The KRVIA Research Fellowship 2006-2007
http://www.krvia.ac.in/programme/fellowship/
The Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental
Studies has instituted a Post Graduate Fellowship Programme from the
academic year 1998-1999 which admits four graduates every year and
provides them with assistance for a stipulated time period to conduct
independent research in the areas of Architecture, Fine Arts, Technology
and Urban Studies.
Theoretical criticism forms one of the central themes of such a
programme; wherein the notion of 'practice' gains and debates with
'research'. This search for situating the activities of the institute in
a critical relationship with the existing circumstances has extended our
academic curriculum, leading to the initiation of a Research Fellowship
Programme.
One of the primary objectives of this programme is to foster an attitude
towards research in the current milieu. In this case research is not
seen as an isolated activity but a critical space for the contemporary
practice in the broader field of cultural studies. A Research Fellow may
choose to work in one or more such fields that are operating in the city
while conducting the research. The research conducted by the Fellows
would provide a database to impart education within the institute, as
well as look at the role of educational system with critical insight.
DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
Research Fellows will be engaged in independent research, articulating
positions within the paradigms of practice. On successful completion of
the programme the Fellows get a certificate of ' Post-Graduate
Fellowship Programme'
Eligibility
Architecture graduates are eligible for the Fellowship Programme. Each
programme admits four fellows.
Application And Selection Criteria
Students applying for the fellowship have to submit their biodata,
academic records and a STUDY PROPOSAL.
The study proposal shall be in one of the research areas specified by
the institute. The list of research areas and the guides are listed
below. The institute would also honour and consider research proposals
beyond those defined below.
As the fellowship programme culminates in a paper presentation; the main
criterion for admission to the programme is a well-defined proposal
related to architecture, fine arts or technology and shows promise for
development as a research. The school is involved in the issues relating
to Housing, Environment and Heritage Conservation in the City of Mumbai
and hence would be interested in strengthening these areas through
fellowship research papers. The proposal should outline a study plan
that the candidate can accomplish in the stipulated time period.
Students should also identify a guide from the core faculty ( full time
or part time faculty members only) as per the research areas identified,
and discuss the proposal with the guide prior to submitting the synopsis.
This programme accepts students who exhibit a capability for independent
research. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic records and
individual study proposals.
Duration
The duration of the Fellowship Programme is for one academic year,
beginning in the first week of July every year and continuing till the
end of May in the following year ( i.e 11 months only). Final
Presentation in June, (i.e 12 months). The stipend shall be payable for
12 months only. If extension sought and granted, to be determined
jointly by the guide and the Director/programme coordinator. Such
extension shall be without stipend.
Commitment
The appointed Research Fellow is required to spend twenty hours a week
for their individual research on campus. Besides the time spent on
research, according to his/her discretion may dedicate five hours every
week as teaching assistant. Alternately, Fellows would be involved in
allied activities of the institute as decided by the Director, for time
not exceeding five hours a week.
Remuneration
Research Fellows are given a stipend of Rs. 4,000/- per month for the
period of research, i.e. from August to June.
Further details can be found on
http://www.krvia.ac.in/programme/fellowship