Current Vacancy - Indian Council of Social Science Research
Current Vacancy - Indian Council of Social Science Research
Designation : Fellowship
Job Description :
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), invites proposals for financial support through Fellowships (Senior Fellowships and General Fellowships).
Sr No : 01
Post Name : Fellowship
Qualifications : -
For Senior & General fellowships a scholar must have Ph.D. Degree and good number of publication and the CV must indicate capability of independent research.
Age Limit : 50yrs
Company Profile :
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) was established in the year of 1969 by the Government of India to promote research in social sciences in the country. The Council was meant to:
Review the progress of social science research and give advice to its users;
Sponsor social science research programmes and projects and administer grants to institutions and individuals for research in social sciences;
Institute and administer scholarships and fellowships for research in social sciences;
Indicate areas in which social science research is to be promoted and adopt special measures for development of research in neglected or new areas;
Give financial support to institutions, associations, and journals engaged in social science research;
Arrange for technical training in research methodology and to provide guidance for research;
Co-ordinate research activities and encourage progrmmes for interdisciplinary research;
Develop and support centers for documentation services and supply of data;
Organize, sponsor, and finance seminars, workshops and study groups;
Undertake publication and assist publication of journals and books in social sciences;
Advise the Government of India on all matters pertaining to social science research as may be referred to it from time to time; and take such measures generally as may be necessary from time to time to promote social science research and its utilization.
Desired Profile :
How to Apply : Complete application, as per the prescribed format, for all categories would include; (i) five copies of research proposal, (ii) five copies of bio-data in prescribed format, (iii) Letter of consent from the affiliating organization, and (vi) document containing the profile of the affiliating organization, only in case of NGO. In case of General fellowship, Consent letter and Bio-Data of the supervisor including his phone number, and short summary of Ph.D. thesis (only one copy) is also required. For Salary protected Fellowships, Scholar should apply through proper channel. The completed applications should be addressed to: The Deputy Director, Research Fellowships Division, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067. Last date for submitting research proposals for General and Senior Fellowships is 30th June 2011.
Last Date : 30-06-2011
Education : M Phil / Phd
Location : Delhi
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