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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.