SIR RATAN TATA TRUST ENDOWMENT FUND FELLOWSHIPS TO YOUNG SOCIAL SCIENTISTS
Delhi
Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
90,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
SIR RATAN TATA TRUST ENDOWMENT FUND FELLOWSHIPS TO YOUNG SOCIAL SCIENTISTS
The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Delhi invites applications from meritorious candidates for awarding the Sir Ratan Tata Trust Endowment Fund for Fellowships to young social scientists. IEG, founded by late Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao in 1958, is a leading social science research institute of India. Its faculty includes well-known researchers in the fields of Environmental and Resource Economics, Globalisation and Technological Change, Macro-economic Policy and Modelling, Industrial Economics, Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Health Policy, Social Change, Population, and Labour and Welfare. With its excellent library and an above average infrastructure for research, IEG invites applications from promising young Indian social scientists to pursue research under its auspices. Item Description Name SIR RATAN TATA TRUST ENDOWMENT FUND FELLOWSHIPS TO YOUNG SOCIAL SCIENTISTS Provided By The Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), Delhi
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Senior SRT Post Docs Fellow at the level of Associate Professor/Professor will be awarded to a well-established Indian scholar with a Ph.D. Degree in Economics or Sociology and significant publications, aged below 45 years, for a terminal period of one year, from the date of joining.
- Junior SRT Post Docs Fellow at the level of Assistant Professor will be awarded to a promising Indian scholar with a Ph.D. Degree in Economics or Sociology, preferably below 35 years. The Junior SRT fellowship will be renewable up to a period of three years, subject to an annual evaluation. All fellows will: a. Work full-time on research and not undertake any consultancy work. b. Give one seminar during the academic year on their ongoing research. c. Prepare at least one paper per year at the working paper level, which will be disseminated as a Working Paper/Discussion Paper at the IEG after clearing an approval process; and d. Prepare a six-monthly self-assessment report. A Fellow will have access to an office, personal computer, e-mail and internet facilities.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 90,000 Depending on academic qualifications, the quality of the Ph.D. thesis and the quality and potential of the proposed research project-
- A Junior Fellow will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 65, 000/-, at the level of Assistant Professor.
- A Senior Fellow will get a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 90, 000/- at the level of Associate Professor.
- In addition, a contribution of Rs.6, 000/- per annum will be made towards premium for a Mediclaim Policy. Further, the IEG will support participation of Fellows in seminars as per the Rules. No. of scholarships - 12
Application
No information available. The application may be sent to the Academic Programmes Officer with a CV; an outline of the proposed research (in not more than five double-spaced pages) indicating the objectives, methodology, and linkages of the project to IEGs research themes; and names of three referees with their addresses, phone number and E-mail addresses. The application should be addressed to- The Director, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, (North Campus), Delhi – 110 007 or send by E-mail to: sushil@iegindia.org with a cc to: diroffice@iegindia.org. For more detail click here.
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Other Information-
- The Institute will provide accommodation on campus to the Fellow from outside Delhi subject to availability, on a payment basis as per IEG’s rules.
- Candidates should clearly mention whether the application is for the Senior or Junior Fellowship. Age can be relaxed for outstanding candidates subject to the approval of the competent authority.
Contact
Institute of Economic Growth, University Enclave, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi 110 007, India Phone: +91-11-27666364/6367, 27667101/7288/7365/7424 Fax: +91-11-27667410 Email: system@iegindia.org For more information: Click here Apply Now http://www.iegindia.org/