Indian Commerce Association
is pleased to announce Prof. A.D. Shinde Memorial Research Fellowship Award for
year 2017 with aim to promote research among the young faculty members and
research scholars of ICA.
Indian Commerce
Association (ICA) in its over 69 years of existence has strived for the
excellence of profession and professionals. Through its unparalleled
contributions for the cause of academics and academia, it has provided a
befitting platform for the intelligentsia to
congregate, deliberate and make prolific contributions to the discipline,
research and economy. To recognize and reward the young faculty members and
scholars, ICA has instituted research fellowship award in memory of late Prof.
A.D. Shinde.
Late Prof. A. D.
Shinde struggled through his humble background to successfully complete his
education and garner recognition as a successful Chartered Accountant and
dedicated academician. Being exemplary in every sense, he was the first
Professor in Commerce at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra and later
assumed the prestigious academic positions as Member of Senate, Academic
Council, Board of Management, Dean of faculty of Commerce and officiating Vice
Chancellor of Shivaji University. Prof. Shinde was a great visionary and
committed himself to the felt and potential needs of students and society in the
field of education. He was a multi-faceted personality who made eminent
contributions in the field of education.
Guidelines
for Memorial Research Fellowship Award is as
follows:
1.
Eligibility for the Grant /
Award
1.1 Candidates who
are Permanent/Regularly
employed as faculty in the rank of assistant professor in a
UGC recognized University/College/Institution/affiliated
institution are eligible for this grant. It should be duly
certified by the Principal of the College.
1.2 Scholars from
other professions like civil servants, journalists, and industrialists etc. who
hold Ph.D Degree and have a keen interest in research are also eligible for this
grant.
1.3 The applicants
who are currently working on minor/major projects/ similar fellowship/grants
sanctioned by UGC/ICSSR/other similar institutions cannot submit the same/
similar proposals for this Grant
1.4 This grant is
available for candidates below the age of 35 years.
1.5 Only one person
is eligible for the Grant-in –aid.
1.6 The Applicant
should be a Life Member of ICA.
2.
Duration and
Value
2.1 Duration of the
research project is 12 months.
2.2 The research
project will be allotted at the time of Annual Conference of
ICA.
2.3 The maximum
budget that may be allotted to the candidate is Rs.
50000
3.
Submission of
proposal
3.1 Duly filled in
Applications along with the Research proposal and other documents should be
submitted in soft copy through e-mail by 30th Sep of every year to
the Secretary, ICA.
3.2 The proposals
should be forwarded through the Head / Principal
4.
Procedure for
selection
4.1 The proposals
complete in all respects shall be reviewed by a 3-member expert committee where
two members will be appointed by the President and Secretary, ICA and one member
will be appointed by Donors or their representative
4.2 The broad outline
of the selection criteria is as follows
4.2.1
Academic
Record 25 marks
4.2.2
Research
Performance 25 marks
4.2.3
Assessment of Research
Proposal 50
marks
4.3 The information
regarding the award to the selected candidate will be given through e-mail to
the Conference Secretary and will be announced at the
conference.
5.
Release of
Grant
5.1 The sanctioned
grant will be released in two instalments.
5.2 60% of the
sanctioned grant will be released within a month of the award of the research
fellowship in the name of the candidate.
5.3 Remaining 40% of
the amount will be released after the submission of the final report and the
presentation.
6.
Progress
report
6.1 The recipient of
the awardee will be required to give an interim presentation of the research
work after 6 months through email.
7.
Submission of Final
Report
7.1 The awardee is
required to submit three copies ( two hard copies and one soft copy) at the
Annual Conference.
7.2 The report will
be evaluated by an expert of the ICA specialized in the field to be appointed by
the President, Secretary, ICA and Representative of
Donor.
7.3 If the expert is
satisfied with the research report, the remaining balance of the award may be
released by the Secretary.
7.4 The awardee will
make a 10-minute presentation on the findings of the research project at the
final of the BBAY Awards presentation.
8.
General
Guidelines
8.1 Extension in
tenure is not permissible in any circumstances.
8.2 If a Investigator
fails to complete the project, he/she has to refund the entire amount sanctioned
with interest.
8.3 Certificate
regarding plagiarism shall be included in the final
report.
8.4 The research
report shall be in English
8.5 The final report
shall be uploaded on the website of Indian Commerce Association.
9.
Important
Link
Please refer to
mentioned link and download complete document with application form and
annexures:
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