KCHR offers three month short term Residence Fellowships to scholars to work on article(s) or monograph(s) or for completing scholarly work in progress. The scholars will be provided residence facility and financial support (honorarium) of Rs. 100,000/-. As a reciprocal obligation, the scholars are expected to offer a seminar paper on the theme of their enquiry at KCHR. KCHR reserves the right of first refusal for the publication of the research product funded under the fellowship.

KCHR Scholar-in-Residence Fellowships aim to promote advanced research output in the broad spectrum of the social sciences and therefore the fellowships are competitively open to all candidates cutting across disciplinary boundaries and nationalities.

Scholars may submit their applications at any time during the academic year, with their curriculum vitae, testimonials from two referees, a comprehensive synopsis of the proposal and an action plan timeline pegged to completion within three months. There is no cutoff date for filing applications.

1. The tenure of the fellowship will be three months. This will not be extended under normal circumstances.
2. KCHR will arrange the accommodation of the scholars and release a monthly subsistence grant from the honorarium corpus, during the tenure of the fellowship. The unused part of the honorarium will be released only after the timely and satisfactory fulfillment of the fellowship obligations.
3. The Scholar-in-Residence is expected to utilize the full tenure to complete the identified work in all details. If a fellowship grantee drops out, it will be mandatory on his/her part to repay all the expenses incurred by KCHR on his/her behalf.
4. Scholars employed in universities/research institutes/ government sector may negotiate with their parent bodies for the protection of salary/lien, and grant of study leave. KCHR will provide possible assistance, if required.
5. The fellowship period will be operative on the day of the joining KCHR and will be effective continuously for three months. Long leave of any kind (except during unavoidable contingencies) and extension of the period of Fellowship will not be entertained.
6. The selected Fellow will be an honorable guest of KCHR and will have the right to use the research facilities available at KCHR.
7. There is no age, qualification, or disciplinary restriction in the submission of fellowship proposals. But those with proven academic/literary credentials will hold distinctive advantage in the selection.
8. A prospective Scholar-in-Residence may submit his/her application via e-mail with attachments, or through normal post.
9. If the progress or the conduct of the Residence Fellow is not satisfactory, his/her fellowship may be suspended or terminated immediately without any notice whatsoever.
10. KCHR Research Committee will be the appellate body regarding the selection and other procedural formalities.

This fellowship supports scholars to revise/modify their PhD theses for publication. The grant under this scheme will be a maximum of Rs. 50,000 and the selected scholar will have to complete the work within one year. Applications should include curriculum vitae, the proposal in about 1500 words, time plan, and letters from two referees. They should also submit a copy of the Ph D dissertation along with the application. The last date for submitting applications is 15, November 2009.

The KCHR Research Committee will shortlist the applicants. The short-listed proposals will be peer reviewed and the candidate will have to make a presentation. The selected fellow can join KCHR at anytime of the year.

1. The financial assistance may be utilized for field work, travel or to meet contingency expenses.
2. The first installment of the fellowship will be Rs. 10,000/-, which the selected scholar can collect within 30 days of the acceptance of the fellowship.
3. The second installment of Rs. 15,000/- will be paid within 6 months of the first acceptance of the Fellowship, but only after a seminar presentation/ submission of the revised text and its evaluation.
4. The balance amount of the fellowship will be paid within 30 days of the submission of the revised dissertation for publication.
5. The selected Fellows can use the KCHR research resources and guidance from its academic staff.
6. The date of acceptance of the fellowship will be treated as the date of joining.
7. The fellowship tenure will be one year from the date of joining.
8. If the progress of work or the conduct of the Fellow is not satisfactory, his/her fellowship may be suspended or terminated with immediate effect.
9. KCHR reserves the right of first refusal for the publication of the revised/modified thesis.

This fellowship is meant to support Ph D holders to pursue their research by helping them define and design an area/theme for Post-doctoral research. Scholars who have undertaken social science research at Ph D level on any aspects of Kerala society/history or social science theory may apply. The grant under this scheme will be a maximum of Rs. 50,000 and the selected scholar will have to complete the work within one year. Applications should include curriculum vitae, the proposal in about 1500 words, bibliography, time plan, and letters from two referees. The last date for submitting applications is 15, November 2009.

The KCHR Research Committee will shortlist the applicants. The short-listed proposals will be peer reviewed and the candidate will have to make a presentation. The selected fellow can join KCHR at anytime of the year.

1. The financial assistance may be utilized for field work, travel or to meet contingency expenses.
2. The first installment of the fellowship will be Rs. 10,000/-, which the scholar can collect within 30 days of the acceptance of the fellowship.
3. The second installment of Rs. 15,000/- will be paid within 6 months of the first acceptance of the Fellowship, but only after a seminar presentation/ submission of the work done and its evaluation.
4. The balance amount of the fellowship will be paid within 30 days of the submission of the finalized post-doctoral research proposal.
5. The selected Fellows can use the KCHR research resources and guidance (if required) from its academic staff.
6. The date of acceptance of the fellowship will be treated as the date of joining.
7. The fellowship tenure will be one year from the date of joining.
8. If the progress of work or the conduct of the Fellow is not satisfactory, his/her fellowship may be suspended or terminated with immediate effect.

KCHR Doctoral Fellowships are open to research scholars to pursue PhD programme in any of the Indian Universities or at KCHR on themes related to Kerala society and history or social science theories. The fellowship grant will be Rs. 6000/- per month with a contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- per annum. Students who have already enrolled themselves or qualified as per UGC norms to register for PhD programmes can apply. This fellowship is open to fulltime research scholars only. The last date for submitting applications is 15, November 2009.

Students from any of the social science disciplines with inter-disciplinary research orientation can apply with CV, letters from two referees, details of Ph D registration or impending registration, synopsis of the proposed research and a time plan.

The fellowship tenure of one to three years is to be renewed every year based on a critical evaluation of the work done so far. Candidates who have qualified for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) of the UGC will be offered financial support as per the UGC norms, if they register with KCHR.

The KCHR Research Committee will shortlist the applicants. The short-listed proposals will be peer reviewed and the candidates will have to appear for an interview.

1. The scholar must be a full time researcher and should complete all the procedures of Ph.D registration before the release of the fellowship grants.
2. The maximum period of scholarship is three years or till the time of submission of thesis, whichever is earlier.
3. Those who are receiving financial support (in the form of salary, stipend or any such emoluments) from other agencies will not be eligible for this fellowship. But those who wish to shift to the KCHR Ph. D. Research Fellowship and complete their research can apply.
4. Besides financial support the Ph D fellows will have access to the research resources of KCHR
5. A copy of the final dissertation must be submitted to the KCHR.
6. If the research progress or the conduct of the scholar is found unsatisfactory, his/her fellowship will be suspended or terminated immediately without any notice whatsoever.
7. If a Fellow wishes to discontinue the fellowship, he/she must submit the resignation one month in advance to the KCHR specifying reasons. If the explanation is found inadequate or unsatisfactory, the scholar will be liable to refund 50% of the fellowship grant received till then.

KCHR offers internships to graduate and post-graduate students from any part of the world interested in undertaking short term assignments in social science disciplines. The internships are also meant to expose them to various projects and programmes of KCHR. Library assignments and field work are compulsory components of the internship.

The curriculum of the interns will be framed also taking into consideration the potential, inclination and aspiration of the applicant. Students can also utilize the period of internship to prepare their dissertation/assignment as part of their graduate or post-graduate courses.

Duration of the internship may vary from 3 weeks to six months and students from India and abroad can avail of this facility. The minimum fee for an individual intern will be Rs. 2000/-, and the fees may vary for group interns and others depending on the duration and course/assignment content.

1. Internship is meant for graduate or post-graduate (including M.Phil) students and there is no cutoff date for filing applications.
2. Students will be admitted irrespective of their nationalities and discipline. KCHR appreciates the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the parent institutions of the intern. The details can be had from KCHR office.
3. KCHR will not provide accommodation or transportation facilities and the interns are liable to pay expenses incurred to KCHR, if any, during their internship at KCHR.
4. KCHR will not be responsible for the security of the students outside its premises and the students will not be allowed to leave the premises without prior permission.
5. If the conduct of an intern is not satisfactory, his/her internship will be suspended or terminated immediately without any notice whatsoever and the loss incurred by KCHR will be levied from the student concerned.
6. Students/institutions can submit their application, through proper channel by e-mail, or through other postal channels.
7. Regular attendance at KCHR is compulsory and leave will be granted only in exceptional situations.

Graduates/Post graduates with aptitude/training in archaeology/history fieldwork can apply as Field Researchers/Volunteers to participate in KCHR led interdisciplinary archaeology research at Pattanam or other sites linked with the Muziris Heritage Project. This will be an opportunity to get exposed to international scholarship and obtain hands on experience in explorations, field surveys, excavations and post-excavation research.

Interested students can apply with a detailed curriculum vitae and a testimonial from one referee. Short listed candidates will have to appear for an interview. Selected field researchers/volunteers will be eligible for stipend. The last date for submitting applications is 15, November 2009.

History Network is a programme with the intention of collecting and preserving archaeological, archival, oral and other sources relevant to the study of Kerala history and society. The objective is the creation of a People's Archive of Kerala with a digital repository of research resources and data base on the contemporary life of Malayalis across the world. KCHR proposes to have a network of history enthusiasts towards the achievement of the above said goal.

Keralites residing anywhere in the world with sensitivity to their past, heritage interests and willingness to involve in the activities of the History Network on an honorarium or voluntary basis can apply. There is no prescribed qualification for joining the History Network. Application may be sent by post or email with a CV and a brief note on any theme related to history or documentation of the Malayali's lived experience written either in English or in Malayalam so as to reach the KCHR before 15th November 2009.

The Director, KCHR, PB No. 839, Vyloppilly Samskriti Bhavan, Nalanda.
Thiruvananthapuram - 695 003.
Tel/Fax - 0471-2310409/0471-6574988
E-mail: kchrtvm@gmail.com Web: www.keralahistory.ac.in

"Your encouragement made me feel for the first time that I might say things of some consequence, not earth shattering things but at least ideas based in a methodological system and ideas that might contribute to the rediscovery of a people's past. And that keeps me glued to my work; it drives my brain at incredible speeds and keeps it at those speeds. My internship with the KCHR was entirely unplanned and yet it has changed me, drastically. The study of people and how and why they are who they are and the systems that surround them is now an obsession with me that stretches beyond the library. I find myself constantly analyzing people, and seeing the variety of perspectives, historical and otherwise in which they can be viewed.

Most importantly my time at the KCHR has convinced me that I would like to study people, their systems and the foundations on which those systems are based, for the rest of my life."

Gideon Mathson, St. Stephen's College, New Delhi

"I had the fortune to work at KCHR this past winter. I was doing research on the Mappilas and everyone at the Center was so helpful and understanding the entire time I was there. I just wanted to thank all of you for helping me have such an excellent research experience. I will always remember your hospitality and kindness. This past May, I was able to complete my honors history thesis and graduate from the University of Texas in Austin with honors. I truly believe that the documents I was able to obtain at KCHR really helped me craft a competitive research thesis.

Thanks again for dealing with me while I was at the Center and for patiently answering every question and concern. I will always be in your debt."

Beeba A. Mathew, University of Texas, Austin, USA