Some of the Fellowship Details in INDIA

SOURCE: District Administration, Bidar. (http://www.bidar.nic.in/scholarships/fellowship.html)

Sl. No. Institution/ Agency Eligibility Criteria Special Requirement

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National Fellowship of KVPY Kishore Vaiyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) 2011 National Fellowship of KVPY 2011 for students interested in Research Careers www.kvpy.org.in

Starting from students enroll in PUC-1st/X1 standard to PG etc

As per KVPY Guidelines/Norms

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Rajiv Gandhi National Research Fellowship Rajiv Gandhi National Research Fellowship www.ugc.ac.in/rgnfn

Science, Eng and Tech, Humanities and Social Sciences (M.Phill/P.HD)

Only for SC/ST

State wise selection

As per norms

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JC BOSE NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP Department of Science & Technology www.dst.gov.in

Below the age of 60 years

The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent: namely Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and must have carried out several years of work in the specific area.

Duration of the fellowship is for 5 years

Rs. 20,000/month etc

In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum for conferences and other expenses.

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RAMANUJAN FELLOWSHIPS Department of Science & Technology www.serc-dst.org

Below the age of 60 years

The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and have adequate professional experience

Duration of the fellowship is for 5 years

The value of the fellowship will be Rs. 75,000/- per month.

Each Fellow will, in addition, receive a contingency of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum for conferences and other expenses.

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National Solar Sciences Fellows Programme Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Government of India http://mnre.gov.in

The applicant should be between 35-45 years age group. However the upper age limit can be relaxed for deserving candidates based on the merit of their proposal.

An applicant in the age group of 35 to 45, may have a mentor in the host institution with expertise in related

The application has to be submitted in the prescribed proforma (Annexure I) and has to be accompanied by a short paper (not exceeding 3 pages) on the applicant?s proposed research proposal clearly identifying the new knowledge that it will help to generate along with a summary of work already carried out by the applicant

subject. The proposal should clearly indicate the name and credentials of the proposed mentor if available.

The fellow may be of any field of engineering and science and the proposal may include subject of any related fields such as thermal heat transfer, chemical and mechanical aspects of associated science and engineering leading to harnessing of solar energy for various applications.

Those who are already employed can also apply subject to the condition that their organization is willing to spare them for three years. During this period they can continue to get their salary etc. from parent organization if that organization allows, provided he/she is allowed to work full time on fellowship programme.

The host institutions will also be empanelled based on their capacity to provide necessary infrastructure support to the Fellow. An MoU with the Fellow and Institute will be signed by the Ministry.

in the area.

Short-listed candidates shall be invited for an interactive discussion with the Fellowship Management Committee constituted by the Ministry under the ?National Solar Science Fellowship Programme?.

The application complete in all respects should be sent by Registered/Speed Post only (not by courier service or in person) in a confidential sealed envelope by 31st October, 2011 to the following address: The Joint Secretary(SS), Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Block 14, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003

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IUSSTF Indo-US Science and Technology Forum introduces Indo-US Research Fellowships For Indian Researchers http://www.indousstf .org/ fellowship.htm

In an effort to augment scientific excellence in emerging areas of science and technology, the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (lUSSTF) in association with Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of Department of Science and Technology (DST), announces the Indo-US Research Fellowships. The objective of the fellowship is to enable young researchers from India to carry out research in frontier areas of science and technology at a premier institution in USA. The fellowship will enable

for Programme information, please contact: Dr. Smriti Trikha Indo-US Science and Technology Forum 12 Hailey Road, Fulbright House, New Delhi-110 001 Email: fellowship@ indousstf.org

early and mid career Indian researchers to acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and at the same time build strong collaborative linkages between the scientific communities of US and India. Eligibility/ Application Requirements

Academic Qualifications - Ph.D. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2011

Employment : A permanent position in a public funded R&D lab/ S&T institution (non-private)/recognized universities/colleges in India

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The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH) is delighted to announce the second round of a two-year pilot scheme for a Charles Wallace India Trust Visiting Fellowship. The CWIT fellowship at CRASSH offers funding for a term of study and residence in Cambridge during the academic year 2012-13 (October 2012 - June 2013). Apply Online: http://www.crassh . cam.ac.uk/page / 799/ charles-wallace - india -trust- visiting a- fellowship.htm

Eligibility The scheme is intended for earlier-career academics from India (defined as resident and domiciled in India, between the ages of 25 and 45 years). Applicants should have been in full-time academic employment in an Indian university or research institute of equivalent standing for at least five years and have completed a PhD. Field of specialization

Research proposals may be in any field within the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, with an emphasis on disciplinary innovation and cross-disciplinary enquiry. Where the focus includes India, it is expected that projects will adopt an interdisciplinary approach (incorporating, for example, post-colonial, comparative, translation, or trans-regional studies).

How to Apply DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 31 October 2011.

The deadline for applications is midday (12pm GMT) on Monday 31 October 2011.

No paper or emailed applications can be accepted. In order for your application to be considered by the Selection Committee, we must receive a completed application via the online application system, including letters of support from your two nominated referees by the deadline.

To access the online application system, please click on the link here or on the right. Please contact us via email on fellowships@ CRASSH.cam.ac.uk

if you experience technical difficulties with the system or if you require further information about eligibility or provision. The following information will be required:

A - CV, including a list of recent publications, to be uploaded as a PDF file

Proposals need not adhere to the Centre's annual theme, although applicants might wish to take account of it. The theme for 2012-13 will be the Cultures and Politics of the Transregional. Applicants whose research focuses primarily on the culture and history of India are advised to apply to Cambridge?s Centre for South Asian Studies (CSAS).

(maximum 8Mb).

a title and brief description of the project you propose. Type your description directly into the box indicated, remembering to Save after each addition/amendment. The system will not allow you to exceed the 10,000 character limit.

a sample chapter of published work, to be uploaded as a PDF file (maximum 8Mb).

the contact details of two referees who are familiar with your work. We advise that you separately alert your nominated referees of your application and the deadline. Referees are given access to your application via an email containing a link that is triggered by your clicking the Send Email button. Once you've ticked the Send Email button, the system will contact your nominated referee, who must submit their reference via this system by the deadline. If referees are unable to provide a reference by the deadline you will be alerted and will need to nominate an alternative referee. The system will indicate when your references have been submitted. (Applicants are unable to view confidential references.) You may amend your nominated referees up to the point of their submitting a confidential reference. Once your referee submits their confidential comments you will no longer be able to change their details.

To submit your completed application, click on the Submit button at the bottom of the page. You can submit at any time up until the deadline, provided all fields (excluding referees' comments) have been completed. You can log in to view and amend your application after submission. Please note that uploaded documents MUST be PDF files, maximum file size 8Mb. The system will not allow you to submit your

application without these. The results of the competition will be announced by the end of December 2011

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The Chevening Gurukul Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence hortly open up for applications for 2012 Programme http://www.britishcouncil.org/ india-scholarships-chevening- gurukul-scholarship. htm

Chevening Gurukul is a unique 12-week, advanced leadership programme, created by the renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) specifically for India?s future leaders. It was launched in 1997 to mark 50 years of India?s independence. Each scholarship covers the following:

(a) Full Programme fees

(b) Accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 12 weeks

(c) Return airfare from India to UK

(d) UK Student Visa and Schengen visa (for study visit) Applications for 2012 opening up shortly.

For queries write to your nearest British Council Office Delhi: delhi.scholarship@ in.britishcouncil.org Mumbai: Mumbai.scholarship@ in.britishcouncil.org Chennai: Chennai.scholarship@ in.britishcouncil.org Kolkata: kolkata.scholarship@ in.britishcouncil.org

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COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS http://www.education.nic.in/ scho_announcements/ukcommon wealth2012-scheme .asp

Applications are invited from Indian nationals either on line through http://www.education.nic.in/ or on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN BELOW for nominations from India for the award of Commonwealth Scholarships in United Kingdom tenable from September/ October 2012 for higher studies/ research/specialized training in the subjects mentioned below in the United Kingdom. Up to Sixty (60) nominations are to be sent to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection to be made by them. Out of these not more than twenty five (25) are for doctoral studies.

The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 12.10.2011 and fulfill

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: For those applying by post, applications on plain paper (as per format given below) alongwith the required documents (attested copies of all certificates/degrees/ diplomas have to be attached) should reach Section Officer, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, External Scholarship Division, ES.4 Section, West Block-1, Wing-6, 2nd Floor, R.K. Puram, New Delhi - 110 066 by 12th October 2011. (Tele. No. 26172491 and 26172492). For those applying online, hard copy of application alongwith supporting documents should be submitted so that it may to reach the above-mentioned address by 12th October 2011.

the minimum qualifications as per Para (IV) below. hese scholarships will be awarded for studies leading to either: - (1) SIX MONTHS OF CLINICAL TRAINING (For MBBS, BDS,MS, MD degree holders only who have qualified as MBBS and BDS between 1st October, 2002 and 30th September, 2007. 1. Cancer Research 2. Cardiology 3. Gynecology 4. Medicine 5. Dentistry 6. Orthopedics 7. Neurology and 8. ENT.

From 1st October 2010, all international medical graduates, including those on Commonwealth Scholarships and Fellowships, who apply for registration with the GMC will be required to score 7.0 or above in every band of the academic IELTS test.

Applicants in medicine and dentistry whose programme requires them to practice clinically, or to work in a laboratory department reporting on samples from Patents, can be considered only if they are eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council (Current conditions for registration can be obtained from the GMC and GDC Website: www.gmc-uk.org and www.gdc-uk.org).

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CHARLES WALLACE INDIA TRUST INTRODUCES LONG TERM AWARDS IN THE ARTS AND HERITAGE CONSERVATION http://www.britishcouncil.org/ india-scholarships-cwit- listing-full.htm#arts

Open for Application 2012 ? 2013

As per Charles Wallace India Trust Norms and Guidelines

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NEHRU MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011, Introduces offers fellowships to scholars to pursue research

Fellowships to scholars to pursue research in (i) Modern Indian History and Contemporary Studies

Interested scholars are requested to send an application along with a note of about 2,000 words on the proposed project to

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY http://www.nehrumemorial .com/ fellowships.php

(ii) Perspectives in Indian Development (social economic and cultural) and (iii) India and Changing Trends in World Economy and Polity.

be undertaken with the following information in an envelope clearly marked ?Application for Fellowship? to the Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi ? 110011. 1) Name. 2) Address. 3) Date of Birth. 4) Academic Record from High School onwards. 5) Details of post-graduate work and list of publications with copies of at least two recent publications. 6) Details of how employed so far and 7) Recommendations from two referees. Candidates in employment should apply through proper channel

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTRE FOR ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (A Deemed University) Jakkur P.O., Bangalore - 560 064 Fax:080- 22082980; Phone:080-22082776; Introduces SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS - 2012 In association with the Department of Science and Technology and the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, New Delhi. http://www. jncasr.ac. in/srfp.php

For motivated and talented Indian students in Science and Engineering. Minimum academic requirements for applying:

Students who have secured not less than 80% in Maths and Science subjects in their 10th and 12th or equivalent examinations and not less than first class in graduation and post graduation ( if applicable).

Students presently studying in I & II year of B.Sc., I, II & III year of B.E/ B.Tech., I year of M.Sc and I - IV year of Integrated M.Sc. can apply for Life Sciences and Mathematics. - Students presently studying in II year of B.Sc., II & III year of B.E/ B.Tech., I year of M.Sc and II - IV year of Integrated M.Sc. can apply for Materials Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Atmospheric Sciences.

The students selected under this programme are placed with scientists at the Centre or elsewhere in India, for 2 months with a

Download form: http://www.jnca sr.ac.in/srfp.php

stipend of Rs. 6000 /- p.m and travel support as per Govt. of India norms. Detailed information and application form can be downloaded from or may be obtained by writing to the address mentioned below with a self-addressed envelope of 16x25

cms with stamp of Rs. 10/

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Ministry of Rural Development Government of India Introduces Prime Minister's Rural Development Fellows Scheme Apply Online: http://rural.nic.in/pmrdfs/

The aim is to create a resource pool of high quality development professionals ready to be deployed as Prime Minister Rural Development Fellows (PMRDFs) in the IAP districts. Number of Positions: The final number of PMRDFs to be posted in the IAP districts will be 180. The recruitment of PMRDFs will be done in two phases. In each phase, 90 candidates will be finally selected after the training programme. This will assist in ascertaining the efficacy of the placement of the batch. Eligibility Criteria The eligibility criteria would be:

Must be 21-30 years old

Must be a postgraduate in Social Science/ Science/ Management or a graduate in Law/ Engineering/ Medicine

Knowledge of Hindi and a local language used in an IAP district is desirable.

Work experience is preferred

Women Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply For further queries, please write to pmrdfs @nic.in or call 022 - 40110457

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Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode invites applications for its prestigious Fellow Programme in Management Apply Online: http://www.iimk.ac.in/ fpm/fpm_admission process.php

Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode invites applications for its prestigious Fellow Programme in Management. The applications are invited for the following areas of specialization: a) Economics b) Finance Accounting & Control

An application fee of Rs.300/- is required. Please note that details of the demand draft are required to be entered in the Online Form. Hence, the demand draft needs to be procured before the online form can be submitted. After applying online, a print out of the application along with the crossed demand

c) Information Technology & Systems d) Marketing e) Organizational Behaviour & Human Resources f) Quantitative Methods & Operations Management g) Strategic Management. Academic Eligibility: One of the following qualifications is required as basic eligibility: a. Post-Graduate degree or equivalent in any discipline (including M.A, M.Sc., M.Com, MBA, MCA, M.Tech., etc) with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA. b. Professional qualifications of CA, ICWA and CS with at least 50% marks or equivalent. c. Professional qualifications such as MBBS and LLB with at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA* d. Engineering degrees, viz., B.Tech., BE, etc. with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA* (* for c & d above additional minimum 3 years relevant experience required for applying to Marketing Area) Those appearing for the final exams can also apply; but, their final selection will be subject to successful completion of the requirement by June 30, 2012. Their admission will be provisional till they produce the required certificates of qualification before December 2012. All relevant qualifications mentioned above must be granted by appropriate bodies in India or abroad and recognized as equivalent. Qualifying Examination: A candidate applying for FPM of IIMK should have a valid test score not older than two

draft (of Rs.300 payable to Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode at Kozhikode) and Referee Recommendations (in the prescribed formats only) are to be sent to FPM Office, IIM Kozhikode, IIMK Campus PO, Calicut ? 673570, Kerala. Please note that copies of certificates need not be sent along with the application form at this stage. IMPORTANT DATES

Online application will open on - November 01, 2011

Last date for submission of Online Application is - January 31, 2012

Last date for receiving Printed Application along with DD and Referee Recommendation is February 15, 2012

years as on January 31, 2012 from the date of application in any of the following tests.

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Post Doctoral Fellowship To Women Candidates For The Year 2011 - 12 http://117.239.33.193/pdfw / Downloads/PDFWOMEN.pdf

The UGC has changed the name of the old scheme ―Part Time Research Associateship for Women‖ as ―Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women candidates‖. The unemployed women candidates holding Ph.D. degree in their respective subject areas with an aim to accelerate the talented instincts of the women candidates to carry out the advanced studies and research.

ELIGIBILITY: i) The candidate must have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject preferably with published research work to their credit. ii) In case of general/open category, 55% marks at UG level and 60% of marks at PG level. iii)For reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PH) candidates, 50% at UG level and 55% at PG level. iv) The upper age limit for applicants is 55 years for the candidates belonging to general/open category and 60 years for SC/ST/OBC/PH/Minority communities, as on 1st July on the year of application. Application in the prescribed format may be submitted only through online mode latest by 24th February, 2012 ( non- extendable) by logging into website at : www.ugc.ac.in/pdfw

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MS. AGATHA HARRISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2012 -13 http://www.education.nic.in / scho_announcements / Agatha-2012.asp

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship (only one fellowship) which the Government of the India Instituted at St. Antony‘s College, Oxford (U.K.). The Fellowship is tenable for one year in the first instance, which can be extended by one year more on the basis of performance of the candidate.

The Fellowship is meant for scholars who have specialized in Modern Indian Studies in the subject fields of History, Economics and Political Science. Candidates should have uniformly brilliant academic record with 60% (at least) in Post graduation and with a Ph.D. degree in the subject-field chosen or published works of equivalent merit, which have received outstanding recognition. Where only grades are awarded, the candidates are required to furnish exact percentage of marks and also indicate the conversion formula. The candidates applying for the Fellowship should keep in mind that this Fellowship is intended to be for a young scholar, who is bent on pursuing an academic career and whose status would be comparable to that of a Junior Research

Fellow at the University of Oxford.

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The Legislative Assistants to Members of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship 2011-2012 Apply Online: http://lamp.prsindia.org / application

How to Apply The LAMP Fellowship involves a highly competitive selection process to enable brilliant, motivated young individuals across the country to be part of the Fellowship. The Fellowship runs from June 2012 to May 2013 (subject to the Parliamentary calendar). Each LAMP Fellow is expected to undertake the activities of the Fellowship on a full-time basis for the entire duration. Applications for the Fellowship are now open. Deadline for applications is February 26, 2012. Applications are accepted only via the online form. Candidates are shortlisted for an interview on the basis of their applications. Selected candidates are expected to start the Fellowship in June 2012.

Contact : PRS Legislative Research Centre for Policy Research Dharma Marg New Delhi 110021 INDIA Email: lampfellowship @ prsindia.org

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University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of Post Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates for the year 2011-2012 (100 slots) http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices / Advt._for_PDF_for_Women.pdf

University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of Post Doctoral Fellowship to women candidates for the year 2011-2012 (100 slots) from unemployed women, holding Ph.D. degree in their respective subjects, to carry out advanced studies and research in sciences, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences in Indian universities and colleges. The guidelines of the scheme, detailed terms and conditions of the fellowship, eligibility, reservations etc. may be seen by logging in the UGC website at:- www.ugc.ac.in

Note: 1. Applications submitted only through online mode shall be entertained and no application submitted in hard copy shall be entertained or considered for award of fellowship in any circumstances whatsoever. 2. Record of the non-selected candidates shall not be preserved beyond three months from the date of declaration of results.

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The Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program for Indian Students, 2012 http://www.ravisankaran.org / index.php

Course Level: Master‘s, Internship and Research Scholarship Provider: Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship can be taken at: Abroad Eligibility: Each activity is intended to have an explicit conservation focus, with an emphasis on clear on-ground conservation benefits. Successful applicants will ordinarily hold a Bachelor‘s degree (in any discipline) and be below the age of 30 on the on the first of July in the year of application. Applicants must hold Indian nationality and be resident in India at the time of applying.

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation C/o Inlaks India Foundation 86/87 Atlanta, Nariman Point Mumbai 400021.

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Young India Fellowship Apply Online: http://youngindiafellowship.com / Apply-Now.aspx?4

Eligibility This postgraduate programme is open to:

Students who are in the final year of their undergraduate degree

Students who have completed their undergraduate degree and have worked straight after that for not more than two years

Students who are in the final year of their postgraduate programme - provided that they enrolled in the programme immediately after completing their undergraduate degree

There is no restriction with respect to the area of specialization at the undergraduate level

There is no restriction with respect to the medium of instruction (English, Hindi, regional language) that the student has been exposed to at the school level. However, she/he should be able to converse, read and write in English given that the medium of instruction at the YIF programme is English.

Young India Fellowship Prog. Office Sri Aurobindo Society Campus, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Adhchini, New Delhi - 110017, India Tel: +91 11 6565 2643 Email: pat@yifp.in For admissions queries: admissions@yifp.in For any other queries: info@yifp.in

All Indian Nationals.

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Best Practices Foundation (BPF) invited for Research Fellow / Research Assistant www.bestpracticesfoundation.com

The Best Practices Foundation (BPF) is an NGO that documents, disseminates and innovates best practices in the fields of development, governance and gender. It aims to conduct innovative action research in partnership with practitioners and implementing agencies of the state and civil society. For more information on BPF please visit

Please submit the following documents 1. CV 2. Two writing samples, preferably a degree dissertation or thesis piece 3. A cover letter stating why you would like to take up this position, why you think you are suited for it, and expected remuneration. 4. Contact information of 3 references and your relationship to them. BPF is ideally looking for a candidate who is progressive, can think innovatively, has the ability to synergize with the communities and between research and practice. S(he) must be able to flourish in a non-hierarchical environment and value principles of creativity, parity and innovation. CVs that are not accompanied by a cover letter and writing sample will NOT be entertained. Candidates should e-mail their application to bpfound@gmail.com by 15th February 2012.

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT Invites Application for Fellow Programme in Management (Doctoral Level) (Approved by AICTE)

IIFM, Bhopal, a premier sectoral management institute funded by Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India, invites applications for its 2012-16 doctoral level Fellow Programme in Management commencing from July 2012. (1) Communication and Extension Management (2) Ecosystem and Environment Management (3) Environment and Development Economics (4) Financial Management (5) Human Resource Management (6) Information Technology and Quantitative Techniques (7) Marketing

Financial Assistance Each student would be given a monthly fellowship of Rs. 12,000/- in first and second year; Rs.14,000/- in third and fourth year and for extended one year (if applicable) during the program. How to Apply Interested candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed application form with all supporting documents mentioned in the form. Application form and details about the programme are available at the website http://www.iifm.ac.in/fpm or can be obtained in person or by post by sending a request along with bank draft of Rs. 500/-. Completed application form (accompanied by a Demand Draft of Rs. 500/- for forms downloaded from website) in favour of

Management (8) Sociology and Community Development (9) Technical Forestry. Group Discussion & Interview GD and Interview for short-listed candidates will be held at IIFM, Bhopal during April/May 2012.

Director IIFM, payable at Bhopal, should be sent to Chairperson, FPM Admissions, Indian Institute of Forest Management, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal 462003, M.P. so as to reach IIFM latest by 2nd April 2012

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Ministry of Culture invites applications from Indian Nationals for the award of Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture for the year 2011-12. Apply Online: http://indiaculture.nic.in / mocapplication/fellowship/

Ministry of Culture invites applications from Indian Nationals for the award of Junior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture for the year 2011-12. These Fellowships are awarded for undertaking research oriented projects. While both the academic research and performance related research are encouraged, the applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project. It may be noted that these Fellowships are not intended for providing training, conducting workshops, seminars or documenting memoirs or writing autobiographies, fiction, etc. It is not a monthly remuneration/stipend or pension to the artistes, but a project-based award. 2. A total of 200 Junior Fellowships having a value of Rs. 10,000/- per month for artistes in the age group of 25- 40 years will be awarded for a maximum period of two years. 3. Age will be reckoned as on 1st April, 2011.

In case of any query related to eligibility, etc., please contact Section Officer, S&F Section through email at scholar-culture @ nic.in or on Telephone Number 011 - 23389608. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may contact Ms. Anita Sinha, Director through mail at anita.sinha@nic.in or on telephone No. 011-23381431.

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Ministry of Culture invites applications from Indian Nationals for the award of Senior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the field of Culture for the year 2011-12. Apply Online: http://indiaculture.nic.in / mocapplication/sfellowship / javascriptnote.htm

Senior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in the Field of Culture 1. Ministry of Culture invites applications from Indian Nationals for the award of Senior Fellowships to Outstanding Persons in

In case of any query related to eligibility, etc., please contact Section Officer, S&F Section through email at scholar - culture@nic.inor on Telephone Number 011-23389608. If you do not receive a satisfactory

the field of Culture for the year 2011-12. These Fellowships are awarded for undertaking research oriented projects. While both the academic research and performance related research are encouraged, the applicant should provide evidence of his/her capabilities in undertaking the project. It may be noted that these Fellowships are not intended for providing training, conducting workshops, seminars or documenting memoirs or writing autobiographies, fiction, etc. It is not a monthly remuneration/stipend or pension to the artistes, but a project-based award. 2. A total of 200 Senior Fellowships having a value of Rs. 20,000/- per month for artistes in the age group of above 40 years, will be awarded for a maximum period of two years. 3. Age will be reckoned as on 1st April, 2011.

response, you may contact Ms. Anita Sinha, Director through mail atanita.sinha@nic.in or on telephone No. 011 - 23381431

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Ministry of Culture operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts Apply Online: http://indiaculture.nic.in / mocapplication / scholarapplication / instruction.htm

Ministry of Culture operates the Scheme for Award of Scholarships to Young Artistes in Different Cultural Fields to support advanced training, within India, to young artistes of outstanding promise in the fields of Indian Classical Music, Indian Classical Dances, Light Classical Music, Theatre, Visual Arts and Folk, Traditional and Indigenous Arts. Under this Scheme, 400 Scholarships are awarded every year to young artistes who have undergone a minimum of 5 years of training with their Guru/Institute.

For any clarification please contact Section Officer (S&F Section) at phone no. 011 - 23389608 or through E-Mail at: scholar-culture@nic.in .

26 Indo-Global Social Service Society introduces Media About Indo-Global Persons from above

Fellowship http://www.igsss.org/

Social Service Society Established in 1960, the Indo-Global Social Service Society (IGSSS) is an Indian development support organization that works with a vision to empower the poor and marginalized sections of society. IGSSS works across four core areas in 21 states of India: Sustainable Livelihood, Youth Development, Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Poverty (To know more about IGSSS, visit: www: igsss.org).

mentioned states are encouraged to apply. However, their CV and the write-up should be send in English and at least one sample of their work must be translated into English. Application along with all relevant documents should be send by e-mail to: hr@igsss.net Applicants should mention ‗Media Fellowships‗for the State……Zone …. in the subject line.

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Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships for Leadership Development, 2013-2014 USA http://www.usief.org.in / Fellowships/Fellowships - for-Indian-Citizens.aspx

Study Subject(s):Arts and Culture Management including Heritage Conservation and Museum Studies; Communication Studies; Conflict Resolution; Economics; Environment; Public Administration; Urban and Regional Planning; and Women‘s Studies Course Level:Master‘s Scholarship Provider: USIEF Scholarship can be taken at: USA Eligibility:-In addition to the General Prerequisites, the applicant should: have completed an equivalent of a US bachelor‘s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. -Applicants should either possess a four-year bachelor‘s degree or a completed master‘s degree, if the bachelor‘s degree is of less than four years‘ duration; -have at least three years‘ full time (paid or voluntary) professional or work experience relevant to their proposed field of study; -experience in leadership and community service; should not have another degree from a US university or be enrolled in a US degree program; -and preferably be in the age

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group of 25-30 years.

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28A. Deshpande Educational Trust, Introduces Deshpande Susandhi Koutilya Fellowship, DSCE Building, BVB Campus, Vidyanagar, Hubli, Karnataka, Phone: 0836 – 2378500/7760965496 Email: koutilya@dfmail.com 28A. Deshpande Educational Trust, Introduces Deshpande Susandhi Koutilya Fellowship, DSCE Building, BVB Campus, Vidyanagar, Hubli, Karnataka, Phone: 0836 – 2378500/7760965496 Email: koutilya@dfmail.com

Qualification: B.COM

Selection Process: Application process includes a written test and a face to face interview

Course Fees: Rs.15,000.00

Application Fees: Rs.250.00

Deshpande Susandhi Koutilya Fellowship, DSCE Building, BVB Campus, Vidyanagar, Hubli, Karnataka, Phone: 0836 – 2378500 / 7760965496 Email : koutilya@dfmail.com

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Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology established the Department of Biotechnology introduces Postdoctoral fellowship http://www.sid.iisc.ernet.in / dbtpdf.html

ABOUT DBT Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology established the Department of Biotechnology in the year 1986 to give a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. In the last sixteen years of its existence the Department has promoted and accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country. Through several R & D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural facilities a clear visible impact of this field has been seen. The Department has made significant achievements in the growth and application of biotechnology in the broad areas of agriculture, health care, animal sciences, environment, and industry. The following are the mandates of the Department:

Support R & D and manufacturing in Biological

Identify and setup Centres of Excellence for R & D

Promote large scale use of Biotechnology

Integrated Programme

CONTACT ADDRESS Prof. K. Muniyappa, Coordinator DBT-PDF Program Department of Biochemistry Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012. Email: kmbc@biochem . iisc.ernet.in

for Human Resource Development

Establishment of Infrastructure

Facilities to support R & D and production

Serve as nodal point for the collection and dissemination of information relating to biotechnology

Promote University and Industry Interaction

Evolve Bio Safety Guidelines

To serve as Nodal Point for specific International Collaborations

Manufacture and application of cell based vaccines

Responsibility for Autonomous Institutions

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The Dag Hammarskjold Scholarship Fund for Journalists, 2012 USA http://unjournalismfellowship . org/node/7

Eligibility:The Dag Hammarskjod Fund for Journalists fellowship is open to individuals who: -native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. For 2012 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2011 Fellows - China, Ethiopia, India and Nigeria — in an effort to rotate recipient countries. -Currently live in and write for media in a developing country. -Are between the ages of 25 and 35. -Have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only. -Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.

NOTE: Applicants and/or their employers are required to provide equipment necessary for the applicants to efficiently and effectively report from the United Nations. Such equipment should include a laptop or notebook computer, digital camera (if appropriate), audio/visual recording and equipment needed for transmission, especially for TV. Selected journalists must be prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print, and arrive with a laptop enabled for WIFI. An originally completed AND signed application, along with all six (6) of the Documentation Requirements, should be sent by postal or courier service (such as DHL, Fedex, Airborne) by March 30, 2012 to: Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists 512 Northampton Street, No. 124A Edwardsville, PA 18704 USA

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Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology Swarna Jayanti Fellowships 2011 -2012

Government of India had instituted a scheme titled ―SwarnaJayanti Fellowships‖ to Commemorate India‘s

For further details contact: Milind Kulkarni Scientist-F Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli

fiftieth year of Independence. Under this scheme a selected number of young scientists, with excellent track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue research in frontier areas of science and technology. The fellowship is Scientist specific and not institution specific, very selective and has close academic monitoring. NATURE OF SUPPORT: The support will cover all the requirements for performing the research and will include a fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years. The fellowship will be provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution. In addition to fellowship, grants for equipments, computational facilities, consumables, contingencies, national and international travel and other special requirements, if any, will be covered based on merit. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with a freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan. The project should contain innovative research idea and it should have a potential of making impact on R&D in the discipline

Road New Delhi – 110 016. Email: milind@nic.in

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UNESCO Developing Countries Fellowships Programme – 2012 2013 http://www.unesco.org / new/en/

The aim of this fellowships programme is to enhance the capacity-building and human resources development in the area of sustainable and renewable energy sources in developing countries and countries in transition. The training activities in the framework of these fellowships are tenable

For further details contact: Milind Kulkarni Scientist-F Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi – 110 016. Email: milind@nic.in

in specialized institutions in the Russian Federation. The medium of instruction will be Russian. UNESCO will solicit applications from the developing countries and countries in transition.

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INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, Introduces ICMR INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS http://icmr.nic.in / ifc_research.htm

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is the premier national agency for the formulation, promotion and conduct of biomedical research in India . The mandate and policies of the ICMR coincide with national health policies. The Council not only plans and promotes medical research in the current and emerging health problems of the country but also is expected to build a strong national cadre of skilled biomedical scientists. One of the major mandates of the Council is to augment capacity strengthening of institutions involved in both basic and clinical sciences

The world is now witnessing a rapid change in the way biomedical research is conducted. The developing countries are in the grip of formidable challenges posed by the existing communicable diseases coupled with new emerging infections. On the positive side, rapid advances in science and technology have brought in new technologies to understand the disease process and find strategies for prevention and cure. There are areas at the cutting edge of science such as molecular medicine, genomics, immunology, which have revolutionized knowledge for finding rapid diagnostics, vaccines, new drug targets and other

1.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 before 31st March of the next year. Dates once decided will be treated as final as it involves lot of ground work and processing at ICMR.

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. Once selected, the Fellow will not be allowed to change the mentor/foreign lab other than the one mentioned in the application.

Total claim bills on the budget head of fellowship should not exceed the amount specified above.

In the event of cancellation of travel ticket due to change of the date of visit/change of sector of journey or any other reasons, the cancellation charges and difference of fare, if any, will be met by the Fellow.

ICMR will notbe liable for anything whatsoever including GOI clearances, medical insurance etc., beyond the specified duration of stay (as approved by selection committee) of Fellow in the foreign country. Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V

therapeutic measures. There is an urgent need that researchers working in the core health sectors like diagnostics, epidemiology, surveillance and cure are exposed to the latest advancements in knowledge and interact with International scientists in their respective field of work.

To achieve the objective of building up of a highly skilled pool of biomedical researchers in all aspects of biomedical research including basic, applied, epidemiological and clinical sciences, the ICMR has embarked upon an International fellowship programme for capacity strengthening of scientists of our country.

Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi – 110029

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Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) invites Research Fellowship Program http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/

Eligibility: (1) Be a national of a developing country. (2) Be currently employed in a research organization or university in the applicant‘s home country where he/she is actively engaged in research relating to agriculture, forestry and fisheries. After the completion of the Fellowship, he/she must be willing to return to his/her country to continue to carry out research at the same research institute or university. (3) Should be endorsed by the authority of the institution where the applicant is employed. (4) Hold at least a Master‘s degree in a field relating to socio-economics, natural sciences or technology. (5) Should be in good health. (6) Have an adequate command of English and/or Japanese

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Intermediate Fellowships for Researchers in India http://www.wellcomedbt.org / intermediate-Fellowships - purpose.html

This scheme supports excellent scientists who wish to undertake high-quality research and to establish themselves as independent researchers in an academic institution in India. The total award for an Intermediate Fellowship typically amounts to INR 3.5 Crores. This includes the costs requested by the applicant as well as the set contributions by the India Alliance. Costs requested by the applicant must commensurate with their research proposal and should be fully justified in the full application. Inadequate justifications may result in costs being revised

Value: The fellowship is for five years full time and provides:

The Fellow's personal support.

Research expenses, including research assistance if required (normally funding for two research staff may be requested; requests for additional research staff may be considered where fieldwork or clinical studies are proposed)

Application process:

You should complete and submit a preliminary application through IASys by the deadline.

Your preliminary application will normally be assessed within one month of the submission deadline.

Full applications are considered twice a year by the appropriate Selection Committee. If successful, you will be short-listed for interview.

Short-listed candidates will be notified two weeks before the interview date

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TCS Research Fellowship at Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, India 2012 http://www.daiict.ac.in / daiict/academics / phd.html

Research Fellowship in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology and Software Engineering at Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, India 2012 Study Subject(s):Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology and Software Engineering Course Level: PhD Scholarship Provider: Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology Scholarship can be taken at: India

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

Scholarship Description: This prestigious fellowship provides substantial financial and other benefits to full-time students pursuing a PhD program in selected areas.

Period: For a maximum of four years or submission of thesis for PhD, whichever is earlier. Stipend: Rs. 18,000 per month for the first two years and Rs.20,000 per month for the next two year

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Centre for AIR Borne Systems (CABS), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Belur, Yemlur Post, Bangalore – 560037 Introduces

Please go through notification Courtesy: Deccan Hearld

Newspaper dated: 20th

Walk in interview for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

April, 2012, Page No: 09

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The Academy of Sciences for the developing world introduces Fellowship Programs http://twas.ictp.it/prog / exchange/fells/fells-overview

IMPORTANT Applicants should be aware that they can apply for ONLY ONE of the programmes listed on this page per year. All fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and OWSD are mutually exclusive.

Acceptance letters for 2012 applications must show the starting date as 2013 since successful candidates can only start their fellowships in the year following the application.

http://twas.ictp.it/prog / exchange/fells / fells-overview