INTACH - Delhi chapter invites applications for a three-month Research Fellowship focussing on traditional building skills in cultural heritage conservation - Apply by January 31, 2013

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INTACH - Delhi Chapter

The Fellowship

The INTACH (Delhi chapter) Fellowship is established on 19 November 2012 to mark the 'Heritage Week' celebrations at INTACH. A three-month research fellowship will be offered on an annual basis by the Centre for Conservation Training and Capacity Building located at INTACH headquarters in New Delhi. This Fellowship is being established by the Delhi chapter of INTACH to support the activities of the centre in the Delhi NCR region.

Objectives of the INTACH Delhi chapter Fellowship (2012 - 13)

  •     To identify, quantify and analyse the traditional building skills market by occupation in the field of heritage conservation
  •     to identify the gaps in the current supply and demand of skilled labour in the sector,
  •     to assess the availability of traditional building materials,
  •     to assess current levels of training provision and identify areas of specific training need,
  •     to develop a pilot research approach and methodology that could be undertaken by other chapters in their own regions.

Reporting

The researcher will work closely and report to the Principal Director, INTACH Centre for Conservation Training and Capacity Building.

Qualifications

  • First degree in Architecture, Archaeology or Architectural History, and professional experience of at least one year, or,
  • Masters degree in Heritage Conservation, Heritage Management, Architecture, Archaeology or Architectural History.

Research stipend and terms

The researcher will receive a stipend of Rs. 40,000.00 per month for three months (subject to any tax deductions).
 
The researcher will adhere to the INTACH code of conduct, code of ethics and the rules and regulations followed by other INTACH employees. He/ she will be entitled to the holidays observed by INTACH as per their yearly calendar.

Important dates

  • Applications will be invited from 19 Nov 2012 onwards.
  • Last date for the submission of completed applications is 31 January 2013.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in mid-February 2013 at INTACH headquarters in New Delhi. A Selection Committee will make a final decision on the selected researcher.
  • The duration of the Fellowship will be 01 March - 31 May 2013.

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Contact details

INTACH (Delhi Chapter) Fellowship
Centre for Conservation Training and Capacity Building
Indian National Trist for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH)
Tel: (+91 11) 2462 7371 (Direct), 2463 1818, 2463 2267, 2463 2269, 2464 5482
Fax: (+91 11) 2461 1290
Email: info.icctcb@gmail.com, ctcb.intach@gmail.com

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