INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY
RASHTRAPATI NIVAS, SHIMLA- 171005
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AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS
1. We invite applications for award of
Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas:
(a)
Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
(b)
Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and
Tribal);
(c)
Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion;
(d)
Comparative Studies in History (including Historiography and Philosophy of
History);
(e)
Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
(f)
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
(g)
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
(h)
Studies in Environment;
(i)
Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
(j)
Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and
Nation-building.
2.
Since the Institute is committed to Advanced Study, proposals involving
empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered.
3.
Applications from scholars working in, and on, the North Eastern region are
encouraged.
4.
Scholars belonging to the weaker section of society, and those who are
differently abled/physical challenged will also be given preference.
5.
The Institute would evaluate and consider for publication the monographs of the
Fellows submitted on completion of their term. The Institute will have the first
right of publication and will have the copyright of the monograph submitted by
the Fellow.
6.
The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable
by another year, but in no case will extend beyond two years.
7.
The prescribed application form can be downloaded from the website: www.iias.org The application on the prescribed form may be
sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla 171005 by 25th
May 2013. Applications
can also be made on line. Only applications in the prescribed application form
would be considered by the Institute.
8.
Fellows would be expected to remain in residence from 1st March to 15th December.
Their stay at the Institute during the winter months would be optional. They
may proceed on Study Tours during this period.
9.
The pay of in-service Fellows would be protected. In addition, they will also
get 20 per cent of their basic pay in case they are maintaining a separate
house at the place of their work, other than government accommodation. The
Fellowship grant for Fellows who are independent scholars is Rs. 51700 per
month.
10.
The Institute provides hard furnished rent free accommodation to Fellows in
cottages on the Rashtrapati Nivas Estate. In addition, scholars will be
provided a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with
computer and Internet facilities.
11.
The Fellows will be provided with free stationary. In addition, they would have
access to Institute's vehicles for local travel on payment of nominal charges.
12.
Fellows are entitled to free medical treatment at the dispensary of the
Institute.
13.
It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.
14.
Fellowship applications of scholars who have been a Fellow of the Institute
within a period of last five years will not be considered.
The Screening Committee
for screening the applications of Fellowships received by the Institute would
meet sometime in the first week of June 2013. The meeting of the Fellowship
Award Committee (FAC) would be held tentatively during the last week of June 2013.
The short-listed scholars would be invited to make a presentation before the
FAC. Scholars with proven academic credentials, as decided by Screening
Committee, may be exempted from this provision. Those interested can get
further details from the Secretary of the institute. He is available on e-mail
at secretaryiias@gmail.com and may be contacted on 0177-2831389.
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