Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development

Research Proposal

Eligibility : M Phil / Phd

Location : Chennai

Last Date : 15 Jun 2016

Hiring Process : Written-test

Title : The Title of the project should be concise (with sub-title, if any) reflecting the scope of the investigation

To promote research in the area of Youth Development. RGNIYD invites Research Proposals from teachers of recognised Universities/Colleges

The Areas of Research Are As Follows : Youth and sustainable development 4. Positive Youth Development. Youth Volunteerism and Nation Building.Youth and Entrepreneurship.Youth and Peace Building Development .Youth and Community Development.National Youth Poky and its Impacts 

Eligibility for the Project : 1. The Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) will consider proposals from senior, regular faculty in publicly funded Universities, Colleges, Postgraduate Institutions and recognized research and development organizations. 2. The Principal Investigator should have a proven track record of high quality research as evidenced by past studies and publications. 3. Ordinarily, these studies will be interdisciplinary and cut across the disciplines of Social Sciences. 4. Proposals considered under Sponsored Research will be solicited by the RGNIYD on the recommendations of an Expert Committee, identifying the thrust areas and researchers with appropriate expertise to take up the study. Alternatively, applications may be sought from eminent social scientists/ institutions. In either of the above cases, the prescribed application form(ANNEXURE-I) will have to be submitted to the RGNIYD for further financial and administrative processing. 5. The decision of the Expert Committee will be final in the selection and award of projects

Nature of Assistance : The quantum of assistance for Research Projects will be as under: a) Major Research Project in Youth Development on the above mentioned areas will receive a financial assistance maximum up to. - Rs.12.00 Lakhs (Twelve Lakh Rupees). The nature and duration of the project can be estimated depending upon the scope and size of the project but should not normally exceed eighteen months Only Associate Professors and Professors from publicly funded Universities are eligible to apply. Minor Research Project in Youth Development on the above mentioned areas will receive a financial assistance maximum up to. - Rs. 3.00 Lakhs (Three Lakh Rupees) 

Duration : The duration of the project will be for one year. Faculty from publicly funded colleges are eligible to apply. Assistant Professors are also eligible to apply

Aim of the Project : The broad aim of the project emphasizing the overall thrust of the proposed investigation should be clearly mentioned

Statement of the Problem : The problem to be investigated should be clearly contextualized in the theoretical framework of the discipline. Overview of Literature: The problem identified should be logically linked to other studies on the theme in the literature delineating the need for the present investigation.

Conceptual Framework : The concepts to be used, their relevance and applicability to the study and their operationalization should be indicated. Research Questions or Hypotheses: The research questions to be answered/ addressed need to be unequivocally stated

How to apply

Completed Research Proposals with all the required enclosures must reach to The Director, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD) (Institute of National Importance by the Act of Parliament No.35/2012), Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, Chennai-Bangalore Highway, Pennalur, Sriperumbudur– 602 105, Tamil Nadu on or before 15th June, 2016