The Reserve Bank of India has invited applications for Prof. K.N. Raj Memorial National Fellowship Scheme for the year 2014-15 from eligible scholars. Applications in soft form need to be sent to the Reserve Bank on or before July 18, 2014.

The objective of this scheme is to encourage distinguished research scholars in India or abroad to work in academic institutions in India for a short period and to facilitate interaction between the scholar and other faculties of the institution in which the scholar would work. The theme will be identified by a Steering Committee on Economic and Policy Research (SCEPR) of the Reserve Bank of India.

Distinguished scholars in the field of social sciences from reputed domestic/ international universities/ research institutions (Indian or foreign nationals), scholars having outstanding professional contributions including publication of papers/ articles in leading international journals and scholars sponsored by reputed domestic/ international universities/ research institutions are eligible to apply.

The notification giving details of the Scheme and form are available at www.rbi.org.in.

Alpana Killawala
Principal Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2013-2014/2366