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AUSTRALIAN AGENCY FOR OVERSEAS DEVELOPMENT (AUSAID), G.P.O. Box 887, Canberra, A.C.T. 2601, offers (a) Australian Development Co-operation Scholarships (formerly John Crawford Scholarship Scheme-JCSS); (b) Australian Sponsored Training Scholarships (formerly Sponsored Student Programme-STP); (c) Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP). Subj ects for study include a wide variety corresponding to needs of developing countries. Value: Varies between countries and institution of enrolment; covers annual tuition fees, an annual stipend (tax exempt) and return airfare. Further details can be had from the Australian Diplomatic Mission in the respective countries.

AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY: Australian National University, University of Canberra. OTHERS: Australian Catholic University. Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) Since 1997 Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) have replaced most scholarships previously offered by the Australian Agency for International Development (AAID), including ASTAS and ADCOS. These scholarships are offered only to persons from certain developing countries with the aim that the awardees will use the knowledge acquired and skills learned in Australia for the development of their own country. These are awarded to candidates who are nominated by the home government and under the open category to applications who need not be nominated. Selection criteria for these scholarships

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY (ANU) International Education Office Canberra, A.C.T. 0200 (1) ANU Undergraduate Scholarships to candidates of all nationalities for the standard duration of the student's degree. Candidates are required to have proficiency in English language. Value: Covers tuition fees. Last dates: (i) December 1 7. Further details can be had from the above address. (2) Australian Government Overseas' Scholarships to nationals of ail countries holding a university degree for pursuing Diploma, M.A. and Ph.D. in Demography and Population Studies for 1, 2 and 3 years duration respectively. The candidates should be sponsored by the Indian Government (in case of Indian students). Details can be had from the

AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AFUW) Private Box 8, 217 Haken Drive St. Lucia, Queensland 4067 offers Fellowships and Scholarships for Postgraduate Research or Study fellowships to women graduates for studies in a wide range of disciplines. Further details can be had. from Fellowship Convenors, Queensland Fellowship Fund, C/-Academic Dress Hire Service P.O. Box 6083, St. Lucia, Queensland 4067, Australia.

AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION SCHOLARSHIPS (ADCOS)-AUSTRALIA Fifty percent (50% slots of scholarship are earmarked for female candidates. Under the above mentioned scheme, 30 (Thirty) scholarships are offered for higher studies/research leading to a Master/Doctoral degree. Value: Scholarships cover: (a) full tuition fees; (b) economy class airfare (Both ways) to Australia and back; (c) Living allowance to cover housing and food for the duration of the scholarships (this is also payable during semester and annual break). Age: Candidates for Master's Degree should not have exceeded 30 years of age by January. Minimum Qualification: For Masters Degree: One must have completed Bachelors

WORLD BANK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE ROBERT S MCNAMARA offers Economic Development one year to postgraduates in the subject less than 35 years. Further details can be had from Robert S McNamara Fellowships Program, Room M4010, World Bank Headquarters 1818 H Street, NW, Washington DC 20433

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT (An Organisation of the Ministry of Rural Development Govt. of India) Rajendra Nagar Hyderabad 500030 (A.P) invites application for Senior fellows and Visiting Fellows. About the NIRD: NIRD is an apex institution conducting multi-disciplinary research, training, consultancy and action research in the field of Rural Development. The institute provides inter¬disciplinary academic environment, backed by a state of the art infrastructure and other support services. About 5000 development organisations including public representative take part in training, seminars, workshops, research, and the activities in the field of Rural Development. Scores of Participants from many developing countries also attend various international programmes. The institute

UNIVERSITY OF TASMANIA, HOBART, P.O. Box 252-51, Hobart, Tasmania 7001, offers Graduate Research Scholarships for a wide range of disciplines to those who have done Honours at a high standard. Value: Stipend equal to that for the Australian Postfraduate Award + relocation allowance. Last date: October.

INSTITUTE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH IN BANKING TECHNOLOGY (An autonomous Institute promoted by Reserve Bank of India) 10-3-311, Castle Hills Road No.l, Masab Tank Hyderabad 500057 offers Research Fellowships. Subjects: Banking and Technology. Value: IDRBI awards Rs. 8000/9000/10000 per month fellowship to selected candidates in the first/second/third year respectively. Fellows also get simultaneously registered for Ph.D (Computer Science) admission criteria of the University of Hyderabad (if they apply and qualify for it).

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (Affiliated to Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi) Thiruvananthapuram 695011 (Kerala) offers MPhil in Applied Economics and Ph.D in Economics. Eligibility: (i) For MPhil Programme: Master's in economics with 50% marks or in other Social Sciences/ Himanities subjects with 55% or in Science subjects with 60%. Professionals with Bachelor's degree in Technology and Medical sciences and legal studies are also encouraged. (ii) For Ph.D Programme: (a) Master's in Economics with 50% marks or in related discipline in development studies with 55 % marks and (b) M. Phil with FGPA of 6 on a 10-point scale or qualifying the NET of UGC/ICAR.

SHIMANE UNIVERSITY Graduate School of Agriculture 1060 Nishikawatsu, Matsue 690 offers Financial assistance in the form of Japanese Government scholarships for study in Agriculture, Agronomic Sciences, Biochemistry, Ecology, Environment, Horticulture, Microbiology, Rural Development. Programmes: graduate course in earth and geo-environmental science, agro-forest biology, regional development, natural resource science, to applicants of any nationality from Asia and the Pacific rim, who are aged below 34 years, and holding a B.Agr. or B.Sc. degree with at least 16 years of formal education outside Japan or equivalent qualifications for a duration of 2 years. Value: 184,500 yen monthly.

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Northfields Avenue Wollongong, N.S.W. 2522 offers the following Scholarships: (a) University of Wollongong Postgraduate Research awards, (b) International Postgraduate Coursework Scholarships to graduates with at least an equivalent Australian Honours degree for 3 years duration for Ph.D. with possible extension for a further 6 months and 2 years for Master's degree in all major fields offered at the University. When and whom to contact: Applications are to be sent by October 31, to the Office of Research.

MADRAS INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (MIDS) 79, Second Main Road Gandhi Nagar, Adyar Chennai-600 020 offers ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship: Eligibility: First or high second class Masters from a recognized University with 55% marks in Social Science Degree. The candidate should be UGC NET qualified and registered under the supervision of one of the Institute s faculty members. Age: Prefer below 35 years. No. of Fellowships: 4. Duration: 3 years. Value: Rs.6000 pm. Contingency Grant: Rs.12000 pa. Selection Procedure: Selection is based on qualifications, Interview and Research proposal. Notification: October- Last date: As per the notification.

DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING Individual Grants Section Research Branch, P.O. Box 9880 Canberra, A.C.T. 2601 Overseas Postgraduate Research scholarship (300 awards) to students who are pursuing a full-time study programme (Master's or Ph.D. degrees) at Australian higher education institutions. Duration: for Masters degree: 2 years, 3 years for PhD. with provision for extension in certain circumstances. Value: Covers only tuition fees and basic health cover. Scholarship holders may obtain support from other sources to cover their living. Further details can be had from the Registrar of the respective higher education institution at which the applicant proposes to study.

INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH Santosh Nagar Goregaon (East) Mumbai 400065 (Maha) offers M.Phil/Ph.D. Programme in Development Studies Eligibility: The minimum qualification for admission is one of the following degrees or their equivalents: M.A./M.Sc. in Economics/ M.Stat./M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science or Operations Research/M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E, with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines. All the students must have taken Mathematics at least at the higher secondary level. Duration: The duration of M.Phil. Programme is 2 years and that of Ph.D Programme is 4 years. Value: All M.Phil./Ph.D. students receive a monthly stipend, which at present is