IITB - Monash PhD Scholarship December 2017

IITB - Monash PhD Scholarship December 2017

The IITB - Monash Research Academy (The Academy) is an exciting partnership between the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB) and Monash University, Melbourne (Australia) - two of the world's leading educational and research Institutions.

The Academy, has designed a jointly-badged Ph.D program in which students can undertake interdisciplinary research in several thematic areas focusing on the fields of Science, Technology and Engineering.

The Academy's December 2012 intake will focus on attracting top students to work in areas of applied research sponsored by Industrial partners.

Candidates will :
* Receive a generous scholarship
* Receive expert co-supervision from Professors at IITB and Monash.
* Receive a dually-awarded Ph.D Degree from IITB and Monash.
* Have access to world-class research facilities.
* Gain international research experience
* Receive a special fellowship to visit Monash University

Candidates with a fist class Masters Degree in Engineering or Science from a reputed University or a Bachelors/Masters Degree (with a high GPA) from the IITs, NITs or BITs should take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire an internationally recognised qualification and pursue a career in research.

The Academy is offering attractive PhD scholarships to suitable candidates

Although not a prerequisite, candidates who have been highly placed in GATE, GRE, CSIR-NET, JAM or any other competitive exam and whohave been industry experience are strongly encourage to apply.

Closing date for application is11tyh September 2017

For more information visit: http://www.iitbmonash.org/

Charpak Scholarships 2015 France Education

Charpak Scholarships 2015 France Education

The Charpak scholarship program is run by the Embassy of France in India.

The Charpak scholarship program offers three types of funding for Bachelor's and Master's level

Research Internship Program : This program is designed for all students of economics, engineering and science background at the Bachelor’s or Master’s levels who plan to undertake an internship at a French laboratory during their academic break (May to July).

Exchange Program : This program is designed for exchange students for a period of one to four months (duration of an academic semester) at the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree level.

Master’s Program : This program is designed for one to two years of studies in France at the Master’s degree level

Scholarship benefits for all three programs :
Student visa fee waiver (16500 INR approx)
Monthly stipend (duration and amount vary as per the program)
Medical insurance coverage (300/year approx)
Assistance to find affordable student accommodation

Selection Procedure:Candidates will be selected based on academic excellence, as well as the consistency and quality of statement of purpose. Knowledge of French will be an asset but is not mandatory. For master's scholarship applicants, a tie-up between your current Indian institution and your future French institution will also be an asset.

Important dates:

Last date for submission of application for Research Internship Program is March 15, 2015.

Last date for submission of application for Exchange Program is May 17, 2015.

Last date for submission of application for Master's Program is June 07, 2015.

For more information visit : http://www.inde.campusfrance.org/

JNCASR Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2014

JNCASR Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2014

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research- JNCASR invites applications for its Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2014, for motivated and talented Indian students in Science and Engineering.

The Centre offers summer fellowships for two months to bright undergraduate and MSc students (renewable for a second year for selected students). This programme has proved to be popular and competitive; each year, about 5000 students from all over India apply for the 120 fellowships awarded. Fifty fellowships are supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, fifteen by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, New Delhi, and the rest by the Centre. Students are placed with research groups at the Centre or with scientists elsewhere in India. They are paid travel expenses and a monthly stipend of Rs. 6000. Selected students get the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research, and several summer projects have led to publications in leading journals. Many of the summer students of past years have gone on to pursue graduate studies and a research career, at the JNCASR or at another leading university.

Detailed information and application form is available on http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/srfp.php website. Application form can also be obtained by writing to the address mentioned below with a self-addressed envelope of 16x25 cms with stamp of Rs. 10/- .

Coordinator,
Summer Research Fellowship Programme,
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research,
Jakkur P.O.,
Bangalore 560 064.

For more information visit : http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/srfp.php

ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013

ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013

ICSSR Amartya Sen Award 2013 for Distinguished Social Scientists

Indian Council OF Social Science Research-ICSSR has instituted the Amartya Sen Award for Distinguished Social Scientists. The Award comprises a citation, a plaque and a cash award of Rs. 10 lakh. Each year up to ten awards will be given to the scholars who have made outstanding contributions to social science research.

Eligibility: Any citizen of India/Overseas citizen of India (OCI)/Person of Indian Origin (PIO) below the age of 55 years as on 31 December 2012, engaged in research and who has made outstanding contribution–theoretical and/or empirical--towards the advancement of knowledge in any field of social sciences, is eligible for the award.

Nominations for the Award in a prescribed format should reach to the Member-Secretary, Indian Council of Social Science Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi-110067, latest by 5th March 2013.

The details of the Award, its guidelines and the format for nomination can be downloaded from www,icssr.org

For more information visit : http://www.icssr.org/

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

JNU Direct Ph.D Admissions 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru University admits a limited number of candidates directly to Ph.D.
programme either on the basis of viva-voce or on the written examination and viva-voce, as may be decided both in Monsoon and Winter Semesters in various areas of research in the following subjects :
* School of International Studies
* School of Social Sciences
* School of Language,Literature and Culture Studies
* School of Computer & Systems Sciences
* School of Physical Sciences
* School of Environmental Sciences
* School of Life Sciences
* School of Arts and Aesthetics
* School of Computational and Integrative Sciences
* School of Biotechnology
* Centre for the Study of Law & Governance
* Centre for Molecular Medicine and
* Centre for Sanskrit Studies.
Candidates are required to check the availability of seats in each Centre/School before applying for admission in Winter Semester.

Eligibility: Candidates are requested to refer to the eligibility requirements for direct admission to Ph.D. programme for each School/Special Centre in the "Instructions for completing the Application Form" which are available on JNU website along with this Application Form.

To Apply : Application Forms along with eligibility requirements and Instructions for completing the Application Form can be downloaded from the website of the University (www.jnu.ac.in) and submitted to the Section Officer (Admissions), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi - 110067 duly filled in all respects enclosing therewith the required documents and a Demand Draft of the required amount drawn in favour of "Jawaharlal Nehru University" payable at New Delhi as detailed in the Instructions
for completing the Application Form.

Last date for receipt of completed Application Form along with all documents is 15th January, 2013.

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

JNCASR Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2013

JNCASR Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2013

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research-JNCASR invites applications for its Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2013, for motivated and talented Indian students in Science and Engineering.

The Centre offers summer fellowships for two months to bright undergraduate and MSc students (renewable for a second year for selected students). This programme has proved to be popular and competitive; each year, about 5000 students from all over India apply for the 120 fellowships awarded. Fifty fellowships are supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, fifteen by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, New Delhi, and the rest by the Centre. Students are placed with research groups at the Centre or with scientists elsewhere in India. They are paid travel expenses and a monthly stipend of Rs. 6000. Selected students get the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research, and several summer projects have led to publications in leading journals. Many of the summer students of past years have gone on to pursue graduate studies and a research career, at the JNCASR or at another leading university.

Research Areas :

Life Sciences: Infectious and non-infectious diseases, bioinformatics, developmental biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, life-history evolution, immunology, circadian biology, animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolutionary genetics, experimental evolution, life-history evolution, population dynamics, phylogeography, behavioural neurobiology and behavioural genetics.

Material Sciences: Including nano sciences, energy and green materials.

Chemical Sciences: Solid state chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, organic, physical, inorganic chemistry, organic and asymmetric synthesis, medicinal and bio-organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and chemistry of nanomaterials.

Physical Sciences: Condensed matter theory and experiment, statistical physics, semiconductor materials physics, biophysics, nano physics, polymer physics, organic electronics, computational material science, soft matter, semiconductor interfaces, heterostructures, physical metallurgy and transmission electron microscopy.

Engineering Sciences: Theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, flow of complex fluids, granular media, experimental fluid mechanics, thermal science, chemical engineering and non-linear dynamics.

Mathematics

Atmospheric Sciences: Atmospheric boundary layer, near-surface environment, radiation, solar-terrestrial relations, monsoon dynamics, modelling.

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

NIT Surathkal Ph.D Admissions December 2012

NIT Surathkal Ph.D Admissions December 2012

National Institute of Technology (NIT), Surathkal invites application for admission to Ph.D programmes commencing in the session Dec 2012-13.

The Ph.D Programmes are offered in:

* Applied Mechanics & Hydraulics
* Chemical Engineering
* Chemistry
* Civil Engineering
* Computer Science and Engineering
* Electrical & Electronics Engineering
* Electronics & Communication Engineering
* Humanities, Social Sciences & Management
* Information Technology
* Mathematical and Computational Sciences
* Mechanical Engineering
* Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
* Mining Engineering
* Physics

Eligibility:
Candidates should have a Master's degree in relevant discipline with 50% (55% for SC/ST) of marks from a recognized university.

Selection Procedure:
Selection of candidates for admission to Ph. D. programme will be based upon the academic performance in the qualifying examinations, written aptitude test, presentation on a research topic and interview as specified by the concerned departments.

To Apply:
The prescribed application form and Information Bulletin can be downloaded from the Institute website www.nitk.ac.in. The application form can be duly filled and sent to the Dy. Registrar (Academic), National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar, Mangalore -575 025, Karnataka State on or before the last date prescribed 03.12.2012 along with the D.D. of Rs. 500/- (for SC/ST- Rs.150/-). drawn in favour of the Director, N.I.T.K., Surathkal payable at State Bank of India, or Canara Bank, NITK, Campus Branch, Surathkal.

Candidates sponsored by the Educational Institutions/Industries must get their applications forwarded through proper channel.

Last Date for receiving completed applications 03.12.2012

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

IGNOU Ph.D/M.Phil Admissions 2013

IGNOU Ph.D/M.Phil Admissions 2013

The entrance examination shall be conducted by the university at the national level on the pattern of UGC/CSIR. Venue will be IGNOU Head Quarters , New Delhi.

Ph.D. Programmes :
Agriculture Extension, Dairy Science and Technology, Child Development, Nutritional Sciences,Computer Science, Education, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Gender and Development Studies, Women’s Studies, English, Hindi, Nursing, Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies, Commerce, Management, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Geology, Bio-Chemistry, Geography, Translation Studies, Tourism and Hospitality, Distance Education and Vocational Education and Training.

M.Phil. programmes :
Translation Studies , Distance Education.

Eligibility :
A candidate is eligible for the entrance examination provided he has completed his post-graduation with 55% marks (50% in the case of reserved categories). Those holding M.Phil. degree or having cleared JEST of DAE or UGC-NET or GATE of IIT or those having at least five years of related Teaching/Practical/Industry/Professional experience as validated by the respective disciplines may be exempted from appearing in the entrance examination. However, additional eligibility conditions have been prescribed by individual disciplines.

Those fulfilling eligibility criteria in the respective disciplines may download the soft copy of the application form from the IGNOU Website www.ignou.ac.in and submit either in person or by post/courier to the Director, Research Unit at the university headquarters at Maidan Garhi with a demand draft of Rs.1000/- drawn in favor of IGNOU payable at New Delhi.

The last date to receive the application forms is 7th September 2012 The entrance exam is to be held on 29th September 2012.

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

Young Researcher Award 2010

Young Researcher Award 2010 Lady Tata Memorial Trust

This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research. Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.

Application along with separate summary sheets (9 copies), duly forwarded by the host institute as per pro forma (attached), may be sent to :

The Secretary
Lady Tata Memorial Trust
Bombay House
24 Homi Mody Street, Fort
Mumbai 400 001.

Eligibility-:

The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years.

The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.

The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute and should be engaged in research and development. Applicants currently working abroad may apply provided that they have confirmed placement in an Institute in India. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.

Last date of receiving the duly filled application is 1st February 2010.

For more information visit-: http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/

IIT Roorkee Ph.D. Programmes 2009

Indian Institue of Technology Roorkee (Formerly University of Roorkee), invites applications for admission to full time/part time Ph.D. Programmes in the following departments/centres:

DEPARTMENTS at IIT Roorkee offering Ph.D Admissions 2009

• Alternate Hydro-Energy Centre
• Architecture and Planning
• Biotechnology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Earth Sciences
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics & Computer Engg.
• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Hydrology
• Management Studies
• Mathematics
• Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
• Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
• Physics
• Paper Technology
• Water Resources & Management


CENTRES OF EXECELLENCE at IIT Roorkee
• Centre for Transportation Systems(CTRANS)
• Centre for Disaster Mitigation
• Centre for Nanotechnology. However, these specializations are also available in respective parent departments.

OTHERS
• Institute Instrumentation Centre

ELIGIBILITY & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

An applicant possessing the following qualifications in appropriate area shall be eligible to apply for admission for Ph.D. programme of the Institute. Masters degree in Engineering / Technology/Architecture/Urban & Rural Planning/Sciences/ Humanities & Social Sciences and Management in respective discipline or equivalent with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 6.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent as determined by the Institute wherever letter grades are awarded; or 60% marks in aggregate (of all the years/ semesters) where marks are awarded.

OR
Applicants with B.Tech./B.Arch. degree or equivalent in respective discipline with excellent academic record (with a minimum CGPA of 7.00 on a 10 point scale or equivalent or 70% marks) may be considered eligible for admission.

Applicants for admission for full-time studies who do not possess a M.Tech./ M.Arch./ MURP degree or equivalent in the relevant field must have a valid GATE score (at least 75 percentile) for Engineering / Technology/ Science disciplines or must have qualified national level fellowship examinations such as NET (JRF/LS) conducted by UGC/CSIR for Science/ Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines.

Engineering/Architecture graduates from any IIT/erstwhile University of Roorkee having CGPA Score > 8.00 or marks > 80% are also eligible for admission without GATE score .


RESERVATION/RELAXATION for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

a) Relaxation in eligibility requirement in terms of minimum CGPA upto 5.5 or 55% marks in aggregate will be given to SC, ST and Persons with Disability (PD) applicants and those with M.A. English (for admission to Ph.D. English in the Deptt. of Humanities and Social Sciences of IIT Roorkee) as per Institute regulations.

b) Persons with Disability (PD) applicants may be permitted relaxation in eligibility requirement of CGPA to 5.5 on a 10 point scale or equivalent, or to 55%
marks as per regulations.

c) For the SC/ST/PD applicants minimum valid GATE score requirement will be 50 percentile.

d) Reservation for OBC/SC/ST/PD will be as per Govt. of India directive/Institute rules.

CLASSIFICATIONS OF RESEARCH SCHOLARS for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

(i) Full-Time Research Scholar :
(a) Institute Research Scholar
(b) Govt./Semi.Govt. Fellowship Awardees (QIP, CSIR, UGC, DAE, DST, DBT, etc.)
(c) Sponsored Candidates
(d) Self Financed (Indian/Foreign/ Study Leave/ College Teacher)
(e) ICCR Awardees (Foreign Students)

(ii) Part Time Research Scholars
(a) Institute Faculty / Staff
(b) Project Staff
(c) External Candidates (Sponsored)”IIT Roorkee recognized organization”

GENERAL INFORMATION for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009
• Application form and other details can be downloaded from ww.iitr.ernet.in/admissions and the completed application form should be sent to Chairman, PG Admission-2009 along with a demand draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IIT Roorkee. Separate applications be sent for separate departments. Application form with other detailed information can also be obtained from the Chairman, PG Admission-2009, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee 247 667 by sending a demand draft for Rs. 250/- in favour of Chairman, PG Admission, IITR and a self addressed envelope (23 x 17 cm).

• Please visit the Institute website http://www.iitr.ernet.in for detailed information concerning admissions and application forms. Employed candidates seeking admission must submit Application Form through their employer alongwith ‘No Objection’.

ASSISTANTSHIP offered for IIT Roorkee Ph.D Admissions 2009

• Some MHRD Assistantships may be available, as per Institute Regulations.

Website : http://www.iitr.ac.in/admissions/pages/Phd.html

New research activities at Delhi University

Delhi University (DU) has come up with a range of schemes to boost its research activities. Madan Mohan, dean, research, Delhi University, explains,
“Though funding for research in Indian universities has improved considerably in the last decade or so, there is a dearth of research motivation. This can be attributed to the fact that policies and guidelines for research have not been in tune with the times. Hence DU, as one of the leading universities, is taking initiatives to attract and sustain the best talent in research.”

To encourage research in the domain of biotechnology, medicine and law, DU has introduced a scheme where students with a BTech, LLB or MBBS can directly pursue a PhD. “One does not necessarily have to pursue a Master’s to register for a PhD,” says Mohan. However, to avail of this scheme, a BTech student should have 70 per cent in the final aggregate, coupled with a good Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) percentile score. For LLB students, the qualifying requisite is 60 per cent in the final aggregate.

“Students who meet this criterion will further be interviewed by the university’s Department Research Committee (DRC). Based on its decision, selected candidates can join the PhD programme,” informs Mohan. This scheme, novel to DU, is applicable to students from across universities in India.

Some of the other initiatives include extending university teaching assistanceships to deserving research candidates, introduction of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) cell and patent fund to help researchers cope with publication charges of their papers or to patent their work.