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Saturday, 27 April 2013

Sir Mark Waller Postgraduate Law Scholarships 2013 notification

Newcastle Law School Sir Mark Waller Postgraduate Law Scholarships 2013 for doing LLM in UK

Newcastle Law School,UK, invites applications for eight scholarships to international students to pursue studies at the Newcastle University in one of the following programmes: LLM International Business Law, LLM Environmental Regulation and Sustainable Development and LLM International Legal Studies.

Eligibility

The scholarships are awarded on academic merit and are open to recent graduates, undergraduates completing their course before September 2013. those currently completing professional legal qualifications, non-law graduates in disciplines related to the programme. Applicants will also be required to show adequate language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing.

Grant

The scholarships amount will range from a minimum of £2.500 each to a full tuition fee waiver.

You may apply online at http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/

Application deadline: February 28, 2013

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on February 11, 2013 at 4:55 am

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DBT-Research Associateship 2013 notification

DBT-Research Associateship 2013 in Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of “DBT-Research Associateship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology. The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

DBT-Research Associateship 2013 Eligibility

The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. The Associateship can be availed within 3 years of the award of PhD/M.D/ M.S. degree; however, may be relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in-service candidates. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women and in-service candidates. Persons already employed arc also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

DBT-Research Associateship 2013 Grants

The Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.22,000-24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs.50,000 per year, payable to the host Institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 18,000 per month till the award of the degree. The associate would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship. The Associatcships normally arc not availed at the same Institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree. Candidates who are already in regular employment can avail the Associateship during the period of his / her sabbatical / study leave, in a different Institute/University.

DBT-Research Associateship 2013 Selection process

The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in May 2013 and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town. If the candidate accepts the Associateship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month’s time.

DBT-Research Associateship 2013 application form

Candidates may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D./M.D./M.S.), One page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic). The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be sent to Coordinator DBT-Research Associateship Program, Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore – 560 012.

The envelope should be clearly marked as “DBT-Research Associateship”.

Application deadline: March 25, 2013.

For details visit http://www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/

Debesh- Kamal Scholarship 2013 notification

Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Kolkata, invites applications for Debesh-Kamal Scholarship 2013 for Higher Studies Abroad, preferably, in the areas of humanities and the basic sciences, but candidates in other disciplines, such as social sciences and applied science and technology, will also be considered.

Eligibility:

Students who have obtained 1st class in Honours or Master’s degree from an Indian University/College and have obtained a letter confirming admission in a subject into a foreign university are eligible.

They should not ordinarily be more than 30 years of age. Exceptions may be made for short-term post-graduate or post-doctoral researchers.

Value and Tenure of the Scholarship

i) The value of a scholarship will be around Rs. 1.00 lakh for one year only. Since this amount will not be adequate for studies abroad, candidates will have to produce acceptable evidence of other resources or committed financial support.

ii) Debesh-Kamal Scholarship will be tenable for one year only.

Time:

The process of selection for this scholarship starts from the 3rd week of February and completed by June every year.

Selection:

A panel of experts interviews the candidates on scheduled dates by middle of June and candidates found eligible are selected for awarding the scholarship.

Application form can be had from the Institute (Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture Golpark, Kolkata – 29) on or before 3rd week of March by sending a self-addressed envelope of 10×4.5 cm with stamp of Rs 5/-.

Completed applications should be sent to, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, Kolkata 700 029, and the envelopes should carry the inscription ‘Debesh-Kamal Scholarship’.

Candidates will have to submit, along with their applications, a Postal Order/ Bank Draft for Rs. 100/- in favour of the Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, as the application fee which is not refundable.

Application Deadline: 15-04-2013

For details visit http://www.sriramakrishna.org/scholarship.php

Fulbright- Nehru Master’s Fellowships 2014 notification

United Slates-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications for Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships from Indian citizens residing in India, including students, college/university (acuity, researchers, school teachers, policy planners, administrators, and professionals.

Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for outstanding Indians to pursue a master’s degree program at selected U.S. colleges and universities in the areas of Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Environmental Science/Studies; Higher Education Administration; Public Health; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women’s Studies/Gender Studies.

The fellowships are for one to two years.

Grant Benefits

J-1 visa support;

Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S.;

Funding for tuition and fees,* living and related costs; and

Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines.

* USIEF funding may not cover all costs and the scholar may need to supplement grant benefits with other resources.

Eligibility

The applicant should:

be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India;
have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
be eligible for leave, if employed;
be in good health;
not be residing in the United States;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience; and
should give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship.

In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicants should:

have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
have at least three years’ full-time (paid or voluntary) professional work experience relevant to their proposed field of study;
demonstrate experience in leadership and community service;
should not have another degree from a U.S. university or be enrolled in a U.S. degree program.
Fulbright -Nehru Master’s Fellowships 2014 Application Form

Application deadline: 01-07-2013

Fulbright- Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2014- 2015 in U.S.

United Slates-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications for FFulbright- Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2014 from Indian citizens residing in India, including students, college/university (acuity, researchers, school teachers, policy planners, administrators, and professionals.

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are designed for scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months.

Applications from all disciplines will be considered. Priority fields are: Agricultural Sciences; Economics; Education; Energy, Sustainable Development and Climate Change; Environment; International Relations; Management and Leadership Development; Media and Communications with focus on Public Service Broadcasting; Public Administration; Public Health; Science and Technology; Study of India with focus on contemporary issues; and Study of the United States. For Study of India or the Study of the United States (American Studies) the areas could include: language and literature, history, government, economics, society and culture, religion, and film studies.

Affiliation

You will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution for your grant. USIEF stronglyrecommends all applicants to identify institutions with which they wish to be affiliated and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If you have secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, please include it as a part of your application.

Grant Benefits

The fellowships provide a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees, if any. Selected scholars will have opportunities to audit non-degree courses, conduct research and gain practical work experience in suitable settings in the U.S. No allowances are provided for dependents. The grant is not sufficient to support family members.

Eligibility

The applicant should:

be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India;
have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
be eligible for leave, if employed;
be in good health;
not be residing in the United States;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience; and
- should give an undertaking to return to India on the completion of the fellowship.

should have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the U.S. They should be registered for their Ph.D.s at an Indian institution at least one year prior to the date of application and should enclose a certificate from their Ph.D. supervisor commenting on their research work and the usefulness of the fellowship, and indicating the Ph.D. registration date;
Your expected Ph.D. thesis submission date should not be earlier than three months after your Fulbright-Nehru grant end date. For example, if May 2015 is your grant end date, you cannot submit your thesis before August 2015;
should apply through proper channel if employed; and
should enclose a ‘writing sample’ which could be a copy of an article or paper published/presented or extracts from the M.Phil. thesis.

Note: These fellowships are for pre- doctoral level research. Applications from scholars/professionals with Ph.D. degrees or at the final stage of thesis submission will not be considered.

Fulbright- Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2014 Application Form

Application deadline: 01-07-2013

Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2014- 2015 in U.S.

United Slates-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications for Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2014.

Fulbright- Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships aim to provide Indian faculty, researchers, and professionals the opportunity to teach, conduct research, or carry out a combination of teaching and research at a U.S. institution. Depending on the U.S. host institution, it is likely that the grantee may contribute towards developing curriculum and conducting workshops and seminars. These fellowships are for four to nine months.

Research

Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of the proposed research to India and/or the U.S., its benefit to the applicant’s institution, the feasibility of accomplishing the research goal within the stipulated period, and the need to carry out the research in the U.S.

Teaching

A comparative or cross-cultural perspective is encouraged. Indian academics and professionals contribute to the internationalization of the curriculum at their U.S. host institutions and the understanding of recent developments in India. The recipient will be affiliated as a visiting scholar at a U.S. institution, and will teach courses (individually or team-teach) for either a semester or an academic year.

Research and Teaching

Applicants will carry out a combination of teaching and research activities at the U.S. host institution. Please specify the percentage of the grant for each activity and define this in your project statement. For instance, if you plan to spend 60% of your grant duration for research and 40% for teaching, your project statement should demonstrate this allocation. Teaching could include courses (individually or team-taught) or a series of seminars at the U.S. institution.

Affiliation

You will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution for your grant. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to identify institutions with which they wish to be affiliated and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. If you have secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, please include it as a part of your application.

Grant Benefits

The fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Subject to availability of funds, in case of grantees on eight or nine month grants, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S for at least 80% of the grant period.

Eligibility

The applicant should:

be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India;
have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
be eligible for leave, if employed;
be in good health;
not be residing in the United States;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience;
faculty/researchers should have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent published work with at least five years of relevant teaching/research experience;
professionals outside academe should have a Master’s degree or equivalent published work with recognized professional standing and at least five years relevant experience;
if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel; and
should enclose a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article).

Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Fellowships 2014 Application Form

Application deadline: 15-07-2013

Fulbright-Nehru Post doctoral Research Fellowships 2014 Notification

Fulbright-Nehru Post- doctoral Research Fellowships 2014- 2015 in U.S.

United Slates-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) invites applications for Fulbright- Nehru Post- doctoral Research Fellowships 2014.

These fellowships are designed for Indian faculty and researchers who are in the early stages of their research careers. The Postdoctoral Research Fellowships will provide opportunities to talented faculty and researchers to strengthen their research capacities. Postdoctoral fellows will have access to some of the finest resources in their areas of interest and will help build long-term collaborative relationships with U.S. faculty and institutions. These fellowships are for eight to twenty-four months.

Affiliation

You will be affiliated to one U.S. host institution for your grant. USIEF strongly recommends all applicants to identify institutions with which they wish to be affiliated and to correspond, in advance, with potential host institutions. The letter of invitation should indicate the duration of your visit, preferably with dates. If you have secured a letter of invitation from a U.S. institution, please include it as a part of your application.

Grant Benefits

These fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel from India to the U.S., a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per U.S. Government guidelines, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Subject to availability of funds, a dependent allowance and international travel may be provided for one accompanying dependent provided the dependent is with the grantee in the U.S for at least 80% of the grant period.

Eligibility

The applicant should:

be a responsible Indian citizen who can contribute to a full and fair picture of the culture and civilization of India, and thereby help to promote understanding and friendship between the peoples of the United States of America and India;
have a high level of academic/professional achievement;
demonstrate proficiency in the English language to undertake the proposed project/program and adjust to life in the US. The applicant may be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL);
be present in India at the time of submitting the application and interview, if required. If you will be abroad, please keep us informed.
be eligible for leave, if employed;
be in good health;
not be residing in the United States;
not be applying for or holding permanent residence (green card) in the United States;
preference will be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent US experience;
applicants should have a Ph.D. degree within the past four years. Applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. degrees between July 2009 and July 2013;
applicants must be published in reputed journals and demonstrate evidence of superior academic and professional achievement;
should enclose a recent significant publication (copy of paper/article); and
if employed, applications should be routed through proper channel;

Fulbright-Nehru Post- doctoral Research Fellowships 2014 Application Form

Application deadline: 15-07-2013

IITB-Monash PhD Scholarships 2013 notifications

IITB-Monash Research Academy PhD Scholarships 2013

IITB (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay) -Monash Research Academy (The Academy) Melbourne (Australia), invites applications for IITB-Monash PhD Scholarships 2013.

Candidates will:

- Receive a generous scholarship

- Receive co-supervison from Professors at IITB & Monash

- Receive a jointly-badged PhD degree from IITB & Monash

- Have access to world-class research facilities

- Gain International research experience

- Receive a special fellowship to visit Monash University

Eligibility

Candidates with

a first class Masters degree in Engineering or Science (or an MBA) from a reputed university, or

a Bachelors Degree in Eng/Science (with high GPA), should take advantage of this unique opportunity to acquire an internationally recognized qualification and pursue a career in research.

Apply online

Closing date: 28 March 2013

Written by nbm
on March 4, 2013 at 3:21 am

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DBT JRF 2013 notification

DBT- Junior Research Fellowship 2013 in Biotechnology/ Applied Biology

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of “DBT-Junior Research Fellowship” (DBT-JRF) for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology. JRFs will be selected according to merit under two categories: Category A and B. Category A fellowship (Top 100 in number) are tenable in any University / Institute in India where the students can register for Ph.D. Category B fellowships (175 in number) are tenable exclusively at the 71 DBT-Supported Teaching University / Institute running DBT-supported Masters programme, and 14 DBT Institutes, where the students can register for Ph.D.

Eligibility for DBT JRF 2013

Students who have passed after Jan.1, 2012 or will appear (till August, 2013) for Masters in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (M.Sc. / M.Tech. / M.V.Sc), Molecular Human Genetics offered at BHU and Jiwaji University and Neuroscience offered at Jiwaji University, NBRC and TIFR, and B.Tech. Biotechnology (4-year course) recognized by UGC / AICTE are eligible for this award.

The applicants should be below the age of 28 years for Open category and 33 years in case of SC / ST / PH and women candidates as of 28′” February 2013. Candidates with 60% (55% for SC/ST/PH) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible.

Details of the Award

The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more years based on performance. By the end of 2nd year the performance of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship for JRF / SRF will be @ Rs. 16,000/- / 18,000/- per month + HRA as per host Institute norms, and a research contingency of Rs. 30,000/- per year.

Selection for DBT JRF 2013

The candidates will be selected based on a single session online admission test “Biotechnology Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted on 21st April, 2013 at 10 AM in the following twelve cities:

New Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati. Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Thiruvananthapuram & Ahmedabad.

Candidates, only belonging to SC / ST / Physically challenged, called for BET examination will be paid II class railway (non-AC) / bus fare by the shortest route from their home town, on production of supportive documents of competent authority.

Application process for DBT JRF 2013

Candidates should register and apply online at http://nccs.sifyitest.com/BET2013

The last date for submission of online application form is 27^th March, 2013. An application fee of Rs. 500/- for Open and Rs. 250/- for SC/ST/PH categories is payable either online or offline.