cict.in Postdoctoral Fellowships 2015-16 : Central Institute of Classical Tamil

Organization : Central Institute of Classical Tamil
Scholarship Name : Postdoctoral Fellowships 2015-16
Applicable For : Ph.D. Degree Holders
Applicable State : Tamil Nadu
Application Last Date : 5th September 2015

Website : http://www.cict.in/index_english.php
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/2938-PDF.pdf

Award of Postdoctoral Fellowships 2015-16:
In order to promote scholarship in Classical Tamil, the Central Institute of Classical Tamil proposes to award Postdoctoral Fellowships to eligible candidates. The details are as follows.

1. The Postdoctoral Fellowship includes award of Rs. 18,000/- per month for 2 years with a contingency grant of Rs. 30,000/- per annum.

2. Ph.D. Degree holders in Literature, Linguistics, or allied disciplines such as Anthropology, Sociology, Education, Archaeology, Epigraphy, Musicology, Performing Arts, Folklore, Philosophy, etc. with special emphasis to the period prior to 6th A.D. and also related to the 41 classical Tamil texts as prescribed by CICT are eligible to apply.

3. Non Tamil speaking candidates or those who have not studied Tamil as one of their languages in college should produce certificate for knowing Tamil language.

4. The candidate should not have exceeded 40 years of age as on 5th September 2015. Age relaxation will be allowed for OBC candidates (three years) and SC/ST candidates (five years).

5. The evaluation of candidates will be made through a written test followed by an interview.

6. The selection is subject to the reservation policy as applicable.

7. The selected candidates should undertake their research works in the CICT campus only.

8. Evidences for Age, Community and Educational Qualifications should be enclosed along with the application form without fail. Applications without required enclosures will not be considered. Ifincorrect or false information is given, the Application will be summarily rejected.

9. A Passport size photo should be pasted in the filled-in Hall Ticket.

10. The Check List must be marked with in the Box and attached with the Application form.

11. Scholars who are in regular employment need not apply.

12. Suitability and requirements for the ongoing projects and for the projects to be undertaken in the CICT will be considered in the selection process and the decision of the Director, CICT is final in this regard.

13. The decision of the Director, CICT is final in all matters related to the selection and award of Postdoctoral Fellowships including the number of fellowships to be given.

14. Application forms may be downloaded from our website (www.cict.in) or collected from our office in person or by post.

The completed application may be sent to
The Registrar,
Central Institute of Classical Tamil,
IRT Campus, 100 Feet Road,
Taramani, Chennai – 600 113.

Last Date:
The last date for receiving the applications is 5th September 2015