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DDKFS

D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme

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What this is

In detail

The scheme "Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award" has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan history, culture, arts, social studies etc. Three fellowships shall be awarded, upto one at junior, upto one at senior & upto one at the post-doctoral level each for research in the specified areas every year.

> Objectives

To encourage the Goan scholars to undertake research in the areas of society, economy, polity, history, art and culture of Goa. Only topics that are closely connected to Goa will be accepted. However authentic topics pertaining to Goa may also be considered for the fellowship depending upon the decision taken by the selection committee constituted for the purpose.
To create, promote and develop research activities in the State of Goa.
To promote interdisciplinary research programmes in colleges and universities.

Who qualifies

Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is upto 35 years of age shall be eligible to undertake research in the junior category.
Any individual who has completed post-graduation and is above the age of 35 shall be eligible to undertake research in the senior category.
Any individual who has completed a PhD shall be eligible to undertake research in the post-doctoral category. There shall be no age bar in this category.
The fellowship shall be awarded to any scholar only once in his lifetime under each category.

What you get

Eligible scholars for the junior category shall be awarded a fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis.
Eligible scholars for senior & post-doctoral categories shall be awarded a fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years, on a case-to-case basis.
However, the applicant who undertakes to complete the research work on a full-time basis may be awarded the scholarship upto ₹ 30,000/- per month. In such cases, the research period shall be as decided by the selection committee.

> Number of Fellowships

A maximum of one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year.

NOTE: The amount of fellowship shall be assessed on the recommendation of the selection committee after the submission of his/her project.

Who is excluded

A fellow will not be eligible for any other fellowship offered by the Department in any other category for a period of 10 years from the date of the submission of his/her project. Any grace period/extension will not be considered under the quantum of the fellowship financial assistance.

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