Established 1951 • Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed National Award Trust
Research & Knowledge Advancement

Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed National Award Trust

Established to award stipend and fellowship for the development of research work in contemporary Islamic history, culture, including Islamic theology and religion.

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Method Update Expected
Overview Focus Area Committee’s Focus Legal Considerations Future Outlook

Overview

The Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed National Award Trust was established to award stipend and fellowship for the development of research work in contemporary Islamic History, Culture, Islamic Theology and Religion.

Focus Area

The Trust supports knowledge-building through recognition and structured research encouragement.

Research

Supporting scholars and researchers working in contemporary Islamic studies, history, culture, theology and religion.

  • Research in contemporary Islamic history
  • Cultural and theological studies
  • Academic documentation and publications
  • Scholar-driven outcomes

Knowledge Advancement

Advancing learning through fellowships, stipends and awards — strengthening research outcomes.

  • Encouraging excellence in scholarship
  • Providing stipends & fellowships
  • Supporting high-quality academic outputs
  • Improving long-term research impact

Committee’s Focus

Current Committee Priority

  • The Committee is focusing on altering the method for deciding awardees.
  • Improving the selection system to ensure wider recognition and structured awarding.
  • Revisiting internal guidelines in alignment with the Trust framework.

Suggestion for Alteration

There was suggestion for altering the method of deciding the awards to persons other than the ones mentioned in the Trust Deed.

📌 Re-evaluating Award Method

Making the process more inclusive while maintaining trust integrity.

📌 Expanding Recognition

Providing awards beyond predetermined categories where applicable.

📌 Trust Deed Compliance

Ensuring any changes align with legal and structural requirements.

Future Outlook

The Committee is confident that during the financial year 2024–25 it will decide on the updated method for award selection.

Expected Outcome

  • Finalization of revised award selection method
  • Improved transparency in decision-making
  • Strengthening award credibility and outreach

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