Organization : Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research & Training Institute Pune
Scholarship Name : JPNRF 2016 Jotirao Phule National Research Fellowship
Applicable For : Scheduled Caste SC Candidates
Applicable State : Maharashtra
Application Last Date : 21st November 2015
Website : https://barti.maharashtra.gov.in/
Application Form : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/4087-JPNRF2016.pdf
JPNRF 2016 Jotirao Phule National Research Fellowship:
As a tribute to the father of Social Revolution in India, BARTI has launched the first national research fellowship in the name of Mahatma Jotiba Phule. Through the grant of JPNRF to organic intellectuals, BARTI aims to encourage research that would instil the importance of rationality and universal humanism championed by Mahatma Phule.
Mahatma Phule’s social reform derives its strength from the importance of scientific temperament and knowledge that characterised his struggle for social justice and education for the disadvantaged. BARTI invites applications from Scheduled Caste candidates of Maharashtra for the Award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Fellowships. The fellowship scheme is formulated and funded by BARTI and named as “Jotirao Phule National Research Fellowship”(JPNRF).
For the year 2016, BARTI invites applications from Scheduled Caste candidates of Maharashtra State for the Award of M.Phil. / Ph.D. Fellowships. The fellowships are open to Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates belonging to Maharashtra, who wish to pursue regular and fulltime M. Phil and Ph.D degrees, in any subject, from Indian Universities / Institutions / Colleges approved under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act and in Non-Universities / Institutions.
Number of Fellowships :
Twenty Five (25) M. Phil. / Ph.D. fellowships will be awarded this year.
Reservations :
Thirteen (13) fellowships for women.
One (1) fellowship for Persons with Disability.
This number may increase or decrease..
Eligibility :
SC Candidates having PG degree as on the date of the application.
Important, Please Note :
As stated in the revised guidelines of the fellowships, if the candidate is pursuing an integrated M.Phil./ Ph. D. Programme (2+3 years), then candidate has to apply for the fellowship through a separate application for M.Phil. as well as Ph.D. Selection for M.Phil. does not imply selection for Ph.D. fellowship automatically evenin case of students pursuing an integrated programme. In case of any difference in interpretation, the clarification provided by BARTI will be final and binding
How To Apply:
Eligible and interested candidates may send their applications in the prescribed format downloadable from website barti.maharashtra.gov.in (click on NOTICE BOARD >JPNRF – 2016). The candidate should enclose attested copies of all necessary documents along with the duly filled application and Research Proposal including concept note containing research details, etc. in about 2000 words and send by Registered Post
To,
The Director General,
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Research & Training Institute,
28, Queen’s Garden, Camp,
Pune – 411 001.
Candidates must superscribe the name of the fellowship as JPNRF on the Envelope enclosing the application and other requisite documents. Completed applications along with all necessary documents and research proposals should reach the above office on 21st November 2015.