INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY

FELLOWSHIPS for Advanced Research Programe in INDIAN INSTITUE OF ADVANCED STUDY
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY
Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla-171005

INVITED APPLICATION FOR APPLYING FOR AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP




1. Indian Institute of Advanced Study invite applications for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following disciplines:
a) Social, Political and Economic Philosophy; b) Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal); c) Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religion; d) Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts; e) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics; f) Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural Life Sciences; g) Studies in Environment; and h) National Integration and Nation-building.

2. Since the Institute encourages advanced studies, proposals involving empirical work with data collection and fieldwork would not be considered.

3. Applications from scholars working in and on Northeastern region are encouraged.

4. Scholars belonging to the weaker section of the society would be given preference.

5. The prescribed application form and details of the Fellowship grants payable to the Fellows are available on the website of the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelop (5” x 11”) with postage stamp of Rs. 10/- affixed. The application on the prescribed form may be sent to the Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.

6. The term of Fellowship would initially be for a period of one year, extendable further, but in no case shall it extend beyond three years.

7. Fellows would be expected to remain in residence for nine months at least. Their stay at the Institute during the remaining months would be optional. They may proceed on study tours during this period.

8. We provide fully furnished rent-free accommodation to Fellows in cottages on the Rastrapati Nivas Estate. Besides, scholars shall have access to a personal fully furnished study (which may be on sharing basis) with a computer and Internet facilities. The Fellows shall not be entitled for any House Rent Allowance (HRA).

9. The Fellows will be provided with free stationary.

10. On health front, Fellows would also be entitled for free medical treatment in the dispensary of the Institute. They would have access to vehicles for local travel on payment of nominal charges.

11. On completion of their research, the Institute shall publish their monographs.

12. It is mandatory for in-service candidates to apply through proper channel.

The Fellowship Selection Committee is likely to meet in the second week of March 2008 for the next round of Fellows' selection. Those interested can get further details from the Academic Resource Officer of the Institute. He is available on e-mail iiasaro@iias.org or proiias@iias.org and may be contacted on 0177-2831385.


INFORMATION ABOUT THE AWARD OF FELLOWSHIPS
THE INSTITUTE:
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study is an Autonomous Body established by the Government of India in 1965, under the Societies Registration Act. It is administered and managed by the Indian Institute of Advanced Study Society through its Governing Body. The Institute is residential in character, and since its inception, is engaged in higher research, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. It also aims to promote creative thought in areas such as literature, philosophy and religion. Problems relating to the understanding of Indian culture and civilisation are part of its broad research interests.

LOCATION:
The Institute is located in the former Viceregal Lodge, built during the Viceroyalty of Lord Dufferin (1881-1888). The Lodge was renamed Rashtrapati Nivas after independence. The location of the Institute is ideally suited for the life of scholarly pursuit and contemplation.

CLIMATE:
Shimla is situated at a height of 7500 feet above sea level. April, May and June are the most pleasant months in Shimla. Light woollens are enough for these months. July, August and September are usually wet. Heavier woollens are recommended for these months. October is dry and sunny, but pleasantly cold; fairly warm clothing is necessary during this month. From the beginning of November to the end of March, severe wintry conditions set in, and heavy woollens are absolutely essential.

TERM OF FELLOWSHIPS:
The term of Fellowship ranges from one to two years depending upon the nature of the project.
FELLOWSHIP GRANT
(a) Protection of salary in the parent department if a scholar is employed in Government concerns.
(b) Rs.10,000/- per month (consolidated) if a scholar is unemployed or self-employed or a foreign citizen.
(c) Between Rs.10,000/- and Rs.14,000/- (consolidated) if a scholar is superannuated subject to a maximum of the last pay drawn less pension.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FELLOWSHIP:
1. Residence at the Institute is compulsory, during the months from April to Novermber; and optional during December to March.
2. Every Fellow is expected to submit a monograph to the Institute on the completion of her/his term. The Institute has the first right on its publication since it is keen that the findings of the research done at the Institute are made accessible to the wider world of scholarship.
3. Every Fellow, besides working for her/his project, is expected to participate in discussions, seminars, symposia, workshops, lectures, etc. organised by the Institute from time to time and contribute to the overall academic life of the Institute.
4. If a Fellow leaves her/his Fellowship prematurely without approval of the Governing Body or who does not submit the end product of her/his research to the Institute, she/he will not, subsequently, be associated with the Institute.

FACILITIES OFFERED:
1. For travelling to the Institute, to take up the Fellowship, the Institute pays travel expenses (upto AC II train fare). The same would apply, when a Fellow leaves the Institute at the end of the year.
2. The Institute provides free hard-furnished accommodation for stay on the campus and study space in the main building of the Institute and its annexe. Telephone connections through the EPBAX system of the Institute are given both at the residences and study rooms. The Institute runs a mess for the Fellows.
3. Institute has a well-equipped computerised library and is linked by computer with libraries in Delhi. Internet/e-mail/xeroxing facilities are also available. Depending on the availability of funds, the Institute tries to acquire books and other research materials needed by a Fellow for her/his individual research.
4. Efforts are made to provide the facility of computer, besides stationery items to each Fellow for preparation of the manuscript of monograph for submission to the Institute. However, if the Institute is unable to provide this facility and if, for some unavoidable reasons, a Fellow has to take outside help for preparation of the manuscript, reimbursement of the expenditure can be considered by the Institute, provided prior approval of the Director is taken by the Fellow concerned.
5. From December to March, the Fellows can work elsewhere in India, when the Institute can pay daily allowance for a certain duration not exceeding forty-days,depending on the tenure of Fellowship, and travel expense according to rules (daily allowance is not permissible in case a Fellow decides to work in her/his home town).
6. Medical facilities: The Institute has a dispensary headed by a Resident Medical Officer. In case, a Fellow is referred by the RMO, to the local State Government Hospital at Shimla, cost of medicines are reimbursed (as prescribed under the Medical Attendence Rules of the GOI).