Monday, August 6, 2012

IGNOU Research Degree Programmes 2013


IGNOU Research Degree Programmes 2013

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admission to Research Degree Programmes in the Disciplines listed herein for January 2013 Cycle:

Research Programmes on offer: January 2013

School of Agriculture (SOA)

* Agriculture Extension (PhD)
* Dairy Science and Technology (PhD)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

* Child Development (PhD)
* Nutritional Sciences (PhD)

School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS)

* Computer Science (PhD)

School of Education (SOE)

*Education (PhD)

School of Engineering and Technology (SOET)

* Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
* Civil Engineering (PhD)


School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

* Gender and Development Studies (PhD)
* Women’s Studies (PhD)


School of Humanities (SOH)

* English (PhD)
* Hindi (PhD)


School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

* Nursing (PhD)

School of Inter-disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary (SOITS)

* Inter-Disciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (PhD)


School of Management Studies (SOMS)

* Commerce (PhD)
* Management (PhD)


School of Sciences (SOS)

* Physics (PhD)
* Chemistry (PhD)
* Life Sciences (PhD)
* Geology (PhD)
* Bio-Chemistry (PhD)
* Geography (PhD)


School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

* Translation Studies (MPhil & PhD)


School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Management (SOTHSM)

* Tourism and Hospitality (PhD)


Staff Training and Research Institute of Distance Education (STRIDE)

* Distance Education (MPhil & PhD)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

* Vocational Education and Training (PhD)


A candidate is eligible for Admission and Registration in the MPhil/PhD Programme provided he/she has qualified:

(a) For the award of Master’s Degree of any recognized University/other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in such fields of study as are notified for the purpose from time to time by the University. The minimum qualifying marks are 55% at Post Graduation level (50% in case of reserved categories), and
(b) In the Entrance Examination conducted by the University at the national level on the pattern of UGC/CSIR.

However, candidates holding MPhil degree or those candidates who have 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.

last date for receipt of filled-in Application in the Research Unit, IGNOU : 7th SEPT. 2012

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

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program 2012

Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership Program 2012

Fulbright-Nehru Environmental Leadership fellowships are designed for mid-level Indian environment professionals in public/private sector or non-governmental organizations for up to four months. The program will combine short-term practical training/internship with opportunities for networking with American counterpart organizations. Selected fellows will be placed at US environmental public/private or non-governmental organizations, academic institutions or research centers and environment related government agencies. Fellows will be expected to explore future linkages between Indian and American organizations with common agendas.

Key areas of the FNELP initiative would include, but not be limited to:

* Environmental Information/Systems Reporting

* Environmental Education

* Environmental Policy, Regulations and Law

* Environmental Sciences and Toxicology

* Environmental Management

Eligibility- : Candidates must have a master's/professional degree of at least four years duration;five years of professional experience in the respective field;and preferably be 50 years of age or under. Special attention will be given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in cooperative efforts between academia,research institutions,government,industry and NGOs to make practical contribution to environmental policies and programs

Application Deadline: August 15, 2012

For more information visit : http://www.usief.org.in/

Saturday, August 4, 2012

IRMA PG/Fellow Rural Management Admissions 2013

IRMA PG/Fellow Rural Management Admissions 2013

Institute of Rural Management-IRMA Anand PG/Fellow Admissions 2013

The Pioneering Institute of Rural management invites application for

1) PG Course : Post Graduate Programme in Rural Management (PRM 2013)

PRM of IRMA is recognised as equivalent to a Master's degree in Rural Management by the Association of Indian Universities(AIU) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education-AICTE

2) Doctoral course : Fellow Programme in Rural management (FPRM 2013)

FPRM of IRMA is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education-AICTE

Highlights :

* These programmes focus on development perspectives and business acumen.

* PRM Placements (100%) offer ideal combination of job satisfaction and decent compensation

* World-class infrastructure and a lush green campus.

* Faculty comprises experienced scholars and practitioners of national and international repute

* IRMA provides financial assistance to economically poor students

* Examination form fees will be waived for candidates belonging to 'Below Poverty Line-BPL' families

A written test, common for all the above programmes will be conducted on November 11, 2012 – Sunday (09:15-12:15 hr) at 27 centers across India.

PRM participants are selected on the basis of the written test, group activity and personal interview.

FPRM participants are selected on the basis of the written test, interview and presentation of an essay. Applicants with PGDRM qualification from IRMA and applicants who have valid score of UGC JRF (NET)/CSIR in relevant disciplines (management, economics, social work, sociology, psychology, commerce, etc) are exempted from writing the written test and will be directly called for interview.

Last Date for receiving completed Application September, 30, 2012.

Contact:-
direct all correspondence to : Admissions office, IRMA, Anand - 388001 (Gujarat)
Ph (02692) 221657 Mobile : 97263-64188
email : admis@irma.ac.in
Fax : (02692) 260188

For more information visit : https://www.irma.ac.in/