Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture
in Tripura
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Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture in Tripura
Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Tripura.
Apply for Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture in Tripura
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Scheme for Award of Senior/Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Fields of Culture” was launched by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
The age of the applicant should be above 40 years for applying under senior fellowships.
The age of the applicant should be between 25-40 years for applying under junior fellowships.
Graduation is the minimum educational qualification for applicants in the fields/areas mentioned in the scheme guideline.
Applicants for senior fellowship should not be the recipient of pension from the Ministry of Culture under the scheme for grant of financial assistance to artists in indigent circumstances.
An applicant should not have availed of the same fellowship earlier. However, an applicant who had been awarded a Junior Fellowship can apply for a Senior Fellowship, provided 5 years have elapsed after the closure of the earlier project.
**Note 01:** The age of the applicant will be reckoned as of 1st April of the year.
**Note 02:** Under the Senior and Junior Fellowships, the awardees will submit a six-monthly progress report. In cases where such reports are not received timely, the Ministry may withhold further releases of the Fellowship amount.
**Note 03:** The selected candidates will have to undertake academic or application-oriented research work on projects for which they have been awarded the Fellowship. They will complete their Projects within two years and submit the same to the Ministry. Extension of time by a maximum of three months will be permissible without any additional financial liability to the Government.
**Note 04:** A mid-term review/assessment of performance in each case will be carried out after one year and further continuance of Fellowship will depend on such review/assessment.
Benefits
Under this Scheme 200 of each of the Junior and Senior Fellows are selected every year.
The stipend of ₹20,000/- per month will be given to each artist under the senior fellowships for a period of two years in the age group of above 40 years.
The stipend of ₹10,000/- per month will be given to each artist under the junior fellowships for a period of two years in the age group of 25-40 years.
In addition, there could be a one-time grant up to a maximum of ₹20,000/- or 50% of the cost of the publication, whichever is less, for the publication of selected Project documents. This will be restricted to 20% of the awardees.
**Note:** The fellowships are awarded for undertaking research-oriented projects. The applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof |
| 2 | Passport size photographs |
| 3 | Proof of age i.e. Birth Certificate etc. |
| 4 | Documents of educational qualifications |
| 5 | Bank account details |
| 6 | Caste certificate |
| 7 | NOC/consent letter of their employer (In case of employed applicants ) |
| 8 | If the applicant is employed in the Central/State Government Departments/Institutions/University etc., a copy of written assurance from his/her Head of Department that in case the Fellowship is sanctioned, the candidate would be granted leave for the dura |
| 9 | An undertaking: |
| 10 | a. Whether you are employed in the Central/State Government Departments/Institutions/University etc or not employed by any organization. |
| 11 | b. Whether you have availed of Junior Fellowship earlier. |
How to Apply in Tripura
Application Process:
Online — http://csms.nic.in/login/index.php Application Process:
Common questions in Tripura
Who can apply for Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture in Tripura?
Eligible residents of Tripura who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Scheme For Award Of Senior/Junior Fellowships To Outstanding Persons In The Fields Of Culture in Tripura?
Applicants in Tripura typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the scheme is to encourage the analytical application of new research techniques, technological and management principles to contemporary issues in areas related to art and culture.