to the Registrar, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Dr V K R V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi Post, Bangalore – 560 072, in a cover with a superscription as “RESEARCH PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSOR P.R. BRAHMANANDA ENDOWMENT RESEARCH GRANT”.

Registrar

Application Form (.pdf)

Fellowships for Indian Citizens: 2017-2018

USIEF offers a wide range of exchange opportunities to Indian citizens in three main categories: 

Student Awards to pursue a master's degree or attend a U.S. university as a visiting student researcher, Scholars and Teacher Awards for academics, teachers and professionals to teach or conduct research in the U.S., and Professional Development Programs for leadership and skill development. In addition to providing opportunities for personal, academic and professional growth, Fulbright-Nehru and other exchanges promote mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and India.Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowships have, over the years, helped bring the people of India and the United States closer through educational exchanges. USIEF has administered approximately 19,000 grants for Indians and U.S. citizens. USIEF alumni have demonstrated strong leadership in all walks of life, including agriculture, arts, economics, education, environment, humanities and social sciences, public health, and science and technology.

This year marks the inaugural call for applications for the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship. By funding these new fellowships, the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of India intend to work in partnership to build long-term capacity in the United States and India by engaging scientific and technical research scholars and professionals related to climate research and education.

Once you find a fellowship of interest, please visit the Current Fulbright Fellows page to learn about recent proposals that have been successful. We also encourage you to talk with Fulbright and other alumni about their experiences in the United States. USIEF staff and our Alumni webpage can help you get in touch with people in your field who will be glad to answer questions. The first application deadline is June 15, 2016.

Screening experts and selection committees look for talented individuals whose projects are important to India and the U.S. and who have the ability to be good "cultural ambassadors". The ideal exchange fellow is one who both contributes important work in his/her field and encourages Indo-U.S. networking during and after the fellowship.

Best wishes to all of you as you explore these exciting fellowship opportunities.

Click here for an e-brochure on 2017-2018 Fellowships for Indian Citizens

Click here for a brochure on 2017-2018 Fellowships for Indian Citizens (Downloadable PDF Format)

Indian Fulbrighters: Ambassadors of Change -- Click here to view a video where alumni share their Fulbright-Nehru experience

Read tips from current Indian Fulbrighters on the application and selection process

Read Free Research on Gender Equality for International Women’s Day

Read more than 300 free journal articles and book chapters on women’s rights

Thank you everyone for your participation on our blog leading up to International Women’s Day. We have loved discussing these essential issues with you and hearing what you have to say.

After such a vibrant conversation, we are proud to offer you access to a free collection of content, spanning across the sciences, social sciences and humanities. This year, we’ve added more than 300 new articles to the site, but you can also browse collections from past years. This research empowers all of us to change the world, and we hope that it inspires you.

Click on your area of interest to start browsing today!

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NABARD invites Research Proposals

NABARD invites proposals from recognized Research Institutions/University Departments, Business Schools through proper channel, for undertaking research on the following themes: 1.Agriculture Value chain, 2.Rural Infrastructure and Rural-Urban Interface, 3.Rural Service Sector and 4. Resource Management Options for RainfedAgriculture. Please see the detailed advertisement at www.nabard.org under tab functions/developmental/R&D Fund. Hard copy of the completed application may be forwarded to “The Chief General Manager, Department of Economic Analysis and Research(DEAR), 4 – C, NABARD, BandraKurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051. Send soft copies todear@nabard.org. Last date: 15 August 2014.



For more information: https://www.nabard.org/English/Research_Proposals.aspx

Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities invites applications

The Centre for Social Sciences and Humanities (CSH) invites applications for the following positions:

· Senior Research Fellow (1)

· Post-doctoral Fellow (2)

· Research Assistant (1)


Reputed multidisciplinary research centre in social sciences on South Asia, the CSH is composed of a dynamic team of about 30 international staff members, 20 of them being researchers. It cooperates with leading academic research institutions in India, France, Europe, Asia and the Americas notably. It produces top quality researches and publications.
The successful candidates will participate to the activities of the CSH and contribute to its scholarship and intellectual development.

For further information and application deadlines please visit CSH website at:

www. http://csh-delhi.com/index.php?lang=en

Announcement: Inclusive Media –UNDP Fellowships by July 15, 2014

Inclusive Media for Change, a CSDS-based initiative, invites applications from journalists in English and Hindi for Inclusive Media - UNDP Fellowships 2014. The Fellowships are given to increase and sharpen media coverage of rural distress/ development and the issues of the marginalized people. The fellowships are aimed at promoting democratic social change, particularly through empowerment, participation and good governance.

The Inclusive Media for Change runs a clearing house of ideas, information and alternatives on India marginalised (www.im4change.org ), conducts research and organises media capacity-building workshops.

The ideal candidates would be willing to take time off from routine journalism and spend at least two to four weeks with rural/ marginalized communities and write/ produce series of stories that require wider coverage and public attention. The fellowships will cover travel and incidental expenses subject to an upper limit of Rs 150,000. It intends to cover costs of news gathering and logistics for a total number of six fellowships in Hindi and English. (Please read Fellowship terms and conditions below)

The Inclusive Media - UNDP fellowships are open to journalists working for mainstream newspapers/ magazines/ radio or TV channels. Those working for well-known media websites are eligible to apply though a maximum of one fellowship can be given for really well-known new media platforms. Free-lancers can apply only if they can produce letters of support from mainstream papers with an undertaking to publish their output.

A jury of well-known editors and development thinkers will select the fellows on the basis of brief project proposals (Please read ‘how to apply’ and ‘terms and conditions’ below) and story ideas. The projects should be about happenings/ positive interventions/ alternatives and success stories on issues of livelihoods, agrarian crises, hunger/ malnutrition, public health, and the MDGs. An ideal candidate will have genuine interest in rural development/ issues of the marginalized people and will be willing to spend time in rural areas for field work. The fellows will be given a chance to refine their project proposal after their selection if the jury so recommends.

The applicant must get a supporting letter from her/his media organization with an undertaking to publish the fellowship outcome in their publications in a format of their choice (i.e., series of reports, travelogues, edit/ op-ed articles, investigation, documentary film or TV/radio packages). Entries without the editors’ undertaking will not be considered.

The last date for applications is July 15, 2014.

How to Apply?

The applications for Inclusive Media – UNDP Fellowships should include a cover letter and the candidate’s CV (strictly within 3 A4 pages) along with the following:

1. A clearly defined project proposal with clear title (Within 500 words)
2. A break up of at least 5 story ideas based on the project proposal (within 250 words)
3. An idea of the geographical region selected for field work, and a rough break-up of travel/ boarding requirements with an approximate expenditure. (within 100 words)
4. Two samples of published work (or Radio/TV programmes) in English or Hindi
5. A supporting letter from the editor assuring leave for 2 to 4 weeks and agreeing to use the fellowship output in the publication


(Free lancers must procure a supporting letter from the editor of a reputed publication/ channel agreeing to use the fellowship output)


6. A letter of recommendation about the candidate’s past record, journalistic abilities and suitability for the project from an eminent journalist, editor or supervisor giving an idea of the candidate’s suitability for the Inclusive Media - UNDP Fellowships.


(We strongly recommend that the candidates must read terms and conditions below before applying for the fellowships)

INCLUSIVE MEDIA - UNDP FELLOWSHIP 2014 (RULES AND REGULATIONS)

Applications are invited for one Post-doctoral research fellow till 7th May 2014

INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES KOLKATA


DD 27/D, Sector I, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064


Applications are invited for one Post-doctoral research fellow to work on an ICSSR sponsored project titled, Trade Unions and Collective Bargaining in Urban Labour Markets: The Case of West Bengal. The candidate must have a PhD in economics/political science dealing with issues related to labour. Experience in conducting quantitative or qualitative surveys is desirable. Those who have submitted their PhD theses recently may also apply.


A consolidated amount of Rs 40,000/- per month will be paid to the fellow. The appointment would be initially for one year, extendable by one more year on the basis of evaluation. The fellow must be prepared to join the institute at a short notice.


Applicants are required to send their CV and a synopsis of their PhD work (not more than 2 pages) to: subhanilc@gmail.com. The subject line must mention “Application for ICSSR Urban Labour Market Project”.


Last date of submitting application: 7th May 2014