Applications are invited for Research Interns at TISS Mumbai for the year 2021. The last date of application is 14 November.

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The Centre for Science, Technology & Society, School of Habitat Studies of Tata Institute of Social Sciences is looking for 18 research interns­ 04 in Odisha, 07 in Chhattisgarh and 07 in Jharkhand. The research interns will be required to assess and document forest­based livelihood and the implementation status of the forest rights act in the above mentioned states.

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Eligibility

  • ­ Students pursuing masters degree or completed masters in social sciences
  • ­ Knowledge in the field of rural livelihood and forest rights act
  • ­ Ability to conduct rural fieldwork independently
  • ­ Good report writing and analysis skill

Roles & Responsibilities

  • To undertake household survey to assess the scale and form of forest­based livelihood in tribal areas
  • To discuss with the Gram Sabha members, SDLC and DLC members about the process of implementation of the forest rights act
  • To analyse and document the collected information for the above two objectives

Stipend

  • Rs. 10,000 and Fieldwork Expenses: Rs. 5,000, Total: Rs. 15,000.

Duration

  • 45 Days (10th December 2021­-14th January 2022)

Locations

  • Odisha: Kalahandi, Rayagada, Kandhamal and Mayurbhanj
  • Jharkhand: West Singbhum, Godda, Gumla, Dumka, Pakur, Lohardaga, SeraikelaKharsawan
  • Chhattisgarh: Bastar, Dhamtari, Kabeerdham, Balrampur­Ramanujgang, Surguja, Uttar Bastar Kanker, Raigarh

Application

  • We prefer the interested candidates to send their CV at tissrrrg@gmail.com on or before 14th November 2021.
  • Please mention your choice of district and state to intern with us. The shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview on 17th and 18th November.
  • The selected candidates will go through a 2-day training program before they join us. Tentative schedule for the training program is 10­-11 December 2021.

Click here to view the official notification of Research Interns at TISS Mumbai.

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