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Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Announces Research Grant for MPhil Scholars in Management and Economics

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Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited has officially announced a Research Grant opportunity for scholars pursuing MPhil programs in Management or Economics at recognized universities in Nepal. The initiative has been introduced with the objective of promoting high-quality academic research that contributes to financial management, organizational performance, and economic development, with a particular focus on emerging markets.

According to the bank, the grant program is designed to support rigorous and policy-relevant research that can generate practical insights for the banking sector, policymakers, and the broader economic community.

Objectives of the Research Grant

The research grant is intended to support studies that:

  • Explore management and economic challenges in emerging markets
  • Investigate the impact of digital transformation, innovation, and financial practices on organizational and economic performance
  • Provide actionable and evidence-based insights for banks, policymakers, and economic stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a recognized MPhil program in Management or Economics at a Nepalese university
  • Research proposals must align with the thematic focus areas specified under the grant
  • Applications must be recommended by the respective university or college, particularly in relation to financial assistance for the research grant
  • All submitted articles and research outputs must be based solely on the author’s personal knowledge, experience, research, and understanding
  • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or algorithmic models in the preparation of articles or research outputs is strictly prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification
  • Research topics must be directly related to Banking and Economics

Research Topics and Thematic Areas

Proposed research topics must fall under one or more of the following thematic areas:

  • Banking and Economy
  • Banking Products
  • Innovation and Digital Banking
  • Customer Satisfaction and Consumer Protection
  • Human Resource Management
  • Loan Loss Provision
  • Non-Banking Assets and Asset Quality
  • Capital Requirements, Expected Credit Loss (ECL), and Basel III
  • Monetary and Fiscal Policy
  • Information Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Analytics
  • Software Engineering

The bank has emphasized that research studies should incorporate both national and international perspectives and must be based on reliable and verifiable data. The proposed research should be innovative in nature and capable of generating practical insights that support decision-making processes within banks and financial institutions.

Grant Details

  • The funding will cover research-related expenses, including data collection, travel, and dissemination activities
  • The total grant amount and duration will be determined based on the scope and feasibility of the proposed research
  • However, the grant amount shall not exceed NPR 100,000 per student, and a maximum of two students will be supported under this scheme

Submission Guidelines

Interested applicants are required to submit a concept note with an abstract of 5 to 7 pages, which must include:

  • Proposed research title and objectives
  • Background and rationale of the study
  • Research methodology
  • Expected outcomes and significance
  • Tentative timeline and budget

Concept notes must be submitted via email to bcc@kamanasewabank.com no later than 14 March 2026.

Selection Criteria and Evaluation Process

All submitted proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee comprising independent experts and senior leadership representatives from Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited. Proposals will be assessed based on:

  • Relevance to the banking and economic sector
  • Originality and innovation
  • Feasibility of the research design
  • Potential impact on policy formulation and practical application

Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank has stated that this research grant initiative reflects its commitment to strengthening academic research and encouraging evidence-based decision-making in Nepal’s financial and economic landscape.

 

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