Opportunity for Project Fellowships at University of Calcutta – ICSSR-ERC Sponsored Project
Are you passionate about cultural research, translation studies, and literary documentation? Here’s a promising opportunity for aspiring researchers in the field of humanities and social sciences.
The Centre for Translation and Literary Geography, University of Calcutta, has released an official advertisement for the recruitment of Project Fellows under the Indian Council of Social Science Research – Eastern Regional Centre (ICSSR-ERC) sponsored project titled:
“Translating and Documenting Toto Cultural Texts”
📌 Project Highlights:
- Project Director: Dr. Mrinmoy Pramanick
- Affiliation: University of Calcutta
- Project Theme: Preservation and translation of Toto cultural heritage through literary and field research.
🧑🎓 Number of Vacancies: 02
🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
- Candidates must have a Master’s degree in any Humanities or Social Science discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
- Prior fieldwork experience, digital archiving skills, and proficiency in computer applications will be an added advantage.
- Candidates must possess excellent communication skills in Bangla, with strong writing ability in both Bangla and English.
💰 Fellowship:
- ₹12,000 per month (fixed).
- Travel Allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for official fieldwork.
- The position is purely temporary, starting for two months, with potential extension based on performance and fund availability.
🗓️ Walk-in Interview Details:
- Date: 8th August 2025 (Thursday)
- Time: 12:30 PM (Reporting time: 11:00 AM sharp)
- Venue: Room No. 122, Centre for Translation and Literary Geography,
Ground Floor, Asutosh Building, College Street Campus, University of Calcutta.
Note: Candidates arriving after 11:00 AM will not be allowed to appear for the interview.
📋 Application Process:
This is a walk-in interview, and there is no provision for early applications. Interested candidates must bring:
- A cover letter
- Updated CV
- One passport-size photograph
The Project Director holds the discretion to adjust the number of positions or convert them into a hired services mode depending on the availability of competent candidates.
📧 Contact:
For any queries, email: ctlg@caluniv.ac.in
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to indigenous language preservation and enrich your research journey!