From a Village Dream to a Career in Research
Sagar Kodi, a 30-year-old Scheduled Caste scholar from a village, overcame financial and geographical barriers to complete his Ph.D. with the help of the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students. The fellowship provided him with Junior and Senior Research Fellowships, allowing him to cover research expenses and support his family. Today, he works as a Research Associate at the Anthropological Survey of India in Mysore.
In Simple Words
Sagar Kodi faced severe financial and geographical hurdles while pursuing higher education from a village background. Although he missed the UGC-NET Junior Research Fellowship by a narrow margin, he enrolled in a Ph.D. program with limited university assistance, which proved inadequate for his research and family needs.
Receiving the National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students became a turning point, funding him from December 2019 to May 2024. This financial backing removed his uncertainty, enabled him to complete his Ph.D., and helped him secure a position as a Research Associate at the Anthropological Survey of India, Mysore.
Key Points
- Scholar name: Sagar Kodi
- Age: 30 years old
- Community: Scheduled Caste
- Fellowship received: National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC)
- Fellowship duration: 27 December 2019 to 15 May 2024
- Last fellowship support amount: Rs. 42,000
- Current position: Research Associate at the Anthropological Survey of India, Mysore
- Current basic pay: Rs. 37,600 under Level 6
Exam Angle
A. Research Associate at the Anthropological Survey of India, Mysore
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