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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN MEXICO

Level: Postgraduate and above.

Subjects of Study: Spanish History, Literature, Linguistics, Economics, Demography, Asia & Africa.

Eligibility: Candidates should have a degree/Ph.D. from University.
Additional Requirements: Sufficient knowledge of geography, culture and heritage of Mexico; 2 years consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training/specialisation. Indian nationals residing in India.

Age: Should be below 45 years. No. of Scholarships: 6. Duration: 1-2 year. Value: Monthly maintenance allowance, Registration and college fee, medical insurance to be paid by Government of Mexico.

Passage cost: Travel expenses from India to Mexico payable by the Govt. of Mexico.

Notification: February or November.

ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Category A: Three scholarships of six months duration each to pursue the level V (superior ) course of Italian language at the University for Foreigners, Pergula (from 3rd July to December 2006)

Eligibility: 1. Possession of diploma of level IV from the University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy. Age: Must not exceed 45 years as on the specified date.

Category B: Six scholarships of three months duration each to pursue the Level IV (Advanced) course of Italian language at the University for Foreigners, Perguia (from July to September).

Eligibility: Possession of diploma of level III from the University for Foreigners, Perugia, Italy. Age: Must not exceed 45 years as on the specified date.

Category C: Six scholarships of three months duration each to pursue the Level III (Intermediate) course of Italian language and Culture at the University for Foreigners, perguia (from July to September).

Category D: Five scholarships of two months duration each to pursue Supplementary (Basic) course of Italian language at the University for Foreigners, Perguia (from May to June).

Eligibility for C & D: Good knowledge of Italian, proof knowledge language, age not exceed 45 years.

Value (For Category A, B, C and D): Selected candidates will get an amount of Euro 619.75 per moth as scholarship amount. The above mentioned amount is inclusive for stay in Italy as well as reduced to 50% for all scholarships holders.

Last date: May.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN ISRAEL

Field of Study: P.D./Specialization {8 Month research).

Subjects: International Relations, Judaism, Hebrew language, History
of the Jewish people, Agriculture, Political Science.

Eligibility: Candidates should have 55% or more marks for Humanities. For Agriculture 60% or more marks and two years research/work/ teaching experience. Candidates who are staying abroad will not be considered. Candidate who are already abroad for more than six months for study/ research/ training are eligible to apply only if they stayed in India for two consecutive years after their return from abroad.

Age: 35 years. No. of Scholarships: 6 (4 for 8 months research and 2 for P.h.D.). Duration: 8 month{research)/ one year for P.D. Value: To be paid by Israeli Government to cover stay, tuition fees, health insurance etc. Passage Cost: India to Israel and back is payable by the candidate/sponsor/employer who will apply for 8 months research. Borne by Israeli Govt. for P.D. Candidates.

Notification: December/January.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN IRELAND

Course: Postgraduate Studies

Subjects: Environmental Resources Management, Community Health,
Remedial and Special Education and Developmental Studies.

Eligibility: First Class Bachelors’ Degree in related subjects. Additional Requirements: Good knowledge about Ireland, 2 years consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training. Age: Should not exceed to 30 years. No. of Fellowships: 6. Duration: 1-year.

Value: Fellowships cover return travel from India, University fee, living allowance in addition to supplement for books, preparation of thesis, warm clothing etc.

Notification: February/March

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN GREECE

Subjects: Mathematics, Political Philosophy/Political Thought.

Eligibility: Masters Degree with 60% or more marks OR Two years teaching/research/practical experience Candidates should be pursuing studies in Universities or Research Centres. Age: Below 40 years. No. of Scholarship: 1. Duration: 10 months.

Value: Monthly subsidy: 150.000 drachmas to Post Graduate or research scholars. Passage Cost: Travelling expenses from India to Greece and back to be borne by the candidate or his/her sponsor/ employee. Lump sum for establishment expenses: 20,000 drachmas for scholars who will reside in Athens and 30,000 drachmas who will reside in the province. Scholars whose scholarships is renewed are not entitled to this sum.

Value: A lump sum of 30,000 drachmas for transport expenses within the country to scholars who have to travel from their place of residence in order to perform the research program approved by the Department, provided that there is a justified proposal of the supervising professor.

Exemption from tuition fees: it is underlined that, in the event that the postgraduate or research scholar wish to attend Greek Language Courses, they are not exempt from tuition fees which must be paid to the Modern Greek language College.

Gratis medical care in the event of emergency, only in Public Hospitals.

Notification: November/ December.

SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED BY DAAD

(i) GAES (DAAD) Research: Eligibility: Masters with at least 60% marks at Masters or Bachelors in the subject or related field. 2 years consecutive teaching/research/practical training after obtaining the prescribed qualification. MPhil degree is counted as a year’s experience

(ii) Sandwich Model Fellowships: Eligibility: The candidate should be registered for Ph.D. in India.

(iii) PhD Fellowships: Eligibility: The candidate should be a Staff/ Research fellow of Indian Institute of Technology, Agricultural, Veterinary and Forestry Universities and Institutes, Institutions of National Importance and/or relevant Universities. ???? preferably have contacts with German Professors/placement at the German Institutes. Have letters from German Scientists/Professors confirming that the proposed research could be carried out at their Institutes/ letter of admission for Ph.D. programme. Have sufficient knowledge about Germany. Undergo a 4 months compulsory German Language course at one of the Institutes of Germany.

Number of Fellowship: 8. Duration: 2-year For Research and Sandwich Model and 3 years for Ph.D.

Value: Maintenance allowance

Euro 715 for Masters degree holders

Euro 795 for Ph.D. Scholars

Euro 975 for Ph.D. Scholars with at least 2 years teaching or research experience.

Further details can be had from the Institute.

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP/FELLOWSHIPS IN U.K

Level of Study: Clinical Training in case of Medical field/ Postgraduation/Ph.D.

Subjects: Medicine (UK): Cancer Research (including Cancer epidemiology); Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine and Dentistry. Scholarships are assigned for project oriented training in higher techniques and methodology and are not for generalised training/ studies leading to a degree or diploma.

Engineering & Technology: Electronics; Environmental Studies; Remote Sensing Technology; Communication Engineering; Bio-Technology/ Biochemical Engineering; Robotics.

Science (Pure & Applied): Mathematics; Molecular Biology; Physics and Chemistry (including Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry).

Agriculture & Allied Fields: Animal Husbandry; Agronomy and Forestry.

Humanities & Social Sciences: History; sociology; Management Studies; Fine Art; (including Western Painting, Art History, Graphic Design and Sculpture); Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Computer Application, Law and English.

Eligibility: The Candidates must have completed tertiary education in English Medium.

(A) For Master’s Degree: One must have completed Bachelor’s Degree in one of the above indicated subject fields securing 55% or above marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Science and Agriculture group. Candidate should give one page academic justification for pursuing Master Degree course in U.K.

(B) For Ph.D : One must have completed Master’s Degree in one of the subject fields indicated above securing 55% marks in Humanities and Social Science group and 60% or above marks in Medicine, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture group with two years teaching/research or practical experience after obtaining Postgraduated degree relating to the opted field of study.

Duration: 1-year in case of Postgraduation/1-year in Clinical Training/3 years. In case of Ph.D. No. of Scholarships: 55 (22 are for Ph.D. and 33 for Master’s Programme including one year clinical training in Medical field )

Notification: August/September.

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS IN NEWZEALAND

Level of Study: Ph.D.

Subjects: Soil Science, Dairy Technology.

Eligibility: Indian national residing in India. Master’s Degree with 60% marks in respect of Soil Science and Dairy Technology. Experience 2 years teaching/research/practical experience after obtaining Master’s Degree. Age: The application is normally accepted from those candidates who have completed their master’s Degree in the subject concerned within the last five years of the specified date of the Year of advertisement.

Other requirements (common for United kingdom, Canada and New Zealand): Knowledge of India and of the donor country; 2 years consecutive stay in India after return from abroad for study/training/ specialisation. Candidates qualifying from universities which do not award class/division, requirements in lieu of First Class or 60% marks (in case of grades, conversion formula may be given where grades are awarded). For candidates who are doing Ph.D./M.Phil, after completion of Master’s Degree, actual period of research is taken into consideration as experience.

Value/Passage Cost: Travel to and from New Zealand is arranged by the shortest route and economy class as arranged by the authorities of the donor No provision is made for the expenses of the dependent. Expenditure on board, lodging, books, study material, tuition fee, internal travel related to studies and medical care is met by donor country.

AGATHA HARRISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
(St. Antony’s College, Oxford)

Level of Study: Advanced Research.

Subject Fields: Modern Indian Studies in History, Economics, Political Science.

Eligibility: Uniformly brilliant academic record (with 60% marks at Master’s degree level) with Ph.D. degree in the subject field or published works of equivalent merit. Minimum three years teaching experience at Graduate/Postgraduate level. Age: 30-40 years as on the specified date of the intake year.

Duration: 1 year. Value: Stipend of Pounds 18,580 and economy class air passage (both ways) borne by the Government of India.

Notification: As per notified in Employment News/Leading Newspapers.

WOMEN IN SECURITY (WISCOMP)
(Foundation for University Responsibility of HH the Dalai Lama)
Core 4A, Upper Ground Floor
India Habitat Centre
New Delhi 110003

offers “The Scholar of Peace Fellowships” awarded for Academic research, Media and special projects. The focus is on projects that explore the interface between gender, security and conflict transformation. Duration: 3-month to 1-year. Value: 1-year fellowships carry Rs.2,00,000 lakhs. Last date: August.

V V GIRI NATIONAL LABOUR INSTITUTE
Gautam Budh Nagar Noida 201 301 (UP)

offers Young Researcher Fellowships

Eligibility: Postgraduate in Social Sciences with at least 55% marks. Age: Up to 35 years.
The candidate should

1. be pursuing research interests in the area of labor related issues.

2. preferably have an MPhil /PhD on labour related issues.

3. preferably be a recipient of JRF/NET or similar Fellowships.

4. preferably have Publications.

Duration: Up to 3 months. Value: Free Boarding and Lodging at the Institute. Travel: 2nd class AC return rail fare to the Institute and back.

Notification: February.

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
Bahadurshah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110002

(i) Part Time Research Associateship for Women.: Eligibility: Ph.D., 1st class Masters degree and a minimum of 55% for Bachelors degree. The candidate should be unemployed. Independent research/published work is desirable. Age: Not more than 50 years as on the specified date. Number of Associateships: 100. Duration: 5 years.

Value: Rs.6000 pm (Fresh Doctorates), Rs.8000 pa (Candidates with 5-year research experience and recommendation of Expert Committee). Contingency Grant: Rs.10000 pa. Escorts/Reader Assistance: Rs.1000 pm (For physically handicapped and blind candidates). Overhead Charges: 10% of the Associateship payable to the Host Institution.

(ii) Junior Research Fellowships in Engineering and Technology. Eligibility: Masters in Engineering /Technology /Pharmacy with a minimum of 55% marks. Age: Not more than 40 years as on the specified date of the year of award (5 years relaxation in age for women and SC/ST candidates). Number of Fellowships: 50. Duration: 2 years.

Value: Rs.10000 p.m. Contingency Grant: Rs.25000 p.a. (other allowances as per the University rules). Selection is based on merit and an Interview conducted by committee, appointed by UGC.

Notification: Notified once a year in leading newspapers as well as AIU Newsletter.

(iii) Research Scientists. Subject: Science:’About the Scheme: The Research Scientistship is meant for Indian Nationals who have been awarded Ph.D. and who wish to pursue research in whole time basis by attachment in a University of their choice. It is also aimed at facilitating Indian Scholars abroad who wish to return to India and do research work here.

Eligibility: Persons with teaching/research experience with Ph.D. degree and minimum experience of 2 years after Ph.D. degree. Age: not exceeding 35 years as on the specified date. Selection is made on the basis of interview. Last date: 15 August.

(iv) SAARC Fellowships

Eiigibility: Experienced scholar with high quality published work.
The candidate should

1. Be an Indian national,

2. Have a permanent position in a University/College/Education Centre in India,

3. Not accepted any other appointment during the tenure of Fellowship.

Number of Fellowships: Bangladesh (6), Bhutan (1), Nepal (1), Pakistan (6), Sri Lanka (6). Duration: 1-year (2 years for Srilanka). Age: Below 35 years of age for Fellowship in Sri Lanka.

Value:

(a) Bangladesh

1. Maintenance Allowance: TK 5000 pm

2. Books & Stationary: TK 4000 pa

3. Travel Grant ; TK 3000 pa

4. Free Furnished Accommodation

5. Medical Facilities

6. 15 days leave

7. Return Airfare

(b) Bhutan

1. Adequate monthly stipend

2. Accommodation

3. Appropriate grant for books & stationary

4. Internal travel grant

5. Free medical Facilities

(c) Nepal

1. Maintenance Allowance: Rs.3000 pm

2. Books & Stationary: Rs.5000 pa

3. Housing Allowance: Rs.1500 pm

(d) Pakistan

1. Maintenance Allowance: Rs.60000 pa

2. Contingency: Rs.10000 pa

3. Furnished Accommodation

4. Medical Facilities

(e) Sri Lanka

1. Maintenance Allowance: Rs.4500 pm.

2. Stationary and typing: Rs.5000 pa

3. Books: Rs.5000 (lump sum)

4. Suitable accommodation

5. Medical Facilities.

Travel Grant: UGC provides excursion/economy class airfare for International travel. Travel cost is reimbursed to the parent institution of the Fellow.

Selection Procedure: Applications short-listed by the UGC are sent to the host countries via the Ministry of External Affairs/SAARC Secretariat. Selected candidates are intimated about the selection and the terms and conditions of the Fellowship at feast 2 months prior to the beginning of the academic year.

Notification: Notified in July/August. Last date: As per the notification.

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.