University of Madras

Applications are invited for two posts of Project Fellows under UGC-UPE Phase II Programme, entitled “Studies in Comparative Religions” to work in the following research projects:

1. Philosophy and Religious Harmony: Context of a Saiva Text as an Exemplar – A Study of Sivagrabhasya of Sivagrayogin (Saivism)

2. Islamic Discourses and Interfaith Relations in Kerala (Islamic Studies)

Project Duration: Initially for a period of 2 years and extendable for one more year

Fellowship: Rs. 12,000/- per month (consolidated)

 Qualification: A recognized Post-graduate Degree in respective or related disciplines [Philosophy/Religious Studies / Sanskrit/ Saiva Siddhanta/ Islamic Studies /Sociology /Anthropology]

Periyar University

THE LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF FILLED IN APPLICATION IS 20.07.2015 BY 5.00P.M.

Eligibility : Candidates who have passed the Post Graduate degree of this University or of any other University in Tamil Nadu to have obtained a minimum 55% of marks in their respective subject. However, the minimum eligible marks to have obtained SC/ST Candidates is 50%
 ***** : PG Degree in Nanoscience /Physics/Chemistry/Biotechnology/Microbiology or Equivalent ***** : PG Degree in MSC - Textiles and Clothing/Costume Design and Fashion/Textiles and Apparel Design or any other Degree related in Textiles and Fashion

Duration : Two years.

Stipend : Rs.5,000/- per month with Contingency of Rs.5,000/- per year for URF. Mode of Selection : By written test, interview if necessary.

Applications can also be downloaded from the Periyar University Website www.periyaruniversity.ac.in 

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