ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) 2021-22
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Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) invites applications for ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) 2021-22 from students enrolled for PhD in recognized universities in the field of historical studies. The award for JRF will be based on an online Entrance Test and Presentation-cum-Interview. The scholarship awarded is worth INR 17,600 per month for 2 years along with a contingency grant.
ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) 2021-22
DeadlineClosed Eligibility To be eligible, the candidate must be:
- Registered in a recognized University for a PhD programme in Historical Studies
Note: Usual reservation will be applied to SC, ST, PwD students
Benefits - The selected fellows will receive a fellowship of INR 17,600 per month for 2 years
- They will also get a contingency grant of INR 16,500 per annum for 2 years
Documents Self-attested copies of the following documents should be attached with the application form:
- Certificates of educational qualification (Class 10 to PG)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/Physically Challenged), if applicable
- PhD registration certificate
- Research Proposal/Synopsis
- Published papers
- Printout of the Application form (Hard Copy) forwarded by Supervisor
- UGC-NET Certificate, if applicable
Note: DD/Bankers Cheque for a fee of INR 500 should be drawn in favour of the DDO, ICHR, New Delhi, payable at Delhi (Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories are exempted from payment of the fee).
How can you apply? Follow the below steps to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button below and read all details.
Step 2: Select "Junior Research Fellow" in Äpplication for" section and select the exam centre.
Step 3: Fill in the personal details (name, age, family, bank details etc).
Step 4: Upload a photo and signature.
Step 5: Submit the application form.The hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of the certificates of educational qualifications, date of birth, experience and signed copy of checklist etc. should be sent by post to the following address:
Member Secretary
Indian Council of Historical Research
No. 35 Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi – 110001Note: The application fee of INR 500 should also be sent along with other documents in the form of a demand draft (not applicable for SC/ST/Persons with Disability (PWD)).
Important Dates
- Online submission of JRF application opens: 19th March 2021
- Last date for online submission: 11th April 2021
- Last date for submitting printouts of applications submitted online: 21st April 2021
- Declaration of Stage I result on the ICHR website: 25th May 2021
- Presentation and Interview (Stage II): June 2021
Selection Criteria
The candidates will be selected based on an entrance exam conducted in two stages:
Stage I:
- Stage I examination will consist of 100 online objective type questions. Each question will carry 01 marks (Total 100 marks).
- There will be no negative marking.
- The candidate will choose his/her area of specialization (Ancient/ Medieval/ Modern India) at the time of filling online JRF application form.
Stage II:
- The candidates shortlisted on the basis of merit in the Stage I examination will be called for the presentation and interview.
- Each shortlisted candidate will make a presentation based on his/her registered PhD research topic (8-10 minutes, preferably powerpoint) followed by an interview.
- Presentation and interview will carry a maximum of 60 marks.
- All shortlisted candidates should bring their hall tickets issued for Stage I entrance exam while coming for the Presentation and Interview.
Merit will be drawn on the basis of aggregate marks of Stage I and II, that is, 100 + 60 = 160 (total marks). The total number of fellowships offered is 80.
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Terms and Conditions
- Submission of application both online and the printout of the same along with computer-generated unique ID number is mandatory.
- Hard copies of applications without a unique ID number will not be accepted.
- Second class (sleeper) railway or bus fare will be reimbursed for SC/ST candidates who will be called for an interview.
- The candidates who are physically disabled can use the services of a scribe as per the Govt. rules at their own cost during the online examination.
- The fellowship is a whole-time engagement for research work and cannot be combined with any other whole-time or part-time work.
Contact Us
Member Secretary
Indian Council of Historical Research
No. 35 Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi – 110001
Email: ms@ichr.ac.in
Phone: +91 11 23382321
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