Fellowship

DR. CHATTERJEE NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)

Empowering Practitioners and Scholars to Shape the Future of CSR

For details and application updates, visit
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1. Purpose

The Dr. Chatterjee Fellowships in CSR aim to promote high-quality research and thought leadership
among practitioners and scholars in Corporate Social Responsibility. As CSR grows in scale and
strategic relevance, evidence-based insights are needed to guide responsible business practices and social impact.

CSR expenditure in India has shown a steady upward trajectory since the Companies Act, 2013.
India’s CSR spending is expected to grow from approximately ₹35,000 crore (2023–24) to around
₹60,000 crore in the next five years, indicating growing commitment and opportunities for impactful research.

2. Who Can Apply

• Individuals passionate about CSR research and academic work.
• Applicants must hold at least a Master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Open to practitioners, former practitioners, research scholars, and academics.

3. Fellowship Details

• Number of Fellowships: 2 per year (1 Practitioner, 1 Academic)
• Value: ₹1,00,000 per fellowship
• Duration: 1 year

Application Submission

• Applications will be invited on the website and promoted via social media. Check bhaskarchatterjee.in for updates.
• Submit an online application/proposal in the prescribed format (See Annexure–1).
• Proposals and final reports must be in English, Verdana font, size 12, line spacing 1.15.
• An Undertaking on Research Integrity (Annexure–II) is required.

4. Screening / Selection Process & Declaration of Result

• Applications reviewed by a three-member expert jury.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited for virtual presentations.
• Results will be announced on bhaskarchatterjee.in and communicated by email.

Budget Breakup of Fellowship Amount

Monitoring of Research Projects

Progress is monitored through periodic reports. Projects may be discontinued if progress is unsatisfactory or rules are violated.
In such cases, the awardee must refund the entire amount with 10% penal interest.

All project-related queries should be addressed to the Project Director, Prof. Rohan Sarma.
Release of the final instalment requires approval from the Project Director.

Completion of the Study

Awardees must submit:

• Final Report (100 pages for Practitioner / 150 pages for Researcher) in Word & PDF.
• Abstract (500 words) and Executive Summary (5000 words) in Word & PDF.
• Similarity index report (plagiarism max 10%).
• Revised reports (if required) in soft and hard copies.
• Datasets (if any) with definitions.

Release of Fellowship Grant

The grant is released in three tranches linked to key milestones.
The final 10% is released after completion of all formalities.

Other Conditions

• Project duration includes report writing time; an extension (up to 3 months) may be granted without additional funds.
• Contingency may be used for stationery, data analysis, consultation, and field trip support.
• Organizers may reject applications without explanation.
• Organizers retain rights to publish funded projects; copyright remains with organizers.

For complete guidelines, visit:
bhaskarchatterjee.in.