Anveshi Short Term Fellowship Programme (2014-15)

We are currently looking for (three) candidates to work at Anveshi: Research Centre for Women’s Studies, Hyderabad; on specific research projects for a period of one year (1st July 2014- 30th June 2015). These projects should be in the areas of research outlined below. The fellowship is full time and the candidates are required to be present at Anveshi 5 days a week. There will be a programme of reading, writing, film watching and discussion over a period of four months when the fellows start work. During this period or immediately after, the fellows would begin to work on their specific projects. During the fellowship period, specified outputs e.g. reports, working papers, presentations, etc., will have to be submitted on assigned dates. The period of fellowship may be extended, if the research shows promise.

Being a fellow at Anveshi would also involve working on the upkeep of the organization, i.e., at library, administrative and office duties, for about 1 0-1 5% of the fellow’s time. The selection process will be based on a formal interview conducted by a standing committee, and informal discussions with three different senior members of the Anveshi academic community. The fellowship will have a stipend not exceeding Rs.1 3,000 per month, inclusive of all allowances.

Areas of interest

Muslim minorities

a) Historical and sociological investigations of migration from Hyderabad and Telangana

b) Mapping and studying educational and medical infrastructure in the old city of Hyderabad

c) Problems of Muslim developmental agencies in the Old city of Hyderabad

Dalits

d) Historical and sociological study of social welfare policy for Dalits in Andhra Pradesh

e) Studying lives, family and community relations of 1st generation Dalit students in universities

f) Studies of Dalit movements around agricultural land

Law

g) Women’s access to family courts in muffasil areas in relation to family law

Health

h) Studies of practicing physicians in city slums, small towns etc.

i) Studies of patient assessments of doctors practicing in city, towns etc.

LGBT&Q

J)Historical and sociological study of LGBT&Q lives.

k)Experiences of discrimination faced by LGBT&Q individuals.

Related areas not listed above may also be considered. Interested candidates please apply in writing, along with curriculum vitae to the address given below. We would also need the names and phone numbers/email IDs of two referees to recommend your work. A two page statement of purpose explaining the candidate’s choice of this Fellowship and the broad area of interest should accompany the application. The applications must be submitted by 1st June 2014. Interviews will be held approximately by 15th June in Hyderabad. The exact date of the interview will be communicated to the applicants.  Candidates should make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. Selected candidates will have to join on 1st of July 2014.

Address:

Anveshi, 2-2-18/49, Dugabai Deshmukh Colony, Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad-500013.A.P.

Phone: 040-27423690,

Email:anveshirc@gmail.com