goa.gov.in D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme

Organization : Government of Goa
Scheme Name : D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme
Home Page : https://www.goa.gov.in/index.php
Details Here : https://www.statusin.in/uploads/22578-DDKOSAMBI.pdf

D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme :

The Government of Goa is pleased to frame the following scheme i.e.
(i) This scheme shall be called “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme”.

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(ii) This scheme shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette and shall remain in force up to 31st March, 2020.

Introduction :
The scheme has been designed with an objective to encourage Goa Scholars to undertake research in the field of social studies, history culture etc.

Three fellowships shall be awarded one at junior, one at senior level & one at post-doctoral level each for research in the specified areas every year.

Objectives :
The Objectives of this scheme are
(i) To encourage the Goan scholars to undertake research in the areas of society, economy, polity, history, art and culture of Goa.

Only topics that are closely connected to Goa will be accepted. However authentic topics pertaining to Goa may also be considered for the fellowship depending upon the decision taken by the expert committee.

(ii) To , promote and develop research culture in the State of Goa.
(iii) To promote interdisciplinary research in colleges and university.

Eligibility :
(i) Any individual who has completed his/her post-graduation and is upto 35 years of age shall be eligible to undertake research in the junior category.

(ii) Any individual who has completed his/her post graduation and is above the age of 35 shall be eligible to undertake research in the senior category.

(iii) Any individual who has completed his/her Ph.D. shall be eligible to undertake research in the post-doctoral category. There is no age bar in this category.

(iv) In case of exceptionally talented scholars of proven record with authentic work at their credit the rules regarding educational qualifications may be relaxed if recommended by the Selection Committee.

(v) The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in his life time under each category.

(vi) A fellow will not be eligible for any other fellowship offered by the Department in any other category for a period of 10 years from the date of the submission of his/her project.

Any grace period/extension will not be considered under the quantum of the fellowship financial assistance.

Nature & quantum of Assistance :
(i) Eligible scholars for junior category shall be awarded a fellowship upto Rs. 10,000 per month for a maximum period for 2 years, on case to case basis.

(ii) Eligible scholars for senior & post- -doctoral category shall be awarded a fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- per month for a maximum period for 2 years, on case to case basis.

(iii) Maximum one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year.
(iv) The amount of fellowship shall be recessed on the recommendation of evaluation committee after the submission of his/her project.

Procedure for receiving recommendations :
(i) Every year the Department of Art & Culture shall release a press advertisement inviting applications for the “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme” for scholars.

The ion committee constituted for the purpose by Government from time to time shall the scholars for the fellowship.

(ii) The project report in form of 2 hard copies and a soft copy must be submitted within a period of 30 days after the completion of his/her two year fellowship.

(iii) The project submitted shall be exclusively the property of Department of Art & Culture.