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Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Ltd.

Central Office: Gyaneshwor-30, Kathmandu

Tel.: +977-01-5970030

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Call for Research Grant

Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank Limited is pleased to announce a research grant opportunity for scholars pursuing a Master's degree program in Economics or Business Administration or Business Studies or Computer Science and Information Technology. This initiative aims to foster high-quality research that advances knowledge in financial management, organizational performance, and economic development with a particular focus on emerging markets.

1. Objective:

The grant is intended to support research tha es

Explores management and economic challenges in emerging markets.

Investigates the impact of digital transformation, innovation, and financial practices on organizational efficiency and economic performance within both national and international contexts.

Provides actionable insights for banks, policymakers, and the wider economic community.

2. Eligibility:

Applicants must be enrolled in a Master's degree program in Economics or Business Administration or Business Studies or Computer Science and Information Technology at any University.

Research proposals should align with the thematic focus of the grant.

Application should be recommended by university or respective college regarding financial assistance for research grant.

All articles must be based solely on the author's personal knowledge, experience, research, and understanding.

Any use of artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithmic models in the preparation of an article shall result in automatic disqualification.

Research topic should be involved around Banking and Economy.

3. Research Thematic Area:

The research topic must fall under one or more of the following thematic areas:

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

Research studies should cover both national and international perspectives and must be based on reliable and verifiable data. The research should be innovative in nature and generate practical insights that are useful for banks in their decision-making processes within the respective topic areas.

4. Grant Details:

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Funding will cover research related expenses, including data collection, travel and dissemination activities.

The total grant amount and project duration will be determined based on the scope and feasibility of the submitted proposal. The bank will grants of up to NPR 50,000.00 for each selected proposal, funding not more than four students. Cwaro ow you

5. Submission Guidelines:

Applicants must submit a concept note with abstract (5-7 pages) including:

Proposed title and research objectives

Background and rationale

Methodology

Expected outcomes and significance

Tentative timeline and budget

Proposal should be submitted to [email protected] by 13th April 2026 (Chaitra end 2082).

6. Selection Criteria and Process:

Proposals will be evaluated by a committee, including independent experts and senior leadership from Kamana Sewa Bikas Bank based on relevance, originality, feasibility, and potential impact on policy and practice.

Source: Arthik Abhiyan