[Reader-list] [Announcements] KRVIA Fellowship Programme

[Vivek Narayanan]

Please note that the deadline for applications for this fellowship is July 15, 2005.

The contact person for enquiries would be the Registrar, Lalitha
Subramaniam, at  022-26700918, as mentioned at the bottom of the text;
the email address would be  krvia at vsnl.com .
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FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME  

The Kamla Raheja Research Fellowhip 2005 - 2006

Call for Applications

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE

The Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and
Environmental Studies has instituted a Fellowship Programme in the
academic year 1998-1999 which admits four graduates every year and
provides them with assistance for a stipulated time period to conduct
independent research in the areas of Architecture, Fine Arts,
Technology and Urban Studies.

Theoretical criticism forms one of the central themes of such a
programme; wherein the notion of 'practice' gains and debates with
'research'. This search for situating the activities of the institute
in a critical relationship with the existing circumstances has
extended our academic curriculum, leading to the initiation of a
Research Fellowship Programme.

One of the primary objectives of this programme is to foster an
attitude towards research in the current milieu. In this case research
is not seen as an isolated activity but a critical space for the
contemporary practice in the broader field of cultural studies. A
Research Fellow may choose to work in one or more such fields that are
operating in the city while conducting the research. For example, the
Design Cell KRVIA can be viewed as one such practice, which forms an
integrated part of the school as well as intervenes within the city's
fabric through its research-based practice. The research conducted by
the Fellows would provide a database to impart education within the
institute, as well as look at the role of educational system with
critical insight.


DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMME
Research Fellows will be engaged in independent research, articulating
positions within the paradigms of practice. On  successful completion
of the programme the Fellows get a certificate of ' Post-Graduate
Fellowship Programme'

Eligibility 
Graduates from the fields of Architecture, Design, Arts, Fine Art and
Engineering are eligible for the Fellowship Programme. Each programme
admits four fellows.

Application And Selection Criteria
Students applying for the fellowship have to submit their biodata,
academic records and a STUDY PROPOSAL

The study proposal shall be in one of the research areas specified by
the institute. The list of research areas and the guides are listed
below. The institute would also honour and consider research proposals
beyond those defined below.

As the fellowship programme culminates in a paper presentation; the
main criterion for admission to the programme is a well-defined
proposal related to architecture, fine arts or technology and shows
promise for development as a research. The school is involved in the
issues relating to Housing, Environment and Heritage Conservation in
the City of Mumbai and hence would be interested in strengthening
these areas through fellowship research papers. The proposal should
outline a study plan that the candidate can accomplish in the
stipulated time period. Students should also identify a guide from the
core faculty ( full time or part time faculty members only) as per the
research areas identified, and discuss the  proposal with the guide
prior to submitting the synopsis.
This programme accepts students who exhibit a capability for
independent research. Candidates are selected on the basis of academic
records and individual study proposals.

Duration
The duration of the Fellowship Programme is for one academic year,
beginning in the first week of  July every year and continuing till
the end of May in the following year (i.e 11 months only). Final
Presentation in June, (i.e 12 months). The stipend shall be payable
for 12 months only. If extension sought and granted, to be determined
jointly by the guide and the Director/Programme coordinator. Such
extension shall be without stipend.

Commitment
The appointed Research Fellow is required to spend twenty hours a week
for their individual research on campus. Besides the time spent on
research, according to his/her discretion, the fellow may dedicate
five hours every week as teaching assistant. Alternately, Fellows 
would be involved in allied activities of the institute as decided by
the Director, for time not exceeding five hours a week.

Remuneration
Research Fellows are given a stipend of Rs. 3,500/- per month for the
period of research,  i.e. from  June to April.


RESEARCH AREAS

1. Urban Peripheries; Guide: Anirudh Paul

2. Architecture of the small town; Guide: Rohan Shivkumar

3. Architecture and Desire; Guide: Rohan Shivkumar

4. Landscape ecologies and the Urban Environment; Guide: Pallavi Latkar

5.Technology for Energy Efficient Architecture in the Urban Context;
Guide: Pallavi Latkar

6. Traditional House Design as an Art Form; Guide: Kamu Iyer

7. Evolving Policy and Design Guidelines for an Architectural
Intervention in a Heritage Precinct; Guide: Kamu Iyer

8. Historical and Analytical Study of Early Modern Architecture in
India; Guide: Kamu Iyer

9. Demography and Built Form; Guide: Kamu Iyer

10. Study of some Architects of the Modern Movement in India leading
to a monograph on their works; Guide: Kamu Iyer

11. Historical Evolution of Localities/ Spaces/ Uses; Guide: Amita Kanekar

12. Socio-economic shifts and the Physical Landscape of Mumbai; Guide:
Amita Kanekar

13. Vision Mumbai - A Critique; Guide: Sandeep Pendse

14. Architectural History, Ethics and Language; Guide: Nemish Shah

15. Neighbourhood Histories - Maps and Museums; Guide: Kaiwan Mehta

16. Cultural Formats - Architectural Deviations; Guide: Kaiwan Mehta

17. Restoration of Historical Constructions; Guide: Sudhir Deshpande

18. Structural use of Composites in Architectural Design; Guide:
Sudhir Deshpande

19. Rapid Pedestrian Movement in South Bombay - Business District of
Fort area as a focus; Guide: Sudhir Deshpande

20. Rapid transit system from city centre to Sahar Airport - A study of
various options; Guide: Sudhir Deshpande



Evaluation
The final paper presentation to external jury shall be in the month of
June. The examining committee shall consist of the Fellowship
Programme Committee and not less than two additional external members
as examiners. Periodical performance of the fellow will be judged by
the guide. Inadequate performance at any stage, lack of commitment to
the research subject would result in discontinuation of the stipend ,
which may be resumed only after satisfactory performance determined
jointly by the guide and the Director.

Award of Certificate
A Certificate of Postgraduate Fellowship Programme will be awarded at
the end of the successful research presentation.
The institute will have copyrights on the final papers.

Facilities and infrastructure
Fellows are eligible to utilize all the facilities of the institution
and will have access to a workstation and a dedicated space.

Periodic Reviews

The Fellowship Programme Committee will review the progress of the
research every six weeks and could terminate the research at any stage
if not found satisfactory.

SELECTION AND COORDINATION 
Fellowship Programme Committee
The Fellowship Programme Committee would coordinate the research and
select the Fellow on the basis of the study proposal, the interview
and the preceding records of the candidate. The Institute will provide
an individual guide to each fellow. The guide would essentially be a
core faculty member.

Fellowship Programme Committee comprises of:
a. Chairperson, Director, KRVIA
b. Deputy Chairperson, Deputy director, KRVIA
c. Fellowship Coordinator, Faculty member
d. One guest scholar invited for every review.
e. Group of Coordinators appointed by the
 Institute for guidance of each research fellow.


SCHEDULE

Fellowship Programme 2004-2005

IMPORTANT DATES

1. Receiving Applications				15th July 2005

2.Interview and Selection				23rd July 2005

3. Commencement of the programme			1st August 2005

4. First stage - Presentation of Synopsis - Last week of September 2005

5. Second Stage - Intermediate Presentation - Second week of February 2006
The Presentation is made with Fellowship Programme Committee and
selected in-house jurors

6. Third Stage - Pre-Final Presentation - Last week of April 2006
	
7. Fourth Stage - Final Presentation - Fourth week of July 2006
Presentation is to be made to the external jury members. 

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For further details,Contact :  Lalitha Subramaniam, Registrar  at  022-26700918

k r v i a
Upanagar Shikshan Mandal's
Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies.


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