UGC Post Doctoral Fellowships for Women 2012

UGC Post Doctoral Fellowships for Women 2012

University Grants Commission-UGC invites applications for the award of Post Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates for the year 2011-2012 (100 slots) from unemployed women, holding Ph.D. degree in their respective subjects, to carry out advanced studies and research in sciences, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian universities and colleges.

The guidelines of the scheme, detailed terms and conditions of the fellowship,eligibility, reservations etc. may be seen by logging in the UGC website

Applications in the prescribed format may be submitted only through on line mode latest by 24th February, 2012 (non-extendable) by logging into UGC website

For more information visit : http://www.ugc.ac.in/

Birla Institute of Technology Ph.D Spring 2012

Birla Institute of Technology Ph.D Spring 2012

Applications are invited from interested candidates for admission to full time/ part time Ph.D Programmes 2011 - 2012 (Session Spring 2012) in the domain of Engineering and Technology (all streams as offered by the institute), Architecture, Applied Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Remote Sensing and Space Engineering & Rocketry.

Limited Number of Institute Research Fellowship (Rs.18,000/- - Rs.16,000/- per month for 3 years, extendable to 1 more year) are available at Mesra Campus and Extension Centres.

All details and Applications Form on the institute website http://bitmesra.ac.in. The completed application form alongwith the required fee of Rs.2,500 (Rs.1200 for SC/ST), non-refundable is to be sent to the office of Dean Admission and Academic Coordination. The last date for receipt of completed application form is 9th Jan, 2012.

For more information visit : http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

IIST Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme 2012

IIST Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme 2012

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asia’s first Space University was established under the Department of Space in September 2007. IIST envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general and of the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and postdoctoral programmes.

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for admission to the Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme starting in February 2012 in the areas of Avionics, Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Space Sciences.

Eligibility : Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D in the relevant area and first class or equivalent at the Masters level.

Age Limit : Applicant should be below 32 years as on 15th January 2012. Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. Rules. Ph.D Degree award date should be after 15th January 2007.

Nationality : Applicant should be an Indian citizen.

To Apply :
1.Application form can be downloaded from IIST website www.iist.ac.in
2.Duly filled application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, Valiamala Post, Thiruvananthapuram – 695547 with the superscription “Application for IIST PDF Programme”.
3.Last date for receipt of application form: 15th January 2012.

For more information visit : http://www.iist.ac.in/

MANIT Ph.D Admissions 2012

MANIT Ph.D Admissions 2012

Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology-MANIT Ph.D Admissions 2012

Applications are invited for Full time / Part time Ph.D programme in the following departments of the institute. Civil Engineering (including Remote Sensing and GIS). Mechanical Engineering (Including Production and Industrial Engineering), Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Applied Mechanics Material Science and Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Energy Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Applications (MCA), Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Bioinformatics, Management Studies and Humanities.

Eligibility - Master's Degree with minimum 55% marks (CGPA 6.0) from a recognized university, Reservations are as per prevailing GOI norms.

Selection Preference will be given to valid GATE/NET qualified meritorious candidates with research aptitude. An entrance test will be conducted at institute level. Shortlisted meritorious candidates with research aptitude will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the same.

Fellowship - Few numbers of full time candidates shall be considered for research. Fellowship subject to availability.

Candidates must visit institute website for detailed information for Ph.D admission and any update.

For more information visit : http://www.manit.ac.in/

Chief Ministers Fellowship Program 2011

Chief Ministers Fellowship Program 2011

The Chief Minister's Fellowship Program Gujarat is an extraordinary opportunity where Fellows will spend 11 months on high profile projects, based in Gujarat, to make an exceptional impact on social development.

The Government of Gujarat is a proven leader in economic growth, development of agriculture, innovation in scheme design and use of advanced technology in governance. This high performance will be extended to the Fellowship Program to inspire the best young achievers to advance as contributors of excellence.

The second batch of Fellows will start the program in October, 2011. Fellows will be placed with a Department and will begin the program with an induction period and ground level study. The 1st batch of Fellows had completed projects on spiritual tourism, energy management in urban development and human development analysis and in other areas.

To be eligible for the Chief Minister's Fellowship Program, applicants must have, as a minimum, a university degree and relevant work experience. Post graduate qualifications and significant work experience will be preferred. Fellows are expected to demonstrate and document outstanding work and impact, as well be building their knowledge and skill set for the development sector.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

Application deadline 31st August, 2011.
Start Date 2nd October, 2011.

For More information visit : http://www.gujaratcmfellowship.org/

IIST Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme July 2011

IIST Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme July 2011

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology-IIST Admissions 2011

IIST is Asia's first Sapce University was established under the Department of Space in September 2007. IIST envisions the integration of Space Technology and Space Science educational programs with basic and applied research for meeting the national R&D requirements of science and technology in general and of the Indian Space Programme in particular. The institute provides a vibrant research atmosphere and offers doctoral and post doctoral programmes. Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for admission to the Post Doctoral Fellow Programme starting in July 2011 in the ares of Avionics, Physics, Chemistry and Earth and Space Sciences. The details of the research opportunities are available in our website - www.list.ac.in

Eligibility - Minimum Qualification - Ph.D in the relevant area and first class or equivalent in Master's Degree. Candidates who were awarded Ph.D before 1.7. 2006 are not eligible to apply Age limit - 32 years as on 30.06.2011 Age relaxation applicable as per Govt. of India Rules. Nationality - Applicant should be an Indian citizen. Fellowship award - Consolidated amount of Rs.40,000/- per month. The PDF is initially awarded for one year and is extendable to a second year based on the review of the progress of the research work by the end of the first year by an expert committee. PDF Scholars will be required to assist the department in research and laboratory related activity. The scholars will be provided boarding ad lodging subject to IIST rules. Selection Process - Shortlisted applicants will be invited to present a seminar on the topic of research followed by discussion with a specialist committee. How to apply - For downloading application form and other details please refer to IIST website www.iist.ac.in Duly filled up application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, Valiamala Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 547 with the superscription "Application for IIST Post Doctoral Programme"

Last date for receipt of the Applications is 30th June, 2011.

For more information visit : http://www.iist.ac.in/

NESAC Junior Research Fellowships 2011

NESAC Junior Research Fellowships 2011

North Eastern Space Applications Centre-NESAC, Umiam a Research & Development Organization functioning under the Department of Space, invites applications for 09 Nos. of Fellowship (`16,000 + HRA) in the areas of Geology, Ecology, Forestry, Agriculture, Civil, Comp. Sc., Remote Sensing &Geographic Information System, Botany, Geography, Environmental Science, Agricultural Statistics, etc.

For detailed advertisement regarding age, qualification, etc., please visit the NESAC website http://www.nesac.gov.in/

NORTH EASTERN SPACE APPLICATIONS CENTRE-NESAC
Department of Space, Government of India, Umiam, Shillong, Meghalaya
Tel: +91 364 2570141| Fax: +91 364 2570139 | E-Mail : director@nesac.gov.in

DAE KSKRA Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2011

DAE KSKRA Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2011

Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) - 23rd Batch

A Post - Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Programme in Engineering and Science disciplines with absorption in a R&D unit of DAE

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) invites applications for its prestigious Dr. K.S. Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA). Stipend Rs.26,000/- + benefits. Maximum Duration - 2 years Age Limit - 32 years (OBC; 35; SC / ST and Physically Challenged : 37) Qualification - for Science graduates - Ph.D for Engineers: Ph.D or M.Tech with 2 year R&D experience. Applicants who have submitted their Ph.D thesis may also apply.

Last date for receipt of application is March 15, 2011.

For more information visit-: http://www.barc.ernet.in/webpages/brns/brns1.html

UGC Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship 2010

University Grant Commission- UGC Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship 2010

Invitation of Applications for the Award of Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships for the academic year 2010 offered by Commonwealth Secretariat, U. K.

Applications are invited from permanent faculty members working in recognized Universities/ institutions/ Colleges including Medical Institutions for the award of Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships for six months for the year 2010 offered by Commonwealth Secretariat, U.K., for the academic year 2010. The fellowships are available in all disciplines including Medicine and Dentistry. The fellowships are not available for study towards higher degree and are not intended purely for discrete research projects.

Eligibility-:

Citizenship and Residency : Candidates should be citizen of India.

Qualification Requirement : Candidates must hold a doctorate degree. In the fields of medicine and dentistry, have qualified before 1st October, 2000.

Experience : Candidates should have at least five years experience as a staff member of the nominating University or similar institution in India.
In the fields of Medicine and dentistry, have held a consultancy or equivalent post for at least five years.
Be available, by 1st October, 2010 to commence their fellowship in the United Kingdom.
Duration : Duration of fellowship is six months.

Other details of the fellowship along with the prescribed form is available in all the University level institutions/ UGC Headquarters (IC-II Section, Room No.505)/ UGC Regional Offices. The same can also be downloaded from UGC website (www.ugc.ac.in) and (www.cscuk.org.uk)

Eligible candidates may apply in the prescribed format duly nominated by Vice-Chancellor (in case of University/ College) and Head of the Institution (in case of institution). Direct applications from the applicants will not be entertained.

The applications complete in all respects should reach the UGC office in New Delhi on or before 30th October, 2009 and should be addressed to thf Section Officer (IC-II Section), Room No.505, University Grant Commission, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.

BOYSCAST Fellowship 2009

Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology
BOYSCAST FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2009 -10
The “Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science & Technology (BOYSCAST)” programme of the Depa rtment of Science & Technology (DST) provides opportunities to the young Indian scientists/technologists to visit institutions abroad, interact with scientists/technologists there, get trained in latest research techniques and conduct R&D in specially chos en frontline areas of
science & technology. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of fellowships under the BOYSCAST programme for conducting advanced research and undergoing training in advanced research techniques in overseas resear ch laboratories/institutes, in chosen frontline areas of science & technology for the period of three to twelve months.
The areas are given below:
Atmospheric and Earth Sciences: Geotectonic models and experiments, Thermodynamics of multiphase systems, Isotope hydrology and glaciology, Isotope and chemical tracers for oceanography, Limnology, Global change, Palaeoclimatology and Palaeoenvironment, Evolution and dynamics of the Indian lithosphere, Seismic tomography, Recent advances in Seismology and tsunam i probabilities, Wide angle
MCS and MRP of marine sequences, Monsoon dynamics, Regional and global climate studies and predictions, Atmospheric effects on radio communications, Palaeobiogeochemistry and organic geochemistry, Satellite geophysics for atmosp heric solid earth studies, Ground water source modeling,Atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, Long range transport of air pollution, Wet and dry deposition of
pollutants.
Chemical Sciences: Organometallic, Heterogeneous catalysis, Novel materials, Bio -sensors, Bioinorganic and biomimetic chemistry, Molecular electronic structure and dynamics, Polymer and surface chemistry, Marine chemistry, Laser spectroscopy and chemical dynamics, Ultra -fast reactions, Photochemistry, Synthetic methodology, Magnetic re sonance and magneto-chemistry, Supramolecular chemistry, Asymmetric synthesis, Molecular mechanics and energetics, Combinatorial chemistry, Chemical aspects of hydrogen storage and fuel cells, Chemical aspects of nano -materials and nano-technology.
Engineering Sciences: Computational fluid dynamics, Interface science and engineering, Development of
speciality chemicals, Advanced materials, Surface technology, Laser materials processing, Smart sensors and materials, Transducer and sensor technology, Very l arge scale integrated (VLSI) system design, Embedded systems, Signal processing technologies, Micro -instrumentation/Nano-instrumentation, Microelectro-
mechanical systems (MEMS) and Nano -electro-mechanical systems (NEMS), Micro -
fabrication/Micromachining and Nanotechnology, Multi -criteria decision making including genetic algorithms and neural networks, Optical information processing and optical computation, Quantum computing, Wireless communication/computing, Virtual reality, Internet techniques, E -commerce, Machine intelligence, Robotics and automation, Intelligent manufacturing, Recycling in manufacturing, Computer
integrated manufacturing, Manufacturing process simulation, Advanced production technologies, Advanced mechanical design, Mechatronics, Fuel cells, Thermal engineering, Magnetics (magneto - striction, giant-, colossal- and tunneling- magneto-resistance, magneto-fluidics, magneto-refrigeration), Advanced characterization techniques, Bio -mechanics, Smart structures/earthquake engineering, Textile technology.
Life Sciences: Gene therapy, Site directed mutagenesis, Magnetic encephalograph, Brain mapping, Functional NMR/In vivo spectroscopy, Biomedical engineering, Transplant biology, Ecological engineering, Reproduction technology, Biodiversity and c onservation biology, Industrial microbiology, Plant-microbe interaction, Crop biotechnology including molecular mapping, Molecular marker assisted plant breeding, Transgenic plants and animals, Plant genetic resources, Molecular biology of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants, Evolutionary biology, Genetic engineering, Modeling for new drug development, Molecular epidemiology, Drug delivery systems, Biological sensors, Molecular cytogenetics, Vaccine development, Stem cell research, Organ transplantation, HIV/AIDS research.
Mathematical Sciences: Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Differential and algebraic geometry, Lie theory and representation theory, Number theory, Differential equations, Non -commutative geometry, C*- Algebras, Computational aspects of geomet ry and algebra, Design of efficient numerical/qualitative methods for
solving differential equations (both ODE and PDE), Stochastic process modeling, Algebraic and geometrical methods in control theory, Mathematical theories of systems and Cybernetics, Exp loratory data analysis, Dynamical systems, Game theory, Combinatorial optimization, Spectral and inverse spectral theory, Wavelet analysis, Graph theory, Fuzzy/Hazy/Rough set theory, Mathematical logic, Expert systems
and artificial intelligence, Computabi lity and Complexity theories, Parallel computing and artificial neural net theory.
Physical Sciences: Electronic materials and processing, Nonlinear optics and optical materials, Nano -phase materials, Optoelectronics, Gradient -index and Micro-optics, Semiconductor physics, Ultra-fast phenomena, Plasma physics and plasma diagnostic techniques, Development of Synchrotron radiation sources, Physics of advanced instrumentation.
Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Young Indian scientists/technologists who fulfill the following conditions can submit application/proposal for award of BOYSCAST fellowship:
(i) Academic Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or M.D. in Medicine or equivalent with research experience or Ph.D. in Science/ Engineering or equivalent. (ii) Age: Upto 35 years (as on 1st April, 2009). The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates may be allowed relaxation in the age limit upto 5 years. (iii) Employment: A regular position in a recognized
S&T institution/university/college. Applications from persons holding temporary positions such as research fellows or research associates etc. will not be considered. Candidate must be officiall y sponsored (their application to be formally forwarded) by the employer/head of the institution or agency with commitment
to depute them for research/training under BOYSCAST programme. Forwarding note merely stating that above would be considered only aft er award of fellowship will not be considered by DST. (iv) Areas of work: Area proposed by the candidate should be in line with the above mentioned chosen areas. (v) Place of work: The fellow should be accepted by a foreign academic/scientific/technologic al institution, which is internationally recognized as an outstanding institution where major work in the identified area is in progress. There should be willingness of the foreign institution to accept and extend necessary support to the candidate for the work proposed. The Professor/scientist with whom the fellow intends to work should
be a research worker of repute. The candidate should himself/herself correspond with their proposed host institution/Professor abroad for placement. Candidate is required t o produce evidence, in the form of a letter of acceptance from the overseas institution to be visited along with merits/uniqueness of that host
institute in the proposed area. If the applicant has already worked at an institute abroad for a considerable period of time, the proposal to visit the same institute/work there is not likely to be considered favorably.
(vi) Young scientists and technologists actively engaged in research and having established credibility in the proposed area of work will be preferr ed. (vii) The institute to which the candidate belongs, should have either already initiated major research activities in the chosen area or should have immediate plans to
initiate such programmes, based on the expertise of the individual and proposed trai ning abroad. (viii)Candidates who have earlier availed of the BOYSCAST fellowship will not be eligible for consideration again for this fellowship. The candidates who have availed any other overseas fellowship for a period of more than three months throu gh any Government/public funding agency during last two years will also not be considered for this fellowship. Preference is likely to be given to the applicants who don’t have any/have limited international exposure as compared to the applicants who have adequate international exposure during recent past, if they are otherwise suitable.
GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE PROGRAMME: (i). The individual availing this fellowship would be called a BOYSCAST FELLOW. (ii). The fellow will be entitled to the following: (a) Fellowship amount of US $ 3000 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) per month for the period of stay (maximum duration being twelve months) at the host institute abroad. The institution to which the candidate belongs would be responsible for necessar y foreign exchange arrangements. (b). Cost of air passage in
economy class by Air India from the place of working in India to the place of the overseas host institute and back by shortest route. The fellow may, however, travel by airlines other than Air In dia, if the fare offered by the other airlines is competitive/cheaper as compared to Air India. (c) One time contingency
grant of Rs.15,000/- if the fellowship duration is upto six months and Rs.20,000/ - if the fellowship duration is more than six months. (d). Fellow will also be permitted to travel within host country to attend conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the Guide at the host institute and as per DST rules. The Fellow will be entitled to a grant of US $ 600 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for fellowship duration upto six months and US $ 1200 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for fellowship duration beyond six months for this purpose. (iii). Rules governing payment of salary, leave, medical, gratuity, GPF and pension etc. of the Organisation/Institution/University to which the fellow belongs would continue to be applicable. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by DST. (iv). The candidate selected for the award of the BOYSCAST fellowship should preferably commence their research/training before the end of the financial year in which the award is given. Failure to do so would render the fellow
forfeit the award. The decision of DST on all these matters would be final. (v). Visa arrange ments are to be made by the candidate. (vi). The BOYSCAST fellow will not accept fellowship/financial assistance from any other source at the host institute abroad during the period of fellowship.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Application for the award of BOYSCAST fellowship should be
sent in the formats given below. The matter should be neatly typed as per the formats (and not as annexures) and should not exceed 15 to 20 typed pages. Seven copies of the application (one in original and six copies) are required to be submitted. The application is required to be forwarded through the head of the
institute where the applicant is employed. The application should contain (a) A recent letter of acceptance from foreign institution to be visited by the candidate spe cifically mentioning the BOYSCAST fellowship, in original with the original copy of the application. The other six copies of the application should contain
photocopy of this letter. (b) Endorsement in original from head of the parent institution/organizati on on letter head as per the prescribed format No. (2) with the original copy of the application. The other six copies of the application should contain photocopy of this endorsement. (c) In case of SC/ST/OBC candidates, an attested copy of the certificate indicating the category to which the candidate belongs. A self addressed stamped postcard may accompany the application for acknowledgement.
Application complete in all respects should reach DST positively by 31st July, 2009.
Application should be sent to: Dr. P.K. Malhotra, Scientist ‘G’, SERC Division (BOYSCAST Programme), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016. Incomplete application and application not duly forwarded by the parent institution/organization or received after the last date will not be considered. Advance copy of application will not be accepted.

For more information visit-: http://www.serc-dst.org/