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Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates

The scheme aims to support the Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas and the Saharia Area of Rajasthan to register themselves as research scholars with all recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University located in any part of India for pursuing Ph.D. Programme.

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About This Scheme

The scheme "Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates" was launched by the Tribal Area Development Department, Government of Rajasthan. The scheme aims to support the Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas and the Saheria Project Area to register themselves as research scholars with all recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University located in any part of India for pursuing Ph.D. Programme. Under this scheme, monthly fellowships and contingency grants are provided to tribal research scholars enrolled in Ph.D. programmes at recognized universities across India. The scheme is implemented by the M.L. Verma Tribal Research & Training Institute, Udaipur. Area's Cover: Banswara , Chittorgarh, Dungarpur , Pali, Sirohi, Udaipur, Baran, Rajsamand, Pratapgarh.

Benefits

Financial Assistance:

₹15.0K · monthly

The selected scholar shall be paid @ ₹15,000/- per month.

₹40.0K

A contingency grant of ₹40,000/- shall be given to the candidate for meeting the recurring expenditure viz. books/ Journals/Traveling/Stationery etc.

Tenure:

The tenure of the scholarship shall be for a period of maximum five years from the date of sanction from the Tribal Research Institute or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier.

Extension of Fellowship Term & Final Payments:

The scholarship term shall not be extended under any circumstances. If, per chance, the candidate fails to complete his/her Ph.D work within the period of five years, the final installment of scholarship (equivalent to six month and last installment of contingency) shall be withheld until the Ph.D. is awarded to the candidate.

Required Documents

  • Caste Certificate Copy
  • Domicile Certificate Copy
  • Income Certificate Copy
  • Bank Passbook Copy
  • Education Qualification Marksheet/Certificate Copy

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹40.0K