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Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from the Scheduled Caste category for research at the Ph.D. level. The selected students receive a monthly fellowship grant to support their research in specific subjects.
Start date28 Mar 2017
Last verifiedToday
About This Scheme
The "Ambedkar Fellowship Scheme" was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Rajasthan, with the objective of providing financial assistance to meritorious students from the Scheduled Caste category for research at the Ph.D. level. In the first phase, six students will benefit annually from the scheme. Under this scheme, selected students will receive a monthly fellowship grant to support their research in specific subjects, including Sociology, Public Administration, Law, Economics, Political Science, and Anthropology.
Benefits
₹15.0K · monthly
Financial Assistance:
- Selected Ph.D. candidates receive a monthly fellowship of ₹15,000 for up to three years.
Mode of Disbursement:
- The fellowship amount is directly transferred to the student's bank account by cheque or DD.
Duration:
- The fellowship continues for a maximum duration of 3 years, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Caste Certificate (Issued by a competent authority in Rajasthan)
- ✦Residence Certificate (Proof of being a permanent resident of Rajasthan)
- ✦Income Certificate (Issued as per the Rajasthan government format)
- ✦Aadhaar Card
- ✦Bank Account Details
- ✦Postgraduate Degree Certificate
- ✦Ph.D. Admission Proof (Admission letter from a recognized university in Rajasthan)
- ✦Research Proposal
- ✦Affidavit on ₹100 Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (Declaring that the applicant is not receiving any other fellowship)
- ✦Any other documents as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
IIn-person
Step 1: Fill Out the Application Form
- The applicant must fill out the prescribed application form released by the Rajasthan Government.
- Ensure that all personal, educational, and bank details are correctly entered.
Step 2: Submit the Application
- The completed application form along with the required documents must be sent to: Secretary, Ambedkar Peeth, Moondla, Jamwaramgarh, Jaipur (Email ID: secretaryapj@gmail.com)
Step 3: Scrutiny of Applications
- A Scrutiny Committee will review the received applications to verify eligibility and completeness.
- The committee includes officials from the Social Justice and Empowerment Department.
Step 4: Selection by State-Level Approval Committee
- The State-Level Approval Committee will select up to 6 students per year based on merit and eligibility.
Step 5: Annual Review and Renewal
- The student must submit an annual progress report to continue receiving the fellowship.
- If a student discontinues or misuses the fellowship, they may have to repay the amount with 10% interest.
NOTE: The application must be submitted within one month from the date of advertisement.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹15.0K
- Launched
- 28 Mar 2017