Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (VBUSS) has been established to achieve qualitative transformations in the field of higher education in the wake of NEP 2020. VBUSS, since its establishment, is working to create a robust, overarching framework and support system to bring about the desired changes in higher education, in national interest, as per the mandate of NEP 2020. VBUSS understands fulfils the urgent need to work towards bringing a positive change by establishing contact, dialogue, and coordination with HEIs and, subsequently, create centres of excellence which would be a combination of ancient and the modern, traditional and non-conventional ideas of education.
Since its inception, VBUSS has taken various pioneer initiatives towards the cause of higher education including organizing national workshops on fulfilling NEP mandate in school curriculum and higher education curriculum, envisioning and conducting master training programmes for college and university faculty, training programmes for Principals of higher education institutions. And most importantly, establishing VBUSS regional centres in different parts of the country. The curriculum work done by VBUSS, both in the field of school education and higher education, is presented and submitted as policy document to higher education institutions for further implementation.
In addition to these, VBUSS also works in associations with HEIs for further strengthening and boosting the cause of higher education. The intricate, organic academic and institutional infrastructure that VBUSS has established, is boosted by collaborations with established HEIs that reflect and adhere to same cultural and educational value system. VBUSS also publishes an annual online journal by the title: International Journal of Bharatiya Knowledge System (IJBKS) that promotes research in IKS and related fields.
Since its inception, VBUSS has taken various pioneer initiatives towards the cause of higher education including organizing national workshops on fulfilling NEP mandate in school curriculum and higher education curriculum, envisioning and conducting master training programmes for college and university faculty, training programmes for Principals of higher education institutions. And most importantly, establishing VBUSS regional centres in different parts of the country. The curriculum work done by VBUSS, both in the field of school education and higher education, is presented and submitted as policy document to higher education institutions for further implementation.
In addition to these, VBUSS also works in associations with HEIs for further strengthening and boosting the cause of higher education. The intricate, organic academic and institutional infrastructure that VBUSS has established, is boosted by collaborations with established HEIs that reflect and adhere to same cultural and educational value system. VBUSS also publishes an annual online journal by the title: International Journal of Bharatiya Knowledge System (IJBKS) that promotes research in IKS and related fields.
NEP 2020 addresses the historical neglect, and align our education system with the evolving demands of a globalized knowledge economy to bring about transformative reforms. The policy declares a clear roadmap for education in India that involves integrating Indian knowledge system (IKS) into modern educational frameworks for restoring the holistic vision of learning that once defined Indian education. Anchored in inclusivity, holistic development and global relevance, NEP 2020 envisions India as a leader in knowledge, innovation, and human resource development for progress of the nation and its people. In this context, NEP 2020 stresses upon steps such as opportunities for research internships that must be taken in HEIs to strengthen the education system. Research internships with HEIs and research institutions are meant to engage students/interns with deeper understanding of core areas along with practical training and fieldwork exposure for achieving the goals of NEP.
With this background, Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan (VBUSS) has a dedicated vertical to provide quality internship opportunities in the areas of IKS to deserving scholars. This Research Internship (RI) has been conceptualised to engage the best young minds with passion for research work as facilitated by best institutions giving them an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful project. The scholar will be placed at an Institution under an able Supervisor/s.
Research internships offer practical experience of research and foster skills for conducting meaningful, relevant, sound and analytical research. This research internship on IKS based fields will take the interns through all the important steps involved in doing research starting from incubation of the idea to developing it for bringing about meaningful outcome, and state policy suggestions.
The following are the important objectives of this research internship:
- To familiarize the interns with steps of how to conduct successful research in the field of IKS.
- To familiarize interns with research methods that are most appropriate in conducting such a research
- To develop analytical temper for conducting research in the areas of IKS that can contribute to the ever expanding oeuvre of meaningful research in this area.
- To provide opportunity for practical experience and field work broad areas of education and social sciences from the IKS perspective.
- It will be a 2 months Internship.
- The research themes shall be under the wider domain of social sciences, humanities, (Anthropology, Management included), particularly focusing on Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).
- The candidates are required to mention, while filling up the form, at least 3 themes (as given below) that they would be like to work on during the duration of the Internship.
- IKS Division, Ministry of Education, GoI and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) are support institutions for this internship.
- Students will be given Stipend during the internship as per IKS Division mandate.
- Final certificate will be issued by VBUSS and above two collaborating institutions upon successfully completing the requirements of the internship.
- A dedicated Orientation Program focusing on Research Methodology at the start and a Valedictory Seminar shall be organised for the Interns to enhance their skills.
- Introduction to IKS
- Language and linguistic studies
- Folklore, Oral tradition and its documentation
- Translation studies
- Cultural studies
- Research Methodology
- Tribal Studies
- Lok Sanskrit
- Bharatiya Management studies
- Rural Development
- Gender Studies
- Community Development and initiatives
- Panchkarma therapy
- Specific subjects to be covered: Management, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Education, Anthropology.
This Research Internship (RI) involves rigorous training in the tools and methods to use for the study of IKS related areas. Interns are expected to take active part in all the discussions and sessions planned by the host research institutions and present their ideas. The field work and interactive sessions will prepare the interns to study already existing primary and secondary sources for IKS based studies as well as to define, hypothesize and work to achieve the objectives of at least one original thematic idea under the mentorship of experts and faculty at the allotted research institutes.
In the end, the interns should be able to develop well founded long papers (one per intern) reflecting their learnings from discussions, study, field exercises, mentoring and more for successful completion of this RI programme. Along with this the interns are also expected to submit a final report on their experience and work conducted at the host institutions. The long term vision of this internship is to enable a spirit of curiosity, enquiry and understanding among the interns who would then be motivated and ready to conduct meaningful, long term and authentic research in different areas of IKS.
After the successful achievement of these tasks, the completion certificates will be issued to the interns.
In the end, the interns should be able to develop well founded long papers (one per intern) reflecting their learnings from discussions, study, field exercises, mentoring and more for successful completion of this RI programme. Along with this the interns are also expected to submit a final report on their experience and work conducted at the host institutions. The long term vision of this internship is to enable a spirit of curiosity, enquiry and understanding among the interns who would then be motivated and ready to conduct meaningful, long term and authentic research in different areas of IKS.
After the successful achievement of these tasks, the completion certificates will be issued to the interns.
- Short articles on IKS related themes (500 words each)
- A research paper on the relevant IKS related area (5000 words)
- Compilation of a Coffee Table Book
- Short videos of historical monuments and places relating to IKS (10 minutes each)
- Podcast interviews with eminent IKS experts
- Compilation of Glossary
- An opportunity to learn from expert faculty and mentors on IKS in top Social Science Research Institute of the country
- Field training in an organizational setting.
- An excellent opportunity to understand the research dimensions of the themes and areas of Indian Knowledge System.
- Opportunity to acquire new skills and supplement their knowledge.
- Opportunity to learn and practice communication and teamwork skills.
- Opportunity to learn strategies to conduct research such as time management, locating academic resources, task completion etc.
- Exposure to latest research developments in the areas of Indian Knowledge System.
Postgraduates/PhD pursuing students in social science, humanities fields are eligible to apply for this Research Internship. Prior experience of research work in any recognised project and research work related to IKS will be desirable.
1st Stage: Shortlisting will be done based on the details filled in the application form, CV and Research Statement.
2nd Stage: Shortlisted candidates will have to go through an online face to face interaction with the selection committee.
- Interested students may apply online only in the vbuss website
- Applicants must also clearly state their area of interest/research.
- A candidate should submit only one application.
- The applicants who do not fulfil eligibility criteria, will not be considered for the RI programme.
- The selected candidates must submit the copy of their original PG marksheet/degree before the commencement of the programme.
- The candidate must arrange for his/her accommodation during the duration of the Internship.
- While doing this VBUSS internship in the partner institutions, the candidate should have a minimum of 80% attendance for successful completion of the RI programme.
- It may be noted that the interns, during the whole course of this internship, must adhere to model code of conduct and ethics that involve:
- regular attendance
- cooperation with the host institution
- following the rules and regulations of host institutions
- timely completion of tasks given during the course of the Internship.
- active involvement in all the tasks and lectures to be attended
- conducting himself/herself in such a manner that it does not bring any disrepute to the institution you are attached with
- The candidate should submit a synopsis of the proposed long paper that he/she is going to complete during the RI programme to the host institution and to VBUSS coordinators after one week of joining the host institution as an intern.
- The final presentation, of the work done, will be conducted in the last week of the RI programme.
- If the long paper is not found to be of high quality then the intern will have to reappear in the next RI programme (as will be announced) for successful completion.
1st Stage: Shortlisting will be done based on the details filled in the application form, CV and Research Statement.
2nd Stage: Shortlisted candidates will have to go through an online face to face interaction with the selection committee.