INDIAN INSTITUTE
OF ADVANCED STUDY
RASHTRAPATI
NIVAS, SHIMLA – 171005
AWARD
OF FELLOWSHIPS
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no.1/2014
The
IIAS invites 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.
Besides the
above, the Institute will also award two Fellowships to scholars to work on
issues related to the, “Theory and Practice of heritage Conservation and
Restoration of Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla”.
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 would 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 this website and can
also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop
(5x11") with postage stamp of Rs. 10 affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the
Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla 171005. Applications
can also be made on line at www.iias.org . Applications can also be made online. Only applications
in the prescribed application form would be considered by the Institute. The Screening Committee meeting will take place likely in the
month of April 2014 and Fellowship Award Meeting will take place likely in May
2014
8.
Fellows would be expected to remain in residence from 1 st March to 15 th
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 independednt scholars is Rs. 47,000 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.
Award of
Fellowships
Application
form for the award of fellowship.: http://iias.org/online_fellowship.html
