FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2006
Majlis, a public trust, is a center for multi-cultural initiatives
based in Mumbai. The centre intends to develop a support system for
multi-disciplinary cultural exchange and for individuals seeking to
work outside the parameter of institutional/market frameworks.
Under this programme, Majlis announces five fellowships for a
period of maximum one year. This term marks the fifth cycle for this
programme. We invite proposals from individuals in the field of
cultural practices. Experienced practitioners of one discipline may
apply for a collaborative project or for a project in another
discipline. Proposals from applicants without past experience in a
particular discipline will also be considered. There will be special
emphasis on projects which require collaborative initiatives.
The programme will offer five fellowships of not exceeding Rs.
15,000/- each per month for a maximum of 12 months and a contingency
grant (amount to be decided by the committee after selection procedure
is completed) for the basic / administrative expenses. However, the
contingency grant will not be available for acquiring any capital
equipment.
In case of production oriented projects which are expensive, like
film making or multi-media production, the programme will not be able
to cover the production or infrastructural expenses.
The proposals will be evaluated by a committee of resource people
comprised of senior practicing artists and art scholars. The decision
of the committee will be final. The short listed candidates may need
to appear for an interview with the selection committee. The travel
expenses for the same will be borne by Majlis.
A mid-term report will have to be submitted to Majlis within one
month from the middle of the project period. The second half of the
fellowship will be resumed only after evaluating the mid-term report.
The fellows will be required to submit a detail final report within
two months of completion of the fellowship period. The last
installment of the fellowship will be released only after receiving
and evaluating the final report.
On completion of the fellowship, Majlis will organise a public
programme and the fellows will be required to personally present their
works to fellow artists and culture scholars. The travel and
accommodation expenses for the same will be borne by Majlis.
Each fellow will be associated with one member of the resource
committee. The resource person will be in regular contact with the
fellow during the fellowship period and in case of site specific works
will visit the location of the work. The final public presentation
programme will comprise of presentation by the fellows and the
associated resource persons' responses to that.
The Proposal Format
1) The proposal should preferably be in English. Proposals in
other Indian languages will also be considered.
2) The first page of the proposal should carry a summary of the
project in English not exceeding 500 words and the applicant's name,
address, contact telephone and fax no and e-mail address. The name of
the applicant should not be mentioned anywhere else in the proposal.
3) The proposal should be posted to Majlis. Proposals sent by fax
or e-mail will not be considered.
4) As far as possible the proposal should not exceed 4000 words.
5) The proposal should contain:
A) The overall rationale of the project. The needs, issues or
opportunities that the project plans to address.
B) Details of the area/field of work the applicant plans to
cover under this fellowship.
C) Work plan, methodology and the tentative schedule envisaged.
D) The names of any other group, agency or individuals who are
likely to get involved in the project.
E) A brief note on the applicant's qualifications, experience,
interest, and present occupation including a description of other
professional commitments during the period of the fellowship. Details
of the work done earlier and funds received, if any, in the same
field.
F) Work samples such as published works, paper cuttings,
photographs, video and audio tapes etc., if any. Majlis will not hold
responsibility of returning the work samples to the applicants.
Other Information
* Any Indian citizen residing in India may apply.
*The period of the fellowship will not exceed 12 months.
An appropriate phase of a long term project can be con-
sidered for funding.
* Applicants should declare that the proposal submitted to Majlis
is not funded by any other organisation.
* Expenses under contingency grant will be reimbursed every
three months after submission of accounts, with original
bills and vouchers.
* The monthly fellowship will be paid by a/c payee cheques. The
income tax formalities should be carried out by the recipient.
Majlis does not bear any legal or financial responsibility in
this regard.
* The contribution of Majlis should be acknowledged in the
outcome of the project (production brochure/catalogue, film
credit, publication acknowledgement etc.). However, Majlis will hold
no copyright
on the outcome of any project.
* No private communication regarding the selection will be entertained.
Schedule
The application for fellowship should reach Majlis office by 20 th
September 2006
Communication regarding the fellowship will be sent to selected
fellows by 20th October 2006
The fellowship will start from 1st December 2006
All communication should be made to:
Madhusree Dutta
Majlis
A-2, Bldg 4, Golden Valley
Kalina-Kurla Road
Kalina
Mumbai 400098
Ph. 22-56017723
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your organisation, office, centre, publication, newsletter etc.
This fellowship programme is made possible with a grant from HIVOS.
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www.majlisbombay.org
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