SIR RATAN TATA POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

1. Applicants should be early career post-doctoral researchers working on social science with a focus on South Asia.
2. Applicants should have been awarded their PhD - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.
3. Applicants should be in permanent employment with an established institution in the SAARC region which includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Stated amount: 192,690

1. The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1, 750 (INR 1, 92, 690) a month, and will be provided with shared work space and access to research facilities at the School.
2. Assistance will also be provided towards the cost of travel and related expenses.
3. No additional grant is available for fieldwork or any other costs. No. Of Scholarship- 01

No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. The application process of Sir Ratan Tata Post-doctoral Fellowship program can be summarized in three steps: Step 1: Check the official website page and read the fellowship guidelines. The application guidelines for Sir Ratan Tata Fellowships will be available. Step 2: Provide the required student supporting documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. Research proposal
4. Letters of recommendation (minimum two) Step 3: Submit the completed application package via email (Word or PDF document) to India.Observatory@lse.ac.uk OR via post at the following address: The Fellowships Selection Committee, India Observatory, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, UK Note: Applicants are advised to only use A-4 sized plain paper and not to staple the application form with supporting documents.

1. The selection of the Sir Ratan Tata Post-doctoral Fellow is done by the Fellowship Selection Committee of LSE. Based on the eligibility criteria, the committee shortlists applicants for an interview.
2. The final decision of the Fellow is made after the interview. The committee’s decision is final and cannot be challenged by any applicant. Other Info Expectation
3. The Sir Ratan Tata Post-doctoral Fellowship is for a period of six months during each academic year, based at the LSE India Observatory.
4. The Fellow is expected to engage in social science research broadly on Economic and Social Development in India and South Asia.
5. The Fellow is expected to finish a research paper of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar arranged by the India Observatory. The selected candidate should have secured all data and any material required for their research prior to their visit to LSE.