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UNESCO-LOREAL

offers Unesco-1 Oreal Co-sponsored Fellowships Epr Young Women In Life Sciences.

Programme: Ph.D.

Subject Area: One or allied fields of life sciences including biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and physiology.

Eligibility: Candidate should have Completed Masters’ degree in engineering and Technology and those interested in pursuing research in above areas. Proficient in reading and writing the language of instruction in the proposed country of study. Age: Not more than 35 years.

No. of Scholarships: 15. Duration: 6 months.

Value: US$ 20000 for project costs. Other allowances: Round-trip travel for the selected beneficiaries from their country of residence to Paris, France, (date not yet determined) to attend an awards ceremony; Lodging and pocket money during the stay in Paris for the awards ceremony, and a certificate attesting to the special award.

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

THE UNITED STATES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IN INDIA (USEFI)

offers the following Fulbright Fellowships for the visits to the US.

1. Visiting Lecturer Fellowships: For Faculty and Researchers in Social Sciences and Humanities. Age Limit: 50 years.

Fellowships: For full-time academics and professionals, who have invitations and financial support for academic/professional assignments (not conferences/seminars/courses, etc.) in the US for 2-12 months, not earlier than May of the year of award. Age Limit: 50 years.

2. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowships: For Mid-level Policy Planners and Administrators in government, Public and Private Sectors, NGOs; and for Medical Practitioners’ working in Drug Abuse Prevention. Age Limit: 40 years.

For Northern Region: USEFI, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi 110001.

For Western Region: USEFI Regional Office, American Centre, 4 New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400020.

For Eastern Region: USEFI Regional Office, The American Centre, 38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Calcutta 700071.

For Southern Region: USEFI Regional Office, American Consulate Building, Anna Salai, Chennai 600006.

THE PAUL FOUNDATION
Apeejay House 15 Park Street Kolkata 700 016

(i) Scholarships to Pursue Higher Studies in India and Abroad. The foundation whose aim is to help those Indians with a demonstrated ability in their particular discipline and to give them an opportunity to emerge as a globally recognised leaders.

Courses: There are no restrictions on subjects. Scholarships are not given for Management Studies, Medicine or any other course which leads to the enhancement of commercial value of the applicant. Funds is given as an encouragement to research, programmes degrees, and courses that improve the candidate’s capacity to contribute positively to the community, environment and the realm of ideas.

(ii) Scholarships is awarded for Higher Studies. Subjects: Humanities, Basic Sciences, Fine Arts, Applied Arts and Performing Arts, Communications, Special Education 7 Law. This is an indicative list.

Universities/Institutions: All top ranked Universities of the world, including, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Royal College of Art in the U.K.. and Harvard, MIT, Columbia, Tufts, Brown, Stanford, Berkeley in U.S.

Eligibility: Candidates should have obtained admission to the university or Institution of their choice prior to submission of application forms. The Committee will consider only those candidates for interviews and the decision of the Board of Governors will be final. Specific Projects Proposed by the Candidate: Research, to be carried out in India and abroad either independently, or at a leaking institution. Candidates are expected to provide full details of proposed programmes, costs, evidence of affiliation/admission to such institutions. Preference is given to projects/research that explore new areas of knowledge.

Tenure of scholarship: The maximum benefit to a candidate going overseas will not exceed Rs. 15 lakhs per year. Scholarships may be given in full or in part.

Selection Procedure: The selection is made by an independent Selection committee on the basis of written applications followed by personal interviews. Last date: No time bar.

Postgraduate: 1st class degree. Last date: February for Indian Universities and June for Overseas.

Professional/Undergraduate: 75% marks for Undergraduates in the last exam or a good academic record. Last Date: June

Age: Scholarships are open to all Indian citizens of either sex and are resident in India at the time of application. They must be below 30 years of age (45 years for research/ creative projects) at the time of application. Preference is given to candidates who have not yet studied abroad. The foundation also encourages applications from young people who are currently employed. They are also advised not to submit their application unless all requirements have been fulfilled.

Overseas Scholarships is not awarded to candidates whose proposed course of study or specific project require field work trips to India during their tenure. The final interviews take place in June/July. All applicants must be available for interviews in India at their own cost.

THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR HIGHER MATHEMATICS
Aushakti Bhavan
C.S. Marg
Mumbai 400001 (Maha)

offers Research Awards in Mathematics: Eligibility: Master’s degree in Mathematics with more than 65% marks. Students having a Master’s degree in Statistics or Physics may also apply provided they have a very good background in Mathematics as indicated by the courses taken by them as also by the testimonials submitted. Students who have appeared for their Master’s degree examination may also apply. Age: Less than 25 years as on January 1 of the year of award.

Selection is made on the basis of a Written Test and an Interview to assess the aptitude of the candidate for Research. They are expected to indicate their choice of area out of Pure Mathematics/Applied Mathematics/Statistics/Mathematical Physics in which they wish to be examined, if called for test/interview.

Selected students are expected to attach themselves to an Institution and to work towards a Ph.D. Degree in Mathematics. They are paid a scholarship through the institutions in which they get registered. The scholarship is renewable at the end of each year subject to satisfactory progress.

Value: During the first two years, the awardee is paid Rs. 2,700/- per month. The award amount may be increased to Rs.3,000/- per month at the end of the second year after an evaluation of the progress of the awardee by the Board. A contingency grant of Rs. 5,000/- per annum is given. Notification: March. Last date: April.

TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION, FORECASTING AND ASSESSMENT COUNCIL (TIFAC)
Vishwakarma Bhavan
A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg
New Delhi 11016

offers Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme for women who have science qualification for training in the area of intellectual property rights, especially in patent research, understanding of patent specification and preparation of technology scan report. Empower the talented and skilled women who have studied Science, Engineering and Medicines to contribute effectively in the advancement of Science and Technology in the country.

Eligibility: M.Sc./Ph.D in Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences or B.Tech., or B.E./M.Tech. or MBBS/MS/MD/MVSc/ M.Pharma. with good academic record. Candidates should have a good familiarity with computers in handling databases, surfing the net and information searches. Candidates with research experience, preparing project reports and experience of thesis writing will be preferred. Age: Candidates should not be more 50 years.

Value: The scholarship is admissible for a period of one year and the amount of scholarship is maximum of Rs. 10,000 p.m. for candidates having M.Sc. or B.Tech or MBBS and a maximum of Rs.15,000 p.m. for Ph.D/M.Tech/M.Pharma./MVSc and MS/MD. Selection is made through a written test and interview. Last date: August.

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT
(Government of Maharashtra) 3, Church Road Pune 411001 (Maha)

offers Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj Gunavatta Scholarship to 100 Students belonging to Scheduled Castes for Education in Renowned Educational Institutions in the country.

Eligibility:

(a) The student should belong to Scheduled Caste community including Nav Buddha.

(b) The Student should be the permanent resident of Maharashtra.

(c) The Annual Income of the family should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakhs (Certificate from the competent authority is required).

(d) The student should have minimum 60% marks at H.Sc. or equivalent level.

(e) Selection is based on the marks of H.Sc. or equivalent and on Merit based.

(f) The applicant should be a student of First year of the course

(g) Given above scholarship is offered to the students beInging to Scheduled Castes who have already secured admission in the first year to the specified course in the country as mentioned
below:

(i) The students who have secured admission for MBA through CAT at HM institute, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Bangalore, Lucknow, Indore, Kozhikode (Kerala), Indian Business School, Hyderabad or A+ Business Schools as classified by the Business India or equivalent organization/institution.

(ii) Admission secured through Joint Entrance Examinations to HT at Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, Khargpur, Chennai, Roorki and Kanpur.

(iii) Admission secured at All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Birla Institute of Technology, Pilani, Rajasthan.

(iv) Admission secured through All India Engineering Entrance Examination (ATEEE) at Allahabad, Bhopal, Calicut, Hamidpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kurukshetra, Nagpur, Rourkela, Silchar, Surat, Surathkal, Warangal.

For further details the interested student may contact the Special District Social Welfare Officer/ Social Welfare Officer Zilla Parishad of the concerned District/ Divisional Social Welfare Officer of the concerned Division or the Office of the Director of Social Welfare, Maharashtra State, Pune (Education Branch).

The application forms can also be had on Government of Maharashtra’s .
Last date: September.

SIR RATAN TATA TRUST
Bombay House
Homi Mody Street, Fort
Mumbai 400001 (Maha)

offers Sir Ratan Tata Trust Scholarships for Studies in India.

Eligibility: The candidates should be in the First year or above of Master’s course. The candidates should be a resident of India. Notification: September/October. Last date: As per the notification.

SHYAM KUMARI HUKKU SCHOLARSHIPS
B-l, Friends Tower Sector-9, RoJvni New Delhi nO085

Study Field:Any.

(1) Scholarship for Higher Studies Abroad: (Strictly for Technicalsubjects for Graduates.)

(2) Inland Scholarship:

(a) Technical and Professional Courses,

(b) Graduates, Post-Graduates and other courses.

Eligibility: The applicant should have a uniformly brilliant record.
Last Date: September.

RAMESHWARDAS JI BIRLA SMARAK KOSH
(Medical Research Centre) Bombay Hospital Trust Hospital Avenue Mumbai 400020 (Maha)

offers Rameshwardas Birla National Awards of Rupees Two Lakhs each for the following disciplines: For outstanding research in Biomedical Sciences including clinical and other related areas such as Agriculture (relating to nutrition), Entomology, Ethnobotany, Toxicology, Zoology etc.

(a) Research Fellowships for those registered for Ph.D in Medical or related fields in India.

b) Training Grants for obtaining special training in Medical or related fields, abroad; and

(c). Research Grants for senior members of the profession for carrying out research in Medical or related fields in India only.

PUNJABI UNIVERSITY
(Centre for Biotechnology) University Publication Bureau Patiala (Punj.)

(i) Courses in Biotechnology on Fellowships:

(a) M.Sc. (2-year).

(b) Post Graduate Diploma Course in Biotechnology.

Eligibility: M.Sc. (2-Year course): Bachelor’s degree in Physical, Biological Agriculture, Veterinary, Fishery Science, Engineering, Technology, Medicine with at least 55% marks from any University recognised by Punjab University.

Ph.D (Diploma course in Biotechnology): M.Sc. in Agriculture, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geology, Microbiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry or Anthropology.

Selection Procedure: Selection is made through entrance test held at Chandigarh. Value: Selected candidates for M.Sc. get Rs. 400 p. m. as fellowship. In Ph.D Course out of the 10 selected candidates only the first five candidates get fellowship of Rs. 600 p.m.
Notification: June/July. Last date: September,

(ii) Research Fellowships

Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks and 50% in the Bachelor’s Degree. Value: Rs.1800 p.m. for the first two years and Rs.2100 p.m. for the subsequent years. Last date: April.

PROF. P.B. JANARDHAN’S SERVICE COMMEMORATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
(Canara Bank) Kasturba Nagar Madras (T.N)

Subject: Science (M.Sc. Chemistry). Eligibility: Students studying in M.Sc. 2nd year in University of Madras/University of Cochin/Sri Venkateswara University/Nagarjuna University.

PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry 605 014

(i) Government of India Scholarship for SC/ST Students.

Eligibility: Postgraduate degree with 55% marks. Should have appeared in the entrance exam. Resident/Native of Pondicherry. Value: Portion of Tuition Fee, Boarding charges as sanctioned by government.

(ii) Government of Pondicherry Fellowships

Eligibility: Postgraduate degree with 55% marks. Should have appeared in the entrance exam. No. of Scholarships: Tamil (2) and French (1). Duration: 2 year. Value: Rs.800 p.m. Contingency: Rs.3000 p.a.

(in) Merit Scholarships

Eligibility: Postgraduate degree with first class. Resident/Native of Pondicherry. Age: As per university rules. Duration: 4 Semester. Value: Rs.14000 p.a. Notification: As per the notification by the University.
Further details can be had from the University.

PHYSICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Navrangpura Ahmedabad 380009 (Guj.)

Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad offers excellent Research Opportunities in various field of Physics.

Study fields: Theoretical High Energy and Particle Physics; Nuclear Physics; Plasma Physics and Gravitational Physics; Nonlinear Dynamics and Computational Physics; Laser Physics and Quantum Optics; Atomic and Molecular Physics. Solar System Astrophysics and Meteorite Studies; Infrared and Optical Astronomy; Solar Physics; Crystal Evolution, Geochemistry and Geochronology; Oceanography and Palaeo-climatology; Atmospheric Sciences and Aeronomy. The Observational Astronomy and Solar Physies work are being carried out at Mount Abu Infrared Observatory using 1.2 meter telescope and Udaipur Solar Observatory.

Bright and highly motivated students and young scientists are encouraged to apply for research and training under the following categories:

(a) Ph.D. Programme: M.Sc. students with FirstCIass or Second Class degree in Physics/Chemistry/Applied Mathematics/Geology/ Geophysics/Oceanography, and with Physics and Mathematics as subjects in B.Sc. degree exam are selected in this programme to pursue research leading to Ph.D. degree under the guidance of senior scientists of the laboratory.

Selection: The Research Scholars are selected on the basis of their academic record, written test and personal interview. They are required to undergo a course work in various topics during the first year and continuation of the research scholarship is subject to successful completion of this course work.

Value: Rs.2800 p.m. The scholarship may be raised to Rs.3000 p.m. after two years and to Rs.3200 p.m. after four years subject to appropriate evaluation. A book allowance of Rs.3000 p.a. for each of the four years starting from the first year of Research Scholarship is provided. Selected candidates are provided accommodation in students hostel.

B. Associateship Programme: M.Sc. students with First Class or high second class degree in Physics/Chemistry/Applied Mathematics/ Geology/Geophysics/Oceanography and with Physics and Mathematics as subjects in their B.Sc. degree are selected in this programme to do research in association with Senior Scientists in specific experimental programme and participate in the associated theoretical/modelling activities.

Selection: The candidates are selected on the basis of their academic record, written test and personal interview. They are required to develop appropriate experimental skills and theoretical modelling capabilities as required.

The Associateship is awarded initially for one year, but may be continued for three years depending on the progress made by the individual. A few of the selected Project Associates who do exceptionally well are considered for suitable permanent positions in the Laboratory any time during their tenure and are allowed to develop their future scientific career.

Value: Rs.3500 p.m. Hostel facilities at a nominal rent or an HRA of Rs.650 p.m. (in lieu of non-availability of hostel accommodation) may be provided during the Associateship period.

Notification: March. Last date: April.

NUCLEAR SCIENCE CENTRE
(An autonomous Inter-University Centre of UGC) New Delhi 110067

offers 4- year Programme leading to Ph.D. at Nuclear Science Centre.

Eligibility: M.Sc. in Physics. Value: Rs. 1200 p.m. for candidates who have not cleared NET /GATE and Rs. 1800 p.m. for candidates who have cleared NET/GATE for first two years and Rs. 2100 p.m. for next two years. Hostel accommodation is provided free of cost.

Notification: Generally appears in all leading newspapers in August. Last date: August.

NEHRU TRUST FOR CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
Teen Murti House New Delhi 110011

(i) offers Cambridge Nehru Scholarships
The Nehru Trust for Cambridge University and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, in collaboration with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, offers up to ten scholarships annually (eight Cambridge Nehru Scholarships and two Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Cambridge Scholarships) to enable graduates from India to pursue a course of research leading to the degree of Ph.D at the University of Cambridge.

Eligibility: Citizen of India normally under the age of 28 (on 1st October of the year of award) who have a first class honours degree or its equivalent are eligible to apply. Those who have in addition a first class Master’s degree or its equivalent may be given preference. Applicants must be successful in winning an ORS award which pays the difference between the home and overseas rate of the University Composition Fee. ORS application forms are sent to eligible candidates in due course.

The scholarships, tenable for up to three years, will cover the University Composition Fee at the home rate, approved College fees, a maintenance allowance sufficient for a single student and a contribution towards a return air fare by the cheapest available route.
Selection Procedure: Selection is based on Interview which is held during the month of June. Last date: June

(ii) RAJIV GANDHI CAMBRIDGE BURSARIES

Eligibility: First class Honours/Master’s Degree, preference to Masters degree holders. Applicants should be successful in winning an ORS award. Age: Below 26 to 35 years.

Other qualification: Ph.D/M.Phil: Applicants should be successful in winning an ORS award.

L.L.M.: Outstanding students, who have gained an offer of a place in University of Cambridge.

Value: University fee, College fee, Maintenance allowance and contribution towards return airfare. Last date: As per the notification.

(iii) Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust Scholarships: Eligibility: for Ph.D: First class Honours/ Master’s Degree, preference to Masters degree holders. Applicants should be successful in winning an ORS award. Age: Below 26 years. No. of scholarship: 15. Duration: 1-3 years.

Value: University fee, College fee, Maintenance allowance and contribution towards return airfare. Last date: As per the notification.