Tata Institute of Social Sciences - Sitaram Jindal Research Fellowship Scheme

Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, invites applications from highclibre acadmicians and researchers for - Sitraram Jindal Research Fellowship Sheme for the academic year 2014-15. Scholarship Details Proven Track Record as evident from the innovations done in the past, Quality of Publications and Recognitions Relevance and Importance of the Research Topic for the common man In addition, the Research Fellow will also get a Contingency grant of a maximum of Rs.10 lakhs per year, the quantum of which will also depend upon the need of suchcontingency funding. The contingency grant will take care of the actual contingent expenditure incurred in pursuance of the ‘Research and Innovation’ work. This amount can be used for the following For acquisition of Books, Documents of relevance to the project as approved by theHead of Department/Host Institution. For publication of articles/papers in reputed journals and filing for patents connected with this research work. To meet petty expenses for the purchase of chemicals, reagents, stationery, postage,Registration fee for attending workshops/conferences. For travel expenses including one foreign travel/foreign attachment during the entire research project period. The approval for foreign travel/foreign attachment will be given by SJ Foundation on the recommendation of the Host Institution. Eligibility Criteria Open to all Indians living in India or abroad. The Research work should be conducted in India. Persons of Indian origin who have acquired foreign nationality are not eligible. Should have PhD or MD/ MS in Medicine or M. Tech. or equivalent, in the relevant field. The subject of research should be absolutely non-controversial having no alignment towards or against a particular sect or religion or with any intent to propagate a particular ideology or concept directed to develop any religious, caste or communal feelings in the society. The topic of study/research should be beneficial to the general populace of the country particularly to the under privileged and vulnerable groups. The candidate should have proven high caliber academic and research track record as evident from the quality of publications, recognitions and intellectual property rights obtained How to Apply: Candidates can avail online application form at- http://www.tiss.edu/important-documents/sitaram-jindal-research-fellowship-scheme Important Date Last date to send filled application form is: 03/30/2018 For more details, please visit: http://www.tiss.edu/important-documents/sitaram-jindal-research-fellowship-scheme