LSE - CR Parekh Fellowship 2009/10
In the Autumn of 2008, the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) will invite applications for the `C.R. Parekh Fellowship’. Applicants should be established scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on India. Applicants should hold a PhD or comparable qualifications and experience - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.
- The `C.R. Parekh Fellowship’ will be for a period of three months, preferably starting 1st October 2009 to allow the Fellow to fully participate in academic activities around, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE.
- The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1200 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications
The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts basic research in different areas of modern molecular and cellular biology. The main themes of research at CDFD are :
Genetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Pathogenesis
Computational & Structural Biology
We invite applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal University or University of Hyderabad.
Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture. Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET for j JRF. Those who have appeared, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET JRF except for M.B.B.S. Admission to CDFD-Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written test followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written test. Read the rest of this entry »
SOPHIA MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Inc.
(A Charitable, non-profit Corporation)
Sophia Merit Scholarships Inc 10th Annual Announcement
Sophia Scholarship is ready to receive applications for the academic year 2008-2009 from academically outstanding and financially deserving students. Scholarships will be awarded to students for pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Medicine after completion of higher secondary education.
Who can apply: Students entering first year college only eligible to apply.
Apply: The completed application form along with the requested details and attachments should reach the contact address by October 30 2008. After the selection process is completed the candidates will be informed of the decision by November/December of 2008. The awards for the selected Sophia Scholar will be distributed towards the end February 2009 at an award ceremony in Chennai. Awards will be sent by mail to Sophia Scholars who are unable to attend the Award Ceremony. Deadline for receiving all required documents and application form is Oct 30, 2008.
For further details and for application form visit: www.sophiascholarship.org
About Anita Borg: Dr. Anita Borg (1949-2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionising the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology.
As part of Google’s ongoing commitment to furthering Anita’s vision, we are pleased to announce The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Through the scholarship, we aim to encourage women to excel in computing and technology, and become active role models and leaders.
Multiple scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates’ academic performance, leadership experience and demonstrated passion for computer science. A group of female Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a €5,000 (or equivalent) scholarship for the 2009/2010 academic year.
In June 2009, all finalists will be invited to visit Google’s Engineering Centre in Zurich for a networking retreat. It will include workshops with a series of speakers, panels, breakout sessions and social activities, and will provide an opportunity for all finalists to meet and share their experiences.
Eligibility Conditions
Candidates must:
Be a female student entering her final year of a Bachelor’s degree, or enrolled in an a Master’s or PhD programme (or equivalent), in 2009/2010.
Be enrolled at a University in Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. Citizens, permanent residents, and international students are eligible to apply.
Be studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Informatics, or a closely related technical field.
Maintain an excellent academic record (e.g. a First Class Honours degree).
How to apply:
Please complete the online application form and submit the requested documentation by 26th January 2009. All application documents must be in English. Read the rest of this entry »
NTPC Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise)
35 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SCHEDULED CASTE/ SCHEDULED TRIBE/PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ENGINEERING STUDENTS, SCHEME- XVIII (2007-08)
The country’s premier power producer takes on the responsibility for fruitful impact in the cause of SC/ST/Physically Challenged persons. As a responsible and socially conscious enterprise, NTPC is offering 35 scholarships to students belonging to Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe/Physically Challenged categories pursuing full time degree course in Engineering.
ELIGIBILITY:
Students belonging to SC/ST/Physically Challenged categories (Visually Handicapped/ Hearing Handicapped/ Orthopaedically Handicapped) and pursuing full time degree course in Engineering in the disciplines of Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electronics / Telecommunication from a college/ university/ institute recognized by the Govt, of India and should be in the Second Year in the session 2007-2008. Those who have successfully completed the 1st year degree course in 2007 in the first attempt only need apply. They should not be receiving any financial aid or assistance from any source.
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT:
The scholarship is admissible from the second year till the final year subject to the condition that the student meets the minimum qualifying criterion for success in each year. The amount of scholarship is Rs.1500/- P.M. Total 35 scholarships will be granted (20 SC, 10 ST and 05 PC).
HOW TO APPLY:
Students fulfilling the eligibility condition may submit their applications in the prescribed format printed alongside duly completed in all respects along with supporting documents through the Head of the Institution. While forwarding the application, the institute shall certify to the effect that information furnished by the candidate is correct and the institute is recognized by the Government of India. Applications should be sent to Read the rest of this entry »
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) Teen Murti House, New Delhi
NMML Fellowships
The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) offers fellowships to scholars to pursue research in (i) modern Indian history and contemporary studies (ii) perspectives in Indian development (social, economic and cultural) (iii) India and changing trends in world economy and polity.
Special preference will be given to scholars working on a) various aspects of the history of India’s national liberation struggle and b) Jawaharlal Nehru, values represented by him and the critical issues of the Nehruvian era. This would include a wide range of areas such as foreign policy and national security, the study of democracy, movements for the deepening of democracy, planning, equity, communalism, gender, education and health and particularly its access to the poor.
The fellowships are offered at three levels:
Junior Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow. The emoluments, including allowances, will correspond to that of Assistant professor, Associate Professor and Professor of Central Universities, respectively (plus 2 increments). CPF/ GPF facilities will be extended only to scholars having permanent jobs who take up the fellowship after taking leave without pay from their parent departments.
Fellowships offered are for a duration of two years only. Fellows will be based in Delhi except for a maximum of five fellows who may be permitted by the Selection Committee to be based outside Delhi.
Senior Fellow: Scholars of eminence who have made significant contribution to the knowledge in their respective fields and preferably have experience of conducting and guiding research.
Fellow: Good Academic record, a Ph. D or equivalent published work and at least five years teaching/ post doctoral research experience.
Junior Fellow: These positions are open to candidates with a good academic record and/or scholarly publication, and preferably Ph. D degree.
Apply: Interested scholars are requested to send an application along with a note of about 2,000 words on the proposed project to 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 – 110 011.
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.
Last Date to Apply: September 1, 2008.
Note: The NMML however reserves the right to accept applications that may come in even after the last date. In general, applications can be sent at any time of the year and they shall be retained on file for consideration periodically. The NMML reserves the right to invite any scholar who may not have applied, to accept fellowships at any level of pursue research on any project in the areas broadly defined.
LIFE SCIENCE FOUNDATION INDIA
(A Scientific, Educational, Charitable, Non-Profit, National Registered Foundation)
LSFI Scholarships 2008
Applications are invited from the Indian students for the LSFI Scholarships for the current academic year 2008-09. Merit, family income and academic performances will be considered by the selection committee on competitive basis for awarding the scholarships. Details at Current Science Click Here
Eligibility:
Students studying in any Indian Colleges and those awaiting admissions are all eligible.
(11th / 12th / Diploma / Degree / PG / M.Phil / Ph.D. / Post Doc., etc.)
Apply:
Applications forms may be requested by Email : lsfindia@yahoo.co.in or download at website www.lifescience.org.in To obtain by post please send a self-addressed envelope (27cm x 12cm) affixed with stamp (Rs.10/-).
Applications may be obtained and submitted between 01-06-2008 to 31-08-2008 (Please Note: No telephonic queries are solicited)
Correspondence address
Admin. Off: Morigeri - 583220 (PO) Karnataka, India.
Email: lsfindia@yahoo.co.in
Source: www.lifescience.org.in
CENTRAL BORAD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
(An Autonomous organization under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)
“Shiksha Kendra”, 2, Community Centre, Preet Viahr, Delhi-110 092
Phones : 22509256-59, Fax : 22515826
E-Mail: cbsedil@nda.vsnl.net.in Website: www.cbse.nic.in
CBSE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES
The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi notifies the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examinations conducted by the Board in the year 2008.
1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for +2
2. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies.
3. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under Graduate Studies for Single Girl Child
• The details, eligibility conditions of each scheme are given in Board’s Website www.cbse.nic.in which may be referred to. Eligible students may submit the requiste documents to the Board on or before 31.08.2008.
• The Scholars of all the schemes who have been granted scholarship by the Board during the previous years may also submit the required documents for renewal of scholarship.
Last date for receipt of all the documents: 31.08.2008
The Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi invites applications from eligible students for award of the following scholarship schemes on the basis of examination conducted by the Board in the year 2008.
1. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for single Girl Child for +2
2. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIPMT).
3. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Professional Studies (AIEEE).
4. CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Under Graduate Studies for Single Girl Children.
The details, eligibility conditions of each scheme are given in Board’s Website www.cbse.nic.in which may be referred to. The scholars of all the schemes who have been granted scholarships by the Board in respect of the above said schemes in the previous years may submit their applications for the renewal before 31st August, 2008. The details may be seen in the Board’s website.
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi – 110 016
Website : www.ncert.nic.in
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NATIONAL TALENT SEARCH EXAMINATION(NTSE-2009)
ARE YOU IN CLASS VIII? YOU MAY GET SCHOLARSHIP UPTO YOUR P.G/Ph.D.
National Talent Search Scheme is a flagship activity of the NCERT started in the year 1963. The purpose of the scheme is to identify talented students and nurture their talent. Talent refers to the potentiality that manifests itself in a high level of performance in one or more specialized areas. The scheme, therefore, covers areas like Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law. It honors and helps talented students by providing financial assistances in the form of a monthly scholarship. For the courses in Basic Sciences, Social Sciences and Commerce, this assistance is provided up to Ph.D level. For professional courses like Engineering, Medicine, Management and Law; this assistance is given only up to Post Graduation. For the selection year 2009, The NCERT will conduct the National Talent Search Examination for students studying in class VIII only.
1. Scholarships: On the basis of the examination conducted, 1000 scholarships will be awarded for each group of students appearing for Class VIII examinations.
2. Reservation: 15% scholarships will be reserved for students belonging to the SC category, 7.5% scholarships for students belonging to the ST category and 3% for the Physically Challenged Group of Students each in respect of the class VIII.
3. Scholarship: Awardees of NTS Examination will receive a sum of Rs.500/-per month as per NTS rules.
4. Selection: There will be two-stage selection process for award of scholarship. For stage-1, selection will be done by States/UTs through a written examination. Students who qualify Stage 1 will be eligible to appear for Stage 11 examination conducted by NCERT.
5. Important Dates: Dates for Submission of Application Form and conduct of examinations are given below in the table.
STAGE : Stage I ( State )
AREA : * Last Date for submission of Application Form - 30 August 2008 ( Saturday )
* Examination in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Andaman and Nicobar Islands 15 November 2008(Saturday)
* Examination in All States and Union Territories 16 November 2008 ( Sunday )
STAGE : Stage II ( National )
AREA : Examination in All States and Union Territories 10 May 2009 ( Sunday)
6. Eligibility: Students of Class VIII studying in recognized schools are eligible to appear Stage I examination conducted by the States/UTs in which the schools are located. There will be no domicile restriction.
7. Examination: The pattern of written examination for Class VIII will be as follows.
Stage 1 examination at the State/UT level will comprise two parts, namely (a) Mental Ability Test(MAT) and (b) Scholastic Ability Test(SAT) covering social sciences, sciences and mathematics.
Stage 2 examination at the National level will comprise (a) Mental Ability Test(MAT), (b) Scholastic Ability Test (SAT) covering social sciences and mathematics, (c) Interview. Only those candidates who qualify the written examination at the National Level will be invited for the interview.
8. State Quotas: Each State/Union Tertiary has been allotted a quota to recommend a specific number of candidates for the Stage II examination, the details of which will be made available on the NCERT website. However, there will be no State/Union Territory Quotas for the final award of scholarship after the Stage II examination. Reservation for SC, ST and Physically Challenged will be as notified in Para 2 above.
9. Application Forms: Application forms may be downloaded from the NCERT website www.ncert.nic.in. All correspondences related to application forms should be addressed to the state Liaison Officers (Los) whose addresses are given at the end/Website : www.ncert.nic.in
10. The completed application form duly signed by the principal of the school should be submitted to the LO before the last date i.e. 31 August 2008.
11. Fees: States and Union Territories may notify the fee required (refer to NCERT website) which will be paid for the Stage-1 examination. However, NCERT does not charge any fee for the Stage-II examination.
12. Announcement of Results: Results of the Stage I examination will be announced by NCERT.
13. Indian Students Studying Abroad can appear directly for Stage II NTS Examinations under conditions prescribed in the NTS Brochure for Class VIII which is available on the NCERT website. Candidates may fill up relevant items of the application form available on the NCERT website and send in to the undersigned along with a photocopy of the mark sheet of previous examination latest by 31 March 2009.
HOD, Department of Education Measurement and Evaluation
National Council of Education Research & Training
Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016
List of Addresses of NTS Liaison Officers of Southern States/UT for 2008-2009
ANDHRAPRADHESH
Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Director of Govt.
Examinations, Chapel Road, ABIDS, Hyderbad-500001
Phone: 040-23237343, 23237344
KARNATAKA
Director, DSERT, No. 4, 100 Feet Ring Road, Banashankari,
3 rd Stage, Bangalore- 560085
Phone: 080-26422239, 26422372
KERALA
Assistant Professor, SCERT, Vidhya Bhavan,
Poojapura (P.O) Thiruvanathapuram-695012
Phone: 0471-2340323
LAKSHADWEEP
Principal, Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Kaveratti Island UT of Lakshadweep.
Phone: 04896-262874
PONDICHERRY
Joint Director, Directorate of School Education,
Anna Nagar, Puduchery 605005
Phone: 0413-2207203
TAMILNADU
Director, Directorate of Govt. Examinations,
College Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-600006
Phone: 044-28272088, Fax: 044-28221734
LIC Scholar - LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme for students of economically weaker families.
LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation is pleased to announce 1000 scholarships in All India (10 scholarships per Divisional Centre of LIC equal number of boys and girls: 5 each) for students belonging to economically weaker families for pursuing higher studies in Medicine, Engineering and Graduation in any discipline, Diploma Course in any field and Vocational Course of Graduation Level through Government Recognized Colleges/ Institutes which leads to immediate employment.
Who can apply : Only candidates who have passed Class XII Exam in Academic Year 2007-08 with at least 60% of marks, and family income of Rs.60,000/- and below per annum need apply.
For details of the Scheme and Online application, Log on to www.licindia.in or contact nearest LIC branch or Divisional Office.
Last date of making online application: is 9th August, 2008.
Note: Only Online Application is allowed
