Madras Institute of Development Studies (MIDS) Malcom & Elizabeth Adiseshiah PhD Merit Scholarship

Madras Institute id Development Studies, established by Dr. Malcolm S Adiseshiah and Mrs. Elizabeth Adiseshiah in 1971, awards Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Doctoral Fellowships to impart required training and opportunities for scholars with exceptional talent.

It is hoped that the scholars would do high quality research work by focusing on developmental issues connected primarily with Tamil Nadu.

The Government of India explored the possibility of elevating MIDS to a national institute of social science research and sent a team of experts from the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) for conducting an in-depth study of the institute's academic and administrative activities.

On receiving a favorable report from the team of experts, the Government of India conferred the status of a national institute on the Madras Institute of Development Studies, in the March of 1977. The Government of India, ICSSR and the Government of Tamil Nadu became the sponsors of MIDS

Features of Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Doctoral Fellowships India

• This fellowship is for full time program and awarded for students and teachers who are engaged in teaching.
• This focuses on the quality of research work and not on the numbers of scholars registered under the program.
• This is completely flexible program and all the learning and research facilities are provided to candidates.
• The theses compiled under the Doctoral Program is reputed for its all round excellence.

Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Doctoral Fellowships are granted in three categories:

• ICSSR Doctoral Fellowships
• RBI Doctoral Fellowships
• Malcolm and Elizabeth Adiseshiah Ph.D. Merit Scholarship

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