ICSSR Introduces ₹18 Crore Research Initiative for Undergraduate Students
ICSSR launches ₹18-crore research scheme for undergraduates
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The Indian Council of Social Science Research has launched an ₹18 crore research fellowship program for undergraduate students, focusing on 'Youth and Decolonisation.' The initiative offers ₹3 lakh grants for 600 projects, encouraging students to explore Indian-centric themes and challenge Eurocentric knowledge frameworks.
- 01The program is part of the Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme (YSPS) and is open to fourth-year undergraduate students under the National Education Policy 2020.
- 02Grants of ₹3 lakh will support 600 research projects over eight months, focusing on themes like Indian history, governance, and education.
- 03The initiative aims to promote the decolonisation of knowledge and enhance critical inquiry across various disciplines.
- 04Applications for the program opened on June 6 and will close on July 6.
- 05Each project must be supervised by a faculty member, and students are encouraged to publish their findings.
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The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) has launched a research fellowship program themed 'Youth and Decolonisation,' allocating a total of ₹18 crore to support 600 projects aimed at fostering an Indian-centric approach to knowledge. Each selected project will receive a grant of ₹3 lakh and is expected to challenge Eurocentric frameworks across various disciplines. This initiative, part of the Yuva Shodh Pratibha Scheme (YSPS), is specifically designed for fourth-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The program invites research proposals on diverse topics, including Indian history, governance, and educational methodologies, and emphasizes the importance of Indian Knowledge Systems. Applications opened on June 6 and will remain open until July 6. ICSSR aims to strengthen research capabilities among students, encouraging them to connect academic learning with societal realities. Each project will be supervised by a faculty member, and findings may influence government policy.
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The initiative aims to enhance research skills among undergraduate students and promote critical thinking.
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