Sarkari Yojana
D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme
About D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme
The Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa, created the scheme “Goa State Best Library and Best Librarian Award” to motivate Goan scholars to research Goan history, culture, arts, social studies and related subjects. Each year up to three fellowships are given for research in these areas: up to one at junior level, up to one at senior level and up to one at post-doctoral level.
Objectives
1. To motivate Goan scholars to research the society, economy, polity, history, art and culture of Goa. Only topics closely linked to Goa are accepted, although other genuine Goa-related topics may be considered for the fellowship at the discretion of the selection committee set up for this purpose. 1. To build, encourage and expand research activity in the State of Goa. 1. To encourage interdisciplinary research programmes in colleges and universities.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Postgraduates aged up to 35 years may take…
Postgraduates aged up to 35 years may take up research in the junior category.
Postgraduates over the age of 35 may take…
Postgraduates over the age of 35 may take up research in the senior category.
Those holding a PhD may take up research…
Those holding a PhD may take up research in the post-doctoral category, which has no age limit.
A scholar can receive the fellowship only once…
A scholar can receive the fellowship only once in a lifetime in each category.
Benefits Provided
D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Junior category scholars may receive up to ₹…
Junior category scholars may receive up to ₹ 15,000/- a month for no more than 2 years, decided case by case.
Senior & post-doctoral category scholars receive ₹ 20,000/-…
Senior & post-doctoral category scholars receive ₹ 20,000/- a month for no more than 2 years, decided case by case.
An applicant who commits to doing the research…
An applicant who commits to doing the research full-time may, however, receive up to ₹ 30,000/- a month, with the research period set by the selection committee. Number of Fellowships Each year, no more than one fellowship is given in each category. NOTE: The fellowship amount is fixed on the selection committee's recommendation once the scholar's project has been submitted.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
One recent passport-size photo
One recent passport-size photo
A photocopy of the birth certificate attested by…
A photocopy of the birth certificate attested by a Gazetted Officer
A valid caste certificate
A valid caste certificate.
A certificate of fifteen years' residence in Goa,…
A certificate of fifteen years' residence in Goa, or other proof of residence in Goa such as a School Leaving Certificate.
Certificate of the highest qualification passed
Certificate of the highest qualification passed.
A detailed breakdown of expenditure
A detailed breakdown of expenditure.
Particulars of the proposed work
Particulars of the proposed work.
A photocopy of the Aadhar Card
A photocopy of the Aadhar Card.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government…
Visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
Print the proforma of %20FOR%20ORGANIZING%20CULTURAL%20EVENTS.pdf)the application form for…
Print the proforma of %20FOR%20ORGANIZING%20CULTURAL%20EVENTS.pdf)the application form for the relevant scheme, or ask the authority for a printed copy.
Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-size photograph…
Complete all compulsory fields, affix a passport-size photograph (signed across it) and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed).
Submit the completed, signed form with its documents…
Submit the completed, signed form with its documents to the ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
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.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.