ncert.nic.in Doctoral Fellowship 2015 : National Council of Educational Research and Training

Organisation : National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
Announcement : NCERT Doctoral Fellowship 2015

Notification & Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/3703-Guidelines_of_Doctiral_fellowship2015.pdf
Home Page : https://www.ncert.nic.in/

NCERT DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS- 2015 :
Objectives of the Scheme
(a) To provide opportunities to young scholars to research the field of education from different disciplinary perspectives.

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(b) To build the knowledge base of education in the contemporary context.

Scope of the Scheme :
The NCERT Doctoral Fellowships are intended to enable young scholars to pursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows can pursue their work in a recognized university/research institution of their choice. The NCERT encourages original thinking in conceptualization of the problem and use of innovative methodology in conduct of the research related to school education.

Priority Areas :
Fellowship will be given for research pertaining to the following priority areas:
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA): Issues of implementation, current problems of secondary school education vis a vis RMSA activities, challenges for teachers and administrators, opportunities for students and communities, evaluation of physical facilities under scheme, improvement in education of students of weaker section of society, improvement of teacher pupil ratio/ impact of RMSA on quality of secondary education, role in removing gender disparity, barriers in achieving RMSA etc.

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) : Issues related to implementation strategies/ Challenges, Training of Teachers, students achievements, Problems at DIET,BRC,CRC levels, School level Administrative hurdles, problems related to school enrolment, dropouts, retention/ issues of children of migratory parents, improvement in level of achievements, inclusive education under SSA, role in removing gender disparity, RTE and its implementation etc.

Concerns related to Teacher Education Schemes: Role of teacher education schemes in up-gradation of teachers, Motivational factors under various schemes, Impact on teaching efficiency, Improvement of schemes, improvement of role and functioning of DIETs/SCERTs, CTEs, IASEs etc,

Teacher Educators’ Education: Quality of pre-service and in-service teacher education programs, challenges and opportunities in teacher training, Review and Revision of curriculum/syllabi, assessment process of pre-service training, possible changes in practices teaching, models of teacher training, deterioration in training process. Internship issues related to teacher education, qualitative improvement in teachers and teacher educators, issues related to admission and recruitment of teacher education.

This will be judged on the basis of concept note/synopsis submitted by the candidate with their application. The candidate should clearly state how does the proposed research relates to above priority areas.

Eligibility :
1. Good Academic record with at least 60% marks at both Graduate and Post Graduate Levels.
2. Candidates should not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of applications.
3. Candidates registered for Ph.D. degree in a recognized university/ or working toward their Ph.D. registration are eligible to apply..

Other conditions:
1. Four out of 10 fellowships are reserved for 4 Regional Institutes of Education (RIEs) one each for Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar and Mysore .
2. The fellowships will be limited to extremely deserving candidates only. If suitable candidates are not available, Council may not select all 10 Fellows.

3. Candidate applying for Doctoral Fellowship should have either completed pre-doctoral research methodology course or enrolled/selected for such course for appropriate duration as approved by UGC. The fellowship will start after completion of the course and confirmed registration with the University for Ph.D. work.

4. Each Doctoral Fellow will be required to present a seminar at the end of each semester.

5. The NCERT Doctoral Fellow will be required to contribute to the RIE teaching programme, field research and/or the curriculum development and textbook development programmes of NCERT for 30 days in a year. The Fellow will be provided III AC fare for the travel, and accommodation in the RIE hostel.

6. The Doctoral Fellow will be under obligation to present public lecture on larger issues of public interest relevant to his/her doctoral research work, if so invited. The seminar may be held at RIEs or NCERT headquarter and the fellows will be given the III AC fare for travel for the same.

7. The candidate will submit with their applications, the CV of the research supervisor which should clearly indicate the research work done by them in the last five years. NCERT reserved the right to advise the candidate to chose a new research supervisor if needed. The candidate may select a supervisor/research guide approved by NCERT. The fellowship of the last three months and contingency of the third year will be released only after receipt of the thesis.

Selection Procedure :
The procedure for short listing of applicants will be designed by NCERT. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for an interview, which may also include presentation of the proposals. Candidates will be paid second (sleeper) class train fare by the shortest route for attending the interview-cum-seminar.

Application Procedure :
Application should be made in the prescribed format, which along with the information brochure can be downloaded from the NCERT website 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. Attested copies of all mark sheets/certificates and proof of PhD registration (if already registered) should also be sent with the application at the following address:

Head
Division of Educational Research
Zakir Husain Block,
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg
New Delhi – 110 016

The last date of receiving completed application is within one month from the publication of the advertisement.