The scheme “D. D. Kosambi Research Fellowship Scheme” has been designed by the Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa to encourage Goan Scholars to undertake research in the field of Goan history, culture, arts, social studies etc. Three fellowships shall be awarded, upto one at junior, upto one at senior & upto one at the post-doctoral level each for research in the specified areas every year.

Objectives

• To encourage the Goan scholars to undertake research in the areas of society, economy, polity, history, art and culture of Goa. Only topics that are closely connected to Goa will be accepted.
• To create, promote and develop research activities in the State of Goa.
• To promote interdisciplinary research programmes in colleges and universities.

Benefits

• Junior Category: Fellowship up to ₹ 15,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years.
• Senior & Post-doctoral Categories: Fellowship of ₹ 20,000/- per month for a maximum period of 2 years.
• Full-time Research: Applicants undertaking research on a full-time basis may be awarded up to ₹ 30,000/- per month.

Number of Fellowships: A maximum of one fellowship in each category shall be awarded every year.
NOTE: The amount of fellowship shall be assessed on the recommendation of the selection committee after project submission.

Eligibility

• Junior Category: Post-graduation completed and age up to 35 years.
• Senior Category: Post-graduation completed and age above 35 years.
• Post-doctoral Category: Completed a PhD. No age bar.
• Fellowships are awarded only once in a lifetime under each category.

Exclusion

• A fellow will not be eligible for any other fellowship offered by the Department in any other category for 10 years from the project submission date.

Application Process

Online/Offline

• Step 1: Visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Patto, Panaji, Goa.
• Step 2: Take a print of the application proforma or request a hard copy.
• Step 3: Fill mandatory fields, paste passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested documents.
• Step 4: Submit to ACO-II, Directorate of Art & Culture (Phone: 0832-2404623, Email: aco3-dac.goa@nic.in).

Documents Required

• Passport-sized Photograph (One)
• Birth Certificate (Attested Copy)
• Caste Certificate.
• Fifteen Years Certificate of Residence in Goa / Proof of Residence.
• Certificate of Passing of Maximum Qualification.
• Detailed Expenditure and Work Details.
• Aadhar Card Copy.

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