Applications are invited for NCERT Doctoral Fellowship 2024 in School Education. The last date of application is December 27, 2024.
About NCERT
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is an autonomous organization set up by the Government of India to advise and assist the Ministry of Human Resource Development at the center, and Education Departments of States/Union Territories in formulation and implementation of their policies and major programmes in the field of education, particularly for qualitative improvement of school education.
Fellowship Details
The NCERT Doctoral Fellowships scheme aims at enabling young scholars to pursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows can pursue their work in a recognized university/research institution of their choice. NCERT encourages original thinking in conceptualization of the problem and use of innovative methodology in conducting research related to school education and teacher education.
Priority Areas
- Early Childhood Care and Education.
- Foundational Literacy & Numeracy.
- Curtailing dropouts and ensuring Universal Access to Education at All Levels.
- Curriculum and Pedagogy in Schools.
- Teachers and Teacher Education.
- Equitable and Inclusive Education: Learning for All.
- School Complexes/ Clusters.
- Vocational Education.
- Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Education.
- Adult Education including life-long earning, critical life skills, vocational skills development, basic education, continuing education, volunteerism, community involvement, etc.
- Financial literacy and intellectual property rights.
- Research rooted in Indian Tradition and Culture.
- Aspiration of 21st Century connecting Indian Tradition with Modern Technology.
- Link between School Education and Higher Education.
- Multilingualism.
- Assessment reform.
- Learning-Teaching materials.
Eligibility
- Good Academic record with at least 60% marks at both Graduate and Post Graduate Levels.
- Candidates registered for Ph.D. degree in a recognized university/ or working towards their Ph.D. re gistration are eligible to apply.
- Candidates should not be more than 35 years of age as on the last date of receipt of applications. Relaxation for SC, ST & OBC candidate in applicable as per NCERT norms.
Fellowship Amount
NCERT Doctoral Fellows will receive a fellowship of Rs.35,000/- per month (for Non-NET) and Rs.37,000/- per month (in case of UGC-NET qualified candidates) for a maximum period of three years from the date of permanent Ph.D. registration and/or date of selection in NCERT. They will also receive a contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- per annum during this period.
How to Apply?
Interested individuals can apply online via this link.
Application Deadline
The last date of application is December 27, 2024.
