Sarkari Yojana
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme
About Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme
The Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, started the “Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme” to fund Ph.D.-level research by talented Scheduled Caste students. During the first phase, six students a year will be covered. Students who are selected get a monthly fellowship to carry out research in particular subjects: Sociology, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science and Anthropology.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
28 Mar 2017
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be natives of Rajasthan
Applicants must be natives of Rajasthan.
Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC)…
Applicants must be from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.
A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55%…
A postgraduate degree with a minimum of 55% marks is required.
Applicants must be under 35 years of age…
Applicants must be under 35 years of age when applying.
Total yearly family income of the applicant's from…
Total yearly family income of the applicant's from every source must not be more than ₹2,50,000/-.
Candidates enrolled in central or state government universities…
Candidates enrolled in central or state government universities in Rajasthan get priority.
No more than two children of the same…
No more than two children of the same family (parents/guardians) may apply.
The applicant must have been admitted to a…
The applicant must have been admitted to a Ph.D. programme at a recognised university in Rajasthan in any one of these subjects:
Sociology
Public Administration
Law
Economics
Political Science
Anthropology
Other terms & conditions:
Selected candidates must furnish an admission certificate from…
Selected candidates must furnish an admission certificate from the Head of the University or Institute where the Ph.D. is being pursued.
Selected Ph.D
Selected Ph.D. candidates must furnish an attendance certificate in the format laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
A yearly progress report on the research must…
A yearly progress report on the research must be sent to the department, and a copy of the completed research must also be given to the department.
If a student misuses the fellowship money, the…
If a student misuses the fellowship money, the amount paid will be recovered from them along with 10% interest. An undertaking to this effect must be given on a non-judicial stamp of ₹100/-.
Benefits Provided
Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Financial Assistance:
Chosen Ph.D
Chosen Ph.D. scholars get a fellowship of ₹15,000 every month for a period of up to three years. Mode of Disbursement:
The fellowship is paid into the student's bank…
The fellowship is paid into the student's bank account by cheque or DD. Duration:
The fellowship runs for no more than 3…
The fellowship runs for no more than 3 years, provided academic progress remains satisfactory.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Caste Certificate from a competent authority in Rajasthan
Caste Certificate from a competent authority in Rajasthan
Residence Certificate establishing permanent residence in Rajasthan
Residence Certificate establishing permanent residence in Rajasthan
Income Certificate in the format prescribed by the…
Income Certificate in the format prescribed by the Rajasthan government
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
The applicant's Aadhaar Card
Particulars of the bank account
Particulars of the bank account
Certificate of the Postgraduate Degree
Certificate of the Postgraduate Degree
Evidence of Ph.D
Evidence of Ph.D. admission (admission letter from a recognised Rajasthan university)
The proposed Research Proposal
The proposed Research Proposal
Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper declaring that…
Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper declaring that no other fellowship is being received
Other documents as may be required
Other documents as may be required
2017-03-28
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Fill Out the Application Form - Complete the…
Fill Out the Application Form
Complete the prescribed application form issued by the Rajasthan Government.
Check that personal, academic and bank details are all entered correctly.
Submit the Application - Send the filled form…
Submit the Application
Send the filled form with the supporting documents to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Moondla, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)
Scrutiny of Applications - Applications received are examined…
Scrutiny of Applications
Applications received are examined by a Scrutiny Committee for eligibility and completeness.
Officials of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department sit on this committee.
Selection by State-Level Approval Committee - Based on…
Selection by State-Level Approval Committee
Based on merit and eligibility, the State-Level Approval Committee picks up to 6 students each year.
Annual Review and Renewal - To keep getting…
Annual Review and Renewal
To keep getting the fellowship, the student has to file a progress report every year.
A student who drops out or misuses the fellowship may be required to return the money with 10% interest.
NOTE: Applications must reach within one month of the advertisement date.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. The applicant should not be receiving any other fellowship or financial assistance from another department or institution.
1. Part-time Ph.D. students are not eligible for this fellowship.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.