Ministry of Science & Technology Post PhD Fellowship 2006

Ministry of Science & Technology Post PhD Fellowship 2006

Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Science & Technology
SwarnaJayanti Fellowships 2008-09

Government of India had instituted a scheme “The SwarnaJayanti Fellowships” to commemorate India’s fiftieth year of Independence. Under this scheme a selected number of young scientists, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology. The fellowships are scientist specific and not institution specific, very selective and have close academic monitoring.

NATURE OF SUPPORT: The support will cover all the requirements for performing the research and will include a fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years. The fellowship will be provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution. In addition to fellowship, grants for equipment, computational and communication facilities, consumables, contingencies, administrative support, national and international travel and other special requirements will be covered. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with a freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan.

DURATION: The duration of the fellowship will be for a period not exceeding five years.

ELIGIBILITY: The applicant should possess Ph.D in Science/ Engineering/ Medicine. Scientists should be active in the frontier areas of science and engineering with outstanding contributions, (research publications, peer recognition etc.) in his/her areas of research. The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India or abroad. The scientists can choose to work at any S&T institution in India, however, he/she will have to submit a letter from Head of the institution at which they wish to pursue research, stating that administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research will be provided. The institute should also undertake financial and other management responsibilities of the project throughout the five year term in case fellowship is awarded to the scientist. The fellowship is open to scientists between 30 to 40 years as on December 31, 2008.

SELECTION: The selection procedure will include consideration at various stages. An empowered committee will make the final selection based on the recommendation of expert committees. Scientists selected for the award should have accomplished innovative original research in frontier areas of science and technology.

APPLICATION: Applications for the “SwarnaJayanti Fellowships” are invited from eligible candidates in the format given below. The candidates may be required to submit further additional information and or presentation before final selection. Only one hard copy and one soft copy of the application in the prescribed format along with the project document should be submitted to:
Dr. V Rao Aiyagari
Head SERC Division
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110 016.
Email: milind@nic.in

The last date for submission of applications is 31 March, 2009.

This advertisement is also available on the internet website at: http://www.dst.gov.in.

IIT Bombay - Research Fellowship and Summer Internship 2009 | www.iitb.ac.in

IIT Bombay - Research Fellowship and Summer Internship 2009 | www.iitb.ac.in

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship and Summer Internship Schemes aim to attract professionals and students of proven caliber towards research activities at IIT Bombay. The awardees are expected to work on research projects and could be considered for admission into post-graduate degree / Ph.D Programs subject to fulfilling normal IIT Bombay admission requirements.


IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme
* The awardees will be selected based on their academic record and an interview, followed by a written test (if necessary).

* They will be expected to work on research projects for a minimum period of one year in different Departments/ Schools/ Centres/ Inter-disciplinary Programs based on their academic background and research interests.

* The Research Fellowship Scheme is open to B.Tech. / B.E. / M.Tech. / MBA / M.A. / M.Com. / M.Sc. / MBBS or equivalent degree, with or without experience. Students with research inclinations in Humanities, Bio-sectors, Management and with background other than the above can also apply.

* The awardees with B. Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 8,000 - 10,000/- p.m.. Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher amount.

* Other benefits include funding for participation in national & international conferences, Library facilities, hostel accommodation and working with proven international collaborators (where applicable).


IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme
• The awardees (who have not completed their degrees) will have an opportunity to work on research projects under the mentorship of faculty members/scientists during their summer vacation. On the completion of their degrees, they could be considered for research Fellowship subject to performance during Summer Internship. The Summer Internship scheme is open to pre-final year B.Tech./ B.E./ M.A./ M.Com/ M.Sc./ M.E./ M.Tech./ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree students.

• The summer internship scheme is only for pre-final year students. Final year students appearing for their final exam shall apply for Research Fellowship.

• Rs. 3000/-p.m. for summer internship (For a maximum of two months).

• Other benefits include Library facilities and hostel accommodation.

Selection Procedure
• The selection procedure consists of preliminary screening of online applications, followed by personal interviews to be held in a decentralized manner at the department level.

• Selection criteria will include consistently brilliant academic performance (relative rank in the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/ recognition in competitions such as Techfest, Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview.

• Train fare (IInd/Sleeper Class) will be given to outstation candidates , shortlisted for interview

Futher details can be had from http://www.iitb.ac.in/fellowship

Last date of application : March 23, 2009

Contact
IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Office, IRCC,
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Email: fellowship@ iitb dot ac dot in
Voice: 91-22-25764523/4078/7035/7037/7036/7038 Ext 50. Fax: 91-22-25764034

AGATHA HARRISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP 2009 | www.education.nic.in | St. Antony’s College, Oxford (U.K.)

MS. AGATHA HARRISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2009-10

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship (only one fellowship) which the Government of the India Instituted at St. Antony’s College, Oxford (U.K.). The Fellowship is tenable for one year in the first instance, which can be extended by one year more on the basis of performance of the candidate. The fellowship carries an amount of £ 24,536/- per annum.

The candidate is eligible for Economy Class air passage (both ways). Only spouse of the selected candidate will be provided Economy Class Air-fare provided he/she stays in UK with the scholar for a continuous period of one year. (As the fellowship amount is sufficient for only one person, the candidate will have to meet the expenditure on maintenance of spouse).

2. The Fellowship is meant for scholars who have specialized in Modern Indian Studies in the subject fields of History, Economics and Political Science. Candidates should have uniformly brilliant academic record with 60% (at least) in Post graduation and with a Ph.D. degree in the subject-field chosen or published works of equivalent merit, which have received outstanding recognition. Where only grades are awarded, the candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and also indicate the conversion formula. The candidates applying for the Fellowship should keep in mind that this Fellowship is intended to be for a young scholar, who is bent on pursuing an academic career and whose status would be comparable to that of a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford.

EXPERINCE : A minimum of three years teaching experience at Graduate/Postgraduate level after completing PH. D. as on 23.02.2009.

AGE : Candidates should be between the age of 30 to 40 years, as on 23.02.2009.

3. Candidates should apply for the above Fellowship on plain paper in the prescribed proforma given below with one recent passport size photograph furnishing the requisite details/particulars to the Section Officer (ES.4 Section), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, A-2/W-4 Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110 001 by 23.02.2009 (Monday at 5.30 P.M) The application received after the last date, will not be entertained.


4. Mere fulfilment of Minimum requirements as laid down in the advertisement does not qualify a candidate for interview. Interview letters are sent only to a limited number of candidate after their applications are scrutinized by the Committee.

5. Applications must be accompanied by attested copies of all Certificates regarding date of birth, qualification, mark-sheets in respect of all the Examinations passed along with experience certificate of Employment and one copy of recently taken passport size photograph, with signature, to be pasted on the application form.

6. Equivalent foreign degrees and diplomas are acceptable but the proof of equivalence should be furnished (Certified by the Competent Authority).

7. Candidates who have already been abroad for studies/training/specialization either on Scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding 6 months are eligible to apply provided they have been in India for at least 3 consecutive years after returning from abroad. Candidates residing abroad are not eligible.

8. While indicating the period of past experience and stay abroad, candidates should mention the specific dates.

9. The candidate must have completed tertiary Education in English Medium only.

10. As the Fellowship is administered in U.K., the applications should be submitted in English only.

11. Applications in subject fields other than those specified in para-2 above will not be considered. Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualifications need not apply.

12. Candidates must furnish a clear and precise programme of study/research (minimum 300 words) justifying that their study/research can be carried out in the United Kingdom. Candidates are advised to describe their research proposals carefully as these will be a primary condition in selection.

13. Incomplete applications and applications received after the stipulated date i.e. 23.02.2009 (Monday at 5.30 P.M) will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained. Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidate.

14. Documents submitted along with the application will not be returned. Hence, the candidates are advised to send only attested copies of the certificates.

15. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. No representations in this connection will be entertained.

Download and View details here- http://www.education.nic.in/scho_announcements/Agatha-2009.asp

IIT -Madras- Summer Fellowship Programme 2009 www.iitm.ac.in

IIT -Madras- Summer Fellowship Programme 2009

Introduction:
The IITM - Summer Fellowship Programme for two months duration with fixed stipend of Rs.6,500/- is designed to enhance awareness and interest in high quality academic research among young Engineering, Management, Sciences and Humanities students through a goal oriented summer mini-project to be undertaken in different departments of this Institute.

Project Period:
The contact period for the project will be two months normally during 16th May- 15thJuly 2009. Indian Institute of Technology Madras, is one among the foremost institutes of national importance in higher technological education, basic and applied research.

Departments:

1. Engineering Departments:

Aerospace Engg , Applied Mechanics, Bio Technology , Chemical Engg ,Civil Engg , Computer Science & Engg, Engineeing Design, Electrical Engg, Mechanical Engg,Metallurgical & Materials Engg & Ocean Engg.

2. Science Departments:

Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

3. Humanities & Social Sciences

4. Management Studies

Eligibility:
Candidates pursuing III year of B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. (Engg.)/Integrated M.E./M.Tech. programme and first year of M.Sc./M.A./MBA with outstanding academic background in terms of high ranks (within three ranks) in University examinations are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
http://www.iitm.ac.in/ downloads/newsupdates/IITM% 20Summer%20F. shipProgramme09appliform.doc

Dates to remember:
Last date for submission of application: 02/18/09

Location: IIT-Madras

World Bank RSM Fellowship Awards and Grants for young researchers working in academic and research institutions http://web.worldbank.org

World Bank RSM Fellowships Program for young researchers

The Scholarship Program and the Fellowships Program are vehicles for knowledge sharing and capacity building in the developing world. The Programs provide opportunities for graduate and postgraduate studies leading to master’s and doctoral degrees in development-related fields for mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries. WBI supplements its training programs through the management of the following two programs:

The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program provides support to young researchers working in academic and research institutions from eligible countries preparing a doctoral thesis. Research grants cover residence costs for a 5 to 10 month period in a renowned university or research center. Fellows are expected to advance their research work mainly by using the facilities and resources provided by the host institution and by interacting with peers.

Who Can Apply?
Only lecturers and researchers from eligible countries working on their doctoral thesis can apply for the fellowship. Candidates should be under 45 years, and have completed any course work or exams required for their doctoral program.

What Does the Program Support?
The purpose of the grant is to help fellows advance their doctoral research work through a residency period of five to ten months in a host institution in a country other than their home country or country of residence. During the research period at the host institution, the fellows are expected to have access to essential resources such as reference books and research publications, databases, and software; attend seminars and eventually courses; and to benefit by interacting with peers.

Host Institution
Candidates should be accepted or invited by a host institution which would designate an academic advisor to assist the fellow during his research period. Host institutions should also commit to provide the fellow with basic amenities such as office space and access to a computer, and to facilitate his/her research activities.

Fields of Research
Candidate’s field of research should be related to development at the master’s level, in fields such as economics, health, education, agriculture, environment, natural resource management, or other development ‑related subject.

Fellowships Award
Eligible candidates are evaluated by external reviewers based on three criteria: academic performance, teaching and research experience, and relevance of the proposed research program. The top candidates are submitted to the Selection Committee, which includes World Bank senior experts and Donors representatives, for final selection. In addition to the merit criteria, the Selection Committee takes into account other factors such as availability of budget, geographical diversity and gender balance.

Grants
Candidates are requested to submit a budget for their fellowship covering the costs related to their research program: travel; insurance and living expenses; fees for courses and participation to seminars; and a books and software allowance. The grant amount to be awarded to each fellow will be decided by the Selection Committee. The maximum amount of the grant is US$ 25,000.

Fellow’s Commitment
Fellows are required to issue two reports, a mid-term report during the fellowship period and a final report containing the results of the research. The results of the McNamara fellows research work may be considered for publication by the World Bank. Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and resume their academic or research position upon completion of the fellowship. They are also expected to mention the McNamara fellowship award in any publication related to their doctoral research work, including their thesis, and to provide the Program with a copy of their thesis upon graduation.

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How to Apply