Grant Agencies.pdf
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The document discusses various sources of funding for social science research in India. It outlines different types of grants available from major funding agencies like ICSSR, UGC, ICHR, and ICPR for projects, fellowships, publications and more. Eligibility typically requires applicants to be PhD holders from public funded institutions. The application process involves submitting a detailed research proposal along with credentials. Agencies like ICSSR provide major and minor grants ranging from Rs. 5-15 lakhs for projects lasting 1-2 years. Remuneration scales, budget guidelines, and completion procedures are also outlined. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide to potential funding avenues for social science researchers in India.
Grant Agencies.pdf
- 1. Sources of Funding for Social Science Research K.THIYAGU, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod
- 2. Agenda Kinds of Grants Eligibility for Grant Procedure for grant Sources of Funding Concluding Remarks @Thiyagusuri 2
- 3. Kinds of Grants 1. Research Grant 2. Seminar / Workshop Grant 3. Training Programme Grant 4. Fellowship Grant 5. Travel Grant 6. Publication Grant @Thiyagusuri 3
- 4. Eligibility for Grant 01 Individual 02 Permanent Faculty with PhD 03 Profile of the researcher 04 Working in PG and research department University / College 05 12B & 2F Status 06 Research Facilities 07 Public Funded Institution 08 @Thiyagusuri 4
- 5. Procedure for Grant Profile of Principal Invigilators Reputation of the Institution Thrust Area Details Research Proposal @Thiyagusuri 5
- 7. • ICCSR • UGC • ICHR • ICPR • ICMR • ICAR • NABARD • RBI • MHRD • CRY • NIF • RGNIYD • IIBF • AIU • NCW • IIPA Sources of Funding for Social Science Research @Thiyagusuri 7
- 9. ICSSR provide grants for projects, fellowships, international collaboration, capacity building, survey, publications etc. to promote research in social sciences in India. ICSSR Grants @Thiyagusuri 9
- 10. 1. Sociology and Social Anthropology; 2. Political Science / Public Administration; 3. Economics; 4. International Studies; 5. Social Geography and Population Studies; 6. Commerce and Management; 7. Social Psychology; 8. Education; 9. Social Linguistics / Socio-Cultural Studies 10. Law / International Law 11. National Security & Strategic Studies; 12. Other allied Social Science disciplines (Library Science, Social Work, Media Studies, Modern Social History, Health Studies, Gender Studies and Environmental Studies, Diaspora Studies, Area Studies, Sanskrit-Society & Culture, etc.) to promote interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research The broad disciplines of study, within the domain of social sciences, are: ICSSR Disciplines @Thiyagusuri 10
- 11. ICSSR Categories Duration from 12 months to 24 months with a budget of Rs.5-15 lakh. Major Project Duration from 6 months to 12 months with a budget of Rs.5 lakh.. Minor Project The ICSSR awards two types of research projects on the basis of the scope, duration of the study and budget: @Thiyagusuri 11
- 12. ICSSR Eligibility Project Director and Co- Director must possess a Ph.D. degree PhD Degree Joint team consisting of Project Director, Co-Project Director/s etc. Join Team 12 B Status / 2F Professional social scientists who are regularly employed or retired as faculty Regular Employee @Thiyagusuri 12
- 13. ICSSR Apply Limit 2 Maximum of Two projects at a time 1 In case both projects are selected, the applicant can choose only one project. Apply Choose @Thiyagusuri 13
- 14. Advertisement on ICSSR website Submission of Online Application Hardcopy Duly forwarded by the competent authorities Hardcopy should be reached within 10 days ICSSR How to Apply? @Thiyagusuri 14
- 15. ICSSR Procedure for Awards 01 02 Scrutinised by the ICSSR Secretariat or Screening Committee Shortlisting of the programme is done for the purpose of interaction/presentation at ICSSR The recommendations of the Expert Committee(s) are then placed before the requisite Committee(s) of the ICSSR for their approval. Eligible applications are then examined by the Expert Committee The expert committee/s make(s) recommendation for award of studies and also suggest budget for the recommended studies. 03 04 05 @Thiyagusuri 15
- 16. No Heads of Expenditure Value 1 Research Staff : Full time/Part-time/Hired Services Not exceeding 45% of the total budget. 2 Fieldwork: Travel/Logistics/Boarding, Survey Preparation or Consultancy etc. Not exceeding 35% 3 Equipment and Study material: Computer, Printer, Source Material, Books, Journals, Software, Data Sets etc. Not exceeding 12% 4 Contingency: Not exceeding 5% 5 Publication of Report App. 5-6%* TOTAL ICSSR will finally make it 100% 6. Institutional Overheads (over and above the total cost of the project) Affiliating Institutional overheads @ 5% of the approved budget, subject to a maximum limit of Rs.1,00,000/- ICSSR Budget Estimates @Thiyagusuri 16
- 17. ICSSR Remuneration 01 02 04 03 Qualification – PG in social science discipline (55% minimum) with NET /M.Phil. / Ph.D Research Associate @ Rs.20, 000/- p.m. Qualification - Ph.D. / M.Phil. / PG in social science discipline with minimum 55% Research Assistant @ Rs.16, 000/- p.m. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text unknown printer it to make a type specimen book. YOUR TEXT HERE Qualification - PG in social science discipline with minimum 55% Field Investigator @ Rs.15, 000/-p.m. Project staff could be engaged by the Project Director on a full/ Part-time basis - monthly emoluments of their employment may be decided by the project director @Thiyagusuri 17
- 18. ICSSR Selection of Research Staff 3 1 2 Project Director A nominee of the VC / Head of the Institute One Outside Expert 4 Dean of the faculty or HoD of the Project Director @Thiyagusuri 18
- 19. ICSSR Joining and Release Grants • The Project Director has to join the project within one month of the award letter. • For this the scholar has to submit an ‘undertaking’ on an Rs.100 stamp paper, declaration on an Rs.100 stamp paper, • First Instalment – 25% • Second Instalment – 25% • Third Instalment – 20% • Fourth Instalment – 15% • Publication Grant – 5% • Final Instalment - 10% @Thiyagusuri 19
- 20. ICSSR Completion of the Study • Softcopy of the final report • Abstract 500 words (PDF and DOC format) • Executive Summary of the Final report in 5000 words (PDF and Doc) • Project Director is required to submit hard copies of the Final Report only after the confirmation from the ICSSR post incorporating the suggested changes. After acceptance of the report by the ICSSR, the Project Director would be required to submit: • a) two hard copies of modified final report free from plagiarism; • b) ten copies of executive summary, • c) final soft copy (in both PDF and word format) in pen drive and • d) published research papers on the approved theme of research duly acknowledging ICSSR (minimum one for Minor Project and two for Major Project). ICSSR does not accept contents beyond 15 per cent on similarity index. @Thiyagusuri 20
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- 22. Funding from UGC Funding schemes of UGC for promotion of research are available for the following categories for both the streams of sciences as well as humanities and social sciences: 1. Research fellowships (JRF / Post-doctoral fellowships / Rajiv Gandhi fellowships / Emeritus fellowships etc.) 2. Research Projects (Major and Minor) 3. Research awards (for faculty and scholars) 4. Grants for organizing seminars / participating in seminars @Thiyagusuri 22
- 23. • Period of the Project - 2/ 3 Years • Major research project Science – 20 Lakhs • Major research project in Social Science – 15 Lakhs UGC Major Research Project @Thiyagusuri 23
- 24. • Duration - One year • Minor research project science – 5 Lakhs • Minor research project in social science – 3 Lakhs • Apply to regional office of UGC UGC Minor Research Project @Thiyagusuri 24
- 25. • Who? - Permanent Faculty below 45 years • Period of Award? – 2 years • Research Guidance? - No research guidance • Nature assistance? - Salary protection , Research grant – 2 to 3 Lakhs UGC Research Award @Thiyagusuri 25
- 26. • Target Group: Highly qualified and experience, superannuated teachers of recognized university / college • Nature of Assistance: Honorarium of Rs. 31,000 per month for 2 years • Contingency grant of Rs 50,000 p.a. UGC Emeritus Fellowship @Thiyagusuri 26
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