Scholarships for CBSE students

The Central Board of Secondary Education invites applications for the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child (single girl students who are the only child of their parents) for school, undergraduate and professional studies.

The tie-up would allow students to obtain a dual degree of M.S. in Software Engineering from MAHE and M.Sc. Computer Science and Engineering from the university in the Netherlands.

Scholarships

About 20 scholarships would be offered by companies such as Philips, Cap Gemini, Logica CMG and Cordys. The Scholarships would cover course fees and living expenses in both the countries.

Philips has identified MAHE as one of the Universities for the scholarship programme in India where the postgraduate students of embedded systems and computer science would be eligible for the scholarships.

Students would be chosen based on the undergraduate academic performance and an interview by Philips.

Stipend

The selected candidate would get a stipend of Rs. 7, 000 per month during the first year of their study at MAHE and Rs. 15,000 per month in the next year during the project in Philips.

MAHE Tie-up for Dual Course

Details

Specialisation areas:
Web Based Print Distribution
Data on Paper
Intelligent Storage Management
Distributed Operating Systems

The fellowship was instituted to attract candidates of exceptional abilities for research in information and communication technologies.

Selected candidates will be required to perform the requisite course work and pass the PhD qualifying examination before commencing research work at HP Labs India, Bangalore.

The fellowship is offered for a year at a time, and renewed annually, for up to three years, on satisfactory performance.

You will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000, and HP Labs India will pay the programme fee.

A monthly allowance of Rs 20,000 to cover off-campus living expenses is available for the duration spent at HP Labs India.

The fellowship also covers expenses of presenting a paper at one selected international conference within the fellowship duration.

For details on research work at HP Labs India, visit http://www.hpl.hp.com/india/

Eligibility
You must hold a master's degree in computer science.

Important date
Please send in your application before June 30.

How to apply
For details, visit http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/Academics/fs_docprog.html

Address
The Deputy Director (Off-campus programmes)
Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Vidhya Vihar Campus
Pilani - 333 031
Web site: http://discovery.bits-pilani.ac.in/index.htm

The University Grants Commission invites application for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering and Technology for the year 2006-2007 from the persons who have a Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy with at least 55% marks from a recognized University. 22.5% Research Fellowships are reserved for SC/ST candidates.

The objective to this award is to provide an opportunity to research scholars to undertake advanced study and research in Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Engineering leading to Ph.D. Subjects like Geology, Geophysics and Mathematics are not considered under this Scheme.

The candidates should not be more than 40 years of age as on Ist July of the year of award relax-able by five years for Women and SC/ST candidates. The total duration of the fellowship is five years. - The value of the Junior Research Fellowship shall be Rs. 8,000/-p.m. for the first two years and Rs. 10,000/-p.m. for the subsequent years with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 12,000/-p.a. for the first two years & Rs. 25,000/-p.a for subsequent years.

The applications in the prescribed form given below, may be sent to the Joint Secretary (Sa), University Grants Commission, UGC Block, South Campus, Delhi University, Benito Juarez Marg, New Delhi- 110 021, duly forwarded through the University/Institution where the fellow desire to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement.

The selection will be made on the basis of merit and on the recommendations of the Selection Committee, constituted by the Commission. The decision of the Commission shall be final. Direct and incomplete applications will not be entertained. Canvassing in any form will be treated as disqualification.

The application form for the scheme may be downloaded from the University Grants Commission website: www.ugc.ac.in

R.I. District 3200 Service above self

“Peace Fellowships-2007 –2009” and Ambassadorial Scholarship 2007-08

In order to promote world peace and understanding, The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International offers peace fellowships to the eligible candidates having a wide range of professional backgrounds and aptitude to promote world peace and understanding. The master’s level degree course is being offered in globally located Seven Rotary Centres.

Rotary also offers Ambassadorial Scholarship to the eligible young candidates to fund studies (one year/multi year courses/short term courses etc.,) in an international institution of our choice.

For full details and the application form please visit our website http://www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/amb_scho

Completed applications after approval and recommendation by the president of the nearest Rotary club in your locality should reach

Rtn. N. Vasudevan, District Director TRF Scholarships 93 D.B Road II Floor R.S. Puram Coimbatore 641002
Email: nvasudevan.ca@gmail.com on or before 27th June 2006 for preliminary selection. Award of Scholarship will be decided at our headquarters on a world competitive basis.

The Australian Government is offering study and research awards to candidates under the Australian Scholarships Program to build partnerships and increase mutual understanding, knowledge and innovation.

The scholarships are:

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA): For longer-term post-graduate study in Australia at masters or doctoral level. Relevant fields of study include management, economics, business, political science, philosophy, history, law and public policy. In 2007, priority fields will include international trade, disease pandemics, security and clean energy.

The scholarships will be allocated equitably between men and women. Applications are now open and will close on 31st July 2006 for commencement at an Australian university in January 2007. Any enquiries should be directed to ala_India@ausaid.gov.au

Endeavour Scholarships: For high achieving Indian students, researchers and professionals to undertake short or long term study, research or a professional development program, in a broad range of disciplines at Australian institutions.

The endeavour Scholarships Program is a major initiative of the Australian Government under the auspices of the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST)

For application forms and more details, please log on to: www.australianscholarships.gov.au

Public Notice

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for ‘Single Girl Child’ in Schools

The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi invites Offer of Acceptance from eligible single girl students who are the only child of their parents for the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examinations conducted by the Board in the year 2006.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for +2
Eligibility:
i) Score of 60% or more marks in Class X, 2006 examinations conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Currently studying in CBSE affiliated schools where the tuition fee was not more than Rs.1000/- per month during the year 2005-2006.

Value: Re.500/- per month.
Duration: Two years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Course
Eligibility:
i) Rank in the merit list of AIPMT/AIEEE 2006 conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Pursuing professional course in medicine/engineering in any Central University/Institution controlled or aided by Central Government.

Value: Rs.1000/- per month.
Duration: Four years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under-graduate studies
Eligibility:
i) Score of 60% or more marks in Class XII, 2006 examinations conducted by the CBSE, and
ii) Pursuing under graduate course (non-medicinal/non-engineering) in any Central /State Government University or those recognized by UGC.

Value: Rs.500/- per month.
Duration: Three years subject to renewal on year to year basis.

Single girl children satisfying above criterion may send their duly filled in ‘Offer of Acceptance’ for respective scholarship along with required documents so as to reach the office of the Secretary CBSE, Shiksha Kendra, 2, Community Centre, Preet Vihar, Delhi-92 latest by 15th July 2006. Offers received in the Board’s office within the time frame and complete in all respects will only be considered for award of scholarships. Mere submission of requisite information will not entitle for the award of the scholarship. The decision of the Board in this regard shall be final. For Further details, Board’s website www.cbse.ac.inmay be referred to.

Strategically located in Southeast Asia, Singapore provides a friendly and safe environment for education and learning within the comfort and convenience of a modern city-state. With high education standards, strong research and collaborative programmes with the world’s best universities; Singapore offers rich opportunities for study and higher learning. Our schools provide an exciting cultural and intellectual meeting place for international students; underlining Singapore’s growing profile as a regional education hub. The cosmopolitan lifestyle in Singapore will enhance your learning experience by giving you invaluable exposure and insight to diverse culture and people.

Terms of Award
The Scholarship will provide a maintenance allowance of S$2, 400 per annum with hostel accommodation, settling-in allowance, subsidized medical benefits, school and examination fees, return economy air passage at the beginning and end of the scholarship term.

There is no bond attached to the scholarship. Scholars who have done well can apply for further scholarship to pursue university studies in Singapore or overseas universities.

Who can Apply
Students who are Indian nationals, completing standard 10 in the year 2006, are eligible to apply. Applicants should possess an outstanding academic track record (at least an average of 85%) with English as first language in the standard 10-state/national examinations.

How to Apply
Detach and fill in the form below. Place it above certified true copies of the following documents in the order indicated below:

Certified copy of standard 10-national/state-examination result slip.

A curriculum vitae (not exceeding one page) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, email address and a summary of major achievements.

Certified copy of school examination results of class 8, 9 and 10
More information on the scholarship can be obtained through our website: www.moe.gov.sg/siayouthscholarships

Selection test & interviews
Short-listed candidates will be invited to sit for selection tests in September 2006. Candidates will then be further short listed for an interview in November 2006. Both tests and interviews will be conducted in India (Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai)

Please send your application to:
SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Robinson Road
P.O Box 746
Singapore 901446
Republic of Singapore

Or
SIA Youth Scholarships
C/o Ministry of Education
School placement & scholarships branch
3rd Floor podium block
Ministry of education
1 north buona vista drive
Singapore 138675
Republic of Singapore

Applications must reach us by 18 July 2006
Note: Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, offers attractive fellowships (Rs.2000/- to Rs.5000/- p.m) and contingency grants to students studying in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in research; Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India.

Eligibility: Basic Sciences:
Stream SA: Students joining in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2006-2007 and having secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subjects in XII Standard Board Examination.
Stream SB: Students pursuing XI, XII Standard, First or Second year of any UG programme in Basic Sciences and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% of SC/ST) marks aggregate in X Standard and XII Standard Board Examination may apply by completing a science based research project.

Engineering:
Stream EA: Students joining First year B.E./B.Tech / B.Arch during the academic year 2006-2007 and having a minimum of 60% (50% SC/ST) marks aggregate in Mathematics and Science subject in XII Standard Board Examination. A research project is required.
Stream EB: Students joining Second year B.E. /B.Tech. / B.Arch. during the academic year 2006-2007 and having a minimum of 60% marks (50% for SC/St) in the First year Exam of B.E./B.Tech. /B.Arch. A research project is required.

Medicine Stream:
Stream MA: Students enrolled in MBBS programme. Students must have passed XII Standard Board Examination with 75% (65% for SC/ST) marks. Aggregate in Science subjects not earlier the n 2004. A research project is required

General:
Each stream has its own application form. Students who wish to apply for more than on stream should submit separate applications.
Applicant may apply either by Hard Copy or On Line. ( www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy)
Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY website. Those who are unable to do so, may request for Hard Copy.
Hard copy of the application form can be obtained from KVPY on request by sending a processing fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. 25/- for SC/ST) by means of DD/IPO drawn in favor of SID A/c KYPY payable at Banglore, clearly indicating the stream (SA.SB, SP, EA, EB, MA) on the envelope.
The SC/ST - candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by the competent authority in the prescribed proforma.
The completed application form along with the (a) Caste certificate in the case of SC/ST candidate
(b) Project report in the case of SP/EA/EB/MA
(c) Processing fee of Rs. 100/-(25/- for SC/ST) should be sent to KVPY on or before 15.09.06

KVPY will not be responsible for postal delays in receiving completed application form.

Last date for receipts of the request of the application form:

by post: 1st September 2006
in person at IISc: 14th September 2006
Last date for receipt of the completed application: 15th September 2006 (Both on line /Head copy)
All correspondence should be addressed to:
The Convener
Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Banglore - 560 012
Website: www.iisc.ernet.in/kvpy

Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship (2005)
B.P.Pal National Environment Fellowship for Biodiversity (2005)

Pitamber Pant National Environmental Fellowship for 2005:

The fellowship is in recognition of significantly important research and development contributions in the field of Environmental Sciences.

B.P.Pal National Environment Fellowship for Biodiversity for 2005:

The fellowship is in recognition of significantly important research and development contributions in the field of Biodiversity.

Application for both the Fellowships should be supported by at least two Fellows of the National Academy of Science / Engineering / Agriculture.

The fellowship would be for a period of two years and the fellow will receive an award of Rs.26000/- per month plus allowances. The fellowship amount is Tax free as per the existing income tax rules / guidelines during the period of fellowship. In addition, a contingency grant of Rs.1,000,00/- per annum will be paid to the Fellow who will also be entitled to engage one Research Associate as per existing Government rules.

The nominations Complete in all respects should be sent in the prescribed proforma. The prescribed proforma and other details on this can be obtained from the Ministry’s website envfor.nic.in and also from the Information Facilitation Centre of the Ministry.

Postal address:

Ministry of Environment & Forests
Paryavaran Bhavan
CGO Complex
Lodi Road
New Delhi-110003

Red Hat (NASDAQ: RHAT), a major provider of open source to the enterprise, and the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay have announced that they will be working together to support and spread open source programming skills among engineering colleges, MCA programme and other institutions.

With the latest Red Hat Scholarships programme and a new, collaborative learning programme, Red Hat and IIT-Bombay are bringing new ways for Indian students to acquire open source experience.

The company has launched the Red Hat Scholarships 2006-2007 programme, which will operate under the eKALAVYA programme set up by Kanwal Rekhi School of IT, IIT-Bombay. This is the third consecutive year of operation for the Red Hat Scholarships programme. It helps thousands of students looking for guidance on software development projects they do as part of their academic requirements.

The two organisations have set up a collaborative programme where students can sign up online for open source projects, seek advice from mentors in the open source community, find list of projects they can participate in, download open source software and get information on programming standards and guidelines.

About Rs.20 lakhs will go toward prizes for students and mentors participating in the programme. There are also special recognition awards for best participation from a women's team, best participation from a rural college and more. The college with the largest number of project submissions received will be offered a Red Hat Academic Bundle.

Javed Tapia, president, Red Hat Indian Subcontinent, said, "The National Knowledge Commission, a premiere body constituted by the Prime Minister that advises on how India can promote excellence in the education system, has recently recommended that India must use open source software in education to meet the knowledge challenges of the 21st century. Open source will play a huge part in building India's IT infrastructure, and we have to ensure that the next generation is ready for this. The Red Hat Scholarship programme's aims at ensuring that Indian students are familiar with the open source philosophy, development model and software tools." Students can get more details of the programme at www.in.redhat.com

Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Proposals are invited from voluntary agencies and individuals for selection to the award of Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship for the year 2006.

Number of fellowship: 1 (one)

Value of Fellowship:2 Lakhs only

Duration: 1 Year (in special circumstances, extendable by 6 months)

Age: No restriction

Qualification for Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Well-reputed Indian Sanskrit / Philosophy scholars having long experience in the subjects. The topic may be selected from any one of the areas of Vedanta / Indian Philosophical systems / Astrology / Ayurveda or Vastuvidya. Preference will be given to scholars of National / International eminence.

The person recommended for the fellowship shall submit his/her willingness regarding the project along with a synopsis of the proposed treatise on the topics selected by the scholar.

Selection procedure for Sree Sankara Senior Fellowship (SSSF):

Selection for this fellowship shall be by nomination by a selection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, whose decision shall be final. The nominations along with a write up on the life & works of the scholar are to be send to the “Registrar, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala-683 574.”

The last date of receipt of nominations: 15-05-2006.

Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Applications are invited from the Sanskrit / Philosophy Scholars of India for the award of Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF) for doing research in the field of Sanskrit / Philosophy.

Number of Fellowship: 1 (One)

Value of Fellowship: 1 Lakh only

Duration: 1 Year (in special circumstances, extendable by 6 months)

Age: Below 50 years

Qualification for Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Well-reputed Sanskrit / Philosophic Scholars having long experience in the subjects. The topic may be selected from any one of the areas of Vedanta / Indian Philosophical systems / Astrology, Ayurveda or Vastuvidya. Preference will be given to the scholars of National / International eminence.

The person recommended for the fellowship shall submit his / her willingness regarding the project along with a synopsis of the proposed treatise on the topics selected by the scholars.

Selection procedure for Sree Sankara Junior Fellowship (SSJF):

Selection for this fellowship shall be by a selection committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor, whose decision shall be final.

The application along with bio-data of the candidate and copies of publication if any may be send to the Registrar, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady P.O., Ernakulam, Kerala Pin : 683 574.

The last date of receipt of application: 15-05-2006.

Note: More details if any required can be had from the Academic Branch the University of over phone 0484 – 2463380.

More details visit Website: www.ssus.ac.in

Each scholarship will be worth up to £ 25,000 (Rs 20,00,000) a year and will cover the following:

University fees which will be paid directly to the University.
Board and lodge expenses sufficient for a single student.
Books
One return economy airfare from India to London for each of the three years.

Eligibility for HSBC Scholarships:

Must be an Indian citizen, resident in India, and below 25 years old as on September 1, 2006.
The scholarship is open to students admitted for undergraduate or graduate studies at Oxford, Cambridge or London Universities in the UK for a maximum period of three years for any of the courses offered at these Universities.
The scholarship is not open for PhD students.
Should have independently gained admission to the Universities at the time of applying for these scholarships.
Applications should be accompanied with the acceptance letter of admission by the University's Admission Office.
An HSBC scholarship can be taken up only by a student who does not have any other scholarship to study in the UK.

Important date: Must apply before May 10.

How to apply:

For further details, and to apply online, visit website www.hsbc.co.in

A senior official of the ministry said that the scholarship programme was open to 100 students from a list of select countries. Educational Consultants Indian Ltd. (Ed.CIL) will act as the nodal agency.

The programme is open to students from Bahrain, Fiji, Guyana, Hong Kong Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Reunion Island, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.

The scholarships will be offered in only those institutes with which Ed.CIL has a memorandum of understanding.

Eligibility for Scholarships For Diaspora Children:

The official said a budget of Rs.1 crore (Rs.10 million) had been earmarked in the first year for the programme. The number of scholarships will be increased annually till it reaches 350.

The scholarships will be applicable for professional and general courses (except medical and other related courses).
Applicants will have to pay processing charges to Ed.Cil - $200 per student for non-technical courses (humanities streams) and $350 per student for technical courses (which include engineering, management and hospitality).
The applicants should be from the age group of 17-21 years and should have passed senior secondary (10+2) or equivalent from any educational system recognised by the Association of Indian Universities with the requisite subjects.
They should have secured at least 60 percent aggregate marks or 6.75 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) on a scale of 10.

Selection Process:

Selection will be based on a common written examination to be held April 30, the venues and timings of which will be announced by the Indian missions in the respective countries.

Eligibility for Fellowships in Biophysical Sciences:

Must hold a Master's degree in one of the following: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Crystallography, Physics.
Must have had any two of the following subjects at the bachelor's degree level: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
Must have a minimum overall aggregate of 55 per cent at all levels.

Selection method:

Candidates will be short listed on the basis of your performance in the written test.
Short listed candidates will be called for a personal interview.
For further information, visit www.saha.ac.in

Important dates:
Forms will be available at the institute up to April 15.
Please send your completed application forms before April 30.

Details:

The tenure of the fellowship is two years, including the first year at Post MSc.
Selected students have to successfully complete a one-year Post MSc Associateship course, prior to pursuing doctoral research at the institute.
The fellowship is Rs 8,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 9,500 per month thereafter with a fixed book grant of Rs 3,000 after one year.
Limited hostel accommodation will be available.
Medical benefits and House Rent Allowance as per rules will also be admissible.

How to apply:
Download the application form by visiting www.saha.ac.in/theory/post.msc/index.html
Obtain the application form from the Establishment Section of the institute.
Time: 11 am to 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday)

For more information please contact:
Establishment Section
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics
1/AF, Bidhannagar
Kolkata -- 700 064
Website: www.saha.ac.in

1. Applications are invited for award of Fellowships for advanced research in the following areas:

Social, Political and Economic Philosophy;
Comparative Indian Literature (including Ancient, Medieval, Modern Folk and Tribal);
Comparative Studies in Philosophy and Religions;
Development of World-Views;
Education, Culture, Arts including performing Arts and Crafts;
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Logic and Mathematics;
Fundamental Concepts and Problems of Natural and Life Sciences;
Studies in Environment, Natural and Social;
Indian Civilization in the context of Asian Neighbours; and
Problems of Contemporary India in the context of National Integration and Nation-building.

2. The Institute does not encourage studies which involve field work.

3. Preference would be given to scholars working on the Northeastern region. A few fellowships would be year marked for scholars belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes categories.

4. The prescribed Application Form and details of the amount of Fellowships grant payable to the Fellows are available on the website of the Institute www.iias.org and can also be obtained from the Institute by sending a self-addressed envelope (5”x11”) by affixing postal stamp of Rs. 8.00.

5. The term of Fellowship ranges from three months to two years, depending upon the nature of the project.

6. Residence at the Institute is compulsory from April to November, and optional from December to March. All Fellows are provided free hard-furnished accommodation in the campus, as well as study-space which they have to share with other Fellows.

7. Applicants in service, should apply through proper channel.

8. The Application on prescribed Application Form may be sent to The Secretary, Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Rashtrapati Nivas, Shimla -171 005 on or before 30 April 2006.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) invites applications from Indian biomedical scientists for the international fellowships for the year 2006-07.

Number of fellowships:
Young scientists-6
Senior scientists-3

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

Duration Of Fellowships:
Young Scientists:Three to sixmonths
Senior Scientists:Ten to fifteen days

Number Of Fellowships:
Young Scientists:Six fellowships per year
Senior Scientists:Three fellowships per year

Eligibility Criteria for ICMR International Fellowships:

The applicant should be a citizen of India and working in the country.
The applicant should possess an M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification.
Age Limit for ICMR International Fellowships: Below 45 years for young scientists. Below 55 years for senior scientists.
The applicant should be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Research/ Health Institution.
The application should be forwarded by the Employer/Head of the Institution with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full time employee of the Institution during the period of his/her fellowship.
The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the host Institute where he/she proposes to work during the fellowship.
The applicant should submit a concrete plan of training pertaining to the project submitted for availing the fellowship.
Note:-

The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/ she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training / research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.

Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization / institute is essential.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Decision of ICMR will be final.
Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: The Chief, International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Financial Support for ICMR International Fellowships:
Young Scientists: US $1800 per month. Return economy class excursion airfare. A contingency grant of Rs.10,000/-
Senior Scientists: US $150 per day including accommodation subject to a maximum of US $ 1800 (original receipt for hotel accommodation will have to be submitted while claiming).

Guidelines Governing The Fellowship

The individual scientist availing this Fellowship would be addressed as an ICMR International Fellow (ICMR-IF).
Fellowship will be awarded each year with the duration ranging from 3 to 6 months to young scientists and for 10-15 days to senior scientists depending on the needs of the approved programme.
The Young Scientists will be entitled to a monthly stipend of US $1800 and a contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- (which includes the cost of visa, airport tax, taxi charges, excess luggage charges, overseas mediclaim insurance expenses, bank commission charges, expenses on local journeys).
The Senior Scientists will be entitled to US $150 per day including accommodation subject to a maximum of US $ 1800 for entire duration of stay (original receipt for hotel accommodation will have to be submitted while claiming).
The Fellow will be entitled to air travel (both ways) in economy class (excursion fare) by Air India / Indian Airlines by the shortest route from the place of duty.
Other airlines should not be made use of except in sectors where Air India / Indian Airlines does not operate.
For Senior Fellows expenses on visa charges, airport tax and overseas mediclaim insurance will be reimbursed as per actual.
Parent institute shall continue to pay salary and other benefits such as leave, medical gratuity, GPF, pension as applicable to the fellow candidate while he/ she is away for the fellowship. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by ICMR.
The Young Fellow will be required to will/execute a legal/service bond of Rs.5.00 lakhs to the parent Institute that he/she belongs to and will serve the parent Indian Institute for a period of at least 3 years after return from International fellowship.
If the Young Fellow does not return to India or gets a job overseas on completion of the fellowship or fails to fulfill any of the above requirements, he/she will be liable to reimburse the whole of the expenditure incurred during the fellowship period, including the airfare, from the guarantees in one lump sum within one month of the completion of the term of the Fellowship and remit it to ICMR.
The Fellow should submit a final work report (in the prescribed format) on the research and training activities undertaken in the foreign Laboratory/Institute during the fellowship period. This should be submitted within 2 months of his/her return.
A progress report (in the prescribed format) evaluating the performance of the Young fellow from the host institution should also be submitted.
The fellowship should begin within the same financial year & must be completed by 31st March of the next year.
The candidate should correspond with the International Institute/Laboratory to be visited for their placement. A letter of acceptance from the Institute to be visited overseas is required to be produced along with the application form.
Total claim bills on the budget head of fellowship should not exceed the amount specified above.

Selection Criteria of ICMR International Fellowships:

Screening of applications will be done at the International Health Division, ICMR and the short listed candidates will be considered by the selection committee for awarding the fellowship.
The selection of the candidate will be based on the evaluation of the merit of the candidate and the training needs in the field of Biomedical research by a Committee of eminent scientists.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial fund offers Scholarships for duration of up to 2 years to the following candidates.

Indian Nationals for PhD studies in India.
Indian Nationals for visit to another Asian country for collection of material for their PhD studies in India.
Nationals of other Asian countries for PhD studies in India.

Eligibility for Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships of candidates:

Should possess Post Graduate in First Class.
Should not be above 35 years of age.
Should be full time PhD Scholar (Part time scholars in Category II above are eligible to apply.)
Should already be registered for PhD Degree at an Indian University/Institution at the time of making the application for scholarship.

Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered are not eligible to apply.

Broad subjects of study relate to:

Science and Technology as an integral component of economicand social activity, including the Philosophy of Science.
Comparative studies in Religion and culture.
International Relations and Constitutional Studies.
Indian History , civilization and Culture.
Interface of Social Change and Sustainable Development.
Environmental Ecology and Economic Development.
Studies in the life and work of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Scholarship amount admissible to selected candidates in category (i) and (iii) will include Rs.6000/- per month as maintenance allowance, Rs.10000/- per annumas contingency expenses including travel expenses and actual tuition fee for studies in India. In case of candidates in Category (ii), the scholarship will include maintenance allowance. Actual fee or other charges and airfare for visit to the concerned Asian country and back.

Application form and information sheet showing "The Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi: 110011" by sending a self addressed envelope of minimum 25*10 cms.Size.

National Level Examination For The Award Of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF)
Junior Research Fellowships-JPF

Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the five centres viz.Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai once a year.The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice.The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first week of July.

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.

A total of 100 Fellowships would be awarded. Eighty Fellowships would be awarded for work in the field of biomedical sciences with emphasis on Life Sciences (like microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, zoology, botany, veterinary sciences, bio-informatics etc.). Twenty Fellowships would be awarded for work with emphasis on Social sciences like psychology, sociology, home science, statistics, environmental sciences, anthropology and social work.

Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for life sciences and the second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences, will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test.
The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognized by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.

Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled.The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.

SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped (PH) applicants will be given such special consideration as per policy guidelines.Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR.

Duration and Emoluments of Junior Research Fellowships:

The value of the fellowship is at present Rs.8000/- (Rupees Eight thousand only)Per month. It will be revised from time to time as decided by the ICMR.
The duration of fellowship will initially be limited till three years carrying a monthly stipend of Rs.8000/- and an annual contingency grant up to Rs.7,500/- per annum. The progress of research work would be evaluated annually through annual progress reports. On completion of two years as JRF the stipend of a fellow may be increased to Rs.9,000/- p.m. for 3rd year on the basis of assessment of candidate's research progress / achievements. Upon such a recommendation, the fellow will be called SRF. In the event of the Committee not recommending up gradation, the fellow will continue as JRF with a stipend of Rs.8000/- per month for the 3rd year or his/her fellowship may be terminated depending on the decision of the Committee. The duration as SRF may be for a maximum duration of 2 years. Thus, the total tenure as JRF plus SRF shall not exceed 4 (four) years.
The successful candidates would be notified by post and notice published in Employment Newspaper. The list also would be available on the ICMR website.
Joining time: Selected candidates must join their respective course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.
Procedure for applying Junior Research Fellowships

Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully.Fill in the application form according to the instructions given in this prospectus and the admission notice.Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

Educational Qualification for Junior Research Fellowships:

M.Sc/M.A. or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks for General/OBC Candidates and 50% for the SC/ST & physically handicapped candidates in the subjects mentioned under the head method of selection.

Age Limit for Junior Research Fellowships:

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

Syllabus:

As prescribed by UGC.

Method of selection for Junior Research Fellowships:

Scheme of Test for Junior Research Fellowships:

The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life;