Media Release
Mangaluru, May 24: On the 75th birthday of its founder Eric Ozario, Mandd Sobhann has announced the 'Eric Alexander Ozario Amritotsav Research Grant' to honour his contributions to the language, music, art, culture, organization, and overall development of Konkani and to ensure the continuation of his Konkani works as our mission highlights 'To Preserve, To Enrich and To Passover the legacy of rich Konkani Language and Culture to future generations'.
The interested candidates can apply along with a synopsis of the topic chosen by them for the research and their resume to Mandd Sobhann. Candidates will be selected through interview. This grant is only for the research. The rights of publication through print or digital media are reserved by Mandd Sobhann.
The last date to send in the applications is July 31.
Topics for the Research Project - 2024:
1. What are the factors that have led to the diversity in the dialects of Konkani Christians in the coastal region? A Linguistic Study.
2. Konkani Christian Cuisine: Taste and Diversity (An analysis of the generational history of cuisines, culture-heritage and health benefits involved).
3. Brass Band - Past, Present, and Future: A comprehensive cultural Study.
4. Konkani folk culture: Origin and evolution.
For details, contact: +91 8105 22 6626
Email: mandd.sobhann86@gmail.com
Address: Mandd Sobhann, Kalangann, Shakthinagar, Mangaluru - 575 016