Designation/Position- FITM-AYUSH Fellowships
Research & Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, India invites application for FITM-AYUSH Fellowships position from eligible and interested candidates for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research
About- The Ministry of AYUSH has established the Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine (FITM) in RIS as a common platform for all actors and stakeholders to come together to contribute to pragmatic policy making in the area and to develop a proactive strategy to be espoused by India at the international level.
The Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine (FITM), established at Research & Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi as part of the initiative of Ministry of AYUSH and RIS to contribute towards pragmatic policy making in the area of Indian Traditional Medicines (ITMs), invites applications from full-time PhD scholars (registered with recognised Indian Universities/Institutes) and PhD degree holders for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships respectively.
Research/Job Area- Any of AYUSH disciplines
Systems research that explores economic, sociological, politico-economic, trade, management and, information/digital technology related aspects of Indian traditional medicine systems.
Location- Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine (FITM) , New Delhi, India
Eligibility/Qualification– The Doctoral and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are open to scholars with educational backgrounds in any of AYUSH disciplines.
Additional qualification in any other specialisation especially IT is desirable.
Outstanding candidates from other disciplines may be considered.
Job/Position Description- Selected candidates will undertake systems research that explores economic, sociological, politico-economic, trade, management, and/or IT/digital technology related aspects of Indian Traditional Medicine Systems with the aim of national and global promotion of these systems.
The fellowship is Not Applicable to studies relating to clinical, pharmacological and pharmacognosy and other related research areas.
DURATION: Two Years (Doctoral Fellowships) One year (Postdoctoral Fellowship)
FELLOWSHIP AMOUNT:
All inclusive maximum amount of upto Rs 5 lakh/- per year for Doctoral Fellowships
All inclusive maximum amount of upto Rs 7.5 lakh/- per year for Postdoctoral Fellowship
How to Apply-Applicants should submit duly filled online application and upload digital copies of required documents where required.
The Proposal is to broadly comply with the following guidelines:
a. Title of the project.
b. Statement of the Problem: In the opening paragraphs of the research proposal, the
problem to be investigated should be stated clearly and briefly. The significance of the
topic in the context of the ITMs should be explained.
c. Overview of Literature: The overview of literature should summarize the current status of research, including major findings in the proposed area of study. The research
Proposal should clearly establish the relevance of the approaches and findings to the
objective of Research Fellowship.
d. Conceptual Framework: The Proposal should clearly indicate the concepts to be used
and demonstrate their relevance for the study. It should further specify the empirical
dimension, if any, that need to be explored for carrying out research.
e. Research Questions/Hypotheses: Given the conceptual framework and dimensions of the research to be conducted, specific questions to be answered and hypotheses to be tested through the proposed study should be explicitly formulated, compatible with the research design.
f. Coverage: In the light of the research proposed, if sampling becomes necessary, full
information on the following points should be given: (I) universe of the study, (ii)
sampling frame, and (iii) units of observation and sampling size.
g. If the study requires any control groups, they should be specifically mentioned. An
explanation of the determination of size and type of the sample shall also be necessary.
Proposals not requiring a sample selection should specify their strategy appropriately and
describe the rationale behind it.
h. Methodology: A suitable description of the methods of research for the study may be
given.
i. Data Collection: The different types of data proposed to be collected should be clearly
mentioned. The sources for each type and the tools and techniques that will be used for
collecting these data should also be specified.
j. Time Budgeting: The Proposal should have a clearly defined time line, specifying the
time required for the completion of each stage of research.
k. The Proposal is not to exceed a word limit of 3000
For Contact- fitm.fellowship@ris.org.in |
011-24682177 Ext 110
Last Date for Apply– 15 December 2018
