Last date
01/09/2024
Reward
40,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
MEGHALAYA LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The Government of Meghalaya has collaborated with the Indian School of Business (ISB) to advance its efforts for research-driven policy formulation and implementation in the state of Meghalaya. A unique programme, Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship (MLRF), has been introduced by the State Government, in partnership with Bharti Institute of Public Policy (ISB), to aid research and advocacy for Meghalaya legislators. As knowledge and executing partner for the programme, Bharti Institute will be responsible for selecting, training, and mentoring fellows for the Meghalaya Institute of Governance, the nodal agency for MLRF, through a structured two-year programme. Meghalaya Institute of Governance and the Indian School of Business seek dynamic and motivated candidates to support members of the Meghalaya State Legislative Assembly through research and data analysis to work towards solving complex problems in governance and public policy. The Meghalaya Institute of Governance (MIG) has been set up as the focal institute in the state of Meghalaya to guide governance reforms in the state of Meghalaya, by bringing together and blending the power of knowledge, technology and people for good governance. Meghalaya Legislative Research Fellowship (MLRF) envisages the facilitation of support for research and data analysis for the honourable legislators and empowers the Meghalaya State Legislative Assembly. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name MEGHALAYA LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP Provided By The Government of Meghalaya Purpose To advance its efforts for research-driven policy formulation and implementation in the state of Meghalaya. Scholarship Benefits 40,000 Rs. No. of Scholarships 14 Required Qualification Graduate Scholarship Field Master's/PhD degree
- Region
- Meghalaya
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 01/09/2024 The last date to apply for this fellowship is September 1, 2024.
Eligibility
Essential Qualifications:
- Must be Indian citizen and domicile of Meghalaya state.
- Bachelor's in Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Analytics & Geoinformation, Natural Sciences and other interdisciplinary degrees, with relevant social sector experience. Desirable Qualifications:
- Candidates with Master's degree and well-rounded knowledge of Meghalaya society, culture, and history state politics and policies will be preferred.
- Candidates with Master's/PhD degree and well-rounded knowledge of Meghalaya society, culture, and history will be preferred.
- Candidates who are familiar with a vernacular language of Meghalaya is strongly desired.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 40,000 A monthly salary of Rs.40,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance & Mobile Allowance additionally as may be admissible from time to time. 12 (Twelve) Legislative Fellows & 2 (Two) Data Fellows, based in Shillong, Meghalaya.
Application
Information is not Available. Step 1: Please visit the official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, School Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Do not forget to bring your application printout. For more inquiries, please click on this link.
Selection process
- On behalf of MIG, Bharti Institute of Public Policy (BIPP), The Indian School of Business will process the selection of candidates for the Fellowship.
- The process will include the submission of a detailed application and interviews of shortlisted candidates. Other Info Roles and Responsibilities: The job calls for advanced organizational skills and requires working in close coordination with selected legislators of the Meghalaya State Legislative Assembly and agencies of the Government of Meghalaya. The roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Produce background notes, issue briefs, information bulletins, fact sheets, weekly digests, etc. on legislative, procedural and other immediate or anticipated issues of interest.
- Disseminate information on selected subjects to legislative members in their respective interest areas.
- Use sophisticated research methods to produce evidence-based policy insights on issues of importance and urgency.
- Support legislators directly in several items of legislative business like the Questions, Adjournment Motions, Calling Attention Notices, etc. to be initiated by legislators, including private member bills.
Contact
Email: BIPP@isb.edu. For more information Click here Apply Now https://www.isb.edu/en/research-thought-leadership/research-centres-institutes/bharti-institute-of-p Scholarship Brochure Brochure