Mizoram Research Fellowship Scheme: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

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Are you a research scholar or even a teacher of Mizoram who wants to continue further studies and make a contribution to the body of knowledge? The Mizoram Research Fellowship Scheme is the right choice that you can make. This is a government sponsored fellowship that can enable qualified researchers who seek to pursue significant academic research in the recognised institutions within India.

What is the Mizoram Research Fellowship Scheme?

This fellowship was established by the Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram as a financial aid to the deserving research workers and young teachers. The scheme mainly assists persons who are desirably under 45 years of age and who have good academic and research qualifications.
It is involved in the empowerment of bright researchers who have already obtained a doctoral degree, published academic literature, or demonstrated the ability to conduct independent research.

Only permanent residents of Mizoram who are bonafide are allowed to have this fellowship.

Key Benefits

Recipients of the Mizoram Research Fellowship receive:

  • Funding to undertake a research work or higher studies.
  • Guidance to pursue academic development without him having to pay.
  • Incentive towards high level research to social and national development.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, the applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Should be a permanent resident of Mizoram which is bona fide.
  • Should have pursued a post-graduation or research course in a recognised university/ institute in India.
  • Should have achieved an average of 50 percent in the final examination in the university.
  • Should keep good order, and cannot take part in strikes, misconduct, or disciplinary violation.
  • Should not be accepting any other stipend or scholarship (except on merit based scholarships)

The awarding authority may take into account additional relaxation in criteria in special cases.

Application Process (Offline)

The scheme currently follows an offline application system.
The candidate must submit the duly filled and signed form along with all supporting documents to:

The Secretary,
Mizoram Scholarship Board,
Aizawl, Mizoram
(Submission must be done through Speed Post)

Applicants should retain a copy of the form and documents for future reference.

Documents Required

Applicants must attach self-attested copies of the following:

  1. Three copies of the PhD synopsis/dissertation proposal, including:
    • Problem statement to be investigated
    • Objectives
    • Hypothesis
    • Research methodology and design
    • Data collection tools
    • Importance of the study
    • Relevance to current social and national needs
  2. Permanent Residential Certificate issued by the Deputy Commissioner
  3. Tribe/Caste certificate
  4. Academic mark sheets from HSLC onwards
  5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer, if applicable
  6. Aadhaar-linked bank account copy (first page)
  7. Aadhaar number or Enrolment ID
  8. Government-issued identity proof (Ration Card, Voter ID, etc.)
  9. Birth certificate or valid age proof
  10. Recent passport-size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the main objective of the Mizoram Research Fellowship Scheme?
To fund qualified research professionals and teachers in Mizoram in a bid to stimulate academic research and higher education.




2. Is there a minimum marks requirement?
Yes. Without relaxation, applicants should achieve an average of 50 percent marks in their final university exams.

3. Can students from other North-Eastern states apply?
No. The applicant has to be a permanent resident of Mizoram.

4. What if an applicant has participated in demonstrations or has a criminal case?
Misconduct, disciplinary issues or any other unlawful actions disqualify an applicant.

5. Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?
No. The applicants are not eligible to get any other scholarship or stipend other than the merit-based awards.

6. How should the application be submitted?
Through Speed Post to the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, Aizawl.

7. Who issues the Residential Certificate?
The Deputy Commissioner of the concerned district in Mizoram.

8. Is there any application fee?
No. The scheme has no application cost.

Conclusion

The Mizoram Research Fellowship Scheme is a big chance to researchers who are committed to build their career in advocacy of their academic achievements and offer the society with important information. Speaking of which, should you qualify, and feel the desire to conduct research, then make sure you do it with all the necessary documentation so that it will go without any issues.

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