IIBF & IDRBT Scheme for Research Fellowship in “Banking Technology”: 2021

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IIBF & IDRBT Scheme for Research Fellowship in “Banking Technology”: 2021



          This Research Fellowship is a joint in Joint initiative of IIBF & IDRBT

The best part of this Fellowship that the entries are not restricted to Banks only. Entries are welcome from Fin-Tech Companies/ corporates /research organizations/institutions having a proven track record, are eligible to apply.

          Yes, FinTech companies too can apply for a shot at the Research Fellowship. This is a golden opportunity to showcase cutting edge ideas in Banking Technology to the crème de la crème of Indian Banking professionals.

          This is a time bound program, with the final report to include key action points for policy makers to implement the project. This increase the chances for the selected team to see their recommendations go live quickly.

Objective: The research fellowship in Banking Technology aims to sponsor technically and economically feasible research projects which has the potential to contribute significantly to the Banking and Finance industry.

Research Grant: The selected research project carries a cash award of Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five lakhs only)

Research completion period: Six months.

Funding Institution: Indian Institute of Banking Finance (IIBF).

Themes or Thrust Areas - Research proposals are invited in the following thrust areas:

• Cyber Security

• Analytics

• Mobile Banking

• Emerging Technologies

• Payment Systems

So, what are FinTech companies waiting for, go ahead, brain storm and submit your entries by 31st May 2021.

Read for the complete notification @ https://www.idrbt.ac.in/assets/pdf/2021/Apr/20210401_BT%20AD%202021.pdf

Read more about IIBF @ http://www.iibf.org.in/

Read more about IDRBT@ https://www.idrbt.ac.in/

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