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Performing arts includes the training in the field of song dance and music. India has a rich cultural background where in the achievements in the fields are unparallel. But off late this cultural tradition is waning and loosing its sheen. To arrest this development several organizations offer financial assistance to the trainees of the filed.

Senior /Junior Fellowships in New Areas related to culture

1. Indology
2. Epigraphy
3. Sociology of Culture
4. Cultural Economics
5. Structural and Engineering aspects of monuments
6. Numismatics
7. Scientific and Technical aspects of Conservation
8. Management aspects of Art and Heritage
9. Studies relating to application of Science and Technology in areas related to culture and creativity.

What is expected of the Research Proposals?

The objective is to encourage analytical application of new research techniques , technological and ,management principles to contemporary issues in areas related to art and culture. General and theoretical macro studies will not be considered .The Proposals should be innovative and application-oriented and preferably inter-disciplinary in nature. The value of Senior Fellowship is Rs 12000/-per month and that of the Junior Fellowship Is Rs 6000/- per month .Fellowships are awarded for a maximum period of twenty –four months. This is not extendable.

Age groups

Senior fellowships are awarded to schools over the age of 40.Applicants fro Junior Fellowships have to be in the age bracket of 25-40.Age will be reckoned as on 1.4.2005.


Minimum Educational Qualification

Applicants in the above field (except in fields 5 and 7 above) should be post Graduate in the relevant subject. For field 5 above, the applicant should be graduate in Architecture, Archaeology, Civil Engineering and related subject in case of 7 above, applicants working on Conservation and documentation related issues in art and culture with experience of more than 5 years may also apply.

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Conditions

Applicants who are employed will have to apply through proper channel .They will be required to take study leave for two years. The first installment of fellowships will be released only on receiving proof of sanctioning of leave.

An Applicant should not have availed the same fellowship can apply fro Senior fellowship , provided five years have elapsed after the closing of the earlier project.

The Department reserves the right to call the short-listed Junior fellowship candidates for interview.


How to apply?

Applications in the prescribed format should be accompanied by details of studies undertaken earlier “synopsis and / methodology of the proposed project The applications should be addressed to

The section officer, S & F Section
Room No .333,
c- wing, Department of culture,
Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi - 1100 01

This advertisement along with the model application form is available at
website : www.indiaculture.nic.in