New Delhi, May 7 (KNN) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has invited full-time faculty members teaching economics or finance in any University Grants Commission (UGC) or All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognized Universities/Colleges in India to undertake short-term research in the areas of monetary and financial economics, banking, real sector issues and other areas of interest to the Reserve Bank.

RBI said, “Applications are invited for Scholarship Scheme for Faculty Members from Academic Institutions.”

The scholarship scheme for faculty members aims at bringing on board scholars, who would be able to undertake and pursue critical projects successfully and thereby contribute to the Reserve Bank’s research universe.

The objective of the program is to increase awareness about the activities of the bank amongst faculty members and student community; and to provide exposure to faculty members teaching economics and/or finance in different areas/activities of operations in the Reserve Bank.

The applicants are required to send a research proposal of not more than 1000 words and detailed curriculum vitae along with the duly filled in application form. The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the research proposal and curriculum vitae. The shortlisted candidates will then be interviewed by a selection panel.

The candidates found suitable would be invited to undertake research on the theme decided by the Reserve Bank.

Interested applicants can apply before May 31, 2019.