rbi.org.in Prof. K N Raj Memorial National Fellowship Scheme : Reserve Bank of India

Organization : Reserve Bank of India
Scholarship Name : Prof. K N Raj Memorial National Fellowship Scheme
Applicable States/UT : All India

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Prof. K N Raj Memorial National Fellowship Scheme:
Prof. K N Raj Memorial National Fellowship Scheme has been established by Reserve Bank of India from 2012-13 in honour of Prof. K N Raj for rendering outstanding services by contributing to the economic development of the nation. The Scheme facilitates research scholars from domestic institutions/abroad to engage in research activities for short term in identified academic institutions in India.

1. Objectives:
To strengthen and promote academic research activities by encouraging collaborative efforts with eminent research scholar to work in University/ Research institution.

To address some of the policy challenges through short term research activity.

To provide an opportunity to the researchers in University/ Research Institutions to work with distinguished economists.

2. Eligibility:
The eligibility criteria for the Scheme are as follows:
Distinguished scholars in the field of social sciences from reputed domestic/ international Universities/ Research institutions (Indian or foreign nationals).

Scholars having outstanding professional contributions including publication of papers/articles in leading international Journals.

Scholars sponsored by reputed domestic/international Universities/Research institutions fulfilling the eligibility criteria.

3. Theme:
The theme identified by the Reserve Bank will be the basis for research.

4. Selection Process:
Only those applications, complete in all respects, as per format along with a research proposal of not more than 1000 words, received before due date will be considered.

The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the research proposal and curriculum vitae by the Selection Committee set up by the Reserve Bank.

N.B.: The Bank will identify research/academic institution (host institution) where the selected scholar has to carry the research work.

5. Submission of Application:
The application, along with detailed curriculum vitae and the research proposal, completed in all respect in the prescribed form (format enclosed) should be sent to “Director, Development Research Group, Department of Economic and Policy Research, 7th Floor, Central Office Building, Reserve Bank of India, Fort, Mumbai – 400 001”.

The soft version (in addition to hard copy) and/or any queries related to the Scheme may be sent to email.

6. Number of Scholarship:
Only one scholar may be selected at a time under the Scheme.

7. Duration of the Scheme:
The duration of the Scheme will be for a period of three months but could be spread across a period of six months in order to give flexibility to the scholar.

8. Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the selected scholar include the following:

The selected scholar will firm up the research topic in consultation with Reserve Bank of India

The selected scholar will have to adhere to the time frame committed to the Reserve Bank under the Scheme.

The scholar on completion of the study should make a seminar presentation at RBI, Mumbai.

Both the Reserve Bank and the scholar will have the copyright over the Study.

Contact:
Development Research Group,
Department of Economic and Policy Research,
7th Floor, Central Office Building,
Reserve Bank of India,
Fort, Mumbai – 400 001.

For any further details, contact us at:
Phone Numbers: +91-22- 2260 1000 Extn. 2246/ 2528/ 2239
FAX: +91-22-2263 0061.