The international Researchers working on development issues in India can obtain affiliation to the Centre

RESEARCH AFFILIATION AT CDS FOR FOREIGN SCHOLARS

Scholars shall request for affiliation through his/her faculty supervisor in the country of domicile, with complete CV, a brief statement of the study objectives, methodology including field studies, previous work if any, link with any existing academic programmes, soft copies of relevant pages of Passport and Visa etc.

  • Proposal reviewed/assessed by the Academic Programme Committee (APC) of the Centre
  • If accepted, CDS will assign one of its Faculty to be the local supervisor
  • Scholar to finalise visit/programme in consultation with the CDS supervisor

The affiliation will be for a particular study to be carried out with the guidance of a CDS faculty member, for a specified period and subject to Government of India clearance for the study (to be obtained by the scholar, through the Indian Mission abroad).

It shall be the responsibility of Scholar to obtain an appropriate VISA and all other clearances from the Government of India for visits connected with the affiliation and stay in India.  The scholar will adhere to the terms and conditions stipulated by the Government of India in granting the VISA and residence in India as an affiliate of the Centre.

Conditions of Affiliation:

  • Affiliate should be governed by the rules, regulations, policies and directions as in force at the Centre during the period of their affiliation.
  • CDS affiliation is limited only to academic activities of the scholar – CDS does not take any responsibility for any other activities/ engagement of the scholar during the period of affiliation.
  • Affiliation does not involve any financial commitments on the part of the Centre and all expenses are to be borne by the Scholar
  • An affiliation fee of US $ 500.00, US Dollars Five Hundred only (applicable to the affiliates coming from developed countries only) or equivalent in Indian Rupees is to be remitted by the Scholar on the date of reporting at the Centre.
  • The scholar is required to present a Seminar on the study findings, submit a detailed study report and a copy of the research materials, including questionnaires from field surveys at the end of the study.  A copy of the final version of the study may be made available to the CDS Library. However, the Centre will not be responsible for the views and opinions expressed in the report and/or other publications out of the study  as well as activities  during the affiliation or thereafter.
  • On completion of the affiliation, Affiliate should return the books/journals borrowed from the Library and shall pay all outstanding dues and obtain a No Due Certificate from the administration division before the due date of termination of affiliation.

Affiliation at CDS provides:

  • Temporary Membership of CDS Library with a provision to borrow three books and three journals at a time without payment of any membership fee.  The books/journals borrowed will have to be returned by the Scholar before the due termination of affiliation.
  • Access to Computer facilities in the Computer Lab during office hours including internet.
  • Accommodation in CDS Hostels/ CDS Guest House subject to availability.
  • Certificate of Affiliation will be issued on completion of study

 

RESEARCH AFFILIATION AT CDS FOR INDIAN SCHOLARS

Scholars shall request for affiliation through his/her institution, with complete CV, a brief statement of the study objectives, methodology including field studies, previous work if any, link with any existing academic programmes etc.

  • Proposal reviewed/assessed by the Academic Programme Committee (APC) of the Centre
  • If accepted, CDS will assign one of its Faculty to be the local supervisor
  • Scholar to finalise visit/programme in consultation with the CDS supervisor
  • Affiliate should be governed by the rules, regulations, policies and directions as in force at the Centre during the period of their affiliation.
  • CDS affiliation is limited only to academic activities of the scholar – CDS does not take any responsibility for any other activities/ engagement of the scholar during the period of affiliation.
  • Affiliation does not involve any financial commitments on the part of the Centre and all expenses are to be borne by the Scholar
  • An affiliation fee of Rs.5000/- (Rupees five thousand only) to be remitted by the Scholar on the date of reporting at the Centre.
  • The scholar is required to present a Seminar on the study findings, submit a detailed study report and a copy of the research materials, including questionnaires from field surveys at the end of the study.  A copy of the final version of the study may be made available to the CDS Library. However, the Centre will not be responsible for the views and opinions expressed in the report and/or other publications out of the study  as well as activities  during the affiliation or thereafter.
  • On completion of the affiliation, Affiliate should return the books/journals borrowed from the Library and shall pay all outstanding dues and obtain a No Due Certificate from the administration division before the due date of termination of affiliation.

Affiliation at CDS provides:

  • Temporary Membership of CDS Library with a provision to borrow three books and three journals at a time without payment of any membership fee.  The books/journals borrowed will have to be returned by the Scholar before the due termination of affiliation.
  • Access to Computer facilities in the Computer Lab during office hours including internet.
  • Accommodation in CDS Hostels/ CDS Guest House subject to availability.
  • Certificate of Affiliation will be issued on completion of study