Under this scheme, DOPT proposes to offer four short-term fellowships to researchers from the field of media, civil society professionals, and RTI trainers to conduct field-based research on themes relating to RTI. It is hoped that the research output will enhance their understanding of the RTI Act.
Right To Information Fellowship - Introduction
The Department of Personnel and Training (DOPT), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India, is the nodal Ministry for the Right to Information Act.
The primary goal of the “Right to Information Fellowship” scheme is to contribute towards a more accountable and transparent government. It has several components, including programmes for awareness generation, training, and e‑governance initiatives for RTI to achieve this purpose.
Under this scheme, DOPT proposes to offer four short‑term fellowships to researchers from the fields of media, civil society professionals, and RTI trainers. These fellows will conduct field‑based research on themes related to RTI.
It is hoped that the research output will enhance the understanding of the status of the act’s implementation, including its successes, constraints, and how those can be overcome. This will help identify what more needs to be done to achieve the objectives of the Act.
Benefits
Stipend
A stipend of ₹ 50,000/- per month for three months. (subject to tax deduction at source)
Additional Grant
₹ 50,000/- for books, research material, travel, printing, production of creatives, etc., sanctioned on the basis of the research proposal and released upon production of actual bills.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a professional in the field of journalism (newspaper, magazine, radio, TV), civil society, and research and training in the field of RTI.
- The applicant should be between 25 and 40 years of age.
- The applicant should have proven credentials in his or her professional area.
- The applicant should have prior experience related to the Right to Information.
- The applicant should have an aptitude for research.
Exclusions
Application Process
Five sets of the application with enclosures in the prescribed proforma may be sent by post to: Under Secretary (IR), Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001