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]



The applicant

• has to specify the preference of the project for consideration  
• attach complete bio-data with attested copies of academic qualification and research experience, if any
•  attach a non-employment certificate  
• attach a certificate regarding non-receipt of scholarship or fellowship from any other source

The posts are purely temporary and will be governed by the rules and regulations of the University of Madras Applications completed in all the above respects should reach Professor G. Mishra, Co-ordinator “Studies in Comparative Religions”, Department of Philosophy, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai – 600005 on or before 14 July 2015. 

The envelope should be supercribed as “Application for the post of Project Fellow in UGC-UPE Phase II Programme”