ISDM-CPID Research Fellow Program Description 2022
ISDM-CPID Research Fellowship Program 2022
The Centre for Philanthropy for Inclusive Development (CPID) is dedicated to catalysing philanthropy as a force for inclusive development through a combination of rigorous research, learning programs, knowledge exchanges and convening diverse voices.
Goal of the Program
Philanthropy has long been considered as one of the enablers for creating an equitable and just society for all. The role of philanthropy has been to generate fresh ideas and test new ways of promoting equity, efficiency and humaneness in social programs. However, the extent of social justice is often not explored in existing models of philanthropy. Hence the Centre for Philanthropy for Inclusive Development (CPID) at ISDM has launched a research fellowship in 2022 aimed at studying the various facets of philanthropy for social justice.
Program Description
From July 2022, a cohort of 5 fellows will be spending 1.5 years (18 months) to conduct research on a topic related to social justice philanthropy and its trends, the extent of integration of social justice issues in the philanthropy models, associated challenges, and innovation of new models of philanthropy for social justice.
- This is a part-time program in which the fellows will be visiting at least twice during the duration of the fellowship
- At the end of each fellowship period a research showcase will be conducted, during which researchers will present their work and participate in a panel discussion, both of which will be open to ISDM stakeholders and the citizenry
- Fellows will meet virtually every quarter, share their research, receive peer feedback from subject experts and international faculty and build a supportive community for inquiry
- Fellows are required to acknowledge/cite CPID affiliation in any peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations submitted in the duration of the fellowship
- Fellows are requested to accredit CPID funding on projects initiated during the grant period, even if the project may come to fruition after the fellowship period ends
- Fellowship alumni are invited and encouraged to attend the quarterly meetings and the annual CPID research showcase
- The total fellowship amount for 1.5 years will be 3 lakhs
- At the end of the fellowship period, fellows are required to submit a working paper (10,000-15,000 words) on their research project/findings that may be published as a working paper by ISDM under Creative Commons Licensing 4.0 (CC BY 4.0).The copyright of the working paper published under CCL 4.0 will be held by the author, ISDM and any third party supporting the research work pursued by the author.
Research Areas
- Theoretical foundation and conceptual models of philanthropy for social justice
- Philanthropy/Corporate philanthropy/Corporate social responsibility for social justice
- Impact investing/Socially responsible investing/Sustainable investing for social inclusion
- Philanthropy for social justice through community work
- Frameworks and tools for enabling philanthropy for social justice
- Partnerships for philanthropy
- Management practices for philanthropy for social justice
- Strategic philanthropy for sustainability and inclusion
- Innovations in philanthropy for equity, inclusion and justice
- Models of community philanthropy
- Generational approaches to philanthropy
Dr B Charumathi
Research Topic: Developing a Framework for achieving Social Justice through CSR
Professor B. Charumathi is a fervent researcher in the area of corporate financial reporting. She is presently Professor and Head of the Department of Management Studies, School of Management, Pondicherry University (A Central University of Govt. of India) and a board member of the Pondicherry University Start-up Hub (PUSH), a Section 8 Company. With 27 years of teaching and research experience, she has written three books, published 140+ research papers. She is the Indian Principal investigator of the SPARC international collaborative project with top 100 QS ranked Australia universities, sponsored by the Government of India. She has been visiting professor at Deakin University and University of Canberra. She is also a recipient of UGC’s JRF and AICTE’s career award, ICA’s Young Commercist Award, IAA’s Young Researcher Award. She harbours a passion for training human resources and enabling community-based activities.
Doel Jaikishen
Research Topic: ‘What defines success?’ Defining alternative outcome frameworks and parameters for social justice work in India
Doel Jaikishen is Manager, Communications and Partnerships, at the non-profit Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA). For the past five years, she has played a key role in developing YUVA’s communications and messaging, to strengthen the organisation’s identity, impact and influence. During her career spanning 11 years in the corporate and non-profit sector, she has worked with diverse stakeholders in publishing houses, agencies and now at a rights-based non-profit. Her interest areas include creative communications, campaigning and narrative shifts for social change (via festivals and other creative mediums), understanding the dynamic philanthropy ecosystem and aiding meaningful partnerships to respond to complex social justice needs and concerns. Doel holds a master’s degree in English Literature from Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Dr. Ritu Sinha
Research Topic: Assessing Impact of Community Philanthropy on Marginalized Communities
Dr Ritu Sinha is a Fellow in Management from NITIE, Mumbai. She has also completed an Advanced Diploma in Apparel Merchandising with a specialization in Retail Management from the National Institute of Retail Management, Bangalore. A UGC–NET holder, she has work experience of nearly 22 years spreading over the industry, academic, and research. She holds extensive professional experience in the pharmaceutical sector with GlaxoSmithKline, IMS Learning Resources, and ICFAI Business School. Her research interests include Corporate Philanthropy, Services Marketing, Marketing Analytics, and Entrepreneurship. She works with a wide range of industries, such as financial services, gaming/entertainment, retailing, and pharmaceuticals, and has been actively participating in various forums related to her areas of interest. She has published more than forty papers, and eight case studies on diverse topics received five research grants and worked on two edited books.
Yoosuf Ali
Research Topic: Social justice and community philanthropy; Charity, Relief activities among Mappila Muslims, A case study.
Yoosuf Ali is a doctoral fellow at Centre for Social System, JNU, Delhi and is working on Education technology and its impact on higher education in India. He has a masters’ degree in Sociology from Delhi University and an M.Phil from JNU. With a background in social science research, he has been part of multiple research projects at different parts of the country including Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Delhi in multiple roles as a research fellow, project coordinator and academic facilitator. While he can speak Malayalam, English and Hindi, he also has a keen interest in studying languages and connecting with their owners.
Eisha Choudhary
Research Topic: Mapping the Philanthropic Initiatives for Women Empowerment across Underprivileged Colonies in New Delhi, India
Eisha Choudhary is a PhD from Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia University. Her doctoral work traces the intersectionalities of multiple identities and dynamics of work at the crossroads of gender, faith, and development for Muslim women engaged in entrepreneurship. Currently she is working as a research consultant on qualitative research with International Center for Research on Women (ICRW) to understand the policy impact of COVID-19 on informal women workers in Delhi NCR. As past research assignments, she has conducted a research study for Minority Rights Group Europe as an independent research consultant and worked on a long form essay as part of fellowship on digital rights for IT for Change. Her research interests include gender and work, minority rights, and feminist perspectives on digital rights.
This grant is open to scholars or practitioners interested in studying the intersections between philanthropy and social justice, and how philanthropy can serve to advance access, equity, dignity, inclusion and sustainability in India. Any and all disciplinary perspectives are welcome. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
Open only to citizens and residents of India.
Individuals must have the capacity to conduct rigorous research and produce/co-create new knowledge in the field. Researchers possessing strong research aptitude on issues pertaining to social justice philanthropy are encouraged to apply.
Applications from underrepresented and marginalised groups such as women, LGBTQIA+, dalits, adivasis, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Selection Process
Selections will be made based on the applicants’ research capabilities, research relevance, strength of the research proposal, feasibility, and alignment with CPID’s values and interests.
Please submit the Expression of interest (EOI) containing the research proposal and two writing samples using the form link available here
Structure of Research Proposal
- A two-page research proposal, single spaced and in 12-point Times New Roman font, should include the following:
- Research objective and questions
- Expected contribution to the field of study
- Expected contribution to individual learning plans for dissemination such as peer reviewed journals, conference presentations, workshops, training programs etc.
- References in APA style
- Two writing samples (in paper, article, or report form)
The last date of submission of the detailed proposal is 15th May 2022. Only completed applications in adherence with all requirements will be considered.
1. Who can apply?
Any scholar or practitioners with research interests in the field of philanthropy and social justice are eligible to apply.
2. Do I need to have prior experience of working in the social sector?
No, it is not compulsory.
3. Do I need to have a master’s degree?
No, a master’s degree is not required for this fellowship.
4. Can a group of individuals apply for the fellowship?
No, the present grant is only open to individual fellows.
5. Will I receive a monthly stipend?
No, honorarium will be paid on a quarterly basis for a period of 18 months.
6. What is the nature of the Program?
The programme has a duration of 18 months and is a part-time, non-residential program.
7. Can I apply if I already have a job or I am a faculty / doctoral student /post-doc?
Yes. It’s a part-time programme. However, researchers will have to provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their full time employer.
8. Can I live anywhere in the world?
No, the fellows have to be based in India to apply for the fellowship.
9. I am a Foreign national, can I apply for the fellowship?
You can apply for the fellowship if you are residing in India for the duration of the programme.
10. Is there an age limit to apply for the Fellowship?
No.
11. Is it mandatory to submit proposals only on the mentioned themes?
No. The themes provided are broad and indicative. However, the proposals should reflect intersectionalities between philanthropy and social justice
12. Will you answer all email queries?
A certain time duration will be provided to answer your queries. It is encouraged to post your queries during that duration. Replies to the queries made beyond the stipulated period might not be regular.
13. What will I receive at the end of fellowship?
You will receive a certificate and the working paper will be published on the CPID website.
14. How will I come to know about my selection for the Program?
All participants will be intimated on the decision of acceptance or rejection over emails.
15. Can I complete the research fellowship before the 18 months duration?
No, all selected fellows are expected to stay till the end of the program duration.
16. What is the total honorarium to be received by fellows?
The total sum to be received by a fellow for the period of 18 months is INR 3,00,000. However, out of this, honorarium will cover 60% of the total fellowship and will be paid on a quarterly basis. The rest of the fellowship is to be used as a contingency grant and will be reimbursed after provision of actual bills.
17. For what purposes will the contingency grant be used?
It is to be used for travel expenses for data collection, paper presentation, and publication fees.
18. Will ISDM bear the expenses of my travel to the campus?
Yes. Travel and accommodation expenses will be borne by ISDM upto a maximum of two times.
Important Deadlines
Call for Applications: 10th April 2023
Email queries: April 10 - Apr 20, 2023
Submission deadline: May 20, 2023
Review of Proposals: June 15, 2023
Announcement of results: June 20, 2023
Commencement of Second cohort: July 15, 2023
Contact Us
For any queries, please write to Dr. Ria Sinha
Email: ria.sinha@isdm.org.in with the subject line “ISDM-CPID Research Fellowship Programme 2022”.
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