C.R Parekh Fellowship

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Category :
PhD program
Subject Areas :
Social Science
Fellowship Provided by :
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Fellowship Provided to :
Scholars in the social sciences

LSE C.R. Parekh Fellowship

C.R. Parekh Fellowship is provided by London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) with the support of Nirman Foundation. Applicants should be scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on India. They should hold a PhD - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics. The Fellowship is provided for the candidates from India only.

The Fellow will be expected to engage in social science research broadly on the themes of Economy and Society in South Asia with a particular focus on the following themes:

Growth and Inclusion
Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability
Social and Human Security
Population and Development
Governance and Democracy.

The Fellow will be expected to finish a piece of research of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar or lecture arranged by the Asia Research Center.

Duration :

The Fellowship will be for a period of three months and will be based at the LSE Asia Research Center (ARC)

Fellowship Amount :

The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1,500 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications, and will also be provided with shared office space and access to research facilities at the School.

How to Apply :

Candidates can submit the application either by post to The Fellowships Selection Committee, Asia Research Center, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE, UK or emailed to arc@lse.ac.uk.

Applications should include:

a cover letter of no more than one page
a curriculum vitae of no more than three pages
an outline of proposed research of no more than three pages
names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Committee

Note: Candidates should use A4-sized plain paper only and do not staple the application

Useful Contact

Asia Research Center,
The London School of Economics and Political Science,
Houghton Street, London
WC2A 2AE,UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7405 7686
Email: Contact Now
Website: www.lse.ac.uk

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