The selection of the research fellow will be based on the suitability of the applicants for the research proposals selected. A brief of the above research projects is put up on the website for the applicants to choose from and send in their applications accordingly. Applicants will need to email in advance along with their application, samples of writing carried out by them in various forms, proof of specialised skills, softwares, portfolio, etc.

The research fellow is expected to spend 30 working hours per week at the Institute. A remuneration of Rs. 150/hour of biometrically logged in time will be paid to the research fellow by the Institute. The institute will not provide for any travel or other allowances incurred by the research fellow during the course of the appointment. If the research project is prolonged beyond the assigned period of 11 months, the Institute shall not be responsible for compensating the research fellow for any additional work. 50% of the payable amount per month (as per logged in time) will be released every month, 25% will be released after approval of adequate work by the Review Panel quarterly and 25% will be released on adequate completion at the end of the project. If performance is found to be inadequate, the stipulated amount for that review will be withheld till adequate improvements are made and shown during the next Panel review. Thus, it is in the researchers’ best interest to produce good quality work for every review. No requests for part release of amount etc. will be entertained in between reviews or any advances in any circumstance.

Please note the research fellow cannot hold any appointment, paid or otherwise or receive emoluments that may directly conflict with or affect their performance during the tenure of the fellowship.

Applicants holding an equivalent fellowship affiliated to another University/Academic Institution need not apply.