[India] India Merit Undergraduate Scholarships 2010

There are three India Merit Undergraduate Scholarships, available for Indian students starting their undergraduate degree studies in September 2010.
Each scholarship is worth £6,500 of your undergraduate course tuition fee per year. The scholarships will take the form of a fee reduction.
To be eligible for the India Merit Undergraduate Scholarships 2010 (£6,500) applicants must be an Indian national or permanently domiciled in India, apply for a study place by 25 June 2010 and hold an offer of a study place for entry in September 2010.
The India Merit Undergraduate Scholarships 2010 are awarded on the basis of academic merit.
If you wish to be considered for this scholarship you need to apply. Eligible students will automatically be sent details of how to apply from January 2010 onwards.
Applicants cannot apply for the scholarship before being offered a study place at Sheffield.
The deadline for applications is Friday 2 July 2010.
India Merit Undergraduate Scholarships 2010 – Sheffield University, UK
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[Turkish] Turkish Government Scholarship 2010-11 for Indian Students

[Turkish] Turkish Government Scholarship 2010-11 for Indian Students

Deadline: April 30, 2010

Applications are invited from Indian National residing in India on plain paper in the format given at the end for the award of Turkish Government Scholarships for 2010-2011 which are as follows:

Research Scholarship (Four)

Information About The Scholarships

Research scholarship are granted for those who will do scientific research in their field of interest in Turkish Universities (Subjects: (i) Agriculture (ii) Biotechnology (iii) Environmental Engineering);

Duration of the scholarships is for two to eight months;

Scholarship will start on 1st October, 2010.

Travel expenses to and from Turkey will be met by the Scholars/Students themselves;

The Turkish Government will meet the school fees, dorm fees and medical care expenses for scholars (except for long-term illnesses, serious surgical operations, prosthesis, jaw orthopedics, orthodontics, and tooth prosthesis).

Monthly Scholarship is 220 New Turkish Lira (i.e. Rs.6590/- approx.). The rate of monthly payments for the academic year 2010-2011 will be further revised.

Qualifications:

The candidate:

Should have completed graduate programmes lasting at least four years before 30.4.2010 minimum 60% marks in relevant subjects;

Should have fluent communication skills in at least one Language i.e. Turkish, English or French Languages;

Should be medically fit;

Age: Below 40 years as on 30.4.2010.

Research proposals/specific work to be undertaken (in separate sheet) to be furnished.

General Instructions

Applications received after last date will not be entertained.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The selected candidates will avail of scholarships in all cases. Therefore, an undertaking that he/she will not refuse the offer should be sent in duplicate along with the application.

Applications of candidates who reside abroad will not be entertained.

Candidates who have already been abroad for study/specialization/training either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after their return from abroad.

The Candidates would have sufficient knowledge of the geographical situation and cultural heritage of India and Turkey.

Candidate can apply only for one subject.

The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. However, final selection rests with the donor country.

Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualification need not apply.

No canvassing in any form will be entertained.

No application form will be provided by the Ministry.

Applications must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark-sheets in respect of all the examinations passed alongwith experience certificate of Employment and one copy of recently taken passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on the application form). Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

Last Date

Application along with supporting documents for date of birth, qualification, and research proposal must reach to

the Section Officer,

ES.4 Section,

Department of Higher Education, A-2, W-4,

Curzon Road Barracks,

Kasturba Gandhi Marg,

New Delhi-110001

latest by 30th April, 2010

(Tele No.011-23384687 and 011-23382498).

Those who are employed must sent their application through their employer. Application received thereafter will not be considered. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, mark sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 5 days after the last date.

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India : PhD Program in Computer Science at IIIT-Delhi 2010

The goal of PhD programs in IIIT-Delhi is to train students to become top class researchers who can be part of the global research ecosystem, and contribute to research organizations and research universities across the world.

For its PhD (Computer Science) program, IIIT-D invites applications for admission for 2010 in following research areas:

• Image Analysis and Biometrics
• Information Management and Data Analytics
• Mobile and Ubiquitous computing
• Security and Privacy
• Software Engineering
• Theory

Some key features of the program are:

• Based on the best practice model in top universities, worldwide, fresh B.Tech. graduates with research aptitude are strongly encouraged to apply for the PhD program
• GATE scores are optional but not required
• Strong faculty groups that will supervise the students and provide international exposure
• Being a focused program, it is expected that a student should be able to finish the PhD within 4 years
• Attractive compensation: the stipend in first year is Rs 20,000 per month; 2nd to 4th year it can be upto Rs 25,000 per month, based on performance
• IIIT-D will provide financial support to present papers in reputed national and International conferences
• For full time PhD students with assistantship (Teaching or Research), tuition fee (Rs. 1 Lakh per year) will be waived

Collaborative PhD Program: As part of its PhD program, IIIT-Delhi has successfully started a "focused collaborative PhD program" with selected partner groups/institutes across the world. In addition to the above mentioned features of PhD at IIIT-D, other features of collaborative PhD program are:

• A student is admitted to PhD program at IIIT-D, from where he/she will get the degree. Interview for admission may be done jointly by IIIT-D and the partner group
• At least two supervisors: main supervisor will be from IIIT-D and may have an external co-supervisor from the partner Institution
• After completing the course work and starting the research, the student may spend 3 months to 1 year with the co-supervisor at the partner group/institution
• While at the partner group or organization, the partner will pay the stipend as per their norms

For collaborative PhD program, applications are invited for the following research areas:

• Biometrics: collaborators are from University of Notre Dame, USA; West Virginia University, USA; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
• Information Security: Collaborators are from University of Maryland Baltimore County, USA; IBM- India Research Labs, India; City University London; State University of New York, Buffalo, USA; University of Luxemborg, Luxemborg, UIUC, USA
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing: Collaborators are from University of California, Los Angeles, USA; INRIA-Rocquencourt, France; Newcastle University, England; Ohio State University, USA
• Software engineering: Collaborators are from Saarland University, Germany; Microsoft Research, Bangalore; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
• Information Management and Analytics: Collaborators are from IBM Indian Research Lab; University of Aizu, Japan

Detail information of the collaborative PhD program is available here.

Eligibility: For both programs (regular PhD and collaborative PhD), IIIT-D is looking for candidates who have good programming expertise, solid foundations in CS/Maths, and interest in pursuing research in one of the above mentioned areas. Eligibility criteria for applying: A person who has good academic record throughout and graduated within the last two years with a BTech/BE/MTech/MS/ME in CS/IT/ECE/EE with a good academic record (at least a CGPA of 7.5 or equivalent in IITs/NITs, or in the top 10% in his/her CS/IT/ECE/EE batch from other institutions). Requirements may be relaxed for candidates with publications/ R&D/software development experience in their area of interest.

Important dates:

• Last date to receive application: April 19, 2010
• Screening results: April 24, 2010 (5:00 PM)
• Written and Programming Test/Interview at IIIT-D: May 10
• Results on the website: TBA
• 1st day of semester: TBA

How to Apply:

• Apply online: PhD application form.
• Once the online form is filled, applicants have to print the filled form, paste a photo, sign on the declaration, attach a Demand Draft of Rs. 300 and post it to:
  
  
  PG Program Coordinator
  IIIT Delhi
  NSIT Campus
  Azad Hind Fauj Marg
  Sector-3, Dwarka
  New Delhi - 110078
• Application checklist:
  • Printout of duly filled application form
  • Details of publications, awards, and honors (if any)
  • Non refundable application fee: A demand draft of Rs. 300 in favor of IIIT-Delhi, payable at Delhi

Sponsored Full Time Candidates: This category comprises of students who are working professionals and are sponsored by the reputed organization by giving an undertaking. They will not be entitled to any financial assistance from the Institute, fee waiver, and on-campus placement. Admission process will be same as for regular candidates. For sponsored candidates, a tuition fee of Rs. One Lakh per year will be charged.

Admission Process: Based on the facts furnished in the application, a screening will be performed and selected candidates will be asked to appear for a competitive entrance process that includes written and programming tests and interview. Written test may be objective or short subjective. Questions will be from Data Structures, Algorithms, Discrete Maths, Theory of Computation, and Probability Theory. In the programming test, candidates will be asked to write and execute a program in one of three languages (C, C++, JAVA). Based on the performance in written and programming tests, selected candidates will be interviewed.

Clarifications:

• MCA/MSc(CS/IT/ECE) degree is considered equivalent to the BTech/BE degree. Such students are also eligible to apply with the condition that in their undergraduate (i.e. B.Sc.) they should have Mathematics as one of the courses and keen interest/capability/commitment in pursuing research.
• Test/interview venue will be IIIT-D.
• Students in their final semester of BTech/BE/MTech/ME are eligible to apply.
• We will not entertain requests to change the test/interview dates and place.
• Students in Electronics branch are also eligible to apply.
• IIIT-D PhD program is a full time program, not a part time program.
• The admission decisions (i.e. screening, shortlisting, and others) will be made by the IIIT-D PhD admission committee, which will be final.
• Recommenders should be someone who is professionally affiliated with the applicant such as a faculty member in the qualifying degree granting institution, thesis advisor, supervisor, and senior member in their organization.
• If you have selected two research areas in the application form, then, during interview, questions may be asked from both the areas. However, a candidate may select one of the areas during interview.
• Outstation candidates will have to furnish the proof of travel. If a candidate decides to choose a different mode (e.g. 3AC, air, etc.), IIIT-D will only reimburse the second sleeper or public transport bus fare by the shortest route.
• If the candidate is selected for admission and decides to join IIIT-D, hostel facility will be provided as per the norms of the institute.
• Accommodation during the entrance process will be provided to the outstation candidates (not to any other relatives/guardians) with the condition that prior intimation is given through email tohost@iiitd.ac.in   along with complete itinerary.
• All communications will be through email. We will not send any postal mail. Further, most announcements about the admission to the PhD program for 2010 will be made through this site. Results will also be declared through this site. Hence, candidates are advised to check this site regularly for updates.
• As decided by the PG Committee, IIIT-D selection team will go to some good engineering colleges to screen PhD candidates based on written exam and one round of interview. Pre-selected students will have to attend final round of interview, including interview with the collaborator, at IIIT-D.

Question:

For any further information, or queries, feel free to contact at phd-admissions@iiitd.ac.in

[Japan] AUN/SEED-JICA Master Scholarships 2010 in Nine Engineering Fields

The AUN/SEED-Net Project with support from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) provides scholarships to highly qualified young teaching staff and graduating students/young graduates (i.e., potential future faculty staff) of Member Institutions to acquire master’s degrees in the following nine engineering fields at respective Host Institutions in other countries:
Chemical Engineering at De La Salle University (DLSU)
Civil Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (CU)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (CU)
Environmental Engineering at University of Philippines-Diliman (UP)
Geological Engineering at Gadjah Mada University (UGM)
Information and Communication Technology at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology, Ladkrabang (KMITL)
Manufacturing Engineering at University of Malaya (UM)
Materials Engineering at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Institute of TechnologyBandung (ITB).

In order for AUN/SEED-Net students to produce high quality thesis research of international standard and to ensure the completion of the master’s degree within two years, AUN/SEEDNet provides vital support, in terms of financial and academic, through joint thesis research supervision, to AUN/SEED-Net Master’s students at all Host Institutions. The joint thesis research supervision will be carried out through the Collaborative Research Program, which has been created by each Host Institution for a few well-defined research themes (or research umbrellas) in consultation with Japanese Field Coordinating University, each of which is a collection of interrelated and progressively conducted thesis research topics. Each AUN/SEED-Net student (including doctoral sandwich student) shall conduct thesis research under one of these research themes.

Besides, according to AUN/SEED-Net Students’ Mobility scheme which is promoted to enable students to benefit educationally and culturally from the experience of learning at other Member Institution(s), Master’s students may be supported to take a course(s) or conduct research at other Member Institution(s) for a short period. Students are advised to consult with their advisors and Host Institution on the necessity, possibility and procedures of their mobility.

Those who complete this Master’s Degree Program with outstanding thesis research are encouraged to pursue a doctoral degree in one of the above nine fields either at Japanese Supporting Universities under the “Doctoral Degree Program in Japan”, or at Host Institutions (in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) under the “Doctoral Degree Sandwich Program” with co-supervision by Japanese professors, or at the two Singaporean universities (NTU & NUS) under “Doctoral Degree Program in Singapore”.

The upgrading scheme is expected to be implemented at some host institutions for master’s students who prove outstanding performance and wish to get upgraded to doctoral level. The details will be finalized by all concerned and announced in due course.

2. Objectives
To increase the number of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering at Member Institutions which would be necessary to contribute to a sustainable industrial development of ASEAN countries.
To strengthen the Master’s degree programs at the Host Institutions so that the production of high quality Master’s degree holders in engineering needed for the region is materialized within the region in collaboration with the Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.
To strengthen human networking among teaching staff of Member Institutions and Japanese Supporting Universities.

3. Eligibility of Applicants
(a) Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline of engineering, or to be awarded the Bachelor’s degree before starting the Master’s degree program.
(b) Applicants should be ranked within top 10% of the class, or have the grade point average of 3.0 or higher from the grade point system of 4.0 in their undergraduate study.
(c) Applicants must be young faculty staff of Member Institutions, or graduating students, or young graduates of Member Institutions who are strongly motivated to pursue a professional career as faculty staff at Member Institutions.
(d) Applicants should be under the age of 30 at the time of application and capable of carrying out independent research.
(e) Applicants who have already received another equivalent major award, scholarship or a salary to undertake a proposed course are not eligible forscholarships.

4. Selection of Host Institution(s)
(a) Each Host Institution is assigned to host one or two Engineering fields. Applicants must choose to apply to the Host Institution(s) that offer(s) their proposed field of study.
(Please see list of Host Institutions and their host fields in Attachment 1, and visit our website at http://www.seed-net.org/application_form.htmlfor application forms.)
(b) Each Host Institution has drawn up research umbrellas or themes under Collaborative Research Program. It is advised that all applicants should be well aware of research areas that each Host Institution can offer to AUN/SEED-Net students before selecting Host Institution(s), by carefully studying Collaborative Research umbrellas and choose their tentative thesis research topics accordingly. (For details on Collaborative Research umbrellas of each field, please visit our website at http://www.seednet.org/research_umbrella.php )
(c) In addition, possible research areas of study will also be expanded to cover five interdisciplinary areas, namely Biotechnology, Disaster Mitigation, Global Environment, Natural Resources/Materials, and New/Renewable Energy. In case an applicant proposes a research topic under these research areas, one is still expected to choose one of the Host Institutions, depending on the focus of the research topic (e.g., if the topic is Mechanical Engineering related renewable energy, applicants should choose ITB. If the topic is Manufacturing Engineering related disaster mitigation, applicants should choose UM. If the topic is Electrical and Electronic Engineering related biotechnology, then the applicants should choose CU)
(d) Applicants can apply to the maximum of two Host Institutions, but cannot apply to any institution within their own country.
(e) Applicants should be aware that some Host Institutions strictly require their applicants to obtain a TOEFL and/or GRE score as an admission requirement. (Please contact each Host Institution for more details.)

5. Target Number of Scholarships

Around 45 scholarships for the Japanese Fiscal Year 2010 will be supported (approximately five scholarships for each host field at Host Institutions in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand).

6. Coverage of Scholarships

The scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, health insurance, visa fee and airport tax, and a round-trip air ticket, in accordance with the AUN/SEED-Net Project regulations. There may be partial support(s) from concerned Host and Sending Institution.

7. Commencement and Duration of Scholarships

The commencement of scholarship should be within the Japanese Fiscal Year 2010; that is, awarded students should commence their study within April 2010 – March 2011.

The duration of the scholarship is strictly two years, counting from the day of arrival at a Host Institution. Students who need more than two years to acquire a degree will be expected to self-finance during period of extension.

Note: The AUN/SEED-Net Project, in consultation with the Host Institution, will terminate the award of any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress at the Host Institution.

8. Application and Screening Procedure

It is advisable for applicants to study and follow the application procedure below. (Please see Attachment 2 for a flow chart of the procedure.)
Applicants submit one set of AUN/SEED-Net’s Application Form (for scholarship) and two sets of Host Institution(s)’ Application Form(s) (for university admission), along with other required documents to the contact person at Member Institutions (as Sending Institutions) to which the applicants belong. The list of names of contact persons at Member Institutions (or Sending Institutions) is given in Attachment 3.
The contact person of each Sending Institution sends a collection of Application Forms to AUN/SEED-Net, together with an endorsement letter from the Dean or designated person endorsing the applications. Please note that sending application directly to AUN/SEEDNet without the endorsement letter will not be accepted. (Sending Institutions may submit the collection of application forms more than once within the deadline.)
AUN/SEED-Net will check all required documents and request missing documents from applicants through Sending Institution, if necessary.
AUN/SEED-Net forwards the collection of Host Applications to respective Host Institutions for admission screening.
Host Institutions screen applicants for admission and identify potential advisor(s), then inform the admission result to AUN/SEED-Net.
AUN/SEED-Net starts its screening for scholarships and informs the result to respective Sending Institutions.Note: At the time of admission and scholarship screening, Host Institutions and AUN/SEED-Net may contact Sending Institutions and/or applicants for missing documents or further information.
Sending Institutions inform their successful applicants to confirm their acceptance of scholarships via Reply Form and submit missing documents, if any, to AUN/SEED-Net.
Contractual matters between Host Institutions and AUN/SEED-Net begins.

9. Submission Deadline of the Application Form

Applications for the Master’s Degree Program should be submitted, in printed forms, to the AUN/SEED-Net Project by January 31, 2010.

10. Scholarship Allocation

The scholarships, in principle, should be distributed across fields and across Sending Institutions.

Application to be submitted to:

AUN/SEED-Net Project
(Master’s Degree Program)
Faculty of Engineering Building 2, Room 109-110
Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok 10330, THAILAND

JN Tata Endowment Scholarships 2010/11-Indian Students-India

The JN Tata Endowment Scholarships are offered to Indian Students for the year 2010/11 abroad

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarships for the academic year 2010/11 for higher studies abroad in all disciplines. Selected scholars may also qualify for gift awards.

Eligibility:

1. Indian Nationals.
2. Graduates from an Indian recognised University with a consistently good record.
3. Students in the final year of the degree course.
4. Mid carees professionals upto the age of 45 years planning to go abroad for further research, training or specialisation.

How to Apply:
Prescribed application forms will be available from The Administrative office of The Endowmwent at The Mulla House 51 MG Road, Mumbai 400001.
The application fee of rs 100 can be paid in cash or by Money Order on which the Full name and Address is to be mentioned to enable the Endowment to send them the Form.

Scholarship Deadline:
March 1, 2010
Source:

http://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/about/pdf/Final%20Advt.pdf

2010 / 2011 DAAD SIEMENS PhD Scholarships for Indian Students

Germany – 2010 / 2011 DAAD SIEMENS PhD Scholarships for Indian Students

Objectives
To do a PhD degree supervised by scientists working at universities in Germany in close cooperation with scientists working for Siemens Corporate Technology on one of the topics under current offers (see Annex 1 in attached pdf document)

Target Group
Highly qualified post graduates from one of the listed institutions (attached pdf document)

Scholarship Value
Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month

• A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
• Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
• A study and research subsidy
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

Requirements and Conditions

• Please check the individual offer for information on requirements and host institutions
• German language skills are not mandatory
• In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

Application Documents
To be arranged in the order mentioned below

• 2 application forms with a passport-size photograph attached to each form. Please ensure that you have signed both forms before sending them to us.
• 2 typed copies of curriculum-vitae (max. 2 pages)
• Abstract of master/diploma thesis
• 2 typed copies of letter if Intend
• 2 references from senior academics from the applicant’s field of study/research on the proforma available on our website. The referee’s title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp). These should be Confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated
• Proof of English language skills (TOEFL 550/213/80; IELTS:
  5.5
• 2 copies of all chronologically arranged academic certificates and mark-sheets (all copies must be attested; attested.
  English translation, if the originals are in Hindi; Attestation
  can be done by a gazetted Government officer).

Application Procedure
The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website.

The deadline for submission of applications is 28th Feb. 2010

Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Time Line

• Announcement Dec 2009
• Application deadline 28th Feb 2010
• Selections April 2010 at Head Office
• Beginning of PhD studies 1st Oct 2010

Important Information
Kindly Note:

• Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents
• The first and last name filled in the application form has to be identical to the name in the Passport
• Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national Contact Person and Address

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at:

the DAAD office in New Delhi
German Academic Exchange Service
Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit
IIIrd Floor, 72 Lodi Estate, Lodi Road
New Delhi – 110 003
Tel.: +91 11 2461 5148 / 5009
Fax: +91 11 2469 0919
E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org
Website: www.daaddelhi.org

Download pdf for more information and application details

Indicorps fellowship 2010-India

The Indicorps fellowship is a profound personal experience and an opportunity to understand participatory development through intense voluntary service. The structured program encourages participants to leave their comfort zones, place others’ interests before their own, test their own potential to affect change, explore their relationship with India, and understand what it means to lead by committing themselves to innovative grassroots projects. Indicorps believes that giving one’s time and energy, without any attachment to the outcome, regardless of the circumstances, is an unparalleled personal experience in service. At the same time, the fellowship is a chance for fellows to address their own identity, recognize their personal boundaries, and understand how to produce change in their environment(s). The fellowship is deeply rewarding, a transformational and challenging personal journey, and part of Indicorps’ collective experiment for change.
Approach to development:
Indicorps’ approach to development involves a total investment of body, mind and soul into the process of “being the change.” Fellows take individual personal responsibility to execute and complete projects, defined in partnership with local development organizations, that address particular community challenges. Recognizing the project as a foundational cornerstone or platform for change, Indicorps pushes fellows to actively test their and creatively explore the possibilities of community-oriented leadership.
More about the Fellowship program:
Each year, Indicorps selects young professionals of Indian origin for one and two year service fellowships with grassroots service organizations in India. To be eligible for the fellowship program, you must be a person of Indian origin (Government of India definition) and have at minimum a university degree or five years work experience. Individuals apply specifically to projects of their interest.
The first month of the fellowship involves an -intense, physically and mentally rigorous, month-long orientation to India, the Indicorps philosophy, and practical living. In conjunction with grassroots fieldwork, Indicorps also requires fellows to attend periodic workshops that encourage participants to deepen their understanding of Indian development, to reflect, to share progress, to collectively solve problems, and to re-energize. Some fellows opt for a second year to broaden their understanding of development and take leadership in managing projects or Indicorps programs.
The fellowship has stringent documentation requirements and promotes self-accountability. The program is carefully crafted to consider long-term impact and to defy common critiques of both international volunteers and the organizations with which they work.
Indicorps provides a nominal stipend to enable fellows to live simply and work in India for the duration of their fellowship. Basic room, board, and fellowship-related travel are covered by Indicorps or the local project partner organization. Indicorps is a total immersion program and encourages fellows to be a part of their communities to the greatest extent possible – including attempting to live within the means of their location.
NOTE: The Indicorps stipend is designed to cover only basic living costs, some of which may be provided in-kind. The stipend does not include airfare to/from the applicant’s current location, incidentals, health care or insurance, or a personal spending allowance. Participants will incur some out-of-pocket personal expenses during the fellowship year.
Evaluation for effort:
As part of our commitment to development, Indicorps will continually evaluate for effort. Indicorps reserves the right, at any stage of the program, to dismiss fellows who do not embrace the spirit and/or commitments underlying the Indicorps concept.
Before applying, please read the following documents for background related to the Indicorps Fellowship:
Fellowship Overview, The Indicorps Philosophy, Indicorps Fellowship Handbook.
For the 2010 fellowship year (as per Government of India’s definition), Indicorps will accept applications from qualified persons of Indian origin who have a university degree or five years of applicable work experience from anywhere in the world.
If you are not of Indian origin, do not qualify for the fellowship program, or do not think the Indicorps program is right for you but are interested in working in India, please contact us, we will work with you to find a suitable volunteer experience and may have other opportunities available. (you may also want to visit our Indiserve volunteer-matching platform).
A complete Indicorps application includes the following:
Application Part One, including:

• General Applicant Information
• Short Answer and Essays (Various)
• Self-Reference Form
• Two Outside References
• Health and Medical Form
• Current Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Official Transcript (if currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program)

Application Part Two(s)
(one for each project for which you are interested)
Phone or Personal Interview
(applicants may or may not be interviewed, interviews will be arranged after applications are completed)
Learn more about the Indicorps application process:
http://apply.indicorps.org/ApplicationGuidelines.php
Indicorps will accept supplemental application materials; however, we cannot guarantee that it will be evaluated. Supplemental materials should be sent by email to apply[at]indicorps.org by
(01 Mar, 2010).
Applicants who need to mail items physically should contact Indicorps staff for instructions before mailing.
Indicorps may conduct multiple interviews, contact references, coordinate face-to-face meetings with alumni, and request additional materials during the application process. In some cases, at the suggestion of the evaluation committee, Indicorps may ask a candidate to consider changing his/her project preferences (and file an additional project application, if not already submitted). Ultimately, applicants will only be evaluated for projects in which they overtly express interest.
http://www.indicorps.org/

[Indian] Indian Government Scholarship 2010-11

Five complete sets of application  forms are to be submitted to the Indian Mission. Candidate should clearly mention the course and university to which he/she is seeking admission. The applicants are advised to go through the “Universities Handbook” available with our Mission before giving these details. ICCR would not be able to entertain a subsequent change in course of study or University once admission of a scholar is confirmed and the scholar has arrived to join the course.
Certified copies of all documents should be accompanied with English translations. A syllabus of the last qualifying exam application.
NOTE:

• Students applying for doctoral/post doctoral courses or architecture should include a synopsis of the proposed area of research.
• Students wishing to study performing arts should, if possible, enclose Video/audio cassettes of their recorded performances.
• Candidates must pass English Proficiency Test conducted by Indian Mission.
• ICCR will not entertain applications which are sent to ICCR directly by the students or which are sent by local Embassy/High Commissions in New Delhi.

Priority will be given to students who have never studied in India before.

No application will be accepted for admission to courses in medicine or dentistry.
Candidates may note that Indian universities/educational institutions are autonomous and independent and hence have their own eligibility criteria. Forwarding of applications is thus not a guarantee of admission. A scholarship is awarded only when admission is confirmed by ICCR.- 2 -
Students must carry a proper visa. Scholars for structured undergraduate and postgraduate courses should carry full term “Student Visas” while for Ph.D. students “Research Visas” for a specific period of 4-5 years is required. Students should ensure that they get the correct visa from the Indian Embassy/High Commission. Govt. of India guidelines stipulate that if a scholar arrives without proper visa and his actual admission at the University/Institute does not materialize, he/she will be deported to his/her country.
In the case of students who require Research Visas, an additional application for the Research Visa has to be filled and submitted in six copies along with six photographs & synopsis. Applicants may note that clearance of Research Visa can take as long as six to eight months. Before departing for India the scholars should seek a full briefing from the Indian Diplomatic
Mission in their country about living conditions in India/the details of scholarship/the type and duration of the course to which he/she is admitted. Scholars should inform the Indian Embassy/High Commission of their travel schedule well in advance so that ICCR can make reception and other arrangements for them.
Hostel accommodation is not guaranteed and is an exception rather that an assured facility.
The accommodation allowance that ICCR gives, allows 2 to 3 students to “chum up”, and share a small flat.Scholars are advised to carry some money to meet some incidental expenditure on arrival. All intending candidates should in their own interest obtain a certificate that they are free from AIDS prior to their departure for India. Even in India, the applicant would have to go for AIDS test before the admission is finally given to overseas scholars. In case any of the nominees is found to be HIV positive in India the scholar will be repatriated immediately and the Council would not bear any expenses on this account.
The scholars who are awarded scholarships should bring with them all documents relating to their qualifications in original for verification by the respective college/university at the time of admissions. This application form contains a ‘tear-out’ sheet at Appendix-7 titled “Joining Report of the Scholar”. This form should not be submitted along with the main application. Instead, the ‘Joining Report’ form should be removed and submitted to ICCR by the scholar in the event the scholar has been granted scholarship and only after the scholar has joined an educational institute in India. This form should be submitted with the required stamp & signature of the Institute authorities.
For information not available in the “Universities Handbook” or from the Indian Missions abroad, applicants are welcome to contact the “ISD Division” at any of the following telephone/email address:-
- 3 -1 Director (S) 23370118
2 Programme Director (ISD-I) 23370391
3 Programme Director (ISD-II) 23379364

Dealine :28 February 2010
Contact Person: n/a
Address:
AZAD BHAVAN,
INDRAPRASTHA ESTATE,
NEW DELHI-110 002
Phone: 23379309, 23379
Fax: 00-91-11-23378783, 23378639, 23378647, 23370732
Email: iccr@vsnl.com 
Web: www.iccrindia.org

[India] Scholarships for Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon and Chad Students in India

[India] Scholarships for Nigeria, Benin, Cameroon and Chad Students in India

Deadline: January 31, 2010
During the India Africa Forum Summit held in New Delhi in April 2008, the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India had announced Government of India's initiative to enhance the academic opportunities for students from African countries by way of increasing the number of Scholarships for them to pursue Under Graduate, Post Graduate and higher studies courses in Indian Universities & Institutions
In that context, following scholarship slots have been offered for meritorious students under the African Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2010-11.

• Nigeria – 4 (Four)
• Benin – 2 (Two)
• Cameroon – 1 (One)
• Chad – 1 (One)

Nominations from desirous meritorious students are invited for the said scholarship slots. The last date for submitting duly completed application form to First Secretary (Cons) at hoc.abuja@mea.gov.in or 15, Rio Negro Close, Off Yedseram Street, Maitama, Abuja (Nigeria) is 31 January 2010.
Information

• Africa Scholarship Scheme – Year 2010-11 (PDF)
• Application Form (PDF)
• ICCR Guidelines (PDF)
  
• Scholarship Rates (PDF)
  

[England] Scotland's Saltire Scholarship for Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals

[England] Scotland's Saltire Scholarship for Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals

Deadline: June 11, 2010
This exciting scholarship opportunity is open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals. Awards worth £2000 each are available towards the cost of tuition fees for full time Masters Programmes in a wide range of subject areas. These scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with University of Aberdeen.

Eligibility
To be considered for the scholarship you will need to have applied to the University of Aberdeen for a place starting in September 2010 and have firmly accepted an offer, either conditional or unconditional by 11 June 2010.
The scholarship can only be held by a student of the University commencing study in September 2010 – it cannot be transferred to another institution.
Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded broadly on the basis of academic merit.
Timetable
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2010.
Notification of Awards
A Selection Committee will meet in late June 2010. Successful applicants will be informed by 30 July 2010.
How to Apply
A completed application form, transcript and one academic reference should be posted or emailed to:
Student Recruitment and Admissions
University of Aberdeen
University Office
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Click here for further scholarship information and application (PDF)

Junior Research Fellows (JRF) DBT Project, IIAR, Gujarat, India

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH

KOBA VILLAGE, GANDHINAGAR-382 007 (www.iiar.res.in): Application Dedline: December 14, 2009

Applications are invited for the positions of Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in a five year DBT-sponsored project “Programme support for School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology”

Position: Junior Research Fellow Department of Plant Cell & Molecular Biology (1 post) and Department of Molecular Biology of Disease(1 post)Rs. 12,000 + HRA p.m

Essential Qualification: Post Graduate (First Division) in Plant Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany.

Desirable: Experience in techniques like Plant Tissue Culture, PCR, cloning, protein expression and purification. Age not more than 30 years on 30^th November 2009 (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/PH candidates as per Govt. of India guidelines).

General Conditions:

1. The engagement for the projects is purely on temporary basis for the period of duration of the project.
2. It is not an appointment with the institute and will not confer any right of the incumbent to any claim implicit or
   explicit on any position.
3. Appointment will be initially for a period of one year to be extended further depending upon satisfactory performance of the incumbent and is co-terminus with the project.

Please apply on plain paper,  with latest photo, mentioning qualifications, experience and name of two referees along  with bio-data to The Director, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Advanced Research, Koba Institutional Area, Koba, Gandhinagar-382 007, Gujarat, India or by email at programmesupport-at-iiar.res.in by December 14, 2009.

Scholarship for Technical Training in JAPAN, The Hindu-Hitachi Scholarships

In association with Hitachi Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, THE HINDU invites applications for Scholarship for technical training in JAPAN. The number of Scholarships will be three. The terms and conditions are as follows:

Fellowship for Live Consulting Project to B-Tech/BE/MBA Students – India

Ph.D. Position Opening, TERI, India

Ph.D. position opening
Description : The Centre for Energy and Environment at TERI University offers doctoral degree in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. TERI University is the outcome of the research, consultancy and out reach activities of TERI (The Energy & Resources Institute) in the areas of energy, environment and sustainable development. The University was established and constituted on 19th August, 1998 and has been granted “Deemed-to-be University status” by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Our centre has a PhD position available in the area of catalysis. This is partly funded by UKIERI (UK-India Education and Research Initiative) and the research will be carried out in collaboration with Department of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, UK.
Qualifications:
• The candidate should have an M. Tech degree in Chemistry / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Environmental Sciences.
• The candidate should have an outstanding academic record, team working skills and good communication skills in English.
• Candidates with Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology or those who have cleared the UGC / CSIR NET examinations for award of Junior Research Fellowship will be preferred.
Outstanding candidates will be supported for one year as per DST / CSIR / UGC norm
Homepage : TERI
Contact address : Dr. Vidya S Batra
Fellow, TERI and Adjunct Faculty, TERI University
India Habitat Centre
Lodi Road
Delhi-110003
Tel: 24682100 ext 2607
Email: vidyasb@teri.res.in

[India] The National Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities (2009-10)

Applications (in English or Hindi) are invited latest by 31st August, 2009 in the prescribed proforma from the persons with disabilities to award the National Scholarships for the year 2009-10 for pursuing technical and professional courses from recognized institutions. Salient features of the scheme are:

• 500 national scholarships will be awarded to eligible students with disabilities for the year 2009-10 for pursuing technical and professional courses from recognized institutions.
• Financial Assistance can be given for computer with editing software for blind/deaf graduate and post graduate students pursuing professional courses and for support access software for cerebral palsy students.
• Scholarship of Rs.1 GQ0/-p.nn. for hostellers and Rs.700/- p.m. for day scholars studying in professional courses at graduation and above level, and Rs.700/-p.m. for hostellers and Rs.400/- p.m. for day scholars pursuing Diploma /certificate level professional. Course fee is reimbursed upfo ceiling of Rs. 10,000/-per year.

The eligible students with disabilities should submit their applications for scholarship in prescribed format duly countersigned and recommended by the head of the institution, where they are studying, so as to reach, complete in ail respects to:
National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC),
Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-!2,
Faridabad-121007 on or before 31-08-2009.

Details containing the eligibility conditions, the prescribed proforma for the application are available on website of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt, of India "www.socialjustice.nic.in''.

For further details, please visit website of NHFDC
or contact:
NHFDC, Red Cross Bhawan, Sector-12,
Faridabad-121007.
Tel no.0129-2226910, 2287512, 2287513
Fax-0129-2284371,
e-mail-nhfdc@nda.vsnl.net.in.

Applications received, other than countersigned and recommended by the head of the institution in which the applicant is enrolled for study or after the last date or incomplete in any respect (i.e. without requisite information or documents), shall not be considered.

For more informations please visit:
www.socialjustice.nic.in or
www.nhfdc.org

[India] Fair & Lovely Scholarships 2009

Eligibility:

1. Scholarships are awarded to women only.
2. For Fair & Lovely Scholarships, candidates must:
   
   1. Have cleared HSC and must have secured at-least 60% marks in their 10th and 12th examination
   2. Have working knowledge of English language
3. Scholarships are awarded solely at the discretion of our panel of Judges

How to apply:

The application form is available by mid each year. Candidates have to fill all the required details in the application form and provide attested copies of all documents listed.

For any further queries or specific project information, please feel free to write to us at - Fair & Lovely Foundation,
Post Box No. 11281,
Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020
India
or email us at fairandlovely.fdn@unilever.com

Documents for the application:

1. Original mark sheets and certificates
2. Photo copies of all mark sheets and certificates
3. 2 passport size photographs
4. Original and one photo copy of family income proof.
5. Original and one photo copy of admission proof.
6. 3 copies of statement of purpose - which is an essay of not more than 250-300 words. It should include the following points.
   • About yourself.
   • Your aims and ambitions in life
   • Your path towards achieving this ambition
   • What do you consider as a bottleneck towards your achieving this ambition?
   • Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Renewal of Scholarship

Past beneficiaries of the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarships can now renew their scholarships for more assistance in further education.

To process your renewal application you need to send us the following documents:

1. Mark sheets of your last academic year.
2. A letter from your Principal / HOD on your performance.
3. A Statement of Purpose which should not be more than 250-300 words and should state how you have benefited from the Fair & Lovely Foundation Scholarship and how would you make the most of this opportunity provided to you again.

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Junior Research Fellow Position, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, India

Applied Mechanics Department Advertisement for the Post of JRF- Application Deadline: before 28th August 2009.

Applications on plain paper with complete bio-data alongwith self-attested photocopies of candidate’s professional certificates are invited from Indian nationals for the post of Junior Research Fellow to work in research project entitled “Investigation of chemical gas sensors based on low cost thin films of metal-oxide semiconductors” sanction order no. SR/S2/CMP-41/2008 dated 27.01.2009 sponsored by Department of Science & Technology. The application completed in all respects should reach to: Dean (R&C), Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad-211004 on orbefore 28th August 2009.The envelope should be superscribed as “Application for the post of Junior Research Fellow in the Project: Investigation of chemical gas sensors based on low cost thin films of metal-oxide semiconductors”. A soft copy of the application should also be sent to the email address of the Principal Investigator ppsahay @ m n n it . a c . in . / dr_ppsahay@rediffmail.com.

Applications received late or incomplete may not be considered. The position is purely temporary and will be governed by the Administrative rules/service conditions of Research & Consultancy Cell, MNNIT.

Qualifications : 1st class M.Sc in Physics or equivalent. NET/GATE passed candidates will be preferred.

Fellowship : Rs.12,000 (Consolidated) + 15% HRA per month.

Other Benefits : Accommodation may be available as per the availability and Institutes norms.

Eligible candidate may be entitled to register for PhD/M.Tech. Program of the Institute. Facility of yearly leave, carryover leave, medical benefits etc. may be available as per the applicable rules for project staff.

Age Limit : 28 years.

Project Duration : About 3 years
Note: (i) No TA/DA will be paid for their appearing in the interview.
(ii) Candidates will be informed by e-mail about the interview date. So, candidate must provide valid e-mail IDs in their applications.
(iii) Mere, possessing the prescribed qualification does not ensure that the candidate would be called for interview.
(iv) The Institute reserves the right to accept application at any time, and consider candidates of exceptional credentials without applications. Qualification and experience may be relaxed by the Institute at any point of time for otherwise exceptional candidates.
(v) The applicant will be responsible for the authenticity of information, other documents and photographs submitted.

Name of Principal investigator: Dr. P.P.Sahay
Designation: Professor & Head
Department: Department of Physics
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
MOTILAL NEHRU NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Allahabad – 211 004

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Application for Junior Research Fellow/Lab Assistant in NFMC

NATIONAL FACILITY FOR MARINE CYANOBACTERIA
(Sponsored by DBT , Govt of India )
Department of Marine Biotechnology
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli -620024, Tamil Nadu
Application Deadline:30th July 2009

Applications are invited from individuals who have high motivation to do the research with I Class M.Sc. Microbiology/Biotechnology for the following research projects

1. Department of Biotechnolgy, Govt. of India project titled “Repository of Marine Cyanobacteria as biodiesel feed stock.” For a period of TWO years period.

Principal Investigator - Dr. D. Prabaharan
Two Junior Research Fellow positions (Rs.12,000/- + 7.5 % HRA per month) and One
Lab Attendant position (Rs.8000/- per month)

2. Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India project titled “Marine Cyanobacteria a promising candidate for CO2 sequestration with multiple utilization.” For a period of Three years period.

Principal Investigator - Dr. L. Uma
One Junior Research Fellow positions (Rs.12,000/- + HRA per month) and One
Research Assistant position (Rs.8000/- per month)

Interested candidates can send their CV on a plain paper with a passport size photograph with details of marks secured in all subjects from plus two stage (with proof ), full postal and permanent address, sex, date of birth, community, etc. along with any additional qualification or experience and two addresses of referees who could be contacted (one from whom should be your PG teacher and another whom you have studied)

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION

Application should reach the Principal Investigator on or before30th July 2009 by Email/Registered/Speed post in an envelope superscribed “Application for Junior Research Fellow/Lab Assistant in NFMC” Applicants will be communicated about the date of written test. After short listing, the qualifying candidates will have to appear for the interview on the same day.
No TA DA will be given for attending the return test or interview.

For more details visit us : www.bdu.ac.in /www.nfmc.res.in
Further Scholarship Information and Application

[India] Sahu Jain Trust Scholarships 2009

Sahu Jain Trust a philanthropic organization belonging to the Times of India Group announces the 2009-2010 need-cum-merit based Educational Scholarships

In the following categories
(A) Inland Scholarship: for pursuing

1. Technical Trade Courses including Computers and infotech.
2. Professional Courses (like Engineering & Medical)
3. Graduation, Post Graduation and other Courses.

Existing recipients of Scholarship will have to apply again for continuance.
Scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 150/- to Rs 1,000/- per month.
Last date for obtaining the application forms 20.7.2009
Last date for applying - 30.7.2009

(B) Overseas Loan Schoalrships
(For Higher Studies Abroad)

These are strictly for technical subjects to be undertaken by graduates/ post graduates. The loan is refundable in interest free soft instalments after completion of studies. Loan amount maximum upto Rs. 1,00,000/- lumpsum per selected student.

Eligibility: The students should be of Indian origin and have a uniformly brilliant academic record.
Last date for obtaining the application forms 20.5.2009
Last date for applying - 30.5.2009

Application Forms will be available free of charge or can be had by post sending a 9?x 4? self addressed stamped (Rs. 5/-) envelope to the Secretary, Sahu Jain Trust, Times House, 7, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-1100 002 / Managing Trustees Office, 18, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110 003

Inland Scholarship (PDF)
Loan Scholarship for Higher Studies Abroad (PDF)
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[UK] Rhodes Scholarship 2010 for Indian Students to Oxford University

Scholarship : Rhodes Scholarship 2010 for Indian Students to Oxford University UK

A Rhodes Scholarship is tenable at the University of Oxford. Confirmation of the Scholarship at election is however, subject to the Scholar-elect’s acceptance by a college and by the concerned faculty in case of a research degree. Election to the scholarship is normally for two years but the scholarship may be held for one year only, depending upon the degree programme pursued by the scholar. The trustees impose no requirement that a scholar should study in Oxford for more than one year. A scholarship may be renewed, at the complete discretion of Trustees, for a third and final year for those who were initially admitted to Oxford to pursue a doctoral degree.

A Rhodes Scholarship covers approved university and college fees and other charges for which payment is made directly to the Scholar’s college. It also covers living expenses sufficient to enable a Scholar to meet the necessary expenses for term-time and vacations. The Trust will also meet the cost of a Scholar’s air travel, economy class, to the United Kingdom and of return to India on completion of studies at Oxford.

Tenure of other awards in conjunction with a Rhodes Scholarship is not permitted without prior consultation with the Secretary to the Trust in Oxford.

The Scholarship for which application is to made in 2009 will be tenable from October 2010 .

Conditions of Eligibility

• The Scholarships are open to citizens of India.
• Candidates must be of such an age that they will have passed their 19th and not have passed their 25th birthday on the 1st October 2010.
• Candidates must have at least a first class degree in Humanities, Sciences, Law, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine from an Indian University. Candidates who are in the Final year of a degree course and have exceptionally bright academic record may also apply.
• Candidates for medical studies should consult the Secretary, as well as the Medical School Offices at Oxford, before submitting an application. Particular difficulties may arise for those wishing to do research in clinical departments.
• Marriage is not a bar to applying for, or holding, a Rhodes scholarship. However, married candidates should bear in mind that the scholarship stipend is sufficient only for one person, and that the Trust takes no financial responsibility for the support of a scholar’s spouse. Moreover, spouses who are not British citizens will find it very difficult to obtain permission to undertake paid work in England.
• Subject to ratification by the Rhodes Trustees, the Committee of Selection for India is responsible for deciding whether candidates comply with forgoing conditions, and for making the nominations.

Application Deadline: August 1st, 2009