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BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY
Institute of Technology Varanasi 221 005

offers Post M.Sc. Research Fellowships in Engg. & Applied Discipline. Eligibility: M.Tech/M.Pharm/B.Tech/B. Pharm/MSc. degree holders. The candidates must have qualified NET/ GATE. Value: Rs. 2,500 p.m. and contingencies etc.

RAMAN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Recognised Center of the JNU, New Delhi) Bangalore 560 080 (Kar.) m

offers Ph.D. Programme. Study Fields: Theoretical Physics: Gravitational waves. Black holes. Quantum gravity. Optics, Condensed Metaphysics, oqiod crystals. Phase transitions, Mechanics, X-ray and light scattering, Monolayers, Synthesis, LCDs Astrophysics and Observational Astronomy Interstellar and intergalactic matter. Pulsars physical cosmology.

Eligibility: First Class M.Sc. degree in Physics or BE/BTech in Engineering with a good Physics background. For LC synthesis M.Sc chemistry and for LCDs BE/B. Tech with specialisation in Electronics. Those completing their degree by August may also apply. Selected students will undergo intensive course work one year before registering for a Ph.D. degree. Value: Those selected are provided accommodation and receive stipends at par with UGC/CSIR scholarships.

Last date: April.

VISHVA BHARATI, SHANTINIKETAN
Visva-Bharati
P.O. Santiniketan-731235 (W. B.)

offers Nizam Junior Research Fellowship. This fellowship is for pursuing research on sufism/ Persian language/Persian Literature/ Persian Sufic Literature/any other aspect of Islamic culture. Selected candidate is required to register as Ph.D student according to the norms of the University.

Eligibility: Master’s Degree in either Persian or Islamic Studies with it least 50% marks preceded by either an Honours Degree or a pass Degree (three years duration) with a minimum of 50% marks in the iggregate and also in the subject concerned. Age: Not more than 30 ^ears as on the specified date. Duration: 3-year (subject to change). Value: Rs. 800 per month fixed without any contingency grant.
Last date: May.

THE INDIA MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM
(Seva Sangama Pratishtana)
78/41, 14th Cross
Between ll-15th Main
Padmanabha Nagar
Bangalore 560070 (Karnataka)

The programme India Millennium Scholars Program (IMS) aspires to be India’s Premier Scholarship for higher professional education for highly accomplished and deserving individuals from India. The enrichment of human capital at par with the best that the world can offer and its direct use for India’s overall socio-economic development are the prime concerns that drive the India Millennium Scholars Program. The IMS Program is a personal initiative of B.V. Jagadeesh of the Seva Sangama Pratishtana to create the finest professional leaders for India in the New Millennium who demonstrate the potential to serve the country in diverse, significant capacities. The idea is to create an opportunity for the finest human capital enrichment, for select individuals who volunteer to come back and work in non¬profit/Government sector.

Objectivity: To fund three deserving and highly accomplished Indian students for higher studies at the best Business/Law/Public Policy Schools in the world.

Terms and Conditions: There shall be certain other terms “and conditions which the Scholars shall have to agree to, details of which are communicated to the selected candidates. It shall completely fund tuition, living expenses, travel and other miscellaneous expenses of the selected scholars. The IMS Program is not meant for funding any undergraduate program/MA/MS/Ph.D./Post-doctoral Programs/ Specific research projects.

Eligibility: All five conditions are equally and strictly applicable for the short-listing process:

(1) Must be an Indian Citizen and must be below 35 years of age as on the specified date;

(2) Must display serious financial need: All combined sources of income must not exceed $ 12000 per annum/Rs. 5 lakhs per annum at the time of application to the Scholarship;

(3) Must have demonstrable qualities if Leadership in significant positions, professional work experience of at least 5 years (full time) in diverse areas and an outstanding overall record of personal achievements;

(4) Must have a superior academic record;

(5) Must submit confirmable/ definitive proof of working in Government/non-profit sector in India after their return.

Selection Process: There would be two rounds of selection. The first round would comprise of screening of detailed resumes based on the criteria given above to select a short-list of candidates who would be required to appear for an interview. They would also be required to submit an essay of about 500-750 words describing themselves, their career objectives, as to how they would contribute to India’s overall development, especially in areas like rural development, human development (education and health) and poverty alleviation and how the IMS Program would help them achieve their goals.

The Final Selection would be made on the overall record and performances of the candidate in the interview. The interview would be held in Bangalore in November for which only the short-listed candidates would be individually informed by post/e-mail/fax.

Last date: October.

THE ADITYA BIRLA GROUP (SCHOLARSHIPS)

The Aditya Birla Scholarships is an endeavour to encourage students who have the potential to emerge as tomorrow’s value-based leaders. By teaming up with select IITs, BITS (Pilani) and IIMs, The Aditya Birla Group strive to incubate extraordinary well-rounded leadership talent that also factors the ground realities of our nation.

Selection Procedure: The selection process entails inviting the top 20 students from each of these premier institutes. The applications of aspiring students’ are evaluated on parameters pegged not only on their academic excellence but also on their extracurricular activities, the demonstration of their leadership qualities and an articulation of their values, their social vision and their aspirational goals.

RASHTRIYA SANSKRIT SANSTHAN
56-57, Institutional Area
Janak Puri
New Delhi 110058

offers Scholarships for Pursuing Studies in Sanskrit.

Eligibility: Passed the qualifying examination with 50% marks in Sanskrit and offered Sanskrit as the main subject of study postgraduate/research level. Duration: 1-2 years. Value: For M.A.: Rs.100 pm and Ph.D.: Rs.300 pm.

Notification: September/October. Last date: As per the notification.

NATIONAL SCHOOL OF DRAMA
Bhawalpur House Bhagwandas Road New Delhi 110001

offers 20 Scholarships in Performing arts, Music, Dance, Drama, Painting, Applied Arts, Classical Language at National School of Drama of Rs. 650 per month to meet the student’s academic expenses for three years. Reservation: 4 Seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates.

Eligibility: (a) Graduation from a recognised Indian University in any subject, (b) Participation in at least 10 productions, (c) Working knowledge of Hindi and English. Age: Between 18 and 30 years (5 years age relaxation for SC/ST candidates). Selection Procedure: Selection is made by the Expert Committee constituted by the school. The Committee assesses the aptitude and talent of the candidates and its decision in this regard is final.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDA
Madhan Vilas Palace Amer Road Jaipur 302002 (Raj.)

offers two Research Fellowships in the Department of Kaya-Chikitsa.

Eligibility: Candidates should possess the degree of Ayurveda Vachaspati (M.D. Ayurveda) in Kaya-Chikitsa afong with the degree of Ayurvedacharya (B. A.M.S.) with 55% marks from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur or their equivalent examinations recognised by the Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur/CCIM,

Age Limit: The maximum age as on the specified date for a male candidate is 35 years and for a female candidate 45 years.

Reservations: 10% Fellowships are reserved forSC/ST candidates.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Nariman Point Mumbai 400 021 (Maha)

offers Scholarships for Hindustani Music.

Eligibility: Should have completed basic eduation in music. Age limit: 18-28 years. Value: Rs. 800 per month for one or two years.

Note: For Undergraduate courses scholarships, Canadian Instructional Development Agencies or Commonwealth scholarships disbursed by British Council can be availed. Last date: June/July.

MINISTRY OF TOURISM & CULTURE
(Department of Culture) Room No. 334, ‘C Wing Shastri Bhavan New Delhi 110001
offers the following:

(i) Financial Assistance to Professional Groups and Individuals for Specified Performing Art Projects.

Areas: Theatre, Dance, Drama, Music, Rare and other Traditional forms. The support is available to well conceived projects including Literary Expressions and Multimedia Productions related to performing arts, with preference being given to experimental and innovative reinterpretetion. Project assistance at a maximum is of Rs. 1 lakh and intended to cover rental for Halls for rehearsals, Transport contingencies, Research expenditure etc. The Department, however, reserves the right to relax the ceiling on assistance in exceptional cases of larger repertoires/productions. The Department may also provide financial assistance, if necessary, for the staging of productions in selected cases. Assistance is given on the condition that the recipient will stage the production, if the Department so wishes, at a venue indicated and arranged by it.

The Scheme also admits support to a limited number of organizations of some standing in the field of performing arts, that employ gurus/ directors for their creative endeavours. Preference is given to those organizations that justify such engagement of artistes/gurus in terms of well focused annual programme of productions - employment of teachers and gurus will have to be a means to a creative end. Monthly salary to an artiste and to a guru will be Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 5,000 per month respectively. The Department’s support will be available to a maximum of twenty artistes.

(ii) Award of Fellowships to Outstanding Artists of Performing, Literary and Plastic Arts (The Scheme provides basic financial support for either very advanced training of individual creative effort to outstanding personalities in the fields of performing, literary and plastic arts).

Eligibility: Indian nationals who are outstanding artists in the fields of Performing, Literary and Visual Arts. Duration: 2 years. Age: 25-65 years.

Value:

(a) Out of a total of 200 Fellowships, 50 Fellowships have a value of Rs. 6,000 per month, and 150 Fellowships have value of Rs. 3,000 per month.

(b) The Junior Fellowship provides financial support to outstanding Artistes in the age group of 25-35 years. Fellowships have a value of Rs. 3,000 per month for a period of two years.

(c) The Senior Fellowship provides Financial support to outstanding Artists in the age group of 40 and above Rs. 6,000 per month for period of two years. Last date: April.

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Department of Culture
New Delhi

offers “Scholarships to Young Workers in different Cultural Fields” for Advanced Training in Music, Dance, Dramas, Fainting, Applied Arts. No of Scholarships: 150.

Scholarships are awarded in the following fields:

(i) Classical Hindustani Music (Vocal)-Dhrupad, Khayal, Dadra, Qawwali, Thumri, Dhamar, Tappa, Tarana etc.

(ii) Hindustani Music (Instrumental)

(iii) Classical Carnatic Music Vocal and Instrumental

(iv) Western Music-Classical and light Classical

(v) Classical Indian Dances

(vi) Drama Acting, Production, Lighting, Stage Craft etc., and traditional theatres viz ‘Kookiyattain’, ‘Yakshagana’ etc.

(vii) Fine Arts {Painting, Graphics and Sculpture) including Mural Painting

(viii) Ceramics and Pottery

(ix) Illustration and Design (Applied Art, including Illustration) and Textile Designing

(x) Rare traditional forms of Art, Dance, Music, etc., which are in need of special attention.

(xi) Study of Tibetan Painting and Woodcraft at the library of Tibetan works and Archives, Dharamsala.

These scholarships are tenable for advanced training within India and the selected candidates are expected to commence their training immediately after the announcement of the results or from the date suggested by the Department of Culture, as the case may be.

Age: 18-28 years. Duration: 2 year. Value: Rs. 1000 pm. Notification/Last date: November.

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Department of Education
A-l/W-3
Kasturba Gandhi Road Barracks
New Delhi 110001

offers 20 Scholarships for Research in Classical Language( i.e. Arabic and Persian) of Rs. 300 per months for a period of 2 years or upto the date of completion of the research work.

Eligibility: Degree/Diploma in any Classical Language. Age: Below 40 years.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology Bhava
n New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi 110016

(1) Dr. Meghnad Saha Award Scheme with awards of Cash Prizes, for authors of original books/manuscripts written and published in Hindi in four branches of Science and Technology viz. Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences with a view to encouraging original book writing in Hindi.

First Prize Rs. 40,000

Second Prize Rs.30,000

Third Prize Rs. 20,000

The above prizes are given to each of the branches separately. Under the Scheme manuscripts/books written and published in prescribed period, only are considered. Prescribed Application form and details of the scheme can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope or personally from Deputy Director (OL). Last date: January.

(2) Manila Vaigyanic Prakosth Protsahalyaki Fellowship.

This Fellowship is offered for Women Scientists for Research in S&T Based Societal Programmes. This scheme has been instituted with an aim to provide an opportunity to women scientists to enter the professional field after a break in career.

Nature of the fellowship: This Fellowship is announced every year. Support will include a grant of Rs.15,000 per month for level I and Rs.10,000 per month for level II for a period of two years, along with grant for minor equipment, consumable, travels.

Eligibility: Indian nationals living in India and who possess Ph.D. degree in Science, Masters degree in Engineering or Technology Architecture (for level I), Masters degree in Science or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Medicine, Architecture (for level II). Applicant should be a women below the age of 50 years as on the specified date.

Note: Applicant should not be holding a regular position. If employed, a certificate from the head of the organization may be furnished recommending the candidature and agreeing to release her for the duration of the scholarship. The project proposal should be submitted in active collaboration with an academic/R&D institution or an S&T based voluntary organization, which has a similar mandate and the necessary infrastructure in the chosen subject area. A certificate from the host institute regarding extending their commitment for infrastructure and administrative support for the project would be required.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE
S&F Section
Room No. 333, ‘C Wing
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi 110001

offers Fellowships to Outstanding Artists in the Field of Performing, Literary and Visual Arts..

The Fellowships are awarded for undertaking research oriented projects. While both the academic research and performance related research are encouraged, the applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project.

The Fellowships are not intended for providing training, conducting workshops, seminars or documenting memoirs/or writing autobiographies/ficition etc.

No. of Scholarship: A total of 170 Fellowships is awarded. Duration: Maximum period of two years.

Value:

(a) 85 are Senior Fellowships having a value of Rs. 12000 p.m. for Artistes in the age group of 41 years or above.

(b) 85 are Junior Fellowships having a value of Rs. 6000 p.m. for the Artistes in the age group of 25-40 years.

c) The Department reserves the right to call the short-listed Junior Fellowships candidates for Interview.

d) Selected candidates will have to undertake academic or application oriented research work on the projects for which they have been awarded fellowships. They will completed their project document within two years and submit the same to this Department

Instruction:

(a) The applicant for the Senior Fellowship should not have earlier availed Senior Fellowship under any of the fields. The candidates who have availed Junior Fellowship earlier and intend to apply for the Senior Fellowships can apply only if there is a gap of five years from the date of completion of their Junior Fellowship under any of the fields.

(b) If the applicants are employed in the Central/State Government Departments/Institutions/Undertaking/Universities, UGC aided colleges etc. They will have to take leave for a period of two years if selected for the grant of fellowship. They should submit their fellowships applications through the Head of the Department / Institution/Undertaking/University etc. with the written assurance that in case the Fellowship is sanctioned, the candidate would be granted leave for the duration of the fellowship as per rules of the Department/Institutions etc. The first installment of Fellowship will be released on production of proof of leave sanctioned in addition to fulfillment of other conditions as applicable to other Fellowship Awardees.

(c) Books/Brochures/Cassettes must not be sent.

(d) In case of visual arts, six photographs of the applicant’s work should be appended with the application.

(e) Application should not be a recipient of Pension from the Department of Culture, Govt. of India under the scheme of grant of financial assistance to Artistes in indigent circumstances.

Application forms can be download from the. Last date: November.

DR. AMBEDKAR OVERSEAS FELLOWSHIPS FOR HIGHER STUDIES
(Ministry of Welfare, Govt. of India)
Dr. Ambedkar Foundation 25,
Ashoka Road New Delhi 110001

Fields of Study:

(i) Economics

(ii) International Relations

(iii) Law and Constitutional Studies

(iv) Sociology

These Fellowships are offered to Indian citizens for study abroad, leading to Ph.D. and Post-doctoral studies.

Eligibility:

(a) Post Graduate Studies - a first class degree in professional courses like Law.

(b) For Doctoral Research - a first class Postgraduate, or Professional degree, and at least two years of research or training or industrial experience after obtaining Postgraduate/Professional Degree, or M.Phil. Work.

(c) For Post-Doctoral studies, research, training - Candidates should have a first class qualification and be engaged in research, Teaching, Professional, or Industrial work.

Duration: Two years for Postgraduate studies after degree in Professional courses like Law. Three years for higher studies leading to Ph.D. Upto one year for Post-doctoral studies research and training-

Age:

(i) For Post-graduate studies should not be more than 28 years.

(ii) For Doctoral Studies, Research - Candidate should not be more than 30 years,

(iii) For Post-Doctoral Studies, Research, Training - the candidate should not be more than 35 years.

Notification: September.

BUREAU OF POLICE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India)
Block No. 11, 4th floor CGO Complex,
Lodi Road New Delhi 110003

offers the following Fellowships:

(1) Doctoral Fellowship Scheme for Criminology and Police Science to Indian National for the award of 6 Fellowships for Doctoral work in Criminology and Police Science.

Eligibility: lst/2nd Class Master’s degree in (not less than 55% marks or equivalent grade) in Criminology or Sociology or Social Work or Psychology or Social Anthropology or Public Administration or Political Science or Law with II class Bachelor’s degree in aforesaid subject. The candidate should have passed NET for Junior Research Fellowships. The candidate should be registered for Ph.D. programme with any recognised University in India or should get registered with three months of the award of fellowship. Age: Preferably below the age of 30 years.

Value of each fellowship is Rs. 5,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 5,600 in the third year plus a contingency grant of Rs. 5,000 per annum. The Fellowships are tenable for three years. Departmental assistance of Rs. 3,000 per year will be paid to the Institution in which the fellow is registered for the Ph.D.

Selection would be restricted to only those candidates who have passed National Eligibility Test for Junior Research Fellowships conducted by University Grants Commission.
Last date: January.

(ii) Junior Research Fellowship in Forensic Science. Subject Fields:

(a) Forensic Chemical Science (Chemistry, Narcotic Drugs, Explosives, Toxicology and Pharmacology etc.).

(b) Forensic Physical Science (Physics, Ballistics, Image Processing, Speaker Recognition, Lie detection etc.).

(c) Forensic Biological Science (Osteology, Serology, DNA Finger Printing, Biology, Odontology, Anthropology etc.)

(d) Forensic Documents Science (Ink Analysis, Paper/Fibre Analysis Computer Frauds and Cyber Crime, Handwriting Identification, Credit Card etc.).

Eligibility: Indian nationals, lst class Master’s degree in any discipline of Science including Physics/ Chemistry /Bio-Chemistry/ Anthropology/Zoology/Molecular Biology/Mathematics (with Physics as one of the subjects at the Bachelors degree level)/Bio-Technology/Microbiology/Pharmacy/Pharmacology/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Forensic Psychology etc. or Microbiology/Biology/Mathematics and Forensic Science or M.Phil. in the same subject whichever is the basic qualification for the Award of Ph.D. degree of a recognised Indian University.

Age: Below 30 years as on the specified date of the year of award. 20% of the total number of fellowships are reserved for suitable Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC Candidates. Number of Scholarships: 12. Duration: 3-year.

B.D. BANGUR ENDOWMENT NIRMAAN SCHOLARSHIP
31, Choweinghee Road
Kolkata 700016 (W.B)

An initiative of B.D. Bangur Endowments “NIRMAAN” is an effort to give talent the impetus and encouragement it requires to launch itself. The scheme proposes to give awards and interast-free loans to talented and qualified Indian nationals in the field of Visual Arts along with an opportunity to exhibit their works before experts, critics, media, sponsors and the Public.

Eligibility: Candidates should have completed 20 years of age. Selection Procedure: Shortlisted are interviewed at Kolkata by the designated Jury. Last date: February.

THE TIMES FELLOWSHIPS COUNCIL
7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110002

One Fellowship (of up to Rs. 1.5 lakh) is awarded each year to a person of any field. The Fellows may conduct their work and write their reports in English, Hindi, or any of the modern Indian languages.

Eligibility: An independent professional, or working in the middle levels of government, industry, institutions etc.; have proven professional credentials in their field; wish to take time off to enrich their intellectual capital and pursue a project of national importance. Age: Below 50 years.

PREM BHATIA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
(Convenor at the Press Institute of India)
Sapru House Annexe Barakhamba Road
New Delhi 110001

These Scholarships are offered to Young Journalists who needs Financial Assistance for research on any aspect of current print journalist and its impact on society.

Age: below 35 years. Value: Rs. 40000, in installments for one calendar year, from the Prem Bhatia Memorial Trust.

Last date: December.

SANSKRITI PRATISHTHAN
C-ll, Qutab Institutional Area
New Delhi 110016

offers Prabha Dutt Fellowship for Excellence in Journalism. (Sanskriti Foundation in Collaboration with Prabha Dutt Memorial Foundation invites applications from Indian Women Journalists).

The purpose of the Fellowships is to encourage dedicated women journalists to pursue meaningful projects including a research on a book in English, Hindi or any Regional Language. It is exclusively for Print Journalists. Age: Between 25 to 40 years. Duration: 10 months. Value: Rs. 60000. Last date: October.

K.K. BIRLA FOUNDATION
Hindustan Times House
10th Floor, 18-20 KG Marg
New Delhi 110001

offers Fellowships for Journalists (Two each in Hindi, English & other Indian Languages). Last date: March. Further details can be had from the above address.

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
(Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Thiruvananthapuram 695011 (Kerala

offers Journalism Education Trust Fellowships for Journalists and Postgraduates. Last date: May. Further details can be had from the above address.

B.D. GOENKA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM
Goenka Foundation
Express Building 1 Bangalore 560001 (Kar.)

Nominations are invited for the B.D. Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism. The awards, one for English and one for an Indian language, are intended to recognise distinguished service and general excellence. They are open to any Indian journalist, photographer or cartoonist working for a publication in India.
Selection Procedure: The selection is made by an independent board. Last date: December.

ITC OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS
(Corporate Public Relations Department) I.T.C. Limited, ITC Centre 37, Chowringhee Calcutta 700071

Study Fields: Business Management and Environment Management/ Environment Engineering and Related Programmes.

Eligibility: Candidates must have procured admission to any of the following institutes for the Master’s in Business Management/ Environment Engineering/Environment Management degree. Candidates should be first class graduates, of the year of award and resident in India for one year preceding. Age: Below 28 years as on the specified date. Preference is given to those having work experience.

In UK: London School of Economics, Manchester Business School.

In USA: Stanford University, Harvard University, Northweston University (Kallogg School of Management), University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Value: The postgraduate scholarships, worth up to Rs. 1,00,000 per annum, are offered for two years of study. While due consideration will be given to merit, the scholarships are also means-based.

Selection Procedure: The Selection is based on Screening, followed by Interview in Calcutta by the eminent panel. Notification: May. Last date: June.

(ii) Fulbright-Indo-American Environmental Leadership Program. (Fellows for mid-level professionals in public/private sector or NGO’s for practical training. Internship at U.S. Environmental institutions for a period of 4-8 weeks. Eligibility: Master’s or equivalent degree with five years experience. Age: 50 years. Last date: June.

SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
(Faculty Engineering Sciences) Devi Ahilya University Khandwa Road Campus Indore 452001 (M.P).

offers M.Tech. in Energy Management to M.Phil, in Energy & Environment.

M.Phil. (Energy & Environment): A.U.G.C. Programme dealing with Energy and Environmental linkages.

Main Courses offered: Ecology and Environment, Conventional and Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Environment Protection & Energy Conservation. Energy & Environmental Instrumentation. Energy & Environmental Audit & Impact Assessment, Pollution Sources & Waste Management, Resource Assessment & Management, Research Methodologies and Mathematical Modelling, Energy & Environmental Legislation, Standards, Protocol & Conventions, Energy & Environmental Laboratories.

Eligibility: Post Graduate (Science or Engineering) degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 55% marks. No. of Seats: Eight. Date of Interview: July. Admission forms can be had form the school on payment of requisite charges. Only short Listed candidates are called for interview. Last Date of receipt of completed application forms for both the courses: June.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Nehru Marg
Nagpur 440020 (Maha.)

Diamond Jubilee Research Internship: Eligibility Criteria: First Class (or equivalent CGPA) MSc in Organic Chemistry/Environmental Science/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biotechnology) or First Class (or equivalent CGPA) BE/BTech Computer Science/Environmental Engineering). Age: 25 years as on the last date of submission of application. 5 years in age limit for SC/ST/OBC/Women and PH candidates. Number of Internships : 5 (may vary with the positions available in the institute).

Duration: A maximum of 2 years (subject to performance review every 6 months). Value: Rs. 7,500 p.m. (Leave upto 30 days in a year).

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION ORGANISATION (EPCO)
E-5, Arera Colony Bhopal 462016 (M.P.)

Offers Indira Gandhi Fellowship. Subject: Environment.

Eligibility: The candidate should be a Postgraduate from a recognised University and Must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh-Age: 40 years Duration: Two years. Value: Rs. 3,000 p.m. and a coitingent lump-sum grant of Rs. 15,000 p.m.

SPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA

office of Executive Director (Teams) J.N. Stadium New Delhi

offers Sports Science Research Fellowships in following discipline:

1. Physiology

2. Anthropometry

3. Psychology

4. Training Methods

5. Bio Mechanics

6. Bio Chemistry

7. Nutrition

8. Dope Control Centre.

Eligibility:

(i) Postgraduate degree in relevant subject with minimum of 55% marks for General/OBC candidates and 50% of SC/ST/PH candidates,

(ii) For Dope Control, M.Sc. in Biochemistry)’ Analytical/Chemistry/ Pharmacology,

(iii) For Biomechanics, Master degree in Biomedical engineering/ Biophysics. For training methods: MPE/M.PEd.

Age: 30 years (Upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, Physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, and 3 years in case of OBC candidates).

Stipend & Tenure: Stipend is Rs. 6,000 p.rt. for a period of 1 year. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs. 20,01)0 p.a. per fellow is also provided. On completion of 1 year, tenure nay be extended for one more year subject to his/her satisfactory ccmpletion of the research project. These positions are available at Delhi, Bangalore, Patiala, Kolkata and Gandhinagar. Selected candidates should be ready to work at any of the above centre.
Last date: February.

MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(Department of Youth Affairs and Sports)
Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi 110001

offers the following Scholarships:

(i) Scholarships for Advanced Coaching/Training of Outstanding Sportspersons.

Eligibility: The candidate should have proved her/his merit in international competitions and have potential for improvement, the coaching/training should be at a reputed institution or under a well-known coach. Age: Not more than 25 years. No. of Scholarships: 3. Duration: 6 months.

Value:

1. Maintenance Allowance: US$ 7000 pa (payable in local currency)

2. Special diet allowance

3. Actual cost of essential playing equipment (not to exceed US$ 350)

4. Coach ing/Training fee.

Travel Grant:

1. Economy class return airfare,

2. First class rail fare from residence to port of embarkation and back and second class/coach class rail fare from port of disembarkation to the place of training and back.

Further details can be had from the above address.

(ii) Scholarships for Training of Specialists in Sports/Adventure Programmes.

Programme: Research/Advanced Training. Purpose: To enable specialists in sports and adventure programmes to undergo advanced training abroad. Specialisation: Sports Coaching, Physical Conditioning Experts, Sports Science, Adventure Programmes.

Eligibility: The candidate should have got confirmed admission in a reputed institute abroad. The content of study should be relevant with respect to the prevailing conditions in India. Age: Up to 25 years (as on the specified date). Duration: Upto 3 years.

Value:

1. Maintenance Allowance: US$ 7000 pa (payable in local currency).

2. Actual cost of essential equipment including books and essential internal travel, cost of binding thesis (not to exceed US$ 350 pa).

3. Tuition, examination and other fees levied by the foreign government/ institution/ organisation.

Travel Grant:

1. Economy class return airfare.

2. First class rail fare from residence to port of embarkation and back and second class/coach class rail fare from port of disembarkation to the place of training and back.

Further details can be had from above address.

WORLD WITHOUT WAR COUNCIL,

Inc. 1730 Martin Luther King Jr.Way Berkeley, California 94709

offers the Bay Area Americans and World Affairs Intern Fellowship United States foreign policy; international affairs; war/peace studies for eleven month (beginning in October); (renewable).

Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities with preference given to American participants and those able to participate for at least two years; with at least a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a more advanced degree in international relations, political science, history, philosophy, American political system, political economics. Excellent English essential; personal interview required.

Value: Upto $10,000 depending on need and available funds. When and whom to apply: By 30 May of year for which Fellowship is intended; to the Fellows Program Coordinator, at the above address.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY,
Campus Box 1089,1 Brookings Drive St. Louis MO 63130-1599

offers Undergraduate/graduate tuition/ scholarships/assitantships/fellowships in architecture, arts and sciences, business, engineering, fine arts, law, medicine, social work (Unspecified awards) to Candidates with TOEFL score of 550. For assistantship graduates with TOEFL 550. Value: Partial/full tuition. For assistantship upto $30000. Applications should reach the UG Admissions and for Graduate courses to the specific department by 15th Jan.

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN,
Oshkosh, WI 54901-8605

offers Undergraduate and graduate study to Candidates studied at UW-Oshkosh for at least l year. Value: Difference in amount of resident and non-resident tuition cost.

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA (UM)
Philosophy Department, Liberal Arts 422 Missoula, Montana 59812-1038

offers the Erasmus scholarships (35) in English, Environmental Studies, History, Law, Philosophy, Political kience, Foreign Languages, Interdisciplinary Studies Master’s programme for one academic year (renewable).

Eligibility: Full-time UM students of all nationalities (including freshmen, Fransfer students and graduate students) with financial needs and who show both ability and intention to use their studies to humanize and ennoble their own and others, life goals so as to combat competitive, egotistic materialism either in individuals or in political policies which endanger the existence and the quality of life.

Value: Approx.18, to 20 per cent of demonstrated financial need. Foreign students are examined case by case; no award will be less than $500, nor more than $4,000. When and whbm to apply: By 1 February of each year prior to the award year; to the above address.

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI,
University, Mississippi 38677

offers (i) Fee Waiver Scholarships; (ii) Assistantships in engineering, liberal arts, business, education, pharmacy, law for one year (renewable).

Eligibility: Students oifany nationality. When and whom to apply: By 1 April; to the Office of the Foreign Student Adviser at the above address.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL,
Graduate Office, 307 Hutchins Hall, Ann Arbor MI 48109-1215

offers Graduate fellowships/ research in Law, interdisciplinary and comparative studies related to various branches of legal studies (Unspecified awards) to Candidates with high academic standing in law with experience in teaching, practice, government TOEFL 600 and more. Value: Tuition fee full or partial as well as liviing expenses for a year. Last date: 1st Jan.

UNIVERSWITY OF WISCONSIN,

offers Awards for UG/Graduate study in Business, Psychology (UG Scholarship are 10) to candidates with Academic merit. Value: Scholarships and assistantships.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (SU) GRADUATE SCHOOL,
Suite 303 Browne Hall, Syracuse, New York 13244-1200

offers Graduate Fellowships, Assistantships and Scholarships in all fields for varying duration from one semester to multiple years.

Eligibility: Applicants of any nationality admitted who have earned the equivalent of a US Bachelor’s degree and who are qualified for university-level graduate study in their home country and have proficiency in English. Value: From $432 to $19,766. When and whom to apply: By 10 January for fellowships; by 1 February for other awards to the Director, SU, 212 Archbold, Syracuse, N.Y. 13244; at the above address.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (SU),
Division of International Programs Abroad (DIPA) 119 Euclid Avenue, Syracuse, N.Y.13244-4170

offers Study Abroad grants (approx.100), tenable at Strasbourg (France), Florence (Italy), Madrid (Spain), London (United Kingdom), Harare (Zimbabwe) in any undergraduate field of study for one semester or one year (renewable).

Eligibility: Sophomore, junior or senior students of all nationalities who demonstrate financial need and who are in good standing at an accredited American College or university. Value: $500 to 1,500 per semester. When and whom to apply: By 15 March or 15 October; at the above address.

STRANFORD UNIVERSITY,
the National Academy of Education School of Education, CERAS-507 Stanford, California 94305-3084

offers Spencer Fellowships Program (30) for improvement of education for one year.

Eligibility: Candidates of any country with Ph.D.Ed.D or equivalent degree; must have received Doctorate within the last 6 years. Value: $40,000 per year of research, or $20,000 for each of two continuous years, working half-time. When and whom to apply: By 22 December; at the above address.

SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL (SSRC),
605 Third Avenue New York,N.Y. 10158

offers Scholarships/Fellowships, SSRC Fellowships and Grants for Training and Research, tenable various countries in Social Sciences and Humanities. Duration and value: Vary.

Eligibility: Candidates of any country fulfilling the necessary requirements. When and whom to apply: Further information can be obtained from SSRC fellowships and grants; at the above address.

SMITHSOMIAN INSTITUTION OFFICE OF FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS,
955 L’Enfant Plaza, Suite 7000, Washington, DC 20560

offers Research Fellowships, awarded to support independent research in residence at the smithsomian for History, Art and Science; Anthropology, including Archaeology; Astrophysics and Astronomy; Earth Sciences and Paleobiology; Ecology, Behavioral and environmental Sciences, including an emphasis on the tropics, Evolutionary and Systematic Biology; History of Science and Technology; History of Art, especially American, Contemporary, african, and Asian Art, twentieth-century American Crafts, and Decorative Arts for three to twelve month (senior post-doctoral appointments); six to twelve months (pre-doctoral or post-doctoral); ten week (graduate students).

Eligibility: Nationals of all countries having either substantially completed doctoral requirements or received their doctorate in the last seven years; graduates students wishing to conduct individual research under staff supervision.The Institute’s facilities are also open to scholars and scientists interested in limited appointment without financial support. Value: $25,000 (senior and post-doctoral) and $14,000 (pre-doctoral) per year, plus allowances including candidate’s return trip to Smithsonian facility; $3,000 (graduate students); renewable. When and whom to apply: From September through December; for further information at the above address.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN,
Law School Graduate Office, Hutchins Hall, Ann Arbor Michigan 48109-215

offers the University of Michigan Law School Graduate Fellowships.

Eligibility: Degree programmes are open to nationals of all countries with high academic standing, law degree, and preferably engaged as lawyers in teaching, government service or law practice. Non-degree research scholar programme is available for faculty in law or cognate fields and also applicants who already have a graduate law degree and wish to pursue additional advanced research. Typically these individuals hold junior or senior faculty positions in law or cognate fields at universities throughout the world, or they may be engaged in government or other public service careers. English proficiency: Prefer TOEFL 600 or above for graduate study and research in law, strong programme areas include international law, International trade and economic law, comparative study in many substantive areas including criminal law, civil procedure, commercial and corporate law, as well as constitutional law and patent and copyright law, three degree programmes; M.C.L., L.L.M., S.J.D., plus one non-degree law programme for research scholars.

Value: Covers full or partial tuition and in some cases maintenance for one academic year. When and whom to apply: By 1 January; TOEFL should be taken by December; at the above address.

POPULATION COUNCIL CENTRE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH,
1230 York Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10021

offers Biomedical Fellowships for training and research related to the biology of reproduction, particularly in: Physiology of hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis; physiological and biochemical basis of testicular and epididymal function; cellular biology of fertilization; hormonal and immunological mechanism of implantation; genetic determinants of hormone action; ultrastructure of male reproductive tract; biosynthesis, secretion and mechanism of action of reproductive hormones for one academic year (renewable upon good performance).

Eligibility: Candidates from all countries at postdoctoral level in the sciences or medicine and who intend to pursue a teaching oi research career in reproductive biology, foreign candidates must have a strong commitment to return to their countries of origin; age usually under 40.

Value: $27,000 plus transportation, dependents’ medical insurance. When and whom to apply: To The Fellowships Secretary at the above address.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,
Department of Industrial Design 380 Hopkins Hall, 128 North Oval Mall OH 43210-1318

offers Graduate teaching Associateships/Graduate Research Associates for Design Planning, Development Management and Design Education (6 awards) to Undergraduate degree in Industrial design and English language ability. Value: Fee Waivers stipend (for 20 work hours on campus). Last date: 1st May.

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,
3rd Lincoln Tower, 1800 Floor, Cannon Drive, Columbus, OH 43210-1200

offers Graduate study in any subject except MBA to candidates with GRE and TOEFL scores. Value: Graduate Associateship and University Fellowship. Last date: 1st July or earlier.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TISCH SCHOOL OF ARTS,
721, Broadway, 7th Floor, NY 10003-6807

offers WTC Johnson Fellowship for film production at the UG and Graduate levels (2 awards) to candidates having experience in film production. Value: Full tuition for the course duration. Applications should reach the WTC Johnson Review Committee by 15th Feb.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY,
733 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017-3288

offers following Scholarships/ Fellowships: (i) Biomedical Research Grant Program; (ii) Patient Management Technology Grant Program; (iii) Pilot Research Grant Program; (iv) Health Services Research Grants Program; (v) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program; (vi) Advance Postdoctoral Fellowship Program; (vii) Senior Faculty Award; (viii) Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholarship (Junior Faculty Award) in research of relevance to the problems of multiple Sclerosis: Immunology, Genetics, Neurobiology, Neurophysiology , Virology, Neuropathology, Neuroimaging, Neurology, Biochemistry/Biophysics, Epidemiology, Psychosocial/Rehabilitation, Measuring activity in multiple Sclerosis, Biology of Glia, diagnostic methods, therapy of multiple sclerosis for (i) and (ii) one to five years; (iii) and (iv) one year; (v) and (vi) one to third years; (vii) varies; (viii) five years.

Eligibility : Nationals of all countries: (i) and (ii) who must be faculty member affiliated with an appropriate research institution; (iii) investigators at established research institutions who require funds to develop concepts and obtain preliminary data; (iv) principal investigators affiliated with academic and medical institutions, government agencies, community groups, etc., and professionally qualified individuals; (v) and (vi) candidates for an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, who have completed less than one year of prior postdoctoral training at the time of application at United States institutions; (vii) established investigators who seek support to obtain specialized training in some field which will materially enhance their capacity to conduct more meaningful research into multiple sclerosis; (viii) holders of an M.D., a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, with no more than five years of independent research experience; candidates must hold or have been offered position equivalent to assistant professor at a United States research or medical institution.

Value: (i), (ii) and (vii) varies with each project; (iii) and (iv) not exceeding $20,000 ; (v) and (vi) varies with qualifications and experience of candidate; {viii) stipend: up to 75 per .cent annual salary, not to exceed $50,000 in first year, with 5 per cent annual increase in each of remaining four years; research support: up to $25,000 in first year and increasing to $35,000 in fifth year.When and whom to apply: (i) and (ii) by 1 February and 1 August; (iii) and (iv) at any time; (v) to (vi) by 1 February; to the Research and Medical Programs Department at above address.

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE,
St. South Hadley, MA01075-1461

offers General Scholarship for undergraduate studies in any field (Unspecified awards) to Female candidates. Value: Tuition, Room and Board Stipend $1300. Last date: 1st Feb.

MIAMI UNIVERSITY,
Oxford OH 45056

offers Grants in Aid (20 awards or UG, 20 for Graduates) to Need and merit. Value: For 4 yrs $9500 tuition fee + stipend earned out of work. Last date: 1st Feb.

LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA,
Inc., 733 Third Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10017

offers (i) Scholar Program grant (1); (ii) Special Fellow Program grant (1); (iii) Fellowing Program grants (2). These grants are tenable at any institution with adequate facilities for medical research in Leukemia and related disorders for (i) five years; (ii) and (iii) three years.

Eligibility: Medical investigators of any nationality: (i) scientists who have not attained the tenured rank of associate professor; (ii) scientists who have completed basic training; (iii) young assistant researchers.

Value: (i) $200,000; (ii) $89,000; (iii) $70, 5000. When and whom to apply: By 1 October; at the above address.

JANE COFFIN CHILDS MEMORIAL FUND FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH,
333 Cedar Street, New Haven, Connecticut 06510

offers Postdoctoral Fellowships for further research into causes, origins and treatment of cancer (17), tenable in the United States for citizens of other countries; in the United States or in other coutries for American citizens. Cancer research for three year (no more than two years postdoctoral).

Eligibility: Qualified individuals from all countries; candidates must hold either the M.D. degree or the Ph.D. degree in the field in which they propose to study. Value: $24,000 first year, $25,000 second year and $26,000 third year, plus an additional $750 for each dependant (child); travel for the fellow and his family to laboratory of choice; $1,500 a year as an allowance is usually made available to the laboratory sponsoring the Fellow towards cost of research. When and whom to apply: By 1 February (selection late spring each year); to the Office of the Director at the above address.

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY,
1301, S. Noland Road, Independence, MO 64055

offers General scholarships in Int’l Univ. in India. Far East & Western Europe for UG/Graduate study (500 awards) to candidates with academic merit with minimum age of 20 years.

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS (ICS),
1516 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60610

offers Postgraduate Scholarships, supplementary to documented primary funding from other sources available to the candidate. Tenable worldwide in established treatment, research facilities or educational instituions. Surgery and surgical specialties for usually short-term.

Eligibility: Practicing surgeons worldwide. When and whom to apply: To the Executive Director, International Research and Scholarship Committee, ICS; at the above address.

HEISER PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH IN LEPROSY AND TUBERCULOSIS,
450 East 63rd Street, New York, N.Y. 10021-7999

offers following scholarships/fellowships: (i) Postdoctoral research fellowships; (ii) Research grants. Tenable in institutions in any country; (i) in any other than that in which the candidate’s doctorate was obtained. Research directly related to leprosy and/or tuberculosis.

Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities: (i) with M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree and in the beginning of postdoctoral research training; (ii) senior investigators experienced in research on leprosy and/or tuberculosis who are associated with a laboratory providing training opportunities in these fields.

Durations: (i) 1 year (renewable for a second year); (ii) 1 year. Value: (i) $22,000 to $28,000 per year plus travel to fellowship location, training allowance of $2,000 to host laboratory and a maximum of $1,500 per year will be paid towards health insurance; (ii) not exceeding $20,000, no more than 20 per cent of which may be used for institutional overhead. When and whom to apply: By 1 February; to the above address.

GEORGIA TECH. YMCA,
756, West Peachtree NW Atlanta, GA 30308

offers Master of Science/Ph D with World Student Fund Assistantships (Not specified awards) to Undergraduates proficient in English, scores on GIT/TOEFL or GRE, GMAT required. Value: For 1-3 years. Rolling admission.

EAST WEST CENTRE,
Burns Hall 2066 1777, East West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848

offers area of study concerned with promotion of better relation and understanding between the US & Asia Pacific Region/ International Economics (Awards:- Fellowships, Intern, Professional Associates, Graduate Deg. students, Joint Doctoral Research Intern awards) to students holding relevant degree, education business relevant degree, education business leaders administrators from the South East/South & East Asia. Value: Duration.

DUMBERTON OAKS TRUSTEES FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY,
1703 32nd Street N.W., Washington, DC 20007

offers (i) Fellowships; (ii) Junior Fellowships; (iii) Summer Fellowships; (iv) Bliss Prize Fellowship, Byzantine studies in Byzantine Civilization in all its aspects, including relations with