BIRAC-Biotechnology Ignition Grant 2012
BIRAC invites proposal under BIG scheme to encourage and support Biotech Entrepreneurs
The Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG) scheme is for potential entrepreneurs from Academia, start-ups or an Incubatee (Researchers, PhDs, Medical degree holders, Biomedical Engg. Graduates) who have an exciting idea which may be in the nascent and planning stage and there is an unmet need for mentorship and initial funding. The Biotechnology Ignition Grant would help to support and nurture these high risk early starters and their concepts.
The aim of BIG scheme is to provide support to entrepreneurs to validate proof of concept and enable creation of spin-offs
Eligibility:
i. Biotechnology start-ups / entrepreneurs OR Incubatee; Students, Academician and Scientists (Research Institute/University/Public, Not for profit Organization, Private funded) with an exciting idea which may be in the nascent and planning stage can apply under this scheme.
ii. The Applicant must be either an Incubatee located in an incubator OR have a registered company with a functional R&D laboratory
iii. If the registered company does not have a functional Laboratory of its own, then it should be incubated in an Incubator which has a functional laboratory.
a. A Company is defined as one which is registered under the lndian Companies Act 1956 and in which more than 51 % of the ownership is held by lndian Citizens (including NRls)
b. Start-up Company is defined as one which is incorporated in the last 3 years.
For more information visit : http://www.birac.nic.in/
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
NIT Karnataka Ph.D/M.Sc/M.Tech Admissions 2012
NIT Karnataka Ph.D/M.Sc/M.Tech Admissions 2012
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admissions to Ph.D,M.Sc,M.Tech (Sponsored seats) and M.Tech (Research) Programmes for the academic year 2012-2013 at NITK Surathkal
Eligibility :
Admission to a Ph.D. Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying
examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or
not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/
university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this
prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates. The prescribed
qualifying examination is as follows:
a. For Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology – Master’s degree in relevant field.
b. For Ph.D. in Science /Humanities, Social Sciences & Management – Master’s degree in relevant field.
Employed professionals having experience and proven competence aspiring for Ph.D. Programme will be
considered under External Registration and will be allowed to pursue their research at their own location of work.
A minimum of one semester residential requirement is to be completed by all external registrants.
M. Tech (Sponsored):
Admission to a M.Tech. Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed qualifying
examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR not less than
60% marks. However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks for SC/ST candidates. The candidates
must have minimum of two years of full-time work experience in the sponsoring organization.
M. Tech(Research):
Admission to a M.Tech. (Research) Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed
qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR
not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university
examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum
shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates. Valid GATE score is essential for scholarship
seats. The number of seats are flexible subjected to the availability of research funding.
M. Sc in Chemistry/Physics:
Admission to M.Sc. Programme in Chemistry/ Physics shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed a Bachelor's
degree in Chemistry /Physics with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system,
or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/ university
examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum
shall be a CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates.
To apply :
Application form and information brochure can also be downloaded from NITK website http://www.nitk.ac.in and
completed application form is to be sent it to the Dy. Registrar (Academic) NITK, along with necessary D.D. for Rs. 500/- (in
case of SC/ST Rs. 150/-) drawn in favour of the Director, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar,
payable at State Bank of India, Surathkal / Canara Bank NITK Campus Branch Surathkal. Application without the D.D for the
required amount will not be considered.
Last Date for receiving completed applications 18.06.2012
for more information visit : http://www.nitk.ac.in/
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admissions to Ph.D,M.Sc,M.Tech (Sponsored seats) and M.Tech (Research) Programmes for the academic year 2012-2013 at NITK Surathkal
Eligibility :
Admission to a Ph.D. Programme shall be open to candidates who have passed the prescribed qualifying
examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, or
not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/
university examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this
prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates. The prescribed
qualifying examination is as follows:
a. For Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology – Master’s degree in relevant field.
b. For Ph.D. in Science /Humanities, Social Sciences & Management – Master’s degree in relevant field.
Employed professionals having experience and proven competence aspiring for Ph.D. Programme will be
considered under External Registration and will be allowed to pursue their research at their own location of work.
A minimum of one semester residential requirement is to be completed by all external registrants.
M. Tech (Sponsored):
Admission to a M.Tech. Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed qualifying
examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR not less than
60% marks. However, this prescribed minimum shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks for SC/ST candidates. The candidates
must have minimum of two years of full-time work experience in the sponsoring organization.
M. Tech(Research):
Admission to a M.Tech. (Research) Programme shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed the prescribed
qualifying examination with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system, OR
not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/university
examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum
shall be a CGPA of 6.0 OR 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates. Valid GATE score is essential for scholarship
seats. The number of seats are flexible subjected to the availability of research funding.
M. Sc in Chemistry/Physics:
Admission to M.Sc. Programme in Chemistry/ Physics shall be open to Indian nationals who have passed a Bachelor's
degree in Chemistry /Physics with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 in the 0-10 scale grading system,
or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate (taking into account the marks scored in all the subjects of all the public/ university
examinations conducted during the entire prescribed period for the degree programme). However, this prescribed minimum
shall be a CGPA of 6.0 or 55% marks in the aggregate for SC/ST candidates.
To apply :
Application form and information brochure can also be downloaded from NITK website http://www.nitk.ac.in and
completed application form is to be sent it to the Dy. Registrar (Academic) NITK, along with necessary D.D. for Rs. 500/- (in
case of SC/ST Rs. 150/-) drawn in favour of the Director, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Srinivasnagar,
payable at State Bank of India, Surathkal / Canara Bank NITK Campus Branch Surathkal. Application without the D.D for the
required amount will not be considered.
Last Date for receiving completed applications 18.06.2012
for more information visit : http://www.nitk.ac.in/
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
ISB Goldman Sachs Women Entrepreneurs Programme 2012
ISB Goldman Sachs Women Entrepreneurs Programme 2012
Fully-funded certificate programme for women Entrepreneurs
10,000 women is a global initiative by Goldman Sachs to offer relevant management education to women entrepreneurs of small and medium businesses. In partnership with the Indian School of Business, the initiative aims to support deserving participants by providing full scholarships for the programme. The education and mentoring support from ISB will enable women entrepreneurs to further their business and their dreams.
Fully-funded scholarship programme by Goldman Sachs for women entrepreneurs of businesses with an annual turnover of Rs.5 - 75 lakhs.
16 week non-residential programme with 3 weeks of classroom sessions and 13 weeks of mentoring support on the job
Participants get to apply the concepts and tools learnt to their own real life business issues under the guidance of expert faculty.
To apply :
Download the application form at http://www.isb.edu/10000 women or write to Rakesh Sreedharan at rakesh_sreedharan@isb.edu. Application forms will also be available at the information session/registration centre where all applications will be accepted.
Contact : Rakesh Sreedharan +91 9000188919
Programme commencing in Julu 2012
For more information visit : http://www.isb.edu/10000women/
Fully-funded certificate programme for women Entrepreneurs
10,000 women is a global initiative by Goldman Sachs to offer relevant management education to women entrepreneurs of small and medium businesses. In partnership with the Indian School of Business, the initiative aims to support deserving participants by providing full scholarships for the programme. The education and mentoring support from ISB will enable women entrepreneurs to further their business and their dreams.
Fully-funded scholarship programme by Goldman Sachs for women entrepreneurs of businesses with an annual turnover of Rs.5 - 75 lakhs.
16 week non-residential programme with 3 weeks of classroom sessions and 13 weeks of mentoring support on the job
Participants get to apply the concepts and tools learnt to their own real life business issues under the guidance of expert faculty.
To apply :
Download the application form at http://www.isb.edu/10000 women or write to Rakesh Sreedharan at rakesh_sreedharan@isb.edu. Application forms will also be available at the information session/registration centre where all applications will be accepted.
Contact : Rakesh Sreedharan +91 9000188919
Programme commencing in Julu 2012
For more information visit : http://www.isb.edu/10000women/
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