Institute: Dr. Ambedkar Research and Training Institute, Pune
Fellowship: Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research Fellowship (ARF)
Dr. Ambedkar National Social Science Research Fellowship (ARFN) which is a national level fellowship and
Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research State Fellowship at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (ARFTISS) which is reserved only for eligible TISS scholars.
There are three ARFN and two ARFTISS.
Objectives: The specific objectives of these fellowships are to:
i) extend economic support to candidates belonging to the SCs to obtain higher degrees such as M.Phil and Ph.D. from recognized and reputed Universities and Educational Institutions in India;
ii) encourage scholars belonging to the Scheduled Castes to undertake research on issues pertaining to caste in general and the issues of Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Dalits in particular,
iii) to bring such issues to the centre stage of academic discourse;
iv) bring visibility to the issues of such excluded and discriminated caste groups and thereby draw the attention of the government for appropriate policy formulation and intervention.
Fellowship Grant: Each of the two types of fellowships is further divided into Dr. Ambedkar Junior Research fellowship (AJRF) and Dr. Ambedkar Senior Research Fellowship (ASRF). However, the fellowship grant for both ARFN and ARFTISS is the same as given below.Fellowship grant For AJRF: Rs.13000/-p.m. for the initial two years.
Fellowship grant:
* For AJRF: Rs.13000/-p.m. for the initial two years.
* For ASRF: Rs.15000/-p.m. for remaining 3 years tenure.
Contingency:
* For AJRF: Rs.10,000/- per annum for initial two years.
* For ASRF: Rs. 20,000/- per annum for remaining 3 years.
Assistance to host Institution: Rs. 3000/- per annum per student
Escorts/Reader Assistance (for physically & visually challenged: Rs. 2000/- p.m. per student
Tenure of fellowship: The tenure of both ARFN and ARFTISS is 5 years, of which the first two years of fellowship called Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Junior Research Fellowship (AJRF) is for completing his/her M.Phil. degree, and the remaining three years of fellowship called the Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Senior Research Fellowship (ASRF) is for completing his/her Ph.D. degree.
Eligibility: Both the fellowships are open only to SC candidates with a post-graduate degree in any social science or humanities discipline, intending to pursue their M.Phil/Ph.D. degree on caste and Dalit related issues on a full-time or regular basis. However, while the ARFN is open to SCs from any part of India including Maharashtra and also students of TISS, the ARFTISS is open only to SC candidates of Maharashtra who have already secured M.Phil/Ph.D. admission at TISS.
How to apply: The fellowship is advertised once in a year in major English and Marathi newspapers inviting application from eligible candidates for both the fellowships (ARFN and ARFTISS). The application format given at the end of this fellowship prospectus can be used for both the fellowships. The hard copy of application along with this prospectus can be obtained from the office of the undersigned free of cost either personally or by post by producing/sending a copy of caste certificate.
The completed application should have the following enclosures: 1) a typed or legibly written research proposal of 4000 to 4500 words; 2) caste/ community certificate as proof of his/her SC background; 3) two copies each of any two articles published, 4) photo copies of marks obtained in graduation and post graduation, 5) copy of certificate of any relevant exam passed, 6) one page note stating why he/she should be considered for the fellowship.
download application form
SEND completed application with necessary enclosures to the office of the Director General, Dr. Ambedkar Research & Training Institute, 28, Queen’s Garden , Near Old Circuit House, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, so as to reach on or before the due date mentioned in the advertisement. Those unable to send the hard copy of the application within the due date for valid reasons, may send a soft copy of the same as advance copy with scanned copies of necessary documents within the due date to the Director General's e-mail ID: directorbarti@gmail.com, and in such case the hard copy of the application should reach the said office within two days after the due date.
Method of Selection: The selection will be made on the basis of the merit of the candidates which includes: 1) the relevance of the proposed research to the specific objectives of the fellowship, 2) quality of the attached research proposal; 3) the candidate's research knowledge and articulation ability, 4) number of quality articles/book published, 5) marks obtained in the graduation and post graduation, 6) grade/marks obtained in the personal Interview. The final selection depends on the recommendation of the selection Committee duly constituted for the purpose.
For further details, Contact:
The Director General,
Dr. Ambedkar Research & Training Institute
28, Queen’s Garden Nr. Old Circuit House,
Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Tel: 020-26362076; 26333595;
Fellowship: Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research Fellowship (ARF)
Dr. Ambedkar National Social Science Research Fellowship (ARFN) which is a national level fellowship and
Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Research State Fellowship at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (ARFTISS) which is reserved only for eligible TISS scholars.
There are three ARFN and two ARFTISS.
Objectives: The specific objectives of these fellowships are to:
i) extend economic support to candidates belonging to the SCs to obtain higher degrees such as M.Phil and Ph.D. from recognized and reputed Universities and Educational Institutions in India;
ii) encourage scholars belonging to the Scheduled Castes to undertake research on issues pertaining to caste in general and the issues of Scheduled Castes (SCs) or Dalits in particular,
iii) to bring such issues to the centre stage of academic discourse;
iv) bring visibility to the issues of such excluded and discriminated caste groups and thereby draw the attention of the government for appropriate policy formulation and intervention.
Fellowship Grant: Each of the two types of fellowships is further divided into Dr. Ambedkar Junior Research fellowship (AJRF) and Dr. Ambedkar Senior Research Fellowship (ASRF). However, the fellowship grant for both ARFN and ARFTISS is the same as given below.Fellowship grant For AJRF: Rs.13000/-p.m. for the initial two years.
Fellowship grant:
* For AJRF: Rs.13000/-p.m. for the initial two years.
* For ASRF: Rs.15000/-p.m. for remaining 3 years tenure.
Contingency:
* For AJRF: Rs.10,000/- per annum for initial two years.
* For ASRF: Rs. 20,000/- per annum for remaining 3 years.
Assistance to host Institution: Rs. 3000/- per annum per student
Escorts/Reader Assistance (for physically & visually challenged: Rs. 2000/- p.m. per student
Tenure of fellowship: The tenure of both ARFN and ARFTISS is 5 years, of which the first two years of fellowship called Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Junior Research Fellowship (AJRF) is for completing his/her M.Phil. degree, and the remaining three years of fellowship called the Dr. Ambedkar Social Science Senior Research Fellowship (ASRF) is for completing his/her Ph.D. degree.
Eligibility: Both the fellowships are open only to SC candidates with a post-graduate degree in any social science or humanities discipline, intending to pursue their M.Phil/Ph.D. degree on caste and Dalit related issues on a full-time or regular basis. However, while the ARFN is open to SCs from any part of India including Maharashtra and also students of TISS, the ARFTISS is open only to SC candidates of Maharashtra who have already secured M.Phil/Ph.D. admission at TISS.
How to apply: The fellowship is advertised once in a year in major English and Marathi newspapers inviting application from eligible candidates for both the fellowships (ARFN and ARFTISS). The application format given at the end of this fellowship prospectus can be used for both the fellowships. The hard copy of application along with this prospectus can be obtained from the office of the undersigned free of cost either personally or by post by producing/sending a copy of caste certificate.
The completed application should have the following enclosures: 1) a typed or legibly written research proposal of 4000 to 4500 words; 2) caste/ community certificate as proof of his/her SC background; 3) two copies each of any two articles published, 4) photo copies of marks obtained in graduation and post graduation, 5) copy of certificate of any relevant exam passed, 6) one page note stating why he/she should be considered for the fellowship.
download application form
SEND completed application with necessary enclosures to the office of the Director General, Dr. Ambedkar Research & Training Institute, 28, Queen’s Garden , Near Old Circuit House, Pune, Maharashtra 411001, so as to reach on or before the due date mentioned in the advertisement. Those unable to send the hard copy of the application within the due date for valid reasons, may send a soft copy of the same as advance copy with scanned copies of necessary documents within the due date to the Director General's e-mail ID: directorbarti@gmail.com, and in such case the hard copy of the application should reach the said office within two days after the due date.
Method of Selection: The selection will be made on the basis of the merit of the candidates which includes: 1) the relevance of the proposed research to the specific objectives of the fellowship, 2) quality of the attached research proposal; 3) the candidate's research knowledge and articulation ability, 4) number of quality articles/book published, 5) marks obtained in the graduation and post graduation, 6) grade/marks obtained in the personal Interview. The final selection depends on the recommendation of the selection Committee duly constituted for the purpose.
For further details, Contact:
The Director General,
Dr. Ambedkar Research & Training Institute
28, Queen’s Garden Nr. Old Circuit House,
Pune, Maharashtra 411001
Tel: 020-26362076; 26333595;
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