Academic achievement, leadership potential, and a thorough comprehension of Gandhian philosophy will all be considered in the selection process. Candidates pursuing research degrees or with fieldwork experience will be given preference, as will those who speak more than one Indian language in addition to English.
The shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interaction with a selection committee under the chairmanship of the director.
Award of Gandhi Fellowship 2024
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Eligibility
Postgraduate students
Region
India
Award
A stipend of up to ₹20,000 per month and other awards
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
The Award of Gandhi Fellowship 2024 is an opportunity provided by the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS)* to postgraduate students. The main goal of the fellowship is to inspire and empower young people to understand and contribute to Gandhian principles by involving them in activities such as undertaking extensive tours and fieldwork to collect data on senior Gandhians and Gandhian organisations. Selected students will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000 and other awards.
*Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) is a national memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India as its Chairman. The overarching goal of the Samiti is to take forward the philosophy and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi to all cross-sections of the society.
Source: Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- have completed their postgraduate studies, preferably in the field of humanities and social sciences
- be passionate and committed towards social change
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:-
- A monthly stipend of up to ₹20,000
- Travelling and dearness allowance (TA/DA)
- A fellowship completion certificate
- “Award of Excellence” for meritorious candidates
Documents
- A passport-size photograph of the applicant
- A duly filled application form
- A one-page motivation note for the fellowship
- A one-page note on the understanding of Gandhian philosophy and familiarity with Gandhian organisations
How can you apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the application form PDF link to download the application form.
Step 4: Fill in the required information.
Step 5: Attach the required documents with the application form and send it to the director of Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti through the email: ‘2010gsds@gmail.com’ before the application deadline.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 5th October 2024 (11:59 PM)
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- A total of 5 fellowships will be provided to eligible candidates.
- The fellowship will be initially offered for three months.
- The fellowship tenure can be extended up to a maximum of two years, subject to performance and recommendation of the competent authority.
- Fellows will be tasked with travelling the country to visit Gandhians and like-minded organisations, collecting valuable information on the same in a prescribed format. This will be used to create a pan-Indian database on Gandhian Institutes/Senior Gandhians.
- Fellows will identify and obtain the archival materials relevant to Mahatma Gandhi from various Gandhian institutes and explore the possibilities for collaboration with such institutions.
- Fellows will document their experiences through written reports, audio-visual content, and other mediums, creating a comprehensive repository of information on the organisations visited.
Contact Details
Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti
5, Tees January Marg
Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat
New Delhi - 110002
Email ID: office-gsds@gov.in | Phone Number: (011) 23392796
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question 1: Is Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti a government organisation?
Answer: The Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti (GSDS) is a national memorial with the Prime Minister of India as the chairman, hence it is a government body.
Question 2: What does GSDS aim to develop?
Answer: GSDS is aiming to develop a comprehensive database of Senior Gandhians, Gandhian social workers at the grass-root level and institutes/organisations/chairs devoted to Gandhian philosophy.
Question 3: Is the fellowship available to postgraduate students?
Answer: The fellowship is available for postgraduate students who have completed their studies.
Question 4: Is the fellowship available for pursuing postgraduate studies at any university in India?
Answer: This fellowship is specifically for students willing to research Mahatma Gandhi and like-minded organisations. It is not available for pursuing academics.
Question: What is the mode of application for this fellowship?
Answer: The application for this fellowship is online via email. Applicants must mail the application form and required documents to the director of the GSDS at the provided email address before the deadline.
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