NCERT Doctoral Fellowship
Applications are invited for the award of 10 NCERT Doctoral Fellowships in the field of education and other disciplines directly related to education. The fellowships are intended for young aspirants to pursue doctoral work in a recognized University/ research institution of their choice. Young scholars from different disciplinary perspectives are encouraged to undertake research in the field of education.
Fellowships will be given for research in the priority areas emerging from the concerns expressed in the National Curriculum Framework 2005. Broadly, these areas are as follows:
(1) Education of the Disadvantaged
(2) Classroom Processes and Practices
(3) Curricular Areas
(4) Education for Peace, and
(5) Psycho-social Development of Children
Eligibility:
1) Good academic record with at least 55% marks at the Master’s degree level,
2) Candidates should not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of their application
3) Candidates registered for Ph. D degree in a recognized University or working towards their Ph. D registration are eligible to apply.
Application Procedure:
Application should be made in the prescribed format, which along with the information brochure, can be downloaded from the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in or can be obtained by post. Completed application forms should be accompanied by a concept paper of about 1500 words on the theme of the proposed research, which should contain statements about (a) rationale and objectives of the study, (b) conceptual framework, (c) proposed methodology and (d) potential contribution of the study. Proposals involving fresh ideas and innovative methodology related to school education in the country will be given preference.
Selection Procedure:
Applications will be screened and short listed candidates will be required to appear for an interview/seminar. Candidates will be paid second (sleeper) class train fare by the shortest route for attending the interview/ seminar. The statutory provision for reservation of seats will be available to candidates belonging to different categories.
Fellowship Amount:
NCERT Doctoral Fellows will receive a fellowship of Rs.8000/- per month (equivalent to JRFs of UGC and likely to be revised) and a contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- per annum. The fellowship will commence from the date of joining by the selected candidate after completing registration formalities for Ph. D and will be given for a maximum period of three years. The fellowship will terminate at the end of three years from the date of joining or with the submission of Ph. D thesis whichever is earlier.
Completed applications should reach the Head, Department of Educational Research & Policy Perspectives, latest by 31st January, 2008.
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110 016
Website : www.ncert.nic.in
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