Research Fellowship

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has established 'Gargi - Centre for the Holistic Development of Women’ which works for women’s education, employment, extension, and excellence.
The centre has commenced Gargi – Research Fellowship, following are the criteria to avail the scheme:
The centre announces a ‘Call for Research Proposals’ to invite research proposals for a funded research project;
The thrust area of the research should be concerning women;
Female candidates with Masters Degree in any discipline can apply;
Selected research proposals shall be eligible to undertake a research project;
Each research project will have 6-months duration;
Each research project will be funded an amount of Rs. 25,000.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University has established Scheduled Caste-Scheduled Tribes Cell, under which SC-ST researchers are encouraged to undertake a funded research focusing on inclusiveness with regards to SC-ST communities.
The cell announces a ‘Call for Research Proposals’ to invite research proposals for a funded research project;
The thrust area of the research should primarily be concerning with marginalized communities, SC-ST communities and the efforts to make them a part of the mainstream society;
Researcher should belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe with Masters Degree in any discipline;
Selected research proposals shall be eligible to undertake a research project;
Each research project will have 6-months duration;
Each research project will be funded an amount of Rs. 25,000.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University is eponymous to Dr. B. R. Ambedkarji, and strives to achieve the ideals of Ambedkarji by promoting and practicing equality and harmony in the society through "Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Samrasta Chair”.
Through this Chair, ‘Samrasta Puraskar’ will be annually awarded by the university to 03 distinguished personalities or organizations who have worked at grass-root level and made significant contributions towards the betterment and empowerment of the weaker sections of the society.
Through this Chair, 02 Fellowships will be provided every year to undertake in-depth study and research on social equity.

Under Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University’s Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Cell, 'Gujarat Asmita and Research Centre' is also proposed. The objective of this centre is to promote and preserve the unique traditions, arts and crafts of Gujarat.
Through this centre, we intend to encourage, promote and certify the talents and skills of traditional artists and craftsmen living in rural and remote areas of Gujarat.
The university shall provide a platform to these unrecognized artists and craftsmen in urban areas for exhibition-cum-sale of their art and craft.

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