Fellowship

The SHD Research Foundation, dedicated to advancing research and innovation among young learners, has developed fellowship programs designed to benefit both recipients and donors. These programs aim to support talented and needy individuals while fostering a culture of collaboration, philanthropy, and harmony. Through these uniquely crafted opportunities, the foundation seeks to empower aspiring researchers and contribute to the growth of knowledge and societal well-being. The foundation provides a platform for individuals or organizations to fund and establish fellowships under a name of their choice. Likewise, aspiring candidates can apply for multiple fellowships offered under the foundation's banner.

Start / Fund Fellowship


Organizations or individuals can initiate a fellowship under a title of their choice. The fellowship will be fully funded by the donor, while the SHD Research Foundation will host, manage, and oversee its operations.

For example: Ms. X wishes to create a fellowship in honor of her mother, Mrs. Y, to support school-going girls. The foundation will launch the fellowship under the suggested title, such as “Y Fellowship for Girl Child.” The foundation will organize two key events—the inauguration and the conclusion of the fellowship—during which the donor will be invited to award the fellows. All events and related details will be featured on the foundation’s website.

The terms and conditions of the fellowship will be established in consultation with the donor. For a sample, you may explore the “S. D. Yadav Research Fellowship” to understand how the fellowship will be presented on the foundation’s website. 



To Start / Fund / Donate Fellowship

Donors Profile

Donor: Smt. Sudha Devi
Donor: Smt. Sudha Devi
S. D. Yadav Research Fellowship (SDYRF)

Receive Fellowships

The SHD Research Foundation offers a variety of fellowships designed to cater to the needs of students, scholars, academicians, social workers, professionals, and other aspirants. 


S. D. Yadav Research Fellowship (SDYRF)
Vacancy : 3
Eligiblity : 11th, 12th, UG, PG
Application Opening : 31 Dec, 2024
Closing Date : 30 Jan, 2025

S. D. Yadav Research Fellowship (SDYRF)

About the Fellowship:

This fellowship honors the legacy of Shri Shiv Dayal Yadav (1951–2015), born into a humble, rural family in Katihar, Bihar. Despite facing numerous challenges, he became the district's first science graduate in Physics, served as a high school teacher at Kumaripur, and retired as the Principal of Kasba Girls High School, Purnia, Bihar.

Shri Yadav was known for his generosity and commitment to education. He provided intellectual and financial support to hundreds of students, often at the expense of his own financial stability. His unwavering dedication to uplifting economically weaker students remains an inspiration. This fellowship is a heartfelt tribute to his legacy, aiming to nurture the intellectual potential of students from disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting them both intellectually and financially.

Fellowship Details:

  • Eligibility: Students pursuing 11th or 12th grade, undergraduate, or postgraduate degrees in any discipline.
  • Number of Seats: 3
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Selection Process: Applicants must fill out the application form via the provided Google link and attach a Statement of Purpose (SOP) of up to 300 words. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online or offline interview.

Fellow Engagement:

Selected fellows will receive training in research methodology and academic writing. Depending on their interests and learning outcomes, they will work on topics related to one of the five centers of the foundation. Fellows will also have opportunities to engage in collaborative activities with partner institutions of the SHD Research Foundation.

Benefits:

  1. Stipend: Rs. 1,000 per month.
  2. Certificate: A certificate of successful completion will be awarded at the fellowship’s closing event by a family member of the donor.
  3. Publication: The best research paper by fellows will be published in the foundation’s journal, SHD Journal of Practices.
  4. Student Publication Corner: Research work by fellows will also be featured in the Student’s Publication Corner, included in the foundation’s annual report.

Membership: 2 years Free Membership of the Foundation

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