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Regular Masters and Research Programmes in India

CentralUniversitiesCommonEntranceTest(CUCET)2017

CentralUniversitiesCommonEntranceTest(CUCET)isanationallevelentrancetestthatisorganizedjointlybytheeightcentraluniversitiestogether.TheEightuniversitiesare:CentralUniversityofHaryana,Jharkhand,Karnataka,Jammu,Kerala,Punjab,Kashmir,RajasthanandTamilNadu.ThistestisconductedforadmissionintotheUG/IntegratedProgramme,PostGraduateProgrammeandResearchProgrammeinvariouseducationalandprofessionalfieldrespectivelyintheseeightCentralUniversities.TheexaminationcommencesonceinayearinthemonthofJune.Here,weareprovidingthedetailedinformationaboutCUCET2017includingapplicationform,examdates,eligibilityandsyllabus.AdmissionAnnouncement2017‐18

Commencementofonlineregistrationstartingfrom20‐03‐2017 AdmissionNotification:http://www.cucet2017.co.in/WebPages/StaticPages/Home.aspx FeeStructure:http://www.cucet2017.co.in/PDF/fees%20struct.pdf TestCenters:http://www.cucet2017.co.in/WebPages/StaticPages/Home.aspx GeneralInstructions:http://www.cucet2017.co.in/PDF/General%20Instruction.pdf CUCET‐2017ExamTimeTable:

http://www.cucet2017.co.in/WebPages/StaticPages/Home.aspx FAQ:http://www.cucet2017.co.in/PDF/Frequently%20Asked%20Questions.pdf

Moredetails@http://www.cucet2017.co.in/WebPages/StaticPages/Home.aspx

HomiBhabhaCentreforScienceEducation‐TIFRMumbaiGraduateSchoolApplication2017

Lookingforyoungpeoplewith:Interestinscienceeducation;Flairforteachingandwriting;Curiosityabouthowstudentslearn;Criticalandanalyticalskills;CommitmenttoimproveeducationForAreasofResearch(Moredetailsathttp://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/research‐development),EligibilitycriteriaandotherdetailsseethefulladvertisementhereMoreinformationabouttheprogramcanbefoundathttp://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/graduate‐school.PleasevisitthesubjectguidelinespageonourwebsitetobetterunderstandtheadmissionprocedureandrequirementsforthegraduateprogrammeatHBCSE.SamplequestionpapersandinformationabouttheadmissiontestNote:Thisisaprogrammeineducation.Itisnotapureorappliedscienceresearchprogramme.ImportantDates

Submissiondeadline:March30,2017(extendeddate) DateofWrittenTest:May14,2017(10:00AMto1:00PM) Interviews:June3rdweek,2017

Requirementsforonlineapplicationsubmission

Newapplicantsneedtocreateanapplicantprofilebeforetheycansubmittheirapplication.Thesteptoregisterandsubmityourapplicationfortheprogramarelistedbelow.

Threewaystocompletetheapplication


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Apply&Payonline:SubmittheapplicationandmakethepaymentusingCredit/Debitcardonline.

Applyonline&Payoffline:GetaDDissuedinfavourofHomiBhabhaCentreforScienceEducation,TIFR(payableatMumbai)andincludetheDDnumber&bankdetailswhilesubmittingtheapplicationonline.PosttheDDtotheaddressgivenatthebottomofthispage.Apply&Payoffline:GetaDDissuedinfavourofHomiBhabhaCentreforScienceEducation,TIFR(payableatMumbai).DownloadandcompletethePDFApplicationFormfromtheDownloadssectionofthispage.PostboththeDDandthecompletedapplicationtotheaddressgivenatthebottomofthispage.Stepstosubmityourapplicationonline:Newapplicantsneedtocreateanapplicantprofile.>>Anemailwithanactivationcodewillbesenttoyou.Clickonthelinktoactivateyouraccount.Loginusingyourregisteredemailidandpassword.>>Uploadyourrecentpassportsizephotograph,educationalandprofessionalqualifications,referencesandpaymentdetailsandsubmittheapplication.PaymentOptionswhensubmittingtheformonline>Credit/DebitCardDemandDraft(FilltheDDNumberintheonlineformandposttheDDtotheaddressbelow)Yourapplicationsubmissionwillbeconfirmedoncewereceiveyourpayment.Youcanloginbackagaintocheckthestatusofyourapplication.PostalAddress:GraduateSchoolAdmissions‐2017,HomiBhabhaCentreforScienceEducation,TIFR,V.N.PuravMarg,Mankhurd,Mumbai400088Email:posthereMoredetails@https://secure.hbcse.tifr.res.in/admissions/

MA,MPhil&PhDProgrammes(AppliedEconomics)atCentreforDevelopmentStudiesTrivandrum

MAProgramme:CentreforDevelopmentStudies(CDS)invitesapplicationsforitsMAprogrammeinAppliedEconomicsfortheacademicyear2017‐2018.TheprogrammewillcommenceonThursday,July27,2017.AdmissionisopentoIndiannationalsaswellasstudentsfromSAARCcountries.ThedegreeisawardedbyJawaharlalNehruUniversity,NewDelhi.

Prospectus; applicationform/hallticket/guidelines:indiannationals applicationform/guidelines:nationalsofsaarccountries

MoreDetails@http://cds.edu/cds‐invites‐applications‐for‐its‐ma‐programme/IntegratedMPhil/PhDprogramme:CDSinvitesapplicationsforadmissiontoitsfull‐timeresidentialprogrammeleadingtoIntegratedMPhil/PhDinAppliedEconomics.TheprogrammewillcommenceonTuesday,August01,2017.TheCDSIntegratedMPhil/PhDProgrammeadmitsstudentsfromanydiscipline.ThefocusonAppliedEconomicsfromapluralperspectiveandadaptationofeffectivelearningtoolsaddtoitsuniqueness.ThedegreeisawardedbyJawaharlalNehruUniversity,NewDelhi.

Prospectus applicationform/hallticket/guidelines

MoreDetails@http://cds.edu/integrated‐mphilphd‐programme‐cds‐invites‐applications/

IndiraGandhiInstituteIGIDRMumbaiMScMPhilPhDAdmission2017ThenotificationforIGIDRMumbaiMScMPhilPhDAdmission2017hasbeenannounced.IndiraGandhiInstituteofDevelopmentResearch(IGIDR),Mumbaiinvitesapplicationsforadmissionto2yearsMasterofScience(M.Sc)inEconomics,MasterofPhilosophy(M.Phil)andDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)Programmesforthesession2017.


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CourseDetails&EligibilityM.Sc.(Economics):Thisisatwo‐yearprogrammecommencingonJuly10,2017.Eligibility:MinimumqualificationforadmissiontoM.Sc.programmeincludeoneofthefollowingdegreesortheirequivalents:B.A./B.Sc.inEconomics/B.Com./B.Stat./B.Sc.(PhysicsorMathematics)/B.Tech./B.E.withatleast55%aggregatemarksforEconomicsdisciplineand60%aggregatemarksforotherdisciplines.Theapplicantmusthavestudiedmathematicsatthehighersecondaryorhigherlevel.M.Phil./Ph.D.(DevelopmentStudies):TheseareinterdisciplinaryprogrammescommencingonJuly10,2017.ThedurationofM.PhilprogrammeistwoyearsandthatofPh.D.programmeisfouryears.Eligibility:MinimumqualificationforadmissiontotheM.Phil./Ph.D.programmeincludeoneofthefollowingdegreesortheirequivalents:M.A./M.ScinEconomics/M.Stat./M.Sc.(PhysicsorMathematicsorEnvironmentalScienceorOperationsResearch)/M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E./B.Tech./B.E.withatleast55%aggregatemarksforEconomicsdisciplineand60%aggregatemarksforotherdisciplines.Theapplicantmusthavestudiedmathematicsatthehighersecondaryorhigherlevel.Stipend:M.Phil./Ph.D.studentswouldreceiveamonthlystipendofRs.25,000/‐inthefirsttwoyears.Thosestudents,whofulfillthetermsandconditionsforPh.D.registration,wouldreceiveamonthlystipendofRs.35,000/‐afterPh.D.registrationinthethirdyear.SelectionProcedure:AllcandidateswillbeselectedonthebasisoftheirperformanceinanOnlinetestandaninterview.TheOnlinetestwillbeseparateforM.Sc.andM.Phil./Ph.D.candidates.TheOnlinetestforbothM.Sc.andM.Phil./Ph.D.willemphasizegeneralaptitude,analyticalabilityandmathematicalskillsatappropriatelevels.InadditionM.Sc.studentswillhavetheoptionofansweringasectioneitheronEconomicsorMathematicsattheundergraduatelevel.TheOnlinetestwillbeheldonSaturday,April15,2017.Thetestvenuewillbenotifiedinthecallletter.BasedontheperformanceintheOnlinetest,shortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforaninterviewatIGIDRaroundlastweekofMayorfirstweekofJune2017.Secondclassreturnrailfarebytheshortestroutefromtheplaceofresidencewillbepaidtothecandidatesinterviewed.ThedecisionoftheInstitutewillbefinal.ExaminationCentres:Ahmedabad/GandhiNagar,Chandigarh,Bangalore,Benares,Bhopal,Bhubaneshwar,Burdwan,Chennai,Guwahati,Hyderabad/Rangareddy,Jaipur,Jammu,Kolkata/GreaterKolkata,Lucknow,Mumbai/GreaterMumbai/Thane/NaviMumbai,DelhiNCR,Patna,Shillong,Thiruvananthapuram.HowtoApply:Candidatescanfilltheapplicationformonlineavailableatwww.igidr.ac.inGeneralCategory:TheonlineapplicationfeeisRs.500/‐only.SC/ST/PD:TheonlineapplicationfeeisRs.100/‐only.RelaxationineligibilitycriteriaandreservationofseatsforSC/ST/PhysicallydisabledcategorieswillbeasperGovt.ofIndianorms.ImportantDates

LastdateforreceiptofOnlineApplicationformisMarch31,2017 Dateofonlinetest:Saturday,April15,2017

Foranyqueriesregardingregistrationkindlyemailto:[email protected]:IndiraGandhiInstituteofDevelopmentResearchMumbai,Gen.A.K.VaidyaMarg,Goregaon(E),Mumbai‐400065(INDIA),Tel.:(022)28400919/20,Email:[email protected],Websitewww.igidr.ac.in


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PhDProgrammeatAshokaTrustforResearchinEcologyandtheEnvironment(ATREE)Bangalore

AshokaTrustforResearchinEcologyandtheEnvironment(ATREE)isoneofSouthAsia'sleadingconservationandsustainabledevelopmentresearchorganizationswithastronginterdisciplinaryemphasis.ATREEinvitesapplicationsforadmissiontoitsDoctoralResearchProgrammeinConservationScienceandSustainabilityStudiesfortheacademicyear2017.TheprogrammeisrecognizedbyManipalUniversityandisoneofthefewprogrammesinIndiathatprovidesstudentsnaturalscience,socialscienceandinterdisciplinarytrainingtoconductresearchonbiodiversityconservationandsustainabledevelopment.ATREE’sresearchcoversthebroadthemesofenvironment,development,andbiodiversityconservation.Thematicareasinclude:conservationbiologyandplanning;forestgovernanceandlivelihoods;ecosystemfunctionsandservices;hydrologyandwaterresources;anddevelopmentandenvironmentalchange.Disciplinesrepresentedinthefacultyinclude:ecology,plantandinvertebratetaxonomy,conservationgenetics,hydrology,waterquality,landscapeecology,economics,developmentstudies,institutionalanalysis,sociology,andpoliticalecology.StudentsareencouragedtovisittheATREEwebpagesathttp://www.atree.org/facultytolearnmoreaboutfacultyresearch.Studentswithpriortraininginanybranchofthesocial,natural,orengineeringsciencesareeligibleforadmissiontothePhDprogramme.Selectedstudentswillregisterforcoreandelectivecoursesforthreesemesters,afterwhichtheywillconductindependentresearchundertheguidanceofadoctoraladvisorycommitteethatischairedbythefacultyadvisor.Tenstudentswilleachreceiveafellowshipforaperiodofthreeyears.ThefellowshipamountwillbeRs.25,000(pre‐registration)andRs.28,000(post‐registration)permonth.ContingencysupportforresearchatRs.50,000peryearfortwoyearswillalsobeprovided.Facultyadvisorswillworkcloselywiththeirstudentstoobtainfellowshipandresearchfundingtoenablestudentstosuccessfullycompletetheprogramme.ATREEfostersdiversityandgenderequityattheworkplace.Womenandpersonsfromunderprivilegedgroupsareespeciallyencouragedtoapply.ATREE’saffirmativeactionpolicywillbefollowedduringthePhDselectionprocess.Admissionandeligibility

ThecandidatemusthaveaMaster’sdegreeinanysocialscience,naturalscienceorengineeringdisciplineandhavesecuredaminimumof55%marksorequivalent.

ApplicantswillappearforanentranceexaminATREE. CandidateswhohavequalifiedforUGC‐CSIR(minimumNET),GATE,ICSSRorequivalent

exams,orhaveanMPhildegreearenotrequiredtotaketheentranceexamandwilldirectlyqualifyfortheinterview.

ApplicationprocessCandidatesseekingadmissionforthePhDprogrammeatATREEshouldsubmitthefollowingdocuments:

Acompletedapplicationform(downloadfromwww.atree.org/academy/phd_programme) Copiesofdegreecertificate,orprovisionaldegreecertificate,andMaster’scoursemarksheets. Awrittenstatementofpurposeintheapplicant’sownwords,whichhighlightshisorher

researchandcareergoals(maximum1000words). Confidentialreferencelettersfromtworeferees,sentdirectlybytherefereestotheaddress

belowbyemail,postorfax.Applicantsshouldsubmitcompletedapplicationandallsupportingdocumentsbyemailtophd@atree.orgorposttotheaddresslistedbelowbyApril10,2017.Theyshouldindicateinthesubjectline(ifsubmittingbyemail)orsuperscribetheenvelope(ifsubmittingbypost)‘ApplicationforPhDprogramme’.Incompleteapplicationswillberejected.


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ShortlistedapplicantswillappearforanentranceexamfollowedbyaninterviewatATREE,Bangalore.Theacademicyearwillbeginon1stAugust2017.Contactinformation:TheConvenor,AcademyforConservationScienceandSustainabilityStudies,AshokaTrustforResearchinEcologyandtheEnvironment(ATREE),RoyalEnclave,Srirampura,Jakkur,Bangalore560064Email:[email protected]:+91‐80‐23635555Extn:121,Fax:+91‐80‐23530070Applicationform:http://atree.org/sites/default/files/PhD_application_form_2017.pdfMoreDetails@http://atree.org/academy/phd_programme

PhDAdmissionatIISERThiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram:IndianInstituteofScienceEducationandResearch(IISER),ThiruvananthapuramhasinvitedapplicationsfromhighlymotivatedstudentsforadmissiontothePhDProgrammestartingAugust2017.PhDprogrammesareofferedbyIISERThiruvananthapuramonBiologicalSciences,ChemicalSciences,andPhysicalSciencesstreams.Theonlineapplicationwindowhasopenedfrom1March2017.Thelastdateofreceiptoftheapplicationfrom30April2017.TheinstituteinformedthatannouncementofshortlistedcandidatesontheInstitute’swebsitehttp://www.iisertvm.ac.inwillbeon3May2017.EligibilityConditions:TheeligibilitycriteriaforvariousPhDprogrammes(BiologicalSciences,ChemicalSciences,andPhysicalSciences)aredifferent.ThecandidatesshouldvisitthefollowingPhDadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIISERThiruvananthapuram:http://iisertvm.ac.in/news/read_news/352.phpxSelectionProcedure:Shortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforinterview.Onsuccessfulclearingofinterview,thecandidateshallbeprovisionallyadmittedforthePhDprogram.ForcandidatesapplyingtheBiologicalSciences,itismandatoryforallthecandidatestosubmitashortresearchproposalof300‐400words,whichshouldclearlystatearesearchproblemyoufindinterestingtoaddressandhowyouapproachtowardssolvingthis.Whileapplyingonline,candidatesshoulduploadthisproposalunderthesection“StatementofPurpose”.Formoredetailsoneligibilitycriteria,admissionprocedure,howtoapply,candidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageofofficialwebsiteofIISERThiruvananthapuram:http://iisertvm.ac.in/news/read_news/352.phpxIISERThiruvananthapuramorIISER‐TVM,isoneofsevenIISERs,institutessetupbytheMinistryofHumanResourceDevelopment,GovernmentofIndia,tobridgethegapbetweenteachingandresearchattheundergraduatesciencelevelinthecountry.Theinstituteawardsfive‐yearintegratedMasterofSciencedegreesinMathematics,Physics,ChemistryandBiology.IISERalsoprovidingresearchdegreesinthoseresearchareas.

IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)KharagpurLL.M(MasterofLaw)Program2017

IITKharagpurLLMEntranceExam2017NotificationandDateshavebeenannounced.RajivGandhiSchoolofIntellectualPropertyLaw(RGSOIPL),IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT),KharagpurinvitesapplicationsforadmissiontoLL.M(MasterofLaw)DegreeProgramofAcademicYear2017RajivGandhiSchoolofIntellectualPropertyLaw,establishedin2006,hastheuniquefeatureofimpartingconventionallegaleducationalongwithcontemporarylawcoursesthatcatertotheneedsoftheglobaleconomy,includingIPRsandfieldsrelatedthereto


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TheSchoolisengagedin,andstrivingfor,aworld‐classexcellenceinlegaleducationinIndia.ImportantDates AvailabilityofApplicationFormsOnline:01stMarch2017 LastDatetoSubmitOnlineApplicationForms:10thApril2017 DateofEntranceExam:30thApril2017(10.00amto12.00pm) DateofInterview:(Asspecifiedincallletter)EligibilityCriteria Firstclass(orequivalent)inBachelorofLawsLL.B/B.L(5years)programfromanyrecognised

University,or FirstClass(orequivalent)inBachelorofLawsLL.B/B.L(3years)programfromanyrecognised

UniversityalongwithBachelor'sDegree(notlessthan3years)inHumanities/Science/Commerceorequivalent

StudentshavingLL.B(Hons)inIntellectualPorpertyLawfromtheIITKharagpurwithCGPAof8.5oraboveareeligibleforadmissionwithoutappearingintheAllIndiaCommonEntranceExam(CET).

AdmissionProcedure Applicantsarerequiredtoapplyonlineonly.ApplicationfeeisRs.2500/‐forGeneral/OBCand

Rs.1250/‐forSC/STcandidates.Womencandidatesareexemptedfromthepaymentofapplicationfees.

InstructionstoFillInOnlineApplicationForm STEP‐I:FillintheONLINEapplicationform:RegisterwithYourEmailIdandLogin.FILLinthe

appropriatedata.Pleasenotethatyouhavetouploadyourtestimonialswhereveritisrequiredtovalidateyourinformationalongwithyourdigitalphotographandsignature.

STEP‐II:MakePAYMENTandSUBMITApplication:Paymentofapplicationfeehastobemadethroughonlinepaymentgatewayonly.

STEP‐III:TakePRINT:Afterfinalsubmissionofyouronlineapplication,youwillbeabletogenerateyouronlineapplicationprintwithyourspecificdetails/data.Thisapplicationprintmayberetainedwithyouforfuturerequirement.

PleasenotethatyouNEEDNOTSENDtheapplicationbypost.Yourapplicationwillbeconsideredonthebasisofyourfinalsubmissionthroughonline.Youcanchecksubmission,shortlisting,selectionandotherapplicationrelatedstatusfromApplicationStatusmenu.Youshouldrememberyourloginidandpasswordforthesame.ShortlistingInformation:Thecandidatesshortlistedforonlinetestwillbeinformedthroughemailonly.Theirnameswillalsobenotifiedinthewebpage.However,candidatescanseetheirstatusthroughloginanddownloadtheinterviewletter,ifshortlisted.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,youcansendanemailtoadmissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ernet.inOnlineEntranceExamination:Bangalore,Delhi,Kolkata,Bhubaneshwar,Chandigarh,Chennai,Hyderabad,LucknowandMumbai(TheInstitutereservestherighttocancelorchangetestcentres.Thechanges,ifany,willbenotifiedtocandidateswellinadvance.)Examinationtimeon30thApril,2017:10AMto12PM.Reportingtothecenter:1hr.beforethetimespecifiedinthecallletter.Atthetimeofentrance,candidatesmustcarryhardcopyoftheadmitcardalongwithotherphotoidentificationdocumentssuchasuniversityIDcard/drivinglicense/passport/PANCard/Aadharcard(Anytwominimum).Candidatesbelongingtothereserved/physicallychallengedcategoriesmustuploadsupportingdocument/certificateasrecognizedbytheCompetentAuthority.


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AnyElectronicgadgetsincludingmobiles,iPads/laptopsarenotallowedintheexaminationhall.Incaseofanydifficultyyoumaycallat03222‐282237orcontactatadmissions@rgsoipl.iitkgp.ernet.inIndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Kharagpur,RajivGandhiSchoolofIntellectualPropertyLaw,IndianInstituteofTechnology,Kharagpur‐721302,Tel:+91‐3222‐282237,Email:[email protected],Websitewww.iitkgp.ac.inForanyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsite

AdmissiontoPhD,MTech,MS(R),andMDesProgrammesatIITDelhi2017

NewDelhi:IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)DelhihasreleasedadmissionnotificationforPhD,MTech,MS(R),andMDesProgrammes(SemesterI,2017‐18).Theonlineapplicationwindowhasopenedtoday.Theclosingdateforadmissionfortheseprogrammesis31March2017(04.00PM).ForDoctoralprogrammes,full‐timePhD,Part‐TimePhDandSponsored(full‐time)PhDcoursesareavailable.IITDelhimentionedthatadmissiontothePhDprogrammesisnormallymadeonthebasisofaninterviewofeligiblecandidatesconductedbytheDepartment/Centre/SchoolconcernedthroughitsDepartmentResearchCommittee(DRC)/CentreResearchCommittee(CRC)/SchoolResearchCommittee(SRC).DRC/CRC/SRCmaydecidetoconductawrittentestaswelltoscreenthecandidates.MinimumQualificationforAdmissiontofull‐timePhDProgrammes

QualifyingDegree

MinimumperformanceinQualifyingdegreeforGeneral/OBC(Non‐CreamyLayer)categorystudents

Qualificationthroughnationallevelexaminationrequirements

MTech/ME/MD/orequivalent

60%marksor6.75CGPAona10‐pointscale Nil

MSc/MBA/MA/MBBSorequivalent

60%marksor6.75CGPAona10‐pointscale

GATEscore>=300orqualifyingorequivalentscorewhicheverishigherCSIR/UGCNET/ICAR/ICMR/DSTINSPIREfellowship

BE/BTechorequivalent

70%marksor7.5CGPAona10‐pointscale

QualifiedGATE/CSIR/UGCNET/ICAR/DSTINSPIREFellowship

ForSC/ST/PHcategorystudents,minimumperformanceinthequalifyingdegreewithpostgraduatequalifications(firsttworowsinTable1)isrelaxedfrom60%to55%(6.75to6.25),andGATEscorerequirementfrom300to200.InrespectofM.A.,M.Sc.and/orB.Tech.fromIITsgraduatingwithaCGPAof8.0orabove,therequirementofqualificationthroughanationalexamination(rowthreeinTable1),iswaivedoff.StudentsfromCFTIs(CentrallyFundedTechnicalInstitutions(IITs,NITs,IIITs,etc))havingCPI/CGPA7.00(ona10.00scale)attheendof3rdyeararealsoeligibleforadmissiontoPhD.Therequirementofqualificationthroughanationalexamination(rowthreeinTable1)iswaivedoff.ForcandidateswithMAdegreeinEnglish,a5%relaxationinmarksor0.5relaxationinCGPAmaybepermittedforadmissiontothePh.D.programmeinHumanitiesandSocialSciences.CandidatesholdingMBAdegreeareeligibleforapplyingtothePhDprogrammeintheDepartmentofManagementStudies.MinimumQualificationsforadmissiontoPart‐timeandSponsored(full‐time)PhDProgrammes:ThefollowingeligibilityconditionsapplyforthePart‐timeandsponsoredfull‐timeprogrammes:OnlyemployeesofPublicSectorUndertakingsorGovernmentDepartmentsorResearch


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andDevelopmentOrganizationsorPrivateIndustries(approvedbyFacultyBoards)areeligibleforadmissiontotheseprogrammes.Theminimumfull‐timeexperiencerequiredafterobtainingthequalifyingdegreeandasondateofregistration,isgiveninbelowinTable2:Experiencerequiredforadmissiontopart‐timePhD/MTech/MS(R)ProgrammesForadmissiontopart‐timeprogramme

Qualifications WorkExperience(PostQualification)

PhD ME/MTech/MS(R)/MDorEquivalent Nil

PhD BE/BTech/MSc/MA/MBA/MBBSorequivalent,fromCFTIs/CentralUniversities

1Year

PhD

B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc./M.A./M.B.A./MBBSorequivalent,andworkinginIITDelhi*(ProjectorRegular)*Throughproperchannel

1Year

PhDBE/BTech/MSc/MA/MBA/MBBSorequivalent,frominstitutionsotherthanCFTIs/CentralUniversities

2Year

MTech/MS(Research)BE/BTech/MScorequivalent,fromCFTIs/CentralUniversities 6Months

MTech/MS(Research)B.E./B.Tech./M.Scorequivalent,andworkinginIITDelhi*(ProjectorRegular)*Throughproperchannel

6Months

MTech/MS(Research)B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc.orequivalent,frominstitutionsotherthanCFTIs/CentralUniversities)

1Year

Minimumqualificationforthesecandidatesisthesameasforfull‐timecandidates,exceptthattherequirementofqualifyinginanationalexamination(column3inTable1)iswaivedoff.Forpart‐timecandidatesfromoutsideNCR(orataradialdistanceofmorethan50kmfromIITDelhi),thereisaminimumresidencyrequirementof6months.DRC/CRC/SRCmayspecifyahigherresidencyrequirementbasedonthecoursesrecommendedaswellasthebackground.Sponsored(full‐time)candidatesseekingadmissiontoaPhDprogrammeonthebasisofstudyleave,mustsubmita“SponsorshipCertificate”onaproperletterheadfromtheappropriateauthorityintheorganization.Forexacteligibilitycriteriaforvariousprogarmmes(PhD,MTech,MS(R),andMDes),candidatesshouldrefertheInformationBrochureofSemester1(2017‐18),releasedbyIITDelhi,whichisuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute:http://admissions.iitd.ac.in/psp/app/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST.PhDprogrammesareofferedinthefollowingDepartments/CentresofIITDelhi:DepartmentofAppliedMechanics;DepartmentofBiochemicalEngg&Biotechnology;DepartmentofChemicalEngineering;DepartmentofChemistry;DepartmentofCivilEngineering;DepartmentofComputerScience&Engineering;DepartmentofElectricalEngineering;DepartmentofHumanities&SocialSciences(Literature,Sociology,Psychology,Linguistics,Philosophy,Policy,Economics);DepartmentofManagementStudies;DepartmentofMathematics;DepartmentofMechanicalEngineering;DepartmentofPhysics;DepartmentofTextileTechnology;CentreforAppliedResearchinElectronics;CentreforAtmosphericSciences;CentreforBiomedicalEngineering;CentreforEnergyStudies;CentreforPolymerScience&Engineering;CentreforRuralDevelopmentandTechnology;IndustrialTribology,MachineDynamics&MaintenanceEngineeringCentre;InstrumentDesign&DevelopmentCentre;NationalResourceCentreforValueEducationinEngineering;AmarNathandShashiKhosla


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SchoolofInformationTechnology;BhartiSchoolofTelecommunicationTechnologyandManagement;KusumaSchoolofBiologicalSciences;andTransportationResearch&InjuryPreventionProgramme

BabasahebBhimraoAmbedkarUniversityLucknowUG,PG,PhDprogrammes2017BabasahebBhimraoAmbedkarUniversity(BBAU),aCentralUniversityinLucknow,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblestudentsforUnderGraduate,PostGraduate,MPhil,PhD,andDiplomacourses.TheRegistration/SaleofApplicationhascommencedform01March2017.Thelastdateofreceiptofapplicationform(byhand/inperson)is31March2017whiletheclosingdateforReceiptofApplicationFormbyposts(speedpost/registeredpost)5April2017.TheUniversityhasreserved50%ofseatsforSC/STcandidatesinalltheteachingprogrammesincludingresearchdegrees.BBAUhasaprovisionofoneadditionalsupernumeraryseatineachcourseforsinglegirlchild,BPLStudent,cancer,HIVandThalassemiaPatient.TheUniversityisoffering105coursesthroughits9schoolsand26departments.TheUniversitywillconductentrancetestsforallitscourses.Theentrancetestwillbeheldduring26May2017to10June2017.PhDprogrammes:TheUniversityhasinformedthatPhDAdmissionisgovernedbyUGCRegulation2016.TheeligibilitycriteriaforvariousPhDprogrammesofferedbytheUniversityisasperthePhDOrdinanceoftheUniversity.Forexacteligibilityconditions,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheProspectusAdmission2017oftheUniversity.ThesyllabusfortheentrancetestwouldbeinconsonancetowhathasbeenprescribedbytheUGC/ICAR/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/GPAT/GATEsuchcentralbodyfortheNationalEligibility.Foradmissiondetailsandexacteligibilitycriteria,candidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofBBAU:http://bbauadmissions.in/Registration.aspxTheListofPhDProggramesofferedbytheUniversity:Economics;History;PoliticalScience;Sociology;AppliedAnimalSciences;Biotechnology;PharmaceuticalSciences;EnvironmentalMicrobiology;EnvironmentalScience;Education;ComputerScience;InformationTechnology;Library&InformationScience;MassCommunication&Journalism;Law;Management;AppliedChemistry;AppliedStatistics;AppliedPhysics;Applied(Ag.)Horticulture;AppliedMathematics;HomeScienceForadmissiondetailsonMPhil,UG,PGprogrammes,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofBBAU:http://bbauadmissions.in/Registration.aspx.

IITRopar‐DoctoralProgrammesincludingregular,sponsored,Direct&Part‐TimePhD

IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Ropar,aleadingengineeringandtechnologyinstitute,hasinvitedonlineapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforPhDprogrammesJuly2017session.ThefollowingPhDprogrammesareavailableinIITRopar:RegularPhD,DirectPhD,Part‐TimePhD,ExternalPhD.AlsotheinstitutehasinvitedapplicationsforMSc(Research)andMTechprogrammesforIstsemesterofacademicyear2017‐2018.Theonlineapplicationwindowwillopentomorrow(12March2017).Theonlineapplicationwindowwillcloseon10April2017.ThecandidateswhoareinfinalyearofBE,BTech,ME,MTech,MA,MSc,BTech,MTech,DualDegree,IntegratedBS‐MScanapplysubjecttomeetingeligibilitycriteriaandotherterms&conditionsspecifiedbytheinstitute.TheRegularPhDprogrammesareavailableinthefollowingdepartments:CivilEngineering(CE),ChemicalEngineering(CH),ComputerScience&Engineering(CSE),ElectricalEngineering(ME),MechanicalEngineering(ME),CentreforBioMedicalEngineering(CBE)andCentreforMaterialsandEnergyEngineering(CMEE),Chemistry,Physics,Mathematics,HumanitiesandSocialSciences‐HSS


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(Economics,English,Linguistics&NLP,ManagementandPhilosophy.PhD–ExternalisavailableinEngineeringsubjects:CE,CSE,EE,ME,CBME,CMEE;Sciencesubjects:Chemistry,HSS,Mathematics,andPhysics.IITRoparisofferingDirectPhDprogrammewhichisanopportunitytoearnadoctorateinEngineering/Sciences/HumanitiesjustaftertheBachelor’sdegree.DirectPhDisavailableinthefollowingEngineeringSubjects:CH,CSE,EE,ME,CBME,CMEE.AlsoDirectPhDisavailableinthefollowingsciencesubjects:Chemistry,HSS,Mathematics(OnlyCFTIs),Physics.InadditiontoabovePhDprogrammes,theinstitutealsooffersPart‐TimePhDprogrammeinthefollowingdepartmentsandcentres:PhDinEngineeringsubjects:CE,CSE,EE,ME,BME,MEE;andPhDinHumanitiesandSocialSciences.Forpart‐timePhDadmission,inadditiontopossessingtheacademicqualificationsmentionedintherespectivedepartments/centers,anapplicantshouldfulfilthefollowingrequirementsalso.GATEorequivalentqualification.Minimumqualificationforthesecandidatesisthesameasforfull‐timecandidatesexceptthattherequirementofqualifyinginanationalexamination(e.g.,GATEorequivalent)iswaivedoff.ProfessionalExperience‐Thecandidateshouldhaveaminimumexperienceof2(two)years(fulltime)afterBTech/MTech/MSc/MAorequivalentason30June2017.Foreligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,candidatesshouldreferadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIITRopar:http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/admissions.IITRoparhasalsoinvitedapplicationsfromIndiancitizensforMTechprogrammeinComputerScience,ElectricalEngineering,MechanicalEngineeringandCenterforBiomedicalengineeringdepartmentsforfirstsemesterofacademicyear2017‐2018.FurthertheInstitutereleasedadmissionnotificationforMSprogrammeinComputerScienceandElectricalEngineeringforIstsemesterofacademicyear2017‐2018.Forminimumeligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetailsonMTechandMSprogrammes,theinterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute:http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/admissions

PGDiplomainRuralDevelopmentManagement(PGDRDM)NIRDPRHyderabad2017

NationalInstituteofRuralDevelopmentandPanchayatiRaj(NIRDPR),Hyderabad,announcesadmissionforthe14thPostGraduateDiplomainRuralDevelopmentManagement(PGDRDM)forAugust2017toJuly2018.Theprogrammeseekstoimpartmanagementtechniquesthatwillenhancetheunderstandingoftheparadigmandpracticeofruraldevelopment.EligibilityCriteria:GraduationinanydisciplinefromaUGCrecognizedUniversity.Studentswhoareinthefinalyearandexpecttocompletealltherequirementsofgraduationbefore1stAugust,2017,mayalsoapply.SelectionProcess:SelectionofcandidateswillbemadethroughaprocessofAll‐IndiaEntranceTestwhichwilltesttheverbal,quantitativeandanalyticalcompetenciesofthestudentsincludingEnglishLanguage.GroupDiscussionandPersonalInterviewswillbeconductedfortheshort‐listedcandidates.EntranceTest:TheEntranceTestwillbeconductedon28thMay2017atthefollowingcentres:Bengaluru,Bhopal,Bhubaneswar,Chennai,Dimapur,Guwahati,Hyderabad,Jaipur,Jammu,Kolkata,Lucknow,NewDelhi,Patna,PuneandThiruvanantapuram.However,theNIRDPRreservestherighttocancelanyofthecentresoraddnewcentresforanyadministrativereasonsandassignanyothercentretotheapplicants.


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ProgrammeDuration:(Oneyear)August2017–July2018CourseFee:ForOpen/OBCCategory`1.60Lakhs(excludingboardingandlodging)ForSC/ST/PWDcategory`1.25Lakhs(excludingboardingandlodging).BoardandLodging:Theannualboardandlodgingexpenseswillbeapproximately`1,00,000.AccommodationwillbegiventothestudentsintheNIRDPRHostel.CautionDeposit:ArefundableCautionDepositof`10,000istobepaidalongwiththeFirstTrimesterFee.SeatRegistrationFee:Uponselection,anon‐refundableSeatRegistrationFeeof`20,000shouldbepaidbytheIndianstudents.ThisamountwillbeadjustedagainsttheFirstTrimesterFee.Scholarships:

FewstudentswillbeeligibleforNIRDPR’sScholarshipbasedontheirperformanceduringtheprogramme.

TheNorthEasternCouncil,Shillong,willbeapproachedforgivingfellowshipstoeconomicallybackwardstudentsofNorthEasternstates.

Reservation:ReservationsforthestudentsoftheSC/ST/OBC(Non‐creamylayer)andPersonswithDisability(PWD)willbemadeasperGovernmentofIndia’sReservationpolicies.Placement:NIRDPRwillendeavourtomakeplacementsonsuccessfulcompletionofthePGDRDM,butdoesnotguarantee.However,allthestudentsofthepreviousBatchesofthePGDRDMhavebeenplaced.Thesametrendisexpectedtocontinue.HowtoApply:Applicationformtobefilledthroughonlinefromourwebsite(www.nird.org.in/pgdrdm).Theapplicationssentbypostwillalsobeacceptedthroughdownloadableformavailableinourwebsite.Thefilledinonline(Hardcopy)/downloadedapplicationformshouldbesubmittedalongwiththeApplicationFeeof`200(`100/‐forSC/STandPWDcandidates)throughanAccountPayeeDemandDraftdrawninfavourofNIRDPGDRDM,payableatHyderabad.Thefilledin/Downloaded(Hardcopy)applicationformalongwithDemandDraftshouldbesenttotheCoordinator(Admissions),CentreforPostGraduateStudiesandDistanceEducation,NationalInstituteofRuralDevelopmentandPanchayatiRaj,Rajendranagar,Hyderabad‐500030,India,soastoreachonorbefore15thMay2017,5.30PM.ImportantDates

Thelastdateforreceivingcompletedapplicationforminthedeptis:15thMay2017(5.30PM) EntranceTestwillbeconductedon28thMay2017 LastdateforreceiptofapplicationsfromthestudentsofNorthEasternStates,Jammu&

Kashmir,Andaman&NicobarIslandandLakshadweepis20thMay2017.Applicationsreceivedafterthecutoffdateshallberejected.NIRDPRreservestherighttomakechangestotheDiplomaProgramme,itsdesign/contentandtheprocessofselection,dependingupontheexigencieswithoutassigninganyreasonswhatsoever.AddressforsendingFilled‐inOnlineApplication/DownloadedformalongwithrequiredXeroxcopiesofthecertificates:Coordinator(Admissions)CentreforPostGraduateStudiesandDistanceEducation,NationalInstituteofRuralDevelopment&PanchayatiRaj,Rajendranagar,Hyderabad‐500030,IndiaPhoneNo.:91‐040‐24008460.Telefax:91‐040‐24008522/572.Email:[email protected],Hyderabad:NationalInstituteofRuralDevelopmentandPanchayatiRaj(NIRDPR),Hyderabad,(MinistryofRuralDevelopment,Govt.ofIndia),CentreforPostGraduateStudies,NationalInstituteofRuralDevelopment&PanchayatiRaj,Rajendranagar,Hyderabad‐500030,India,PhoneNo.:+91‐040‐24008460,Email:[email protected],Websitewww.nird.org.inForanyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsite


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CentreofBiomedicalResearch(CBMR),LucknowPhDProgram2017

Lucknow:CentreofBiomedicalResearch(CBMR),Lucknow,anautonomousinstituteundergovernmentofUttarPradesh,hasinvitedapplicationsforthePhDprogramintheareasofChemicalsciences,Biologicalsciences,Physicalsciencesandininterdisciplinaryresearchareas.Theinstituteinformedthatinterestedcandidateswithbackgroundinbiology/chemistry/biochemistry/physics/cognitive/neuralsciencecanapplyforthecurrentacademicsession.HowtoApply:TheeligiblecandidatesshouldsendthecompletedapplicationformeitherbyE‐[email protected],SGPGIMS‐Campus,RaebareliRoad,Lucknow,UttarPradesh,226014.Theclosingdateforsubmissionofapplicationis31March2017.TheapplicationformisavailableontheofficialwebsiteofCBMR,Lucknow:http://cbmr.res.in/?page_id=941EligibilityCriteria:Aspertheadmissionpageoftheinstitute,applicantsshouldhave55%marksorequivalentCGPAinMSc/equivalentdegreeandshouldhavequalifiedanyoneofthefollowingnationalexaminations:CSIRorUGC‐NETforJRF,DBT‐JRF,ICMR‐JRForDST‐INSPIREfellowshipforPh.D.FocusAreasoftheinstitute:CBMRaimstoacceleratescientificdiscoveriesbyengagingbasicscienceresearcherstoseekforcriticalproblemsrelevanttobiomedicalresearch.CBMRcurrentlyhasfollowingmajordisciplines:

MolecularSynthesisandDrugDiscoverycoveringthrustareaslikeTotalSynthesisofPotentialDrugMolecules,AsymmetricSynthesis&Catalysis,Organo‐catalysis,ChemicalBiology,OrganometallicCatalysis.

CancerBiology NMRandMetabolomicswiththrustareasNMRmethodology,structuralbiologyandfunctional

proteomics FunctionalMRIforbrainresearch

ResearchFacilities:CBMRoffersstate‐of‐the‐artresearchfacilitiesandinfrastructuretoperformcutting‐edgeresearch.Theinfrastructureincludesmodernresearchlaboratoriesforchemistryandbiologyresearch.ThemajorequipmentsincentralinstrumentationfacilityincludesthreeNMRspectrometers(400/600/800MHz,BRUKER),3TMRIScanner,Glovebox(MBRAUN),AgilentHPLC(analytical/preparative),AgilentHR‐MS,AgilentGC‐MS,SolventPurificationsystem,FPLCandmanymore.FormoredetailsonthePhDadmissionandotherdetails,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheadmissionnotificationpageuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute:http://cbmr.res.in/

NationalInstituteofAdvancedStudies(NIAS)BangaloreDoctoralProgramme2017‐18TheNationalInstituteofAdvancedStudies(NIAS)islookingforexceptionallymotivatedstudentsinterestedinpursuinginterdisciplinaryresearchinnaturalandengineeringsciences,socialsciences,humanitiesandthearts.UnencumberedbytheconstraintsoftraditionaldisciplinaryPhDprogrammes,NIASPhDstudentshaveauniqueopportunitytobroadentheirintellectualhorizonsbeyondtheirnarrowtrainingduringtheirthesisresearchinoneofthelistedareas.NIASnotonlyvaluessuchcross‐pollinationofideasbutencouragesandprovidesthenecessarysupporttoitsstudentstodevelopinterdisciplinaryorientationtoproblem‐solving.Thisinterdisciplinaryethosis


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alsoreflectedintheworkofitsfacultyandresearchscholars.NIASwasestablishedbythelateJ.R.D.Tatatodevelopandtrainleaderswithamultidisciplinaryorientationforproblem‐solving.TheInstituteisrecognizedasacentreforresearchbyManipalandMysoreuniversitiesfromwhichstudentsgettheirPhDdegrees.Alimitednumberofscholarshipsareavailableforexceptionallybrightandmotivatedpostgraduatestudents.CandidateswhohavepassedtheNET/SET/GATEexaminationswithgoodscoresorqualifiedforJRF/DST/CSIR/ICSSR/JESTfellowshipswillalsobeconsideredforadmission.Ifyouareapost‐graduateorexpectingthedegreebyJuly2017,youcanapplytooneormoreresearchareasrepresentedbyfacultyresearchinterestsandfundedprojectsatNIAS.Forthe2017‐18academicyear,weinviteapplicationsfromthoseinterestedinthefollowingareas:•ArtHistory,Archaeology,ArchaeologicalScienceandCraftsHistory•Geo‐spatialAnalysisforCulturalHeritage•ArchitectureofAncientMonuments,TraditionalKnowledgeSystemsincludingAstronomy•ConflictStudiesandInternalConflictsinIndia•EnergyModelingandPolicy;EnergyEquity;AirPollutionImpactsandPolicy•EnergySustainabilityandNaturalResources;HumanDevelopmentandPolicy•ScienceandTechnologyinNationalandInternationalSecurity•ArmedConflicts,PeaceProcessesandRegionalSecurity•RegionalSecurityinSouthAsia•NuclearEnergyPolicy;NuclearRiskPerceptionandCommunication•SocialCognitioninHumansandAnimals;ScienceCommunication•BehavioralEcology,CognitivePsychologyandTheoreticalAnalysesofPrimateCommunities,PopulationsandSocieties•PrimateBehaviorandBiology,Human‐AnimalRelations;Human‐WildlifeConflict•HigherEducationPolicy;WomeninScience;GiftedEducation•EducationinConflictZones;EducationPolicyandSocialExclusion•PhysicsofComplexSystems;DynamicalSystemsTheory•UrbanStudies•SociologyofTechnology,Labor,Migration,andSkills•EconomicInequalityandSocialDevelopmentApplicantsareadvisedtovisittheNIASwebsiteformoreinformationonfacultyandtheirresearchinterests(www.nias.res.in).Eligibility:AdmissionstotheNIASPhDProgrammeareopentothosewhohavecompleted/arecompletingaMaster’s/M.Phil.,degreeinanyrelevantsubjectinthenaturalsciences,engineering,mathematics,socialsciences,humanitiesorthearts,andwithaconsistentlyprovenacademicrecord(minimum55%marks).Someresearchand/orfieldexperienceintheconcernedareaswillbepreferred.CandidateswhohavepassedtheNET/SET/GATEexaminationswithgoodscoresorqualifiedforJRF/DST/CSIR/ICSSR/JESTfellowshipsarealsoencouragedtoapply.SelectionProcedure:Irrespectiveofthesourceoffunding,admissiontotheNIASPhDProgrammewillbebasedonacommonentrancetestandtwolevelsofinterview.Short‐listedcandidateswillbeinvitedforawrittentestandinterviewson19and20ofJune2017.Awrittenexaminationcomprisingmultiplechoicetypequestionsinquantitative,logicalreasoning,analytical,andvocabularyskillswillbeconductedtoshortlistthecandidatesforthetwointerviews,asubjectspecificinterviewandacomprehensiveinterview.Howtoapply:Pleasedownloadtheapplicationform(http://www.nias.res.in/content/doctoral‐programme)fromourwebsite.Thecompletedandsignedapplicationformshouldbesentalongwithscannedcopiesofundergraduateandpost‐graduatedegreecertificatesandmarksheetsandaresumecontainingyouracademichistory,skills,interests,publishedwork,andaccomplishmentsshouldbecollatedandsentasasinglePDFfiletotheemailaddress:niasphd@gmail.comPleasenotethattheInstitutewillonlyacceptapplicationssubmittedbyemail.ThedeadlineforreceivingapplicationwithallrequireddocumentsbyemailisApril10,2017OriginalNotification:http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/NIAS%20PhDAnnouncement%202017.pdfApplicationForm:http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/Ph.D%20Application%20Form‐2017.docMoredetailsonNIASPhDProgramme@http://nias.res.in/content/doctoral‐programme


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IISERKolkataPhDAdmission‐AutumnSemester2017Kolkata:IndianInstituteofScienceEducationandResearch(IISER)KolkatainvitesapplicationsfromeligiblestudentsforadmissiontotheDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)programmefortheAutumnSemester2017.ThePhDprogrammesareavailableinanyofthefollowingdisciplines:BiologicalSciences,ChemicalSciences,EarthSciences,MathematicsandStatisticsandPhysicalSciences.ReservationsforcandidatesareavailableasperGovernmentofIndianorms.Theclosingdateforreceivingonlineapplicationsis20May2017.Meanwhile,applicationportalhasopenedfrom06March2017.Finalyearpost‐graduatestudentswhoareyettoobtaintheirdegreemayalsoapply;however,theymusthavecompletedtheirdegreeatthetimeofadmission.Therearetwochannelsofadmission.EligibilityCriteria:Theeligibilitycriteriaforeachdisciplineisdifferent.Hence,forexacteligibilitycriteriaintheabovePhDprogrammes,interestedcandidatesshouldvisitthePhDadmissionpageoftheofficialpageofthewebsite:http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/phd/Further,theCentreforAdvancedFunctionalMaterials(CAFM)ofIISERKolkatahasalsoinvitedapplicationforregularPhDprogrammefortheAutumnsemester,2017undertheDepartmentsofBiological(DBS),Chemical(DCS)andPhysicalSciences(DPS)intheinterdisciplinaryresearchareasof(i)functionalnanomaterialsinphotovoltaicsandmagnetism,(ii)organicsemiconductorsandsupramolecularassembliesand(iii)theoreticalandcomputationalbiophysics.MinimumEligibilityCriteriaforPhDprogrammesunderCAFMunderDCS/DBS/DPS:BrightandmotivatedcandidateswhohavepassedMScand/orMTechexaminationswithminimum55%marksinthefollowingareasofChemistryorBiology:Chemistrywithspecializationsinorganicandphysicalchemistry;Biochemistry;Biology;Physicswithanaptitudeincomputationalmaterialsscience.TherearetwodifferentchannelsforadmissioninthePhDprogrammeunderCAFMunderDCS/DBS/DPS.Channel1:Apartfromsatisfyingminimaleligibilitycriteria,thecandidatesmusthaveCSIR/UGC‐NETJRF,INSPIREfellowshiporotherequivalentfellowship.Channel2:Institutefunding:Intheexceptionalcases,alimitednumberofInstitutefellowshipMAYBEavailableforthestudents.Forthisfellowship,candidatesmusthavequalifiedinanyprestigiousnationallevelexaminationslikeGATEorNET‐LS(apartfromsatisfyingminimaleligibilitycriteria).Forexacteligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldvisitthePhDadmissionpageoftheofficialpageofthewebsite:http://apply.iiserkol.ac.in/phd/BackgroundoftheInstitute:IndianInstituteofScienceEducationandResearchKolkata(IISERKolkata)wasestablishedin2006bytheMinistryofHumanResourceDevelopment(MHRD),GovernmentofIndia.IISERKolkataisanautonomousinstitutionawardingitsowndegrees.ThecentralthemeoftheIISERKolkataistointegrateeducationwithresearchsothatundergraduateteachingaswellasdoctoralandpostdoctoralresearchworkcouldbecarriedoutinsymbiosis.

IITBombayandMonashResearchAcademyPhDwithScholarships2017InstituteofTechnology,Bombay(IITB)andMonashAcademyannouncesadmissionsforPhDwithScholarshipsfor2017Session.TheIITB‐MonashResearchAcademy(TheAcademy),apartnershipbetweentheIndianInstituteofTechnology,Bombay(IITB)andMonashUniversity,Melbourne(Australia)jointlyinvitesapplicationsforPhDprogramme.TheAcademy’sJune2017intakewillfocusonattractingexcellentandhighlymotivatedstudentstoworkinareasofappliedresearch,particularlyproblemsthatareimportanttomanyoftheAcademy’sindustrialpartners.TheEOIstagefortheJune2017intakeisnowinprogress.Programme‐PhD(IntakeforJune2017)


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Candidateswill:‐Receiveagenerousscholarship;‐Receiveco‐supervisionfromprofessorsatIITBandMonash;‐ReceiveajointlybadgedPhDdegreefromIITBandMonash;‐Gainaccesstoworld‐classresearchfacilities‐Gaininternationalresearchexperience;‐ReceiveaspecialfellowshiptovisitMonashUniversity;EligibilityRequirements:AfirstclassMastersDegreeinEngineeringorScience(oranMBA)fromareputeduniversityorABachelorsDegreeinEnglish/Science(withhighGPA),shouldtakeadvantageofthisuniqueopportunitytoacquireaninternationallyrecognisedqualificationandpursueacareerinresearch.Althoughnotaprerequisite,candidateswhohavebeenhighlyplacedinGATE,GRE,CSIR‐NET,JAMoranyothercompetitiveexamareencouragedtoapplyHowtoApply:FilltheExpressionofInterest(EOI)formforIIT‐BMonashPhDProgrammeforJune2017intake.ToapplytotheAcademyvisitwww.iitbmonash.organdfillintheonlineEOIform

Step1:Pleaseclickonhttps://emuapps.monash.edu.autofillintheExpressionofInterest(EOI)Form.IfyourEOIformisfoundtobesuitable,youwillreceiveanemailindicatingyouareabletoproceedtoStep2oftheapplicationstage

Step2:IfyourEOIformisfoundNOTtobesuitable,youwillalsobenotifiedviaemail.Incaseyouhaveanydoubts,pleasereadtheApplicationsProcessFAQbeforesendingyourdoubtstostudents@iitbmonash.org

Forapplicationsfoundsuitableonevaluation,candidateswillreceiveanemailtotheeffectandhavetoAddress:IITB‐MonashResearchAcademy,OldCSEBuilding,2ndFloorIITBombay,Powai,Mumbai‐400076Formoreinformationvisitwww.iitbmonash.orgorsendusanemailtostudents@iitbmonash.orgImportantDates

LastDatetosubmitonlineEOIFormsis20thMarch2017 Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsite

SahaInstituteofNuclearPhysics(SNIP)PhDAdmissions2017‐18

SahaInstituteofNuclearPhysics(SNIP),aleadingautonomousinstituteunderDepartmentofAtomicEnergy(DAE)basedinKolkata,hasreleasedofficialnotificationforPhDprogramme2017‐18.SNIPinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblestudentstojointhePhDprogrammeinPhysicsandBiophysicalSciencesstartingfrom2017‐18Session.Theprogrammestartswithapre‐PhDcoursework,popularlyknownasPostMScprogramme.AsperthewebsiteofSNIP,theeligiblestudentsshouldapplyfortheprogrammesonlythroughon‐lineapplication,whichisopenedfrom1March2017.ForPhysics,theclosingdateforsubmissionofapplicationis15April2017whileforBiophysicalSciences,theclosingdateis7May2017.Forphysicsstream,thePostMScprogrammehavetwostreams:TheoreticalPhysicsandExperimentalPhysics.EligibilityConditions:Physics:MScinPhysics.BiophysicalSciences:MScinPhysics/Chemistry(withLifeScienceat10+2level)orMScinLifeSciences(withChemistryandMathematicsat10+2level).StudentsappearinginthefinalexaminationsfortheirMasters’degreesduringthecurrentacademicsessionmayalsoapply.However,theiradmissionwillbemadeprovisionaltilltheysuccessfullypasstheirMasters’degreesincompliancewiththecut‐offrequirementforSINPscreeningprocedure(theinstitutewillannouncelater).


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SelectionProcedure:SahaInstituteofNuclearPhysicsinformedthatafirstscreeningwillbedonebasedonpreviousacademicrecordsoftheapplicants.Afurthershortlistofcandidateswillbepreparedbasedontheperformanceinnation‐widescreeningtestasmentionedbelow:ForPhysics(ExperimentalandTheoretical):i)JointEntranceScreeningTest(JEST)ii)GATEinPhysicsiii)CSIR/UGCNETforJRFinPhysicsForBiophysicalSciences:i)JointGraduateEntranceExaminationforBiologyandInterdisciplinaryLifeSciences(JGEEBILS)conductedbyNCBS‐TIFR.ii)CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMRNETforJRFiii)GATEinLifeSciences,Biotechnology,PhysicsandChemistrySINPhasmadeitclearthattheinstitutewillnotconductwrittenentrancetest.Theshort‐listedcandidateswillbecalledforthenextlevelofselectionprocedureincludinganinterviewprocesstobeheldatSINP(duringMay‐June2017).Theshort‐listedcandidateswillbeinformedbye‐mailandalsothroughannouncementinourweb.Thefinalselectionofcandidateswillbebasedontheirperformancesinalltheabovestagesofscreeningandselection.FellowshipsandBenefits:JuniorResearchFellowschemeisapplicabletoalltheselectedstudentswhoareadmittedtoPostMSc.Dependingontheselectionprocedureandeligibilityinnation‐widescreeningtests,therearetwotypeoffellowshipsthestudentscanenjoy:

i)SINPfellowshipsforcandidateswhoareselectedthroughJEST,JGEEBILLS,GATE:Rs25,000/‐pmfor1sttwoyears;Rs28,000/‐pmforsubsequentyears

Tenure:4years,extendableto5thyearsubjecttosatisfactoryperformanceContingency,HRAetc.asperrule

ii)ExtramuralfellowshipsawardedbyexternalfundingauthoritiesofGovtofIndia(UGC,CSIRNET,DBTandICMR)forcandidateswhoareselectedthroughNET:

Theamountoffellowship,contingencygrant,HRAetc.willbeasperCSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMRrules(SINPwilltakenofinancialresponsibilityforstudentsselectedinthisscheme.SahaInstituteofNuclearPhysicsmentionedthattheapproximateintakecapacityforSINPFellowshipis20whileforcandidateswithExtramuralFellowshipis20.ForhowtoapplyandmoredetailsonthePhDadmissionofSNIP,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheadmissionnotificationuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute:http://www.saha.ac.in/web/admission/information

PhDAdmission2017‐18openatNationalInstituteofDesign(NID)AhmedabadTheNationalInstituteofDesign(NID),adesignschoolinAhmedabad,IndiaandanautonomousbodyundertheDepartmentofIndustrialPolicyandPromotion,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)indesign.ThePhDprogrammewillbeofferedinbothfull‐timeandpart‐timebasis.Thefull‐timePhDwillhaveminimumdurationofthreeyears.Thepart‐timePhDdegreeprogrammewillhaveminimumdurationoffiveyears.SelectionProcess:Theentireselectionwillhavethreestages:Short‐listingofApplicationsbasedoneligibilitycriteriaandresearchproposal;DesignResearchTest(DRT);andPersonalInterview.Eligibility:Master’sdegreefromanaccreditedinstitution/recognizeduniversityindesignorNID’sPGDPD,AEPEPor5‐5½yearSLPEPdiplomaindesign.Candidateswithamaster’sdegreeinareasrelevanttodesignmayalsoapply.TheInstituteshallnotifyalistofsuchareasfromtimetotime.ORBachelor’sdegreefromanaccreditedinstitution/recognizeduniversityindesignORNID’sGDPDor4‐4½yearSLPEPdiplomaindesign,withatleast3yearsofprofessionaland/orteachingexperience.Candidateswithbachelor’sdegreeinareasrelevanttodesignmayalsoapply.TheInstituteshallnotifyalistofsuchareasfromtimetotime.Candidateswhohavesuccessfullycompletedafaculty


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developmentcourseindesignorrelatedfield(2yearsormoreduration)fromNIDoranyotheruniversityrecognizedbytheUGC/InstitutesofNationalImportanceshallbeeligibletoapply.TheyshallbetreatedatparwiththeMaster’slevelstudents.AnapplicantwithqualificationinsubjectsotherthanDesign(asnotifiedbytheInstitutefromtimetotime)shallbeentitledtoapplyforadmissiontothePhDcourseprovidedthattheapplicantshallhavedemonstratedinterestandaptitudeforstudyofdesign,andshallqualifytheDesignResearchAptitudeTestforPhD(DRAT‐PhD).Applicantscurrentlyemployedinthepublicsectorandseekingadmissionshallberequiredtosubmitaletterfromtheiremployerinsupportoftheapplication.UponadmissionthescholarshallbeexpectedtofulfillthecourserequirementsbypersonallyattendingtheInstitute.KeyDates:

Lastdateforsubmittingtheapplicationthroughemail:31March2017 Lastdateforsubmittingprintedapplicationformsaccompaniedwithdemanddraftbyhand,

Speedpostregisteredpostorcourier):7April2017 DateofDesignResearchTest(DRT):26April2017

FinancialAssistance:Candidatesenrolledinthefull‐timePhDprogrammewillbeeligibleforaResearchfellowshiporastipendatratesapprovedbytheSenateofNIDinthefirstyear,PhDcandidateswillreceiveastipendofRs25,000permonth,andofRs30,000permonthinthesecondandthirdyear.CandidatesspendingmorethanthreeyearsontheirPhDwillnotbeeligibleforcontinuedstipendafterthefirstthreeyears.FormoredetailsinthePhDprogrammeatNID,theinterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheofficialwebsiteofNID:http://www.nid.edu/

IITBhubaneswarPhDAdmissionopenforAutumn2017‐18

IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Bhubaneswar,apremierengineeringandtechnologyinstitutebasedinOdisha,hasinvitedapplicationforadmissiontoPhDProgrammeundervariousdisciplinesfromeligiblecandidatesfortheyear2017‐18.ThePhDprogrammesareavailableunderthefollowingcategories:InstituteScholar,SponsoredScholar,andProjectScholar(ProjectsrunningatIITBhubaneswar).Theonlineadmissionhasopenedsince10March2017.Theclosingdateforonlinesubmissionofapplicationis10April2017.ForGeneralandOBCCandidates,theapplicationfeeisRs500/‐(RupeesFiveHundredOnly)whileforSC/ST/PwDCandidates,thefeeisRs.250/‐(RupeesTwoHundredFiftyOnly).Femalecandidatesareexemptedfrompaymentofapplicationfee.PhDprogrammesareavailableinthefollowinggroupsubjects:Engineering,BasicScience,Geoscience,ClimateSciences,andHumanities,SocialSciencesandManagement.ThedetailedresearchareasofsubjectsunderPhDaregivenbelow:Biosciences,Chemistry,Physics,Mathematics,Geo‐Science(Onlycandidateswithexternalfellowshipswillbeconsidered),ClimateScience,ComputerScience,ElectronicsandCommunicationEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,Economics,English,Psychology,CivilEngineering,MechanicalSciences,and(Minerals,MetallurgicalandMaterialsEngineering).EligibilityConditions:PhD(Engineering):Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)inM.Tech./M.E.orequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithavalidGATEscoreintheyearofadmissionintotheM.Tech.programme.ORBTech/BEorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithminimum70%marksor7.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)withavalidGATEscoreorhavingsecuredaUGC/CSIR‐NETJRF.Allcandidatesmusthaveaconsistentlygoodacademicrecord.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.ORMinimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)inMasterofScienceorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithconsistentlygoodacademicrecordandavalidGATE


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scoreorhavingsecuredaUGC/CSIR‐NETJRF.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(in10pointscale)isrequiredinallotherexaminations.Asinglerelaxationupto10%markseitheratXthorXIIthlevelexaminationorequivalentispermitted.PhD(BasicScience):Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheMaster’sorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithconsistentlygoodacademicrecord.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum55%marksor6.0CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheBachelorofScienceorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithconsistentlygoodacademicrecord.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)isrequiredinallotherexaminations.Asinglerelaxationupto10%markseitheratXthorXIIthlevelexaminationorequivalentispermitted.ThecandidatemusthaveavalidGATEscoreorhavesecuredaUGC/CSIR‐NETJRF.PhD(Geoscience):Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheMaster’sorequivalentdegreeinGeology/Geophysics/EarthScience.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum55%marksor6.0CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheBachelorofScienceorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithconsistentlygoodacademicrecord.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)isrequiredinallotherexaminations.Asinglerelaxationupto10%markseitheratXthorXIIthlevelexaminationorequivalentispermitted.ThecandidatemusthaveavalidGATEscoreorhavesecuredaUGC/CSIR‐NETJRF/INSPIRE.PhD(ClimateSciences):Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheMaster’sorequivalentdegreeinPhysics/Chemistry/Mathematics/Oceanography/Meteorology/MarineScience/EarthScience/Mechanical/Civil/Electrical/ECE/Geoinformatics/RemoteSensing/ComputerScience.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum55%marksor6.0CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheBachelorofScienceorequivalentdegreeinappropriatedisciplinewithMathematicsasacompulsorysubject.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)isrequiredinallotherexaminations.Asinglerelaxationupto10%markseitheratXthorXIIthlevelexaminationorequivalentispermitted.ThecandidatemusthaveavalidGATEscoreorhavesecuredaUGC/CSIR‐NETJRF/INSPIRE.PhD(HSS&M‐Humanities,SocialSciencesandManagement):Minimum55%marksor6.0CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)intheMaster’sdegreeinappropriatediscipline.Provisionalcertificateisacceptable.Minimum60%marksor6.5CGPA(ina10‐pointscale)isrequiredinallotherexaminations.Asinglerelaxationupto10%markseitheratXthorXIIthlevelexaminationorequivalentispermitted.IITBhubaneswarinformedthat5%relaxationofmarksinallacademicexaminationwouldbegrantedtotheSC/ST/PwDcandidatescomparedtotheGeneral/OBC(NCL)candidates.Forexactdetailsoneligibilityconditions,howtoapplyandotherdetail,thecandidatesshouldreferthePhDAdmissionAutumn2017‐18pageontheofficialwebsiteofIITBhubaneswar:http://webapps.iitbbs.ac.in/phd‐application/index.php#2

PhDProgrammeattheInstituteforSocialandEconomicChange(ISEC)Bangalore

TheInstituteforSocialandEconomicChange(ISEC)isapremierinter‐disciplinaryresearchandtraininginstituteinSocialSciencesinIndia.ISECislocatedamidstsylvanlandscapeof16‐hectareatNagarabhavi,Bengaluru,adjoiningcampusesofBangaloreUniversityandNationalLawSchoolofIndiaUniversity.TheInstituteisorganizedintonineacademicresearchcentreswhichareinter‐disciplinaryinnature.Theseare:AgriculturalDevelopmentandRuralTransformationCentre(ADRTC),CentreforDecentralisationandDevelopment(CDD),CentreforEcologicalEconomicsand


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NaturalResources(CEENR),CentreforEconomicStudiesandPolicy(CESP),CentreforHumanResourceDevelopment(CHRD),CentreforPoliticalInstitutions,GovernanceandDevelopment(CPIGD),CentreforStudyofSocialChangeandDevelopment(CSSCD),PopulationResearchCentre(PRC),andCentreforResearchinUrbanAffairs(CRUA)ThefacultymembersofthesecentresprovideguidancetothePhDStudentspursuingresearchinindividualdisciplines.ThestrongpointoftrainingatISECisitsemphasisoninter‐disciplinaryandsociallyrelevantresearch.ISECofferstwocategoriesofPhDProgramme‐(a)fulltime(residential)forstudentsand(b)part‐time(non‐residential)forthosealreadyinservice.ThehallmarkofourPh.D.Programmeisitsbi‐annualseminarsanddoctoralcommittees.DoctoralCommitteemeetsatleasttwiceayearandprovidesvaluableinputstothePh.D.Studentsbesidesmonitoringprogressoftheirthesiswork.EveryPhDStudentisrequiredtomakepresentationinthebi‐annualseminarsoftheInstituteinJuneandDecemberafterobtaininginputsfromDCmembers.AllPh.D.studentshavetocompulsorilyabidebyISECPh.D.Rulesasapplicable.FullTime(Residential):FulltimeresidentialPh.D.ProgrammeatISECnormallytakesaboutfouryearstocomplete.Duringthefirst10monthsStudentsareprovidedrigoroustrainingthroughaPre‐Ph.D.FoundationCourseWorkfollowedbythedissertationworkwhichcommencesintheeleventhmonth.ThedoctoralstudentsadmittedunderthisProgrammearepaidanominalscholarshipduringfirstsixmonthsofCourseWorkperiodandfullfellowshipthereafterbesidesprovidinghostelfacilitiesupto5years.CandidatesarerequiredtopayfeesandcomplywithotherrequirementsofaffiliatedUniversitywheretheywouldberegisteredandpayanannualfeeofRupeesonethousandtoISEC.PartTime(Non‐Residential):ThisProgrammeisopentoin‐servicecandidatestopursuePh.D.onapart‐timebasis.PreferenceisgiventothoseworkingintheUniversitiesandInstitutionsofhigherlearning.Eligibilityrequirementsandselectioncriteriaaresimilarasinthecaseofthefull‐timePh.D.Programmementionedaboveexceptthatofage,whichisrelaxable.Part‐timecandidatesshouldpassthePre‐Ph.D.CourseWork.Theyarewelcometoattendtheclasses,thoughattendanceisnotcompulsory.Thepart‐timePh.D.studentsdonotgetanyformoffinancialassistancefromISEC.CandidatesarerequiredtopayfeesaccordingtoUniversitynormsandanannualfeeofRupeesthreethousandtoISEC.Thepart‐timePh.D.StudentsmustadheretoalltheconditionsandregulationsstipulatedbytheUniversityandInstitute.AftersuccessfulcompletionofthePre‐Ph.D.FoundationCourse,studentsarerequiredtoenroll/registerwithoneoftheuniversitieswhereISEChasrecognition.Theyarerequiredtocomplywithalltherequirementsoftheuniversityconcernedwithregardtoenrollment/registration,andthereafterremitperiodicalfeesuchastuition,service,processing,thesissubmissionetc.DisciplinesforAdmissionTest:Thetestforadmissionwillbeadministeredonlyinthedisciplinesmentionedbelow.Eligibilityrequirementsarethesameforallcandidates.ThedisciplinesorsubjectspecializationsavailablefortakingupentrancetestforPh.D.intheInstituteare:

DevelopmentStudies(Candidatesmaychoosetowriteadmissiontestbasedontheirinterestviz.,Urbanstudies/EnvironmentalStudies/Decentralization&Development/LocalGovernance&Development)(Onceadmitted,thestudentswillreceiveDegreeinDevelopmentStudies)

Economics AgriculturalEconomics(Onceadmitted,thestudentswillreceiveDegreeinEconomics) PoliticalScience Sociology/SocialAnthropology/SocialWork PopulationStudies(Onceadmitted,thestudentswillreceiveDegreeinDevelopmentStudies)


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EligibilityRequirements:TheaspirantsforISECPhDProgrammeandresearchfellowshipsmustsatisfythefollowingrequirements:Sl.No.

Disciplineinwhich

DegreewillbeAwarded

EligibilityRequirement

AreasofSpecialisation/Remarks

1(a) DevelopmentStudies

Master’sDegreeinanydiscipline

ThoseStudentswithinterestin:DecentralizationandDevelopment/Panchayats/LocalGovernanceandDevelopmentEnvironmentalStudies/AgriculturalEconomics/RuralDevelopment/AgriculturalMarketingandCooperation/Agri‐BusinessManagement/Economics/Sociology/PoliticalScience/Geography/PublicAdministration/UrbanPlanning/PublicPolicypreferablywithspecializationinUrbanStudies/EconomicsandSociologyofEducation/Statistics/BiologicalSciencesandEngineering

1(b) PopulationSciences

Master’sDegreeinDemography/PopulationStudies/PublicHealthorhaveMaster’sdegreeinotherdisciplinewithstrongDemographyCourse

ThestudentsonceadmittedwillreceivePh.D.inDevelopmentStudies

2(a) Economics Master’sDegreeinEconomics/Econometrics/MicroEconomics/MacroEconomics/InternationalEconomics/PublicEconomics/EnergyEconomics/DevelopmentEconomics/NaturalResourceEconomics/AppliedEconomics

PopulationEconomics/EnvironmentalEconomics/UrbanEconomics/EcologicalEconomics/AgriculturalEconomics/FiscalDecentralization/EconomicsofEducation

2(b) AgriculturalEconomics

Master’sDegreeinAgriculturalEconomicsorwithMaster’sDegreeinEconomicswithstrongcoursesundergoneinAgriculturalEconomics/AgriculturalMarketingandCooperation/Agri‐BusinessManagement

ThestudentsonceadmittedwillreceivePh.D.inEconomics

3 PoliticalScience

Master’sDegreeinPoliticalScience/InternationalRelations/PublicAdministration

4 Sociology Master’sDegreeinSociology/Anthropology(SocialAnthropology)/SocialWork

Fellowship:CandidateswhohavepassedUGCJRFarepaidthefellowshipaspertheUGCnorms,uponreceiptoffellowshipgrantfromUGC.ThesefellowshipholdersshouldcomplywithalltherequirementsoftheUGC,fromtimetotime.ThecandidatesselectedforICSSR/ISECfellowshiparepaidascholarshipofRs.10,000p.m.forthefirstsixmonthsofPh.D.FoundationCourseWork.Thereafter,thefellowshipisextendabletoafurtherperiodofthreeyearsattherateofRs.16,000/‐p.m.andacontingencyofRs.15,000/‐perannum.TheFellowshipholdersshouldcomplywithallthePh.D.ProgrammerequirementsofICSSR/ISEC,fromtimetotime.


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SelectionProcedure:ApplicationswillbeinvitedeveryyearinthemonthofMarch.Afterpreliminaryscreeningofapplications,theshortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforawrittentesttobeheldinJulyeveryyearafterdisplayingthelistofcandidatestobecalledforwrittentestonourwebsitewww.isec.ac.in.CandidatesqualifyinginthewrittentestwillbeinterviewedatCentrelevelafterthewrittentestandfinalselectionwillbemadetheirafter.HowtoApply:TheprescribedapplicationformwillbeavailablefordownloadingonourwebsitefromthemonthofMarchtoMayeveryyear.ApplicationsreceivedinresponsetotheadvertisementinthemonthofMarchwillbeprocessedafterthelastdatefixedforreceivingtheapplicationwhichisusuallyMayeveryyear.Formoreinformation:sende‐mailto:[email protected](080)23217013Moredetails@http://www.isec.ac.in/phd.htm#

NIITUniversity(Neemrana,Rajasthan)PhDAdmissionJuly2017

NIITUniversity(NU),aprivateuniversitybasedinNeemrana,Rajasthan,hasnotifiedPhDAdmissionfor2017sessionforvariousstreams:Mathematics&Sciences,Management,ComputerScience,ElectronicandEngineering,Biotechnology,EducationalTechnology,andGeographicInformationSystem(GIS).NUScholarSearchProgramme:TheUniversityonitswebsitementionedthatallregisteredregularfulltimePhDstudentswouldbeprovidedscholarshipofuptoRs30,000permonth.However,thesestudentswillberequiredtoassisthalftimeintheteaching/researchactivities.Inlieuoftheservices,NUshallnotchargeanyuniversityfee(computedatRs4,40,000/annum)fromtheresidentialPhDscholars.EligibilityConditions:AsperthePhDadmissionnotification,theminimumeducationalqualificationsrequiredtoapplyforadmissiontothePhDprogrammeareasfollows:Master’sdegreeinSciences/Engineering/Technologywithagoodacademicrecord.B.Tech/BEdegreeholderswithaminimumofCGPAof8.87ona10.0pointscale,orwithavalidGATEScore.TheyshouldhaveavalidscoreinGRE/GMAT/GATE/JMET/CAT/XAT/MAT/ATMA/UGCorCSIR/NET/JRForanequivalentexamination.HowtoApply:TheeligiblecandidatesshoulddownloadthePhDAdmissionApplicationFormavailableattheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofNNITUniversityandprintthesameandsubmitthecompletedformalongwithalltherequireddocumentsinoneofthefollowingways:Sendbyregisteredpost/speedpost/courierservicetoNUCentralAdmissionsOffice.SubmitinpersontoanauthorizsedNUrepresentativeatNUAdmissionsOffices.Emailthescannedcopyofthecompletedformtoadmissions@niituniversity.in,alongwiththescannedcopiesofClassX,XII,Graduation,andPost‐Graduationmarksheetsandotherrequireddocuments.Pleasenotethatallrequireddocumentsshouldbesubmittedalongwiththecompletedapplicationform.KeyDates:Theclosingdatesforapplicationsubmissionis22May2017(Monday).TheInterview&WrittenTestDatewillbeheldduring1‐7July2017(SattoFri).Formoredetailsoneligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldvisitthePhDAdmissionpageoftheuniversity:https://www.niituniversity.in/admissions/phd


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IITDhanbad(IndianSchoolofMines)MSc/MScTech/MTechandPhDprogrammes

IndianInstituteofTechnology,DhanbadhasnowannouncedAdmission2017‐18sessionforMSc/MScTech/MTechandPhDprogrammes.IIT(ISM)DhanbadwillconductAllIndiaEntranceExaminationfortheadmissionintheaboveprogrammeson13May2017(Saturday).InterestedcandidatesshouldapplyonlinebyvisitingIIT(ISM)websiteatwww.ismdhanbad.ac.in.TheInformationbulletinsfor2YrMSc/3YrMScTechand2Yr/3YrMTechareuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute.IIT(ISM)DhanbadawardsPhDdegreeinallexistingdisciplines:Engineering,AppliedSciences,HumanitiesandManagement.TheselectionofPhDprogrammes(JuniorResearchFellow)isdonethroughallIndiaexaminationandinterview.KeyDates:

Openingdate&timeforapplicationsof2YrM.Sc./3YrM.Sc.Techprogrammes:‐February15th,2017(Wednesday),11.00Hrs

Openingdate&timeforapplicationsof2Yr/3YrM.Tech.programmes:‐March10th,2017(Friday),11.00Hrs

Openingdate&timeforapplicationsofPhDprogramme:‐March20th,2017(Monday),11.00Hrs

Lastdateforfillingofapplicationsof2YrM.Sc./3YrM.Sc.Tech:April11th,2017(Tuesday),24.00Hrs.

2YrM.TechandPh.D.programmes:April20th,2017(Thursday),24.00Hrs. 3YrM.Techprogramme:‐June26th,2017(Monday)

ForPhDprogarmmes(JRF)ofIIT(ISM)theapplicationwindowwillopenfrom20March2017.TheinformationbulletinforIIT(ISM)JRFAdmission2017‐18Phaseisnotuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitute.Once,itisuploaded,SkillOutlookwillupdateontheadmissiondetails.IIT(ISM)offersJRFtoPhDscholars.AllIndiaEntranceExaminationfortheadmissionintheaboveprogrammeswillbeheldon13May2017(Saturday)inBhubaneshwar,Chennai,Dhanbad,Guwahati,Indore,Kolkata,NewDelhiandVaranasi.Foradmissiondetailson2YrMSc/3YrMScTech,2YrMTechand3YrMTechprogrammes,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIIT(ISM):http://ism2017.eadmissions.net/

Dr.TMAPaiPhDScholarshipProgram:ManipalUniversity

Disciplines–AtomicAndMolecularPhysics;AppliedScience;AlliedHealthScience;Communication;Engineering;LifeScience;Medicine;Management;Pharmacy;InformationScience;Science;Statistics

· Duration–Sixmonthsprobationaryperiod+3years· Eligibility‐Mastersdegreeinrespectivesubjectwith60%aggregatemarks.· Admissions–Basedonmarksobtainedinthepastacademicrecords,publicationandresearch

experiencethecandidateswillbeshort–listedforwrittentest/interview.

Fees:ForGeneralcategory‐Rs.52,000(Atthetimeofadmission:Rs16,000,Afterregistration:Iinstallment–Rs.12,000;IIinstallment–Rs.12,000;IIIinstallment–Rs.12,000).ForForeign/NRIcategory(inUSDollars)–4500$(Iinstallment–1500$;IIinstallment–1500$;IIIinstallment–1500$)

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SixmonthsProbationaryperiod:Rs.14,000permonth Firstyear:Rs.16,000permonth Secondyear:Rs.17,000permonth Thirdyear:Rs.18,000permonth

Application‐Candidatesshoulddownloadtheapplicationform,completeitinallrespectsandsendittoAdmissionsOffice,ManipalUniversity,Manipal‐576104alongwithademanddraftforRs.600drawninfavourof'ManipalUniversity'payableatManipal/Udupiandthefollowingenclosures:

· Attestedcopyofthedegreecertificateofqualifyingexaminations· Attestedcopiesofthemarkscardsofqualifyingexaminations· Anyotherrelevantdocuments

Applicationform:https://manipal.edu/content/dam/manipal/mu/documents/PhD%20APPLICATION%20‐%202017.pdf

Pleasementionthe“Institute/Collegetowhichthecandidatewishestoapply”and“Researchcode”intheboxesprovides.Researchcodesmaybedownloadedbyclickingontherespectivedisciplinesabove.Ifacandidatewantstoapplyformorethanonecollege,separateapplicationformsshouldbesubmitted.

· Lastdateforreceiptofapplicationsis31stMarch2017· Theprogrammewillcommencefrom30thJune2017

Moredetails@https://manipal.edu/mu/admission/indian‐students/Phddetails.html

NISERBhubaneswarPhDProgramme2017SummerSession

NationalInstituteofScienceEducationandResearch(NISER),anautonomousInstituteunderDepartmentofAtomicEnergy(DAE),GovernmentofIndia,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforadmissiontoPhDProgramme.ThesePhDcourseswillcommencefrom25July2017inthefollowingschoolsofbasicsciencesatNISER,Bhubaneswar:SchoolofBiologicalSciences(SBS),SchoolofChemicalSciences(SCS),SchoolofPhysicalSciences(SPS),SchoolofMathematicalSciences(SMS),andSchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciences(SHSS).SchoolofHumanitiesandSocialSciencesisofferingPhDprogrammeinareasofresearchunderthedisciplinesofEconomics,Psychology,SociologyandEnglish.Theonlinesubmissionofapplicationhascommencedfrom02March2017.Theclosingdateforsubmissionofonlineapplicationis1April2017(Saturday).NISERBhubaneswarinformedthattheinstitutedoesnotdemandanyentrancefeefromthecandidateswhoapplyforPhDprogram.EligibilityConditions:Age:Notmorethan28yearson1April2017(Bornon/after2ndApril1989).BiologicalScience:60%inMTechorMastersinanybranchesofBiology,LifeSciences,PharmaceuticalSciences,AgriculturalSciences,VeterinarySciences,ComputerSciences,BioinformaticsandBiotechnology.StudentswithMaster’sdegreeinPhysics,ChemistryandMathematicshavinginterestinpursuingacareerinBiologyarealsoencouragedtoapply.Chemical


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Sciences:60%inMastersinChemistryoralliedfields.StudentwithmastersinanybranchesofNaturalorMTechinAppliedchemistryorComputerScienceswithinterestinpursuingcareerinChemistry.PhysicalSciences:60%orequivalentGPAcumulativelytillthelastyear/semesterexaminationappearedinMScmajoringinPhysicsorME/MTechinAppliedPhysics.MathematicalSciences:60%inMastersinMathematicsorStatisticsorComputerScience.HumanitiesandSocialSciences:60%inMastersinSocialSciencesandallieddisciplines.CandidatesshouldhavequalifiedtheCSIR‐UGCNET/GATE/GPAT/JEST/INSPIRE(DoctoralfellowshipunderAORCScheme)/JGEEBILSoranyotherequivalentnationallevelexamination,validforthecurrentyearintherelevantareaofresearch.Therearesomeadditionalrequirementsonschoolspecific.Hence,forexacteligibilitycriteria,candidatesshouldreferthePhDAdmissionAdvertisementSummer2017ofNISER:http://www.niser.ac.in/notices/2017/academic/PhD‐Advt‐Summer‐2017.pdfFinancialSupport:NISERprovidesscholarshipofRs25,000/‐forfirsttwoyears,whichwillsubsequentlybeenhancedtoRs28,000/‐forremainingthreeyears.SelectionProcedure:AspertheNISER,theselectioncommitteeoftherespectiveschoolswillshort‐listthecandidatesamongthosewhomeettheminimumeducationalqualificationsandsatisfyadditionalcriteriawhicheachschoolmaysetasdeemednecessary.Theshort‐listedcandidateswillbecalledforaninterview,supplementedbyawrittentest,ifnecessary,fortheadmission.ForhowtoapplyandmoredetailsonthePhDAdmission,interestedcandidatesshouldvisittheofficialwebsiteofNISERBhubaneswar.http://www.niser.ac.in/

AdmissionsforDesignandEngineeringprogramsopenatAvantikaUniversity,Ujjain

AvantikaUniversity,India’sfirstDesigncenteredUniversity,hasinvitedapplicationsfromtheprospectivecandidatesforadmissiontoitsBachelorofTechnology(B.Tech),BachelorofDesign(B.Des)andMasterofDesign(M.Des)programsthatwillbeofferedfromAugust2017atUjjain,MadhyaPradeshcampus.AsMaharashtraInstituteofTechnology(MIT),PunecampusatUjjain,theBachelorofDesignisafour‐year(8semesters)full‐timeresidentialprogramwithanintegratedcross‐disciplinaryapproach.TheprogramwillofferspecializationsinSystemDesign,IndustrialDesignandCommunicationDesign.Theapplicantswillhavetoselecttheirchoiceofspecializationduringapplication,whilethefoundationprogramremainsthesameforalldisciplines.While,theMasterofDesignistwo‐year(4semesters)fully‐residentialandfull‐timeprogramhavinganintegratedlearningandcrossdisciplinaryapproach.LikeB.Des,M.DeswillalsoofferspecializationsinSystemDesign,IndustrialDesignandCommunicationDesign.Theapplicantshavetoselecttheirchoiceofspecializationduringapplicationwhilethefoundationprogramremainsthesameforalldisciplines.EligibilityCriteria:CandidatesfulfillingthebelowmentionedeligibilitycriteriashouldapplyforadmissionintheBachelorofDesign(B.Des)program:10+2fromanystream,(FromanyoftheStateBoards/AISSCE/IB/ISC)AdmissionTest–DesignAptitudeTest(DAT)scoreFollowedbystudiotest&personalinterviewCandidatesfulfillingthebelowmentionedeligibilitycriteriasshouldapplyforadmissiontotheMasterofDesign(M.Des)program:Graduateoritsequivalent(10+2+3minimum)AdmissionTest–DesignAptitudeTest(DAT)scoreFollowedbystudiotest&personalinterview


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TheUniversitywillalsoofferBachelorofTechnology(B.Tech),whichwillbeafour‐year,full‐timeresidentialprogramcraftedwithadesignthinkingapproachthatincludescriticalthinking,educationandphilosophy,mathematicalworld.TheprogramoffersspecializationsinMechanicalEngineering,Electronics&CommunicationEngineering,ComputerScience&EngineeringandCivilEngineering.Theapplicantswillhavetoselecttheirchoiceofspecializationduringapplicationphaseinthesecondyear,whilethefoundationprogramremainsthesameforalldisciplines.CandidatesfulfillingthebelowmentionedeligibilitycriteriaareeligibleforadmissiontotheBachelorofTechnology(B.Tech)program:10+2(FromanyoftheStateBoards/CBSE/ICSE/ISC/IB/NIOSorequivalentexam)withPhysics,English,andMathematicsascompulsorysubjects50%aggregateinallsubjects50%aggregateinthesubjectgroupPhysics,MathematicsandChemistry/VocationalSubjectCandidatesappearingfortheJEE(Main)conductedbyCentralBoardofSecondaryEducationorMadhyaPradeshCommonEntranceExam(MPCEE)conductedin2017AdmissionCalendar&ApplicationForm:BachelorofDesign(B.Des)andMasterofDesign(M.Des)

DesignAptitudeTest(DAT)ResultofDAT

April2017April2017

StudioTest&Interview May2017FinalList May2017CommencementofProgram August2017

Theformisavailableon:http://www.mitid‐dat.edu.in/admission2017/register/index.php.AlltheinterestedcandidatesarerequiredtopayRs.1000astheapplicationformfees,whichisnon‐refundable.BachelorofTechnology(B.Tech)TheapplicationformforBachelorofTechnology(B.Tech)isavailableonhttp://www.avantikauniversity.edu.in/admission‐technology.php.AlltheinterestedcandidatesarerequiredtopayRs.1000astheapplicationformfees,whichisnon‐refundable.AvantikaUniversityalsoprovidesfulltimeresidentialprogramsin:BachelorsofTechnology(B.Tech)withspecializationsinMechanical,Electronics&Telecommunication,ComputerScience,CivilBachelorofScience(B.Sc)andMasterofScience(M.Sc)withspecializationsinEconomics,FinanceandBusiness

KakatiyaUniversity,WarangalMPhil/PhDAdmissionKakatiyaUniversity,Warangal,hasnotifiedadmissiontoMPhil/PhDadmission2017.TheuniversityoffersPhDprogramindifferentsubjectsinthefacultiesofArts,Commerce&BusinessManagement,Education,Engineering&Technology,Law,PharmaceuticalSciences,ScienceandSocialSciences.Also,theuniversityoffersMPhilPrograminthesubjects:Economics,History,HumanRecourseManagement,PoliticalScience,PublicAdministration,Sociology,Telugu,English,Commerce&BusinessManagementandEducation.KeyDates:AspertheMPhil/PhDadmission2017notificationoftheuniversity,thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationforms28February2017.Meanwhile,thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationwithlatefeeRs500/is10March2017.TheMPhilentrancetestwillbeheldon24April2017whilethePhDentrancetestwillbeheldon25April2017.EligiblecandidatesshouldapplyfortheseprogrammesviaonlineontheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofKakatiyaUniversity:(http://mphilphd.kudoa.in/,http://www.kakatiya.ac.in/)EligibilityConditions:TobeeligibletoappearforPhD&MPhilEntranceTestconductedbyKakatiyaUniversityinthesubjectspertainingtofacultiesmentioned,thecandidatemusthavepassedthe


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Master’sdegreeintheconcernedsubjectwithaminimumof55%ofmarks(incaseofSC/ST/PHcandidates50%ofmarks).MPhil/PhDentrancetestpattern:TheUniversitymentionedthatthePhDandMPhilEntranceTestwillconsistofonepaperintheconcernedsubjectwithmaximummarksof100.ThedurationoftheTestis90minutes(1½hrs).Thepaperconsistsof100objectivetypequestions(multiplechoiceonly).ThemediumofEntranceTestisEnglishexceptforlanguagesubjects.Foropencategorycandidates,theminimummarksforqualifyingtheMPhilandPh.D.Testis40%inand35%incaseofBCcandidatesandnoqualifyingmarksincaseofSC/ST/PHcategorycandidates.FordetailedsubjectsofferedunderPhDprograms,exacteligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherinformation,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheadmissionnotificationuploadedontheofficialwebsiteofKakatiyaUniversity:(http://mphilphd.kudoa.in/,http://www.kakatiya.ac.in/).ListofsubjectsforPhDEntranceTest:Arts;English;Telugu;Commerce&Business;Commerce&BusinessManagement;Management;Education;Education;PhysicalEducation;Engineering&Technology;ComputerScience&Engineering;CivilEngineering;Electronics&CommunicationEngineering;Electronics&InstrumentationEngineering;MechanicalEngineering;ElectricalandElectronicsEngineering;Law;PharmaceuticalSciences;Pharmacy;Biotechnology;Botany;Chemistry;Computerscience;Science;Geology;Mathematics;Microbiology;Physics;Zoology;SocialSciences;Economics;History&TourismManagement;PublicAdministration&Human;RecourseManagement;PoliticalScience;Sociology&SocialworkListofSubjectsforMPhilEntranceTest‐2016‐17:Economics;History;HumanRecourseManagement;PoliticalScience;PublicAdministration;SocialSciences;Sociology;Commerce&BusinessManagement;Telugu;English;andEducation

IITMadrasRollingAdmissionforPhDandMSprogrammes:Inamajordeparturefromnormaladmissionprocedure,IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Madras,hasswitchedtorollingadmissionmodeforitsPhDandMSresearchdegreeprogrammes.Hence,admissiontotheResearchProgrammeforPhDandMSisopenthroughouttheacademicyearfromJuly2017toJune2018.IITMadrashasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforadmissiontoPhDandMSs(byResearch)programmesunderregular/part‐time/externalschemes.Half‐timeTeachingResearchAssistantship(HTRA)fundedbyMHRDaswellasfellowshipsfromotherfundingagencieslikeCSIR,UGC,DST,ICMR,ICAR,AICTEetc.areavailableforthosewhohavequalifiedfortheseschemes.TheresearchadmissionnotificationofIITMadrasmentionedthataccesstothelinkIITMPhD/MSApplicationwillbeavailablefrom01March2017.Applicationsreceivedtill02April2017willbeconsideredforJuly2017admissionsession.ThevariousdepartmentofIITMadraswhichareofferingPhDandMSprogrammesaregivenbelow:AerospaceEngineering,AppliedMechanics,BioTechnology,ChemicalEngineering,Chemistry,CivilEngineering,ComputerScience,ElectricalEngineering,EngineeringDesign,HumanitiesandSocialSciences,ManagementStudies,Mathematics,MechanicalEngineering,MetallurgicalandMaterialEngineering,OceanEngineering,andPhysics.AdmissionProcedure:Undertherollingoveradmissionprocedure,shortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforinterviewand/ortestbytheSelectionCommitteesoftherespectivedepartmentsfromtimetotime.FinancialAssistance(Half‐timeTeachingResearchAssistantship):ForPhD/DirectPhD/UpgradedtoPhD,monthlyfinancialamountofRs25,000/pmforfirsttwoyearsandRs28,000/pmforsubsequent


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3yearswillbeprovided.ForMScandidates,fellowshipamountofRs12,400/pmwillbeprovidedfortheperiodofeligibility.CandidateswithBE/BTechcanapplytopursueDirectPhD(MS+Ph.D.)inEngineering/SciencesaftertheirBachelor’sDegree.MeritoriousMSscholarswithCGPA>8.0areeligibletoupgradetothePhDprogrammeinthesamedepartmentandwillreceivetwodegrees(M.S.+Ph.D)oncompletionoftheprogramme.MSscholarsreceivingHTRAareeligibleforenhancedfellowshipafterupgradation.OpportunitiestocarryoutJointPhDbetweenIITMandreputedForeignUniversitiesarealsoavailable.FordetailedeligibilitycriteriaforvariouscoursesunderPhDandMS(byResearch),candidatesshouldrefertheresearchadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIITMadras:https://research.iitm.ac.in/

PhDAdmission2017atRajaRamannaCentreforAdvancedTechnology(RRCAT)Indore

RajaRamannaCentreforAdvancedTechnology(RRCAT),Indore,hasreleasedadmissionnotificationforPhDprogrammeinspecializedresearchareasofPhysical,Chemical,LifeandEngineeringSciences.RRCATisaConstituentInstituteoftheHomiBhabhaNationalInstitute(HBNI),aDeemedtobeUniversitywithNAAC“A”grade.ThefinalselectedPhDcandidateswillbeeligibleforfellowshipbenefitsofferedbyDepartmentofAtomicEnergy(DAE).AsperthePhDadmissionnotificationissuedbyRRCATtheregistrationofonlineapplicationwillcommencefrom19March2017.Theclosingdateforonlinesubmissionofapplicationis16April2017.ThePhD2017programwillstarton1August2017.FellowshipBenefit:TheinstituteinformedthatDepartmentofAtomicEnergy(DAE)ResearchFellowshipswillbeofferedtoPhDcandidates.FellowshipamountofRs25,000permonthwillbeofferedforthefirsttwoyears(asJuniorResearchFellow)andRs28,000permonthforthesubsequentthreeyears(asSeniorResearchFellow),subjecttosatisfactoryyearlyprogress.Aspertheadmissionnotification,PhDprogramwillconsistofcoursework(equivalenttoatleast6creditsforstudentsjoiningafterMTechdegreeand60creditsforstudentsjoiningafterMScdegree)andresearchworkleadingtoPhDthesis.EligibilityConditions:EducationalQualification:ForPhysicalSciences:MScdegreeinPhysicswithaminimumof60%overallmarks,andmusthavequalifiedJointEntranceScreeningTest(JEST‐2017)and/orCSIR‐UGCNET(December2015andJune/December2016):JRF,notlecturership.ForChemicalSciences:MScdegreeinChemistrywithaminimumof60%overallmarks,andmusthavequalifiedCSIR‐UGCNET(December2015andJune/December2016):JRF,notlecturership)/GATE(i.e.GATE‐2015,GATE‐2016andGATE‐2017).ForLifeSciences:MScdegreeinLifeSciences/Biotechnologywithaminimumof60%overallmarks,andmusthavequalifiedCSIR‐UGCNET(December2015andJune/December2016):JRF,notlecturership)/BET‐2016/GATE(i.e.GATE‐2015,GATE‐2016andGATE‐2017).CandidateshavingM.Sc.degreeinBotany/AgriculturalSciencebackgroundarenoteligible.ForEngineeringSciences:Master’sdegreeinEngineering/TechnologyorequivalentdegreeinMechanical/Thermal/Production/MechatronicsEngineering/MaterialScience,withFirstclassoratleast60%marksoratleast6.5CGPAona10‐pointscaleandmusthavequalifiedGATE(i.e.,GATE‐2015,GATE‐2016andGATE‐2017).ThecandidatemusthaveBachelor’sdegreeinMechanical/Production/MaterialsEngineering.RRCATmentionedthatthoseapplicantswhoarecompletingthequalifyingdegreeinsummerof2017canalsoapply,providedtheyhaveminimumof60%overallmarksinthecompletedsemesters.Ifselected,thefinaldegreemarksheetshouldbesubmittedby1stNovember,2017.5yearintegratedM.S.(ofIISERs)willbetreatedatparwith5yearintegratedM.Sc.


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Agelimit:Theapplicantshouldbebornonorafter1August1991.SelectionProcedure:Theselectionofthestudentsforthedoctoralprogrammewillbeatwo‐stepprocess:Screeningoftheapplications;followedbyaninterviewoftheshort‐listedcandidatesbytheSelectionCommittees.Forexacteligibility,admissionprocedureandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldfollowtheadmissionnotificationavailableontheofficialwebsiteofRRCAT:http://www.cat.ernet.in/hrd/advt/phdad.html

JamiaMilliaIslamiaadmission2017‐18forUG,PGandDiploma&Certificateprogrammes

JamiaMilliaIslamia(JMI),acentraluniversitybasedinNewDelhi,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblestudentsforvariouscoursesunderpostgraduate,undergraduate,diplomaandcertificatesdegreeprogrammes.Theclosingdateforsubmissionofonlineapplicationis3March2017.Fortheseprogrammes,theuniversitywillconductadmissionentrancetestforallitsprogrammesinApril‐May2017.TheentrancetestforadmissiontovariouscourseswillbeheldinsevencitiesinIndia:Calicut,Lucknow,Delhi,Patna,Guwhati,Srinagar,andKolkata.ThecandidatesshouldusetheonlineformavailableatJMI’sAdmissionPortal:www.jmicoe.inforadmissiontovariousprogrammes.Themajorcourseadmissionhasbeensoughtareasfollowed:BA(Hons)(Psychology);BA(Hons)(Economics);MCom(BusinessManagement);BA(Hons)(English);BA/BScHons(Geography);MA(PoliticalScience);BALLB;BA(Hons)(PoliticalScience);BALLB(Self‐financed);BSc(Hons)(ApplMaths);M.A.(MediaGovernance);BachelorofPhysiotheraphy(B.P.T);B.A.(BachelorofArts);M.A.(HumanResourceManagement);B.Com;B.A.(Hons)(Sociology);M.Sc.(Biotechnology);B.A.(Hons)(History);DiplomainEngineering;MBA(Fulltime);B.Sc.(Hons)(Physics);M.Sc(Chemistry:Materials/Organic/Inorganic/Physical);MBA(InternationalBusiness)(Self‐financed);B.Sc(BioSc/Biotech);M.Sc.(Physics);M.A.(English);B.Sc.(Hons)(Chemistry);MCA;M.Tech(Mechanical‐Thermal/Production/MachineDesign);M.Tech(ComputerEngg);andM.Tech(Electronics&Communication)TheseareonlykeycoursesofferedbyJMIuniversity.Fordetaileddegreecourses,theinterestedcandidatesshouldrefertheofficialadmissionprospectusofJMI2017‐18,whichisavailableontheofficialwebsiteoftheuniversity:http://jmi.ac.in,www.jmicoe.in.ForeligibilitycriteriaforvariouscoursesunderUG,PG,PGDiploma,DiplomaandCertificateprogrammes,howtoapplyandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldrefertheofficialadmissionprospectus2017‐18ofJMI,whichisavailableontheofficialwebsiteoftheuniversity:http://jmi.ac.in,www.jmicoe.in.TheUniversityhasinformedthatitwillseparatelynotifyforadmissiontoMPhil/PhDPrograms,inMarch‐April2017.Theuniversitylastyearadmittedalmost17,000ofstudentsadmittedinvariousprogrammesexcluding3,490schoolstudents.Outofthese,261areforeignstudents.

NationalInstituteofIndustrialEngineering(NITIE)Mumbai,Fellow(Doctoral)programmes

NationalInstituteofIndustrialEngineering(NITIE)Mumbai,anautonomousbodyunderMinistryofHRD,offersDoctoralLevelFellowshipProgrammerecognizedbyMinistryofHRDasequivalentto


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PhDofanyIndianUniversity.NITIEhasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforitsFellow(Doctoral)programmes2017Batchforvariousdisciplines.Thereceiptofonlineapplicationscloseson03April2017(17:00Hours).TheavailableresearchareasunderFellow(Doctoral)programmes2017Batchareasfollowed:IndustrialEngineering,ManufacturingSystems&Management,Operations&SupplyChainManagement,ProjectManagement,TechnologyManagement,Environmental&SafetyManagement,HumanResource,Accounting&Finance,Marketing,Economics&StrategyThefellowprogrammeisavailableforFullTimeRegularandSponsoredcategories.Eligibilityconditions:ForRegularFull‐timeCandidates:CandidatemusthaveMaster’sdegreeorequivalentinEngineering/Technology,Management,Economics,Commerce,SocialSciences,LifesciencesandPureScienceswith60%aggregatemarks(55%incaseofSC/ST/PwD(PersonwithDisability)candidates)fromrecognizedUniversity/Institution.TheFellowProgrammenotificationmentionedthatcandidatesappearingfortheirfinalexaminationintherespectivedisciplinescanalsoapply,providedtheyqualifytheabovecriteriaforexaminationsappearedatthetimeofapplicationandsubmittheirresultlatestbySeptember30,2017.NITIEclarifiedthatProjects/WorkExperience/ResearchPublicationsintheseareaswouldbepreferred.AsperGovt.ofIndiarules,reservationofseatsexistsforSC/ST/OBC‐NC(Non‐Creamy)andPwDcandidates.ForSponsoredCandidates:Inadditiontotheaboveeligibilitycriteria,candidatesfromreputedIndustry/Academiamusthavetwoyearsoffulltimeworkexperienceason15June2017.Suchcandidates,ifselected,havetostayinthecampusforone‐yearregularcoursework.Candidatesneedtoproducesponsorshipandrelievingcertificatefromtheemployerasperthepro‐formaavailableontheNITIEwebsite.Nofinancialassistanceshallbeprovidedtothesponsoredcandidates.KeyDates:Theonlinesubmissionofapplicationhasstartedsince16January2017.Theclosingdateforsubmissionofapplicationsis03April2017(17:00Hours).Thewrittentest/PersonalInterview/ResearchPresentationwillbeheld28April2017.SelectionProcedure:Theeligiblecandidatesshouldappearwrittentest/PersonalInterview/ResearchPresentation.Thefinalselectionofthecandidateswillbebasedonwrittentest,writtenskilltest,pastacademicperformance,PersonalInterviewandResearchPresentation.FinancialAssistanceandConditions:FinancialassistanceshallbeprovidedonlytotheregularfulltimecandidatesasperMHRDguidelinesandnofinancialassistanceshallbeprovidedtothesponsoredcandidates.TobeeligibleforfinancialassistancethecandidatemusthaveGATE/NET‐JRFqualification.Financialassistanceshallbeprovidedtotheregularfulltimecandidatesfulfillinganyoneofthefollowingcriteria:Master’sdegreeorequivalentinEngineering/TechnologythroughGATEqualification,preferablywithinlast5years.Master’sdegreeorequivalentinEngineering/Technology,Management,Economics,Commerce,SocialSciences,LifesciencesorPureScienceswithvalidGATE/NET‐JRFqualificationatthetimeofapplication.TheinstituteinformedthatregularfulltimecandidatesthosewhowillqualifyforthefinancialassistancewillreceiveRs25,000/‐during1stand2ndyearoftheFellowprogrammeandRs28,000/‐during3rd,4thand5thyearoftheFellowprogrammeasperMHRDguidelines.Inaddition,thesecandidatesarealsoeligibleforacontingencygrantofRs30,000/‐perannumwhiletheyarealsoentitledforcopyeditingoftheirtworesearchpapermanuscriptsaspertheNITIErules.Forhowtoapply,exacteligibilitycriteriaandotherdetails,thecandidatesshouldrefertheexactfellowshipadmissionnotificationuploadedontheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofNITIE.https://www.nitie.edu/admission_2017/


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IIITHyderabadinvitesapplicationsforMTech,MS,PhDprogrammes(Monsoon2017)InternationalInstituteofInformationTechnology(IIIT),Hyderabad,aDeemedtobeUniversity,hasinvitedonlineapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforMTech,MS,PhDprogrammesunderMonsoon2017Admissions.Thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationis31March2017.Theentranceexamforadmissiontoaboveprogrammeswillbeheldon30April2017(Sunday).Eligibility:BE/BTech/ME/MTech(anybranchincludingCSE/ECE/EEE/Civil/Biotechnology),BArch,MastersDegreeinScience/Mathematics/InformationTechnology/Computers/MCAProgrammes.IIITHyderabadmentionedthatastudentwithanEngineeringorSciencedegreeinanyfield/areacanseekadmissiontoourprogrammesinfieldsotherthantheoneinwhichtheyhavecompletedtheirbasicdegree.Forinstance,acandidatewhohascompletedBTechinElectronics/Electrical/CivilEngineeringcanapplyforMTech/MS/PhDinComputerScience,andBioinformatics.Thisaboveeligibilitycriteriaisgivenasbroadperspectivewhileforeachdegreeandprogramme,somespecificconditionsmayhavebeenlaiddownbytheinstitute.Forexacteligibilitycriteriaforeachdegreeandprogrammes,candidatesshouldrefertheeligibilityconditionsmentionedontheMonsoon2017AdmissionspageoftheofficialwebsiteofIIITHyderabad.https://www.iiit.ac.in/admissions/postgraduate/Listofprogrammesadmissionsought:MTechinComputerScienceandEngineering;MTechinComputerScienceandInformationSecurity;MTechinComputerAidedStructuralEngineering;MTechinBioinformatics;MasterofSciencebyResearchinComputerScienceandEngineering;MasterofSciencebyResearchinElectronicsandCommunicationEngineering;MasterofSciencebyResearchinComputationalNaturalSciences;MasterofSciencebyResearchinBioinformatics;MasterofSciencebyResearchinComputationalLinguistics;MasterofSciencebyResearchinCivilEngineering;MasterofSciencebyResearchinITinBuildingScience;ForPhD(Doctoral)Programmes:PhDinComputerScienceandEngineering;PhDinElectronicsandCommunicationEngineering;PhDinComputationalNaturalSciences;PhDinBioinformatics;PhDinComputationalLinguistics;PhDinCivilEngineering;PhDinITinBuildingScience;PhDinSpatialInformatics;andMPhilinComputationalLinguisticsSelectionProcess:TheinstituteinformedthatadmissionswillbebasedonperformanceinanEntranceExaminationandaninterview.TheexamistobeheldonApril30,2017(Sunday)acrossmultiplecities:Bengaluru,Bhopal,Chandigarh,Coimbatore,Guwahati,Hyderabad,Kolkata,Mumbai,NewDelhi,andVijayawada.Theshortlistedcandidatesbasedontheperformanceonthisexamwillhavetoappearaninterviewtogainadmissiontotheeligibleprogramme.Forhowtosubmitonlineapplicationsandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheMonsoon2017AdmissionspageoftheofficialwebsiteofIIITHyderabad.https://www.iiit.ac.in/admissions/postgraduate/

BHUAdmissionforUG,PG,Diploma&CertificateCourses2017‐18

TheBanarasHinduUniversity(BHU)hasinvitedonlineapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesfortheacademicsession2017‐18forvariousprogrammes:UnderGraduate,PostGraduateandDiploma/Certificate.Theonlineapplicationhasopenedsince02February2017.Thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationis04March2017.ForPGvariousdegreecourses,theBHUwillconductPostgraduateEntranceTests(PET)during16to30May2017.Thesecourseshavebeendividedinto


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“GeneralCourses”,“ProfessionalCourses”,“SpecialCourses”and“VocationalCourses”.Allthecoursesareconductedintherespectivefaculties.Thereare16faculties.TheBHUhas5institutes,16facultieshaving135departments.Thefiveinstitutesareasfollowed:InstituteofMedicalSciences,InstituteofAgriculturalSciences,InstituteofEnvironmentandSustainableDevelopment,InstituteofScience,andInstituteofManagementStudies.The16facultiesareasfollowed:ModernMedicine,Ayurveda,DentalSciences,Agriculture,EnvironmentandSustainableDevelopment,Arts,Commerce,Education,Law,ManagementStudies,PerformingArts,SanskritVidyaDharmaVijnan,Science,SocialSciences,VisualArts,andVeterinaryandAnimalSciences.Detailedcourses,applicationforms,testdate,andotherrelatedinformation,interestedcandidatesshouldvisittheuniversity’sEntranceTestPortal(www.bhuonline.in).ForMasterdegreecourses,admissionswillbemadeaccordingtomeritinthePET,subjecttofulfillmentofeligibilityrequirementsmentionedbelowandavailabilityofseatsintheparticularCourseforwhichthecandidatehasappliedforandappearedintheEntranceTest.CandidatesappearingintheFinalYearoftheQualifyingExaminationmayalsoapplyandappearintheTest.However,thecandidatewillberequiredtoproducetheoriginalmarksheetofthequalifyingexaminationatthetimeofcounselingforgettingadmission.Further,thecandidateswhoarecalledforcounselingforprovisionaladmissioninacourse,buttheyarenotabletoproducethemarksheetofthequalifyingexamination(s)withminimumeligibilityrequirementsatthetimeofcounselingmayalsobeallowedtotakeconditionaladmission.TheUniversityhasinformedthatEntranceTestwillbeheldin17centresacrossIndia.KeyDates:Commencementofonlineapplicationhasalreadybegunfrom02February2017.Thelastdateforonlinesubmissionofapplicationis04March2017.AdmissionProcedure:Theadmissionofacandidateinacoursewillbedoneonlywhenhe/shesatisfiesalltheeligibilityrequirements,appearsinthePET,qualifiesintheEntranceTestandcompletesallformalitiesrequiredforadmissioninthecourse.Theadmissionsshallbemadestrictly\onthebasisofmeritindexinthePET,availabilityofseatsinthecourse,asperrulesgiveninthisInformationBulletinandrulesframedbytheUniversity.TheUniversityshalltrytoannouncetheresultsofthecandidatesaround3rd‐4thweekofJune2017whichwouldbeavailableonBHU‟sEntranceTestPortal(www.bhuonline.in).EntranceTest:AspertheinformationbulletinofBHU,thereshallbeaseparatetestforeachcourse;however,thereshallbecommontestforcertaincourses

ICAR‐IndianAgricultureResearchInstituteAdmissionforPhDprogrammes2017‐18

IndianAgricultureResearchInstitute(IARI),adeemeduniversity,hasnotifiedadmissiontoPhDprogrammes(2017‐18)inthevariousdisciplinesofagriculturalsciences.Theeligiblecandidatesshouldapplythroughonline.Theentranceexaminationwillbeheldon23April2017(Sunday).IARIhasreleasedtheofficialnotificationforthePhDAdmission2017‐18innationaldailies.TheagricultureinstituteinformedthroughtheshortadmissionnotificationthatthedetailedInformationBulletinwillbeuploadedonitsofficialwebsitefrom15February2017.Thelastdateforreceiptofonlineapplicationsis06March2017whiletheclosingdateforreceiptofapplicationsthroughproperchannelis13March2017.ThecandidateswhohaveappearedMaster’sDegreeexaminationintheyear2017areeligibletoapplyprovisionallyforadmission.Fordetailsoneligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldrefertheInformationBulletinofPhDprogrammes2017‐18.The


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InformationBulletinwillbeavailableontheofficialwebsiteofIARI(http://www.iari.res.in)from15February2017.TheentranceexaminationfortheInstitute’svariousPhDprogrammes(disciplinesofagriculturalsciences)willbeheldon23April2017(Sunday).

IITRoorkeeinvitesapplicationsforvariousPhDprogrammesforAutumnSemester2017‐18IndianInstituteofTechnology(IIT)Roorkee,apremiertechnologicalinstituteinIndia,invitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforvariousPhDprogrammesforAutumnSemesterofthesession2017‐18.PhDProgrammesareavailableinalldepartments/centresincludingInstituteInstrumentationCentre,CentreofExcellenceinTransportationSystems,CentreofExcellenceinDisasterMitigation&ManagementandCentreofExcellenceinNanotechnology.ThesubmissionofonlineapplicationshasopenedtodayattheofficialwebsiteofIITRoorkeefromtoday(08Feb2017)(http://pgadm.iitr.ernet.in).Theclosingdateforsubmissionofonlineapplicationsis24Feb2017.TheclosingdateforreceivingofdownloadedApplicationFormatPGAdmissionOffice,IITRoorkeeis27February2017.ThevariousstreamsavailableforpursuingPhDprogrammesareasfollowed:AlternateHydroEnergy,ArchitectureandPlanning,ChemicalEngineering,Biotechnology,Chemistry,EarthquakeEngineering,CivilEngineering,ElectricalEngineering,EarthSciences,Electronics&CommunicationEngineering,ComputerScienceandEngineering,Hydrology,Humanities&SocialSciences(English,Economics,Psychology,Philosophy,Sociology,FineArtsandrelatedinterdisciplinarysubjects),ManagementStudies,Mathematics,Mechanical&IndustrialEngineering,Physics,Metallurgical&Materials,Engineering,PaperTechnology,DisasterMitigationandManagement,WaterResourcesDevelopment&Management,Nanotechnology,TransportationSystems,PolymerandProcessEngg,InstituteInstrumentCentre,EligibilityConditions:Forexacteligibilitycriteria,candidatesshouldrefertheInformationBrochureofPhDProgrammesAutumnSemesterofthesession2017‐18uploadedontheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIITRoorkee.Part‐timePhDprogrammesarealsoavailablewithspecificclauseapplicabletothem.Fellowship:MinistryofHRDAssistantship/FellowshipisavailabledeservingcandidatesundervariousPhDprogrammes.IITRoorkeeinformedthatPhDadmissionwillbeofferedsubjecttoavailabilityofseats,facultyinthespecializationandtheInstituteAssistantship.Forhowtoapplyandotherdetails,candidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIITRoorkee(http://pgadm.iitr.ernet.in/ImportantIns.aspx)

RafflesUniversity(Neemrana,Rajasthan)PhDprogrammes2017foritsvariousschoolsRafflesUniversity,aprivateuniversitybasedinNeemrana,Rajasthan,hasinvitedapplicationsforDoctorofPhilosophy(PhD)programmeforitsvariousdepartments:SchoolofLaw,AlabbarSchoolofManagement,SchoolofBasic&AppliedSciencesandSchoolofEngineering&Technology.Thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationis15February2017.Thereare68PhDseatsforwhichadmissionhasbeenofferedundervariousdisciplines.ThevariousdisciplinesavailableforpursuingPhDcourseareasfollowed:SchoolofLaw‐EconomicsofLaw,SociologyofLaw,PoliticalScienceofLawandLaw


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(total23seats);AlabbarSchoolofManagement–HRM,Marketing,Finance,BusinessAdministration(totalof20seats);SchoolofBasic&AppliedSciences–Chemistry,Zoology,Mathematics(totalseatsof23);SchoolofEngineering&Technology‐ComputerScience(totalseatsof02).ThePhDprogrammesareavailableunderFull‐TimeandPart‐Timemode.Admissionprocedure:AspertheadmissionnotificationuploadedontheofficialwebsiteoftheRafflesUniversity(http://rafflesuniversity.edu.in/),First,candidatesdesiringtopursueDoctoralDegree(PhD)arerequiredtoobtaintheprospectusfromtheUniversityandapplyintheprescribedformatattachedthereinalongwithaphotocopyofqualifyingexam(PostGraduationorequivalentincoresubject)mark‐sheet.ShortlistedcandidateswillberequiredtoappearforaRafflesUniversityResearchEligibilityTest(RU‐RET)organizedbytheUniversityfollowedbyaPersonalInterviewwithapanelconstitutedforthepurpose,whereinthecandidateisexpectedtospecifyhis/herresearchinterestarea.CandidateshavingpassedUGCNET(JRF)/CSIRNET(LS)/SLET/GATEorhavingdoneMPhilareexemptfromRU‐RET.Admissionwillbegrantedonthebasisofperformanceinthewrittentest,qualifyingexaminationmarksandpersonalinterview.Foreligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,interestedcandidatesshouldfollowthePhDprogrammepageofthewebsiteoftheuniversity:http://rafflesuniversity.edu.in/phd‐program

IITGandhinagarPhDinengineering,scienceandsocialsciencessubjects

IITGandhinagar,apremierengineeringinstituteinIndia,islookingforPhDScholarsforvariousengineering,scienceandHumanitiesandSocialSciencessubjects.IITGandhinagaroffersPhDprogrammesinBiologicalEngineering,ChemicalEngineering,Chemistry,CivilEngineering,CognitiveScience,ComputerScienceandEngineering,EarthSciences,ElectricalEngineering,History,Language&Literature,MaterialsScienceandEngineering,Mathematics,MechanicalEngineering,Philosophy,Physics,PoliticalScience,Psychology,SocialEpidemiologyandSociology.UnderSemesterI2017‐18,theinstitutementionedthatthetotalPhDintakecapacityfortheabovedisciplinesis115seats.ForAdmissionWindowI,theonlinesubmissionhasalreadystartedfrom13January2017whileitwillendon05March2017.Thewebannouncementofshort‐listedcandidatesforwrittentestand/orinterviewisscheduledon15March2017.TheWrittentestand/orinterviewwillbeheldduring31March2017to03April2017.Foreligibilitycriteriabydisciplinewise,interestedcandidatesshouldreferthePhDadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIITGandhinagar(http://www.iitgn.ac.in/).FinancialSupport:TheinstituteinformedthatstudentsjoiningthePhDprogramasregulars(RR)willbeconsideredforInstituteFellowshipbasedonthefollowingnorms:(i)PostGraduateDegreeinBasicSciencewithNET/GATEQualificationorGraduateDegreeinProfessionalCourses(B.Tech/B.E.)withNET/GATEQualificationorPostGraduateDegreeinProfessionalCourses(MTech/MEetc):Rs.25,000/‐permonth.Qualificationsmentionat(i)abovewithtwoyearsofResearchExperience:Rs.28,000/‐permonth.AdmissionProcedure:AsperthePhDAdmissionnotification,theinstitutewillofferadmissiononthebasisofaninterview,whichissupplementedbyawrittentestifnecessary.TheInstitutewillinvitealimitednumberofcandidatesforawrittentestandinterviewbasedontheacademicrecords,statementofpurpose,etc.Thefinalselectionwillbeprimarilybasedonacademiccredentials,writtentestand/orinterview.


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HowtoApply:Aspertheadmissionnotification,allapplicationsmustbesubmittedonline.Ifanycandidateisapplyingformorethanonediscipline,he/sheshouldsubmitseparateapplicationformforeachdiscipline.Thereisnoapplicationfee.Candidatesneednottosendthehard‐copyoftheapplicationform.FormoredetailsonthePhDadmissionnotification,candidatesshouldreferPhDadmissionpageuploadedontheofficialwebsiteofIITGandhinagarhttp://www.iitgn.ac.in/phd.htm

BennettUniversityPhDAdmission2017‐18inengineering,scienceandmanagementBennettUniversity,apartofTimesGroup(mediaconglomerateinIndia),hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforPhDprogrammesforengineering,scienceandmanagementsubjects.TheareasofresearchunderPhDprogrammesavailablearegiven:ComputerScienceEngineering,ElectronicsandcommunicationEngineering,MechanicalEngineering,CivilEngineering,Biotechnology,Physics,Mathematics,Chemistry,andManagement.TheuniversitywillprovidefinancialsupporttoallfulltimePhDscholars,intheformofPhDAssistantship.Thesubmissionofapplicationshascommencedfrom20Jan2017.Theclosingdateforreceiptofapplicationsis09June2017.ThewrittentestforPhDadmission(BRAT–BennettResearchAptitudeTest)willbeheldon23June2017attheBennettUniversitycampus.Theinterviewisscheduledduring24‐24June2017.EligibilityCriteria:AcademicQualificationforProgramsinEngineeringandSciences:60%MarksinME/MTech/MSc/MPhiloraminimumCGPAof6.5ona10‐pointscaleinrelevantsubjectOrBTechdegreewithaminimumCGPAof7.5ona10‐pointscaleor70%marksinrelevantsubjectAcademicQualificationforProgramsforProgramsinManagement:Management,beingamulti‐disciplinaryfield;graduateswith4yearsofundergraduateeducationand16years(10+2+4years)oftotaleducationwithminimum60%aggregatemarksingraduationareeligibletoapply.(i)Forgraduateswhohaddonethreeyearundergraduateprograms,Master’sdegreealongwithminimum60%marksinbothundergraduateandpostgraduatedegreesismandatory.(ii)ValidscoreinNationallevelaccreditedcompetitiveexamslikeGATE/CAT/GMAT/GREorqualifiedinNET/SLET/UGC/CSIR(JRF)orequivalentNationallevelexaminationsorareinreceiptoffellowshipslikeDST/DBT/DAE/CSIR/QIP/ICMR/DRDO/INSPIRE,etc.SelectionProcess:ForEngineeringandAppliedSciencesTheshortlistingofapplicationsforthepurposeofadmissiontest/interviewwillbedonebytheadmissioncommittee.Theapplicantswhofulfiltheeligibilitycriteriaandareshortlistedshallbeputthrough:(i)BennettResearchAptitudeTest(BRAT)–awrittentestconductedbytheUniversity(II)TheprocessofInterviewbyanominatedcommitteeoftheSchool.ForManagementPrograms(a)Theeligibleapplicants(aspercriteriadefinedabove)willbeshortlistedbasedontheirperformanceinoneofthecompetitiveexamination,namelyGMAT,CAT,GATE,GRE,UGC/CSIRNETexamination,etc.(b)TheshortlistedapplicantsshallbeputthroughBRAT(BennettResearchAptitudeTest)‐awrittentest,whichshallbeconductedbytheUniversity.(c)ApplicantswillbeshortlistedbasedontheirperformanceinBRATforinterview.HowtoApply:Candidatescanapplytheapplicationsviaonlineandbysendinghardcopyapplications.Formoredetailsonhowtoapply,candidatesshouldvisitadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteoftheuniversity(http://www.bennett.edu.in/).PhDAssistantship:TheuniversityhasinformedthatfinancialsupportwillbeprovidedtoallfulltimePhDscholarsintheformofPhDAssistantshipofINR20,000/‐PM(underrevision).Hostel


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accommodationwithfreeboarding,lodgingandlaundryfacilityshallbeprovidedtoallfulltimescholars,subjecttotermsandconditionsasperUniversityrules.BennettUniversityhasbeenestablishedunderUttarPradeshActNo24of2016andcommencedacademicoperationsinAugust2016.

TheEnglishandForeignLanguagesUniversityHyderabadUG,PG,PhDprogrammes2017‐18TheEnglishandForeignLanguagesUniversity(EFL‐U)hasinvitedonlineapplicationsforadmissionstovariousprogrammesatitscampusesHyderabad,LucknowandShillongfortheacademicyear2017‐2018.Thevariousprogrammesareasfollowed:UG,PG,TeacherTraining,andPhD.Theclosingdateforsubmissionapplicationsis8February2017(Wednesday).Part‐timePhDprogrammeforworkingprofessionalsisavailableinspecificsubjects.Foreachprogramme,candidateshavetoappearentrancetest.Theentrancetestforvariousprogrammeswillbeheldon25and26February2017.Theentrancetestwillbeheldinthefollowingcities:Ahmedabad,Lucknow,Shillong,Delhi,Mumbai,Vishakapatnam,Hyderabad,andBangalore.Inadditiontoentrancetest,forPhD,MA(JMC)andMAinForeignLanguageProgrammes,candidateswillhavetoappearinterviewtestalso.ThevariousprogrammeswithdetaileddisciplinesforwhichadmissionnotificationhasbeenreleasedbytheEFL‐Uaregivenbelow:

UGProgrammes:BA(Hons)English;BA(Hons)Arabic;BA(Hons)French;BA(Hons)Japanese;BA(Hons)Russian;BA(Hons)Spanish;BAJournalismandMassCommunication.

PGProgrammes:MAEnglish;MAJournalismandMassCommunication;MAComputationalLinguistics;MAHindi;MAArabicLanguage&Literature;MAFrenchLanguage&Literature;MAGermanLanguage&Literature;MARussianLanguage&Literature;MAHispanicLanguage&Literature;MAEnglishLiterature;MALinguistics;MALiteraturesinEnglish;MAComparativeLiterature;MAEnglishLanguageTeaching.

TeacherTrainingProgrammes:Post‐graduateDiplomaintheTeachingofEnglish;BEdEnglish;Post‐graduateDiplomaintheTeachingofArabic

PhDProgrammes:PhDLinguistics&Phonetics(Fulltime&Parttime);PhDEnglishLanguageEducation(Fulltime&Parttime);PhDEducation;PhDEnglishLiterature(Fulltime&Parttime);PhDTranslationStudies;PhDHindi;PhDComparativeLiterature;PhDIndian&WorldLiteratures;PhDAesthetics&Philosophy;PhDFilmStudies&VisualCulture;PhDCulturalStudies;PhDArabic;Language&Literature;PhDFrenchLanguage&Literature;PhDRussianLanguage&Literature.

ParttimePhDProgrammesaredesignedfortheneedsofworkingprofessionals.InadditiontotheregularPhDeducationalqualifications,a5YearsofteachingorresearchexperienceisrequiredforPart‐TimePhD.

FordetailsoneducationalqualificationandothercriteriaforadmissionintovariousprogrammesincludingPhD,interestedcandidatesshouldrefertheProspectusAdmission2017‐18uploadedontheofficialwebsiteofwww.efluniversity.ac.in.TheEnglishandForeignLanguagesUniversityprovidesscholarships/fellowshipstoeligiblestudents:FellowshipsforResearchStudents:UnderUGCJuniorResearchFellowships(forstudentswhohavequalifiedatthenationaleligibilitytest.ConductedbyUGC),eligiblecandidateswillreceiveRs.25,000permonthandacontingencygrantofRs10,000peryear.Houserentallowance,asperUniversityrules,forstudentswholiveoutsidethecampus.UnderUGCSeniorResearchFellowships(forUGCJuniorResearchFellowswhohavecompletedtwoyearsofresearch,followingareviewoftheirwork),


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eligiblestudentswillbeofferedRs28,000permonthandacontingencygrantofRs.20,500peryear.UGCNon‐‐NETFellowships(forPhD)studentswhodonotreceiveanyotherscholarship/fellowshipRs.8000amonthfor3years,extendablebyoneyear,andacontingencygrantofRs8000peryear.EconomicallyBackwardstudentsreceiveastipendofRs.1000/‐‐permonthtomeetmessexpenses,andabookallowanceofRs.1000peryear.Inaddition,theyareexemptedfrompayingrentforhostelaccommodation.Therearesomefellowshipschemesalso.Theclosingdateforonlinesubmissionapplicationsis8February2017(Wednesday).Fordetailedinformationabouttheprogrammes,eligibilityconditions,applicationsandtestcentres,thecandidatesshouldvisittheuniversitywebsite:www.efluniversity.ac.in.

IIMLucknowinvitesapplicationsforexecutivedoctoralprogrammeEFPM2017‐18IndianInstituteofManagement(IIM),Lucknow,apremiermanagementschool,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligibleworkingprofessionalsforitsexecutivefellowprogrammeinmanagement(EFPM)2017‐18.Thisexecutivefellowprogrammeisdesignedforworkingprofessionalswhoplantoenhancetheircareerandpursueresearchinmanagementwhileremaininginjobandcontinuingtowork.Thisisthe5thbatchandcoursewillcommencefromJune2017.TheresearchspecialisationareasavailableinEFPM2017‐18includeagri‐businessmanagement,informationtechnologyandsystems,businessenvironment,marketingmanagement,businesscommunication,operationsmanagement,financeandaccounting,strategymanagement,operationsmanagement,humanresourcemanagement,andsustainablemanagement.Thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationis15March2017.ThecompletedapplicationformmustreachtheEFPMOffice,IndianInstituteofManagementLucknow.B1,Sec‐62,NoidaCampus,201307beforetheclosingdate.Eligibility&CriteriaDetails:Thecandidatesfortheprogrammeshouldhaveoneofthefollowingqualifications:AMasters’degreeoritsequivalentinanydisciplinewithminimum55%aggregatemarks(or,itsequivalentintermsofCGPA).ORACA,ICWA,CSorequivalentdegreewithaminimum55%aggregatemarks(forFinancearea)Allcandidatesshouldhaveaminimumof55%marksinalltheirpublicexaminationsstartingwiththesecondarylevel.Theyshouldbecurrentlyemployedinfulltimejob.Theyshouldhaveatleastsevenyearsofexecutive/managerial/academicexperienceintherelevantareaason31May2017.AgeLimit:Candidatesmustnotbemorethan55yearsofageason31May2017.SelectionProcess:AspertheexecutivefellowinmanagementnotificationofIIMLucknow,applicantswhofulfilaboveeligibilitycriteriawouldberequiredtohavevalidtestscoreofCAT/GRE/GMAT/GATEandJRF/NET(UGC/CSIR).Scoresofanyoftheseexaminationstakenduringthelasttwoyears(i.e.,after01April,2015)wouldbeconsideredvalid.ApplicantswhohavealreadyobtainedPGDMequivalentdegree(PGP/IPMX/WMP)fromanyIIMorAACSB/AMBA/EQUISaccreditededucationalInstitutesinIndiaandabroad(withaminimumCGPAof6.0ona10.0pointscale)wouldbeexemptedfromthistestscorerequirement.ApplicantswhoareMBAsfromnon‐accreditededucationalInstitutesbuthaveatleastoneresearchpublicationinajournalofcategoryCandaboveasperABDC(AustralianBusinessDeansCouncil)ratingarealsoexemptedfromthetestscorerequirement.CandidateshavingvalidtestscoreasmentionedaboveorPGDMequivalentdegreefromIIMsorAACSB/AMBA/EQUISaccreditededucationalInstitutesareeligibletoapplyfor2ndyearofEFPMprogram.


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Candidates,whoareappearingforCAT/GRE/GMAT/GATEandJRF/NET(UGC/CSIR),mayfillinrelevantpartsofEFPMapplicationformandprovideinEFPMadmissionapplicationinformationonthesetests.IIMLucknowinformedthatallapplicationformwillbescreenedbyseparatescreeningcommittees.Thecandidateswillbeshort‐listedonthebasisoftheiracademicrecordandperformanceinthecompetitiveexaminationsmentioned.Theshort‐listedcandidateswillbecalledtoanyoneofIIMLucknowcampuses(Lucknow/Noida)forpersonalinterviewinMay2017.SuccessfulcandidateswillreceiveoffersandtheprogramisexpectedtostartbythemiddleofJune2017.IIMLucknow’sauniquedoctoralprogramme–ExecutiveFellowProgrammeinManagementhasbeendesignedformiddleandseniorexecutivesfromthecorporateworld.Thisdoctoralprogrammeaimsathelpingthesecorporatehonchoswhoareaspiringtogaincompetencyforrigorousresearchandalsocreateanopportunityforalternatecareeroption.Forhowtoapplyandeligibilitydetails,interestedcandidatesshouldvisittheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofIIMLucknow(https://www.iiml.ac.in/)

IndianStatisticalInstitute‐AcademicprogrammesIndianStatisticalInstitute(ISI),Kolkatahasreleasedadmissionnotificationforvariousprogrammesforthesession2017‐18.Thevariouscoursesinwhichapplicationshavebeeninvitedareasfollows:BStat(Hons),BMath(Hons),MStat,MMath,MS(QuantitativeEconomics),MS(QualityManagementScience),MS(LibraryandInformationScience),MTech(ComputerScience),MTech(Quality,ReliabilityandOperationsResearch),PGDiplomasandResearchFellowships.ThenotificationhasmentionedthatStipends/Fellowshipsareavailabletodeservedcandidates.JuniorResearchFellowship(JRF)isavailablein12subjectareas:JRFinStatistics,JRFinMathematics,JRFinQuantitativeEconomics,JRFinComputerScience,JRFinQuality,ReliabilityandOperationsResearch,JRFinPhysics,JRFinLibraryandInformationScience,JRFinSociology,JRFinGeology,JRFinPsychology,JRFinAgriculturalChemistryandSoilScience,andJRFinLinguistics.FellowshipsBenefits:TheIndianStatisticalInstitutewillprovidesfellowshipsamountaregivenbelow:ApplicantswithME/MTechorequivalent:Rs28000/‐permonthandii)others:Rs25000/‐permonth.Aspecialfellowshipisalsoavailableforoutstandingcandidatesineachofthefollowingsubjects:(i)Statistics,(ii)Mathematics,(iii)ComputerScience,(iv)QuantitativeEconomicsand(v)Quality,ReliabilityandOperationsResearch(DetailsareavailableintheProspectus).SelectionProcedureforJRF:IndianStatisticalInstituteinformedthatselectionofcandidateswillbebasedonperformanceinwrittentestsandinterviewsconductedbytheInstitute.Pastacademicrecordmayalsobetakenintoconsiderationforthefinalselectionofcandidates.FordetailedproceduresforselectionofthecandidateswhohavebeenofferedJuniorResearch.FellowshipsbytheCSIR/NBHM,candidatesshouldrefertheprospectus,availableattheinstitute’sofficialportal.KeyDates:Theapplicationswillbereceivedviaonlinemodeontheofficialwebsiteoftheinstitutehttp://www.isical.ac.in/.Onlineapplicationregistrationwillstartfrom08February2017whiletheregistrationwillcloseon10March2017.PaymentofApplicationFeewillstartfrom10Februarywhileitfeepaymentwillcloseon15March2017.TheISITestwillbeconductedon14May2017atvariouscentresalloverIndia.EligibilityforJuniorResearchFellowship(JRF)programmesofferedbyISI:Statistics:(i)MStatdegreefromISI,or(ii)MA/MScorequivalentdegreeinStatisticsor,(iii)BStat/BMathfromISIwithoutstandingmaturityinStatistics,or(iv)BA/BSc,BE/BTechorequivalentdegreewithStatisticsasasubjectandoutstandingmaturityinStatistics(OfferedatKolkata,Delhi,BengaluruandChennai).


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Mathematics:(i)MStat/MMathdegreefromISI,or(ii)MA/MScorequivalentdegreeinMathematicsor,(iii)ME/MTechdegreeorequivalentwithMathematicsasasubject,or(iv)BStat/BMathdegreefromISIwithoutstandingmaturityinMathematics,or(iv)BA/BSc,BE/BTechorequivalentdegreewithMathematicsasasubjectandoutstandingmaturityinMathematics(OfferedatKolkata,Delhi,BengaluruandChennai).QuantitativeEconomics:(i)MS(QE)/MStatdegreefromISI,or(ii)MA/MScorequivalentdegreeinStatistics/Mathematics/Economics/Econometricsor,(iii)BA/BScdegreewithEconomicsasasubjectwithoutstandingmathematicalmaturity,or(iv)BE/BTechdegreewithEconomicsandMathematics/Statisticsassubjects(OfferedatKolkataandDelhi).ComputerScience:(i)ME/MTechorequivalentdegreeinElectronics/Telecommunication/RadioPhysics/ComputerScience/ElectricalEngineering/MicrowaveCommunications/InformationTechnology/Bioinformatics/BiotechnologywithMathematicsasasubject,or(ii)MStat/MSc/MCA/MAorequivalentdegreeinPhysics/Mathematics/AppliedMathematics/Statistics/ElectronicSciences/ComputerScience/AtmosphericScience/InformationTechnology/Bioinformatics/BiotechnologywithMathematicsasasubjectatthegraduatelevel,or(iii)BE/BTechorequivalentdegreeintheabovesubjectswithOutstandingmaturityinrelevantsubjects(OfferedatKolkata,BengaluruandChennai).Quality,Reliability&OperationsResearch:(i)MTech/ME/MS/MPhilorequivalentdegreeinQuality/Reliability/OperationsResearch,or(ii)MStat/MSc/MAorequivalentdegreeinMathematics/Statistics/PhysicswithMathematicsasasubjectatthegraduatelevel,or(iii)BE/BTechorequivalentdegreeintheabovesubjectswithOutstandingmaturityinrelevantsubjects(OfferedatKolkata,DelhiandChennai).

Physics:AconsistentlygoodacademicrecordwithMScinPhysics/Mathematics/Statistics(OfferedatKolkata).

Agriculture&Ecology:Agoodacademicrecordwith(1)MScinBotany/Zoology/Biochemistry/Microbiologyor(2)MScinBotany/Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology/Agriculture(OfferedatKolkata).

Geology:AgoodacademicrecordwithMScinGeologyorequivalent(OfferedatKolkata). LibraryandInformationScience:AtleasthighsecondclassinMS(LIS)awardedbyISIor

AssociateshipinDocumentationandInformationScience(awardedbyISIorNISCAIR/INSDOC)oritsequivalentdegree(suchasMaster’sdegreeinLISfromanyIndian/ForeignUniversity)withatleast55%marksinundergraduate(BA/BSc/BComoritsequivalentandalsoinBLIScifapplicable)programme(OfferedatBengaluru).

Linguistics:AMAdegreeinLinguistics/Appliedlinguisticswithminimum55%marks(OfferedatKolkata).

Sociology:AMA/MScorequivalentMaster’sdegreeinSocialAnthropology/Sociology(OfferedatGiridih).

Psychology:AMA/MScdegreeinPsychologyorAppliedPsychology(OfferedatKolkata).Foreligibilitycriteriainotherprogrammes,candidatesshouldrefertheadmissionnotificationandadmissionprospectusavailableontheofficialwebsiteofISI.IndianStatisticalInstitute(ISI),auniqueinstitutedevotedtotheresearch,teachingandapplicationofstatistics,naturalsciencesandsocialsciences.HeadquartersofISIislocatedinKolkatawhiletherearefourcentreslocatedinDelhi,Bangalore,ChennaiandTezpur.ResearchinStatisticsandrelateddisciplinesistheprimaryactivityoftheInstitute.


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IndianInstituteofScienceBangalore‐PhDAdmission2017India’stoprankededucationalinstituteinscienceandtechnology,IndianInstituteofScienceBangaloreisknownforadvancedresearchinfrontierareasofscience,engineeringandtechnologyglobally.Thestudentspursuingresearchdegreerepresentmorethan70%ofthestudentbody,thelargestgrouponthecampus.TheInstituteawardsabout250PhDandMTech(Research)degrees,everyyear.Broadly,theInstituteofferstwotypesofPhDdegree:PhD(Regular)andIntegratedPhD.ThroughregulartypePhDcourse,IIScoffersresearchopportunitiesinnearly38subjectareas.ThroughIntegratedPhD,candidateswithBachelor’sdegreecanpursueadvancedresearchinfrontierareasofBiological,Chemical,PhysicalandMathematicalSciencesleadingtoaPhDdegree.AftersuccessfulcompletionofintegratedPhDprogrammes,candidateswillgetdualdegrees:MasterDegreeandPhDDegree.KeyDates:Thesubmissionofonlineapplicationwillstartfrom01February2017viatheofficialwebsiteofIIScBangalore.Theclosingdateforonlinesubmissionofapplicationis24March2017.Theclasseswillcommencefrom01August2017.PhDRegular:Eligiblecandidatescanapplyfordoctoraldegree(PhD)in38subjectareasincludingInstrumentationandAppliedPhysics,BiosystemsScienceandEngineering,Energy,MathematicalSciences,NanoscienceandEngineering,CyberPhysicalSystems,AtmosphericandOceanicSciences,EarthSciences,ChemicalEngineering,MaterialsEngineering,AstronomyandAstrophysics,Mathematics,Physics,ComputationalandDataSciences–ComputationalScience,etc.Further,researchopportunitiesinsubjectareasofBiochemistry,MolecularReproduction;DevelopmentandGenetics,EcologicalSciences,OrganicChemistry,StateandStructuralChemistryandothersareavailable.ForexacteligibilitycriteriaforgettingadmissionintoPhDcoursesatIIScBangalore,candidatesshouldrefertheadmissionpageofofficialwebsiteofIIScBangalore(http://www.iisc.ac.in/).AspertheadmissionnotificationofIISc,theselectionofcandidatesforadmissiontoresearchprogrammeswillbethroughaninterviewtobeheldattheIndianInstituteofScience,Bangaloreduringtheperiod5–9June2017andforinterdisciplinaryprogrammeduring3and4June2017.Short‐listingforInterview:ForadmissiontoPhDprogrammesinEngineeringFaculty:CandidatesshouldtakenoteofadmissionprocessthatforPhDprogrammecandidateswithME/MTech/MSc(Engg)/MS/MBA(postBE/BTech/Master’sdegree)degreeholderswillbeshort‐listedforinterviewforPhDprogrammesbasedontheiracademicperformance(includingtheirpastperformanceinthenationaltests,qualifiedpriortotheirMaster’sstudies,and/orthenumberofPublicationsifanywillbegivenweightage).Short‐listingforInterview:ForadmissiontoPhDprogrammesinScienceFacultyForPhDprogrammeinScienceFacultycandidateswithME/MTech/MSc(Engg)/MS/Master’sdegreeinPharmacy,Agriculture,Veterinary,Medicinedegreeholderswillbeshort‐listedforinterviewforPhDprogrammesbasedontheiracademicperformance(includingtheirpastperformanceinthenationaltestslikeGATE/JRF/GPATqualifiedpriortotheirMaster’sstudies).IntegratedPhD:Eachyear,IIScBangaloreadmits50to60studentsunderIntegratedPhDprogarmme:15to18inBiologicalSciences,15to18inChemicalSciences,15to18inPhysicalSciencesand12to15inMathematicalSciences.Theentireprogramcoversflexiblecoursework,aninternship‐typelaboratorytraining(whereinampleopportunitiesexistforthecandidatetoacquirebasicexperimentalskillsandfamiliaritywithadvancedtechniquesforresearch),aresearchprojecttodemonstrateattainmentofahighdegreeofscientificabilityfollowedbyadvancedresearchleadingtoaPhDthesisonaspecifictopic.EligibilityforIntegratedPhDadmissioninabrief:CandidateswithaBachelor’sdegreeinBiology/Biotechnology/Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Pharmacy/VeterinarySciences/


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Agricultureasapplicabletoindividualdiscipline,underthe10+2+3/4system,areeligibletoapplytothisprogram.CandidateswithBE/BTechdegreeandqualifyinMathematics/MathematicalStatisticspaperinJAMareeligibletoapplyfortheMathematicalSciencesdiscipline.CandidateswithBE/BTechdegreeandqualifyinBiotechnologypaperinJAMareeligibletoapplyforBiologicalSciencesdiscipline.CandidateswhoseekadmissiontothePhD(Integrated)programmesatIIScshouldqualifyinJAM2017mustsubmittheIISconlineapplicationduringFebruary/March2017.TheJAMresultmustbeupdatedonlineimmediatelyaftertheJAMresultsareannounced.CandidateswhohaveclearedJEST2017andseekadmissiontothePhD(Integrated)programmeinPhysicalSciencesarealsoeligibletoapply.IIScBangalorementionedthattheminimumrequirementforadmissiontotheIntegratedPhDprogramisaFirstClassorequivalentGradeintheBachelor’sdegree.MeanwhiletheminimumrequirementofFirstClassinthequalifyingexaminationisrelaxedtoPassClassforSC/STcandidates.Forsomedepartments,therearespecificrequirementsofsubjectsattheBachelor’sor10+2levelsforgettingadmissionintothiscourse.ForexacteligibilitycriteriainterestcandidatesshouldvisittheadmissionpageofofficialwebsiteofIIScBangalore(http://www.iisc.ac.in/).ScholarshipofferedtoResearchscholars:IIScoffersscholarshipstocandidatesfromthedateoftheirjoining.ForPhDcandidatesatotalofRs25000/28000(JRF/SRF)permonthisoffered.ForIntegratedPhDprograms,atotalamountofRs16000/25000/28000permonth(Masterdegree/JRF/SRF)isofferedtocandidates.

InstituteofRuralManagementAnandaFellowProgramme2017

InstituteofRuralManagementAnanda(IRMA),basedinAnanda(Gujarat),hasnotifiedadmissionprocedureforits16fellowprogrameinruralmanagement(FPRM2017).IRMAinformedthatFPRMisacoursework‐baseddoctorallevelprogrammewithaminimumdurationofthreeyears,approvedbytheAllIndiaCouncilforTechnicalEducation(AICTE).ResearchAreas:FPRM2017offersthefollowingspecializationsforresearch:1)ManagementofCollectives,2)Agribusiness/RuralMarketing,3)NaturalResourcesManagement,4)DevelopmentManagementHumandevelopmentprocesses;health,education,otherimportantservices,5)Micro‐financeManagement,6)GovernanceandLivelihoods,7)RuralInfrastructureandServicesManagementand8)PublicPolicyandNon‐profitManagement.Fellowship:Aspertheadmissionnotification,everyFPRMscholarwillreceiveafellowshipofRs18,000/‐permonthtilltheycleartheComprehensiveQualifyingExaminationandthenRs.20,000/‐permonthandacontingencygrantofRs.20,000/‐peryearforaperiodof4years.EligibilityCriteria:IRMAinformedthroughtheadmissionnotificationthattheFPRM2017programmeanapplicantmustsatisfyoneofthefollowingconditions:1PGDRMfromIRMA2PGDRDMfromIRMAwithoneyearpostdiplomaworkexperience3PostgraduationinanydisciplinefromarecognizedUniversityorInstitutionwith55%marksatPGand50%marksatGraduation(college)level;4Five‐yearprofessionaldegree(medicine,veterinaryscience,architecture,etc.)with60%marksandatleastoneyearworkexperience5Four‐yearprofessionaldegree(engineering,agriculturalsciencesetc.)with60%marksandatleastthreeyears’workexperience;ApplicantshavingavalidscoreofUGCJRFinrelevantdisciplines(management,economics,socialwork,sociology,psychology,commerce,etc.).UGCJRFismandatory,onlyNETisnotsufficientforgettingexemptionfromadmissionstest.TheadmissionnotificationmentionedthatSC/ST/OBC/DAP*applicantsareeligiblefor5%relaxationinthemarksspecifiedabove.


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KeyDates:TheclosingdateforFPRM2017inhardcopyisextendeduptoJanuary16,2017andUptoJanuary20,2017foronline.ApplicationformforIRMAAdmissions2017isavailableonlineonIRMAwebsiteandinhardcopyattheIRMAoffice.Formoredetailsofhowtoapplyandotheradmissioninformation,candidatesshouldrefertheofficialportalofIRMA.PlacementOpportunities:Thereareplacementopportunitiesavailabletograduatingfellows,whomayjoinfacultypositionsinIIMs,andotherreputedinstitutions/universities.

TERIUniversityAdmissions2017‐18openforMTech,MBAandPhDprogrammesTERIUniversity,theonlyuniversityinIndiadedicatedtobuildingcapacityinSustainableDevelopment,hasreleasedadmissionnotificationforMTech,MBAandPhDprogrammesfortheacademicyear2017‐18.TheTERIUniversityoffersPostGraduateandDoctorateprogrammesinsustainabledevelopmentandenvironmentalstudies.Thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationforthesevariousprogrammesis05May2017.TheuniversityoffersPhDprogrammesunderthefollowingstreams:BioresourcesandBiotechnology,BusinessSustainability,EnergyandEnvironment,NaturalResourcesManagement,PolicyStudies,WaterScienceandGovernance.ForeligibilityconditionsandhowtoapplyforPhDprogrammesinterestedcandidatesshouldvisittheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteof:http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/ListofMaster’sProgrammesfor2017‐8:LLM(LLMprogrammewithspecialisationinEnvironmentandNaturalResourcesLawandInfrastructureandBusinessLaw);MA(PublicPolicyandSustainableDevelopment);MA(SustainableDevelopmentPractice);MBA(BusinessSustainability);MBA(Infrastructure);MSc(ClimateScienceandPolicy);MSc(Economics);MSc(EnvironmentalStudiesandResourceManagement);MSc(Geoinformatics);MSc(PlantBiotechnology);MSc(WaterScienceandGovernance);MTech(RenewableEnergyEngineeringandManagement);MTech(UrbanDevelopmentandManagement);andMTech(WaterScienceandGovernance)EligibilityCriteria:Foreligibilityoftheseprogrammes,MBA,PGandPhD,candidatesshouldvisittheadmissionpageoftheofficialwebsiteofhttp://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/.TERIUniversityisaleaderinthefieldofeducationforsustainabledevelopmentandenvironmentalstudiesofferingMastersandPhDprogrammesinDelhi/NCR.Rankedamongthetop100institutionsintheNIRFrankingofMHRD.


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International Masters and Research Programmes

PHDPROGRAMSINHUMANRIGHTS2017

APhDstudyinHumanRightsisrecommendedifyouwishtopursueanacademicorresearchrelatedcareerinHumanRights.HereisasummaryofseveralrenownedHumanRightsPhDprogramsthatcanhelpkick‐startyourcareer.

PhDStudiesinHumanRightsStudiesatLundUniversityThePhDStudiesinHumanRightsattheUniversityofLundfocusesonthefieldofHumanRightsfromamultidisciplinaryperspective.ThisPhDisidealforstudentswhowanttoengagewithhumanrightsonahistorical,legal,politicalandphilosophicallevelandexplorethefieldfromamultitudeofangles.Theuniversityisspecificallylookingforproposalsfromstudentswhichmatchtheirresearchinterestinhumanrightsandactivism,women’srights,freedomofreligion,citizenshipandnationalityaswellasrightsdiscoursesincivilsociety.Theprogramalsoprovidesyouwithapedagogicaltraining,whichisperfectifyouwanttoteachinhighereducation.Theprogramwillcover4yearsoffull‐timestudiesandtakesplaceattheFacultiesofHumanitiesandTheologyintheDepartmentofHistory.Itisalsopossibletostudypart‐time,buttheprogrammustbecompletedwithineightyears.ForadmissiontothisPhDprogram,studentsmusthavefinishedtheirMaster’sdegree.Atleast120creditsofstudents’previousstudiesmustberelevanttothefieldofhumanrightsandstudentsmusthavecompletedamasterthesisbasedonthefieldofhumanrightsspecifically.AdoctoralstudentatLundUniversitydoesnothavetopayanytuitionfees,sinceallstudentsacceptedforaPhDpositionareseenasstaffmembersandwillthereforereceiveasalary.Moreinformationabouthowtoapplyforthisprogram(andPhDprogramsinSwedeningeneral)canbefoundonwww.studera.nu.ThereisnodeadlineforapplyingandPhDstudentsaregenerallyacceptedallyearlong,basedontheavailabilityofsupervisorsandfunding.MoreDetails@http://www.hist.lu.se/en/manskliga‐rattigheter/doctoral‐studies‐in‐human‐rights‐studies/

CenterforHumanRightsrunsaJointPh.D.programin‘Peace,FederalismandHumanRights’ThePhDprogramtitled‘Peace,FederalismandHumanRights’isajointprogramgivenbytheCenterforHumanRights,theInstituteofFederalStudiesandtheInstituteofPeaceandSecurity.Thisprogram’saimistobringforthresearchesandteachersinthefieldofpeace,humanrightsandfederalismaswellastopromoteinterdisciplinaryresearchbetweenthosefields.Whenyoucompleteyourstudiesyouwillthereforebeabletoworkasanexpertinthefieldofconflictmanagement,butyoucanalsobecomeateacherinhighereducation.Theprogramlasts3yearsandtakesplacemainlyatAddisAbabaUniversity,butstudentswillalsospendhalfayearabroadattheGraduateCentreofHumanitiesandSocialsciencesattheUniversityofLeipziginGermany.Thetuitionfeeforthisdoctoralprogramis€15.000forthetotalthreeyearsofstudies.InordertoqualifystudentsmusthaveaMaster’sdegreeinpoliticalscience,socialscience,law,humanities,economics,peaceandsecuritystudies,historyorinternationalrelations.ItispossibletoapplytothisprogramuntilMarch30,2017.MoreinformationabouttheadmissioncriteriacanbefoundonthewebsiteofLeipzigUniversityandAddisAbabaUniversity.MoreDetails@http://www.aau.edu.et/humanrights/index.php/academic‐programs/joint‐ph‐d‐program


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PhDinPoliticalScience—HumanRightsMinorattheCentralEuropeanUniversityinHungaryThisPhDprogramisespeciallyinterestingforstudentswhohaveaninterestinpoliticalscienceaswellashumanrights.Theprogramfocusesonresearchrelatedtopoliticalinstitutionsandtheirprocesses,politicalphilosophy,publicpolicyandpoliticalandeconomicsociology.Thehumanrightsminorlooksattheinteractionbetweenpoliticsandhumanrights.Thisprogramwillgivestudentsdetailedknowledgeaboutpoliticsandethicsandisthereforeperfectforstudentswhowanttoworkingovernmentagenciesornon‐profitorganizations.Inordertobeeligibleforthisprogram,studentsneedtohaveaMaster’sdegreeandneedtobeabletoshowanacademicinterestinhumanrights.Theprogram’sworkloaddependsonpersonalpreferences,butmustbecompletedwithin6years.Thefirstyearoftheprogramstudentsarerequiredtotakemandatorycoursesandinthesecondyearstudentshavetheopportunitytofollowelectivecoursesnexttotheirindividualresearch.Thetuitionfeeforthefirstyearofthedoctoralprogramis€15.000andafterthatthetuitionfeeis€7.500peryear.TheCentralEuropeanUniversityoffersadoctoralscholarshipthatyoucanapplyfor.Ifaccepted,itcoversthetuitionfeeforthreeyearsaswellasaccommodationcostsduringthosethreeyears.ThereisanadditionalscholarshipavailableforstudentswhowilldotheirresearchonhumanrightscalledtheHumanRightsScholarship.YoucanapplytothisPhDprogramuntilFebruary1,2017.Moredetails@https://legal.ceu.edu/phd‐political‐science‐%E2%80%93‐human‐rights‐track

PhDinHumanRightsandPeaceStudiesatMahidolUniversityinThailandThisPhDprogramisatthemomenttheonlyPhDinhumanrightsinAsiaandisprimarilyfocusedontheinterdisciplinaryfieldofhumanrightsandpeace.Studentswillgetin‐depthknowledgeabouttheoriesandconceptsofhumanrightsandpeaceaswellasresearchskills.Theprogramisveryacademicallyorientatedandisthereforeperfectforstudentswhowanttoconductanacademiccareer.Theprogram’sdurationisestimatedtobebetween2and4years.Thefirstyearconsistsofmandatorycourseswhicharemeanttoimprovestudents’researchskillsandhumanrightsknowledge.Thefollowingthreetofivesemestersarespendonindividualresearch.Thetuitionfeefortheprogramintotalis$13.500,butthereareseveralscholarshipsavailabletohelpstudentswiththetuitionfee.TheInstituteofHumanRightsandPeaceStudieshasascholarshipavailableforstudentsfromdevelopingcountriesinAsia,AfricaandLatinAmericaandtwoscholarshipsfornationalsfromCambodia,Laos,Vietnam,IndonesiaandPhilippines.ThedeadlineforapplyingisApril30,2017.Moredetails@http://www.ihrp.mahidol.ac.th/index.php/our‐programs/phd‐program

ResearchPhDinLawattheUniversityofLeedsinEnglandThePhDprogramattheFacultyofEducation,SocialSciencesandLawattheUniversityofLeedsislargelyfocusedonresearchandisperfectforstudentswhowanttostartacareerinacademics.TheFacultyhasfivemainresearchfields,whichareBusinessLawandPractice,CriminalJusticestudies,LawandSocialJustice,LawandEmergingTechnologiesandDisabilityLaw.Inordertoapplyforthisprogram,youmusthavearesearchproposalwhichfitswithinoneofthefivefields.Admissionis


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basedonthequalityofyourresearchproposalandtherelevanceoftheresearch.StudentswillreceiveguidancefromtwosupervisorswhomareexpertsinthefieldofthetopicofthePhDthesis.Thereareseveralprofessorsonthelistofpossiblesupervisorswhospecializeinfieldssuchas(international)humanrightslaw,socialjustice,non‐discriminationandotherrelevantfieldsforstudentswhowantanacademichumanrightscareer.Theprogram’sdurationisbetweenthreeandfouryearsforfull‐timestudentsandbetweenfiveandsevenyearsforpart‐timestudents.Inthefirstyearstudentswillworkonadetailedresearchproposalaswellasaliteraturereview.Therestoftheyears,iftheresearchproposalisaccepted,studentswillworkontheirindividualresearchunderconstantsupervisionofthetwoselectedsupervisors.Thetuitionfeefortheprogramin2018isayearlyfeeof£4.250ifyouareaEuropeanUnionresidentand£15.750ifyouareaninternationalstudent.Thereareseveralscholarshipsavailable,suchasthescholarshipofferedbytheWhiteRoseSocialSciencesDoctoralTrainingPartnership(WRDTP)andascholarshipoftheWhiteRoseCollegeoftheArts&Humanities.Youcanapplyall‐yearroundforthisPhDprogramandtherelatedscholarships.Moredetails@http://www.law.leeds.ac.uk/postgraduates/research‐postgraduates/phd‐research.html

PhDattheSchoolofLawattheUniversityofLiverpoolinEngland

ThePhDprogramattheSchoolofLawoftheUniversityofLiverpoolisaverysuitableprogramforstudentslookingtostartanacademiccareerinhumanrightslaw.TheSchoolofLawhasawidevarietyofresearchinterestsandstudentsareencouragedtoidentifypotentialsupervisorsbasedontheirresearchtopics.Thereareseveralacademicandresearchstaffmemberswhofocusonhumanrightsrelatedtopicssuchashumanrightslaw,children’srights,therightsofminoritiesandtherightsofrefugees.TheUniversityofLiverpoolencouragesstudentstocontactpotentialsupervisorsanddiscusstheirresearchproposalbeforeapplying,whichcouldbeusefultoidentifypointsinyourresearchproposalthatneedsomeimprovement.Theprogramtakesbetween2and4yearsoffull‐timestudies,butitisalsopossibletostudypart‐time.AllPhDstudentsarerequiredtotakethecourseLegalResearchTraining,whichaimstoimprovetheresearchandpresentationskillsofthestudents.AttheendofthefirstyearstudentswillgiveapresentationonaconferencehostedbytheSchoolofLaw,therestofthetimestudentswillworkontheirindividualresearchwiththehelpoftheirsupervisor.ThetuitionfeesforthisPhDprogramare£4.121forstudentsfromwithintheEuropeanUnionand£13.855forinternationalstudents.TherearemanydifferentscholarshipsavailableforbothEUandinternationalstudentsandonthewebsiteoftheUniversityofLiverpoolyoucanfindafundingtoolthatgivesyoualistofallthescholarshipsthatyouareeligiblefor.YoucanapplytothisPhDprogramall‐yearround.Moredetails@https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/law/study/phd/law‐mphil‐phd/about‐us/

GREATIndiaScholarships2017‐UniversityofWestminster

UniversityofWestminster,UKinvitesapplicationsforGREATIndiaScholarshipsforIndianstudentspursuingtheirfull‐timemaster’sdegreeattheUniversityfortheacademicsession2017.GREATScholarships‐IndiaareofferedinpartnershipwiththeBritishCouncil.Theseawardsareforstudentsthatareanationalof(orpermanentlydomiciledin)India


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ScholarshipDetails:Ascholarshipamountof£7,500towardsthetuitionfeewillbegiven‐Thereisatotalof6ScholarshipsEligibilityCriteria:Scholarshipsareforstudentsthatareanationalof(orpermanentlydomiciledin)IndiaCandidatemustholdanofferforafull‐timeundergraduatecourseattheUniversity.CandidateshouldhavefinancialneedandanequivalenttoaUKfirstclasshonoursdegreeSelectionCriteria:SelectionofcandidateswillbeonthebasisofAcademicexcellenceandfinancialneedHowtoApply:Candidatesneedtodownloadtheapplicationformhere:https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/prospective‐students/fees‐and‐funding/scholarships/how‐to‐applyCandidatesshouldattachthefollowingdocumentstotheapplicationformbeforesubmission:(i)Acopyoftheletter/emailfromtheuniversityconfirmingconditionalorunconditionalofferofaplaceonchosenprogram;(ii)Acopyofatranscriptfromcandidate'smostrecent/currentacademicstudyCompletedformsmustbereturnedtothefollowingaddressByPost:ScholarshipsOffice:UniversityofWestminster,CavendishHouse,101NewCavendishStreet,LondonW1W6XHForinformationonallofourscholarships,deadlinedatesandtheapplicationprocedure,pleaseseeourwebsitewww.westminster.ac.uk/scholarshipsImportantDates:TheClosingDateforInternationalUndergraduateScholarshipsapplicationsforSeptember2017entryis05.00pmon04thMay2017ScholarshipsOffice:UniversityofWestminster,CavendishHouse,101NewCavendishStreet,LondonW1W6XH,Websitewww.westminster.ac.uk/scholarships

IndiaFellowSocialLeadershipProgramme2017‐18

IndiaFellowisanexperientialsocialleadershipprogrammeforyoungIndiansthatincludeworkingfulltimeforayearwithafieldpartnerorganization(calledhostorganization)onaspecificprojectorissuetogetherwithtraining,peerlearningandmentoringAmonthlystipendofRs15000willbeprovidedforlivingexpenseslikeaccommodation,foodandtravel.Thefellowshiphasapproximatelysevenweeksspreadoverthedurationofoverall13monthswherethefellowsmeetatacommonpointfortraining.Thisisdividedintofourpartsnamely:

Inductiontraining(20days)atthestart Mid‐pointtraining(12days)attheendof5months Travelworkshop(12days)inthe10thmonth Endpointtraining(5days)attheend

Programdesign:Training,peerlearningandworkshops;WorkAssignmentwithhostorganisation;Mentor‐shipandnetworksupportEligibilityCriteria:Educationalqualification:Thoseinterestedinapplyingshouldbe:Between20and28yearsofage;Agraduate(inanydiscipline)orwillbebyJuly2017beforefellowshipbeginsAnIndiancitizen;Readyfora13monthfulltimecommitmenttothefellowshipandCanbeplacedinanypartofthecountryandinanythematicarea


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SelectionProcess:TheselectiontoIndiaFellowisa4StepProcess:i.Applicantsfilladetailedonlineapplicationform;the2017cohortapplicationsarebeingacceptedfrom01stDec2016to10thMarch2017ii.ShortlistedcandidateswillgothroughatelephonicinterviewwiththeIndiaFellowteam.Thiswillbefrom01stto31stMarch2017iii.Thosewhoqualifyafterthetelephonicinterviewworkovershortfield‐cum‐writtenassignmentfrom01stto10thApril2017iv.Postthistheywillbeinvitedforadayofassessmentprocessandpersonalinterviewinoneofourcentres‐Delhi,Mumbai,Kolkata,Bangalore,Hyderabad.Thiswillbebetween15thto30thApril2017Finalselectionswillbeannouncedonlyafterthepersonalinterview2monthspriortothecommencementdateofthefellowship.Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsitehttp://www.indiafellow.org/

StipendiumHungaricumScholarship2017ApplicationsareinvitedforStipendiumHungaricumScholarshipProgrammefortheacademicyear2017‐18.Scholarshipsareavailableforpursuingundergraduate(BA/BSc),Master(MA/MSc)orDoctoralDegreeProgrammes.Theaimoftheprogrammeistopromoteculturalunderstanding,economicandpoliticalrelationsbetweenHungaryandothercountries.ThecoremissionoftheprogrammeistoincreasethenumberofforeignstudentsinHungaryandtoencourageHungarianhighereducationinstitutionstoattracttopforeignstudentsCurrently41sendingpartnersareengagedintheprogrammeCourseLevel:Scholarshipsareavailableforpursuingundergraduate(BA/BSc),master(MA/MSc)ordoctoraldegreeprogrammeScholarshipAward‐ProvisionsCoveredbytheScholarship:Tuition‐freeeducation:exemptionfromthepaymentoftuitionfee;Monthlystipend:non‐degree,bachelor,masterandone‐tiermasterlevel:monthlyHUF40460(ccaEUR130)contributiontothelivingexpenses,for12monthsayear,untilthecompletionofstudies,Doctorallevel:accordingtothecurrentHungarianlegislation,themonthlyamountofscholarshipisHUF140000(ccaEUR450)forthefirstphaseofeducation(4semesters)andHUF180000(ccaEUR580)forthesecondphase(4semesters)–for12monthsayear,untilcompletionofstudiesAccommodation:dormitoryplaceoramonthlycontributionofHUF40000toaccommodationcostsforthewholedurationofthescholarshipperiodMedicalinsurance:HealthcareservicesaccordingtotherelevantHungarianlegislation(ActNo.80of1997,nationalhealthinsurancecard)andsupplementarymedicalinsuranceforuptoHUF65000(ccaEUR205)ayear/personEligibility:StipendiumHungaricumscholarshipsareavailableforbachelor,master,one‐tiermaster,doctoralandnon‐degreeprogrammes(preparatoryandspecialisationcourses).Bothfulltimeandparttimestudymodesareavailableincaseofbachelor,master,one‐tiermasteranddoctoralstudiesNationality:ForeignStudentscanapplyforStipendiumHungaricumScholarshipProgrammeForfulltimeprogrammes,studentscanapplyfromthefollowingSendingPartners:ArabRepublicofEgypt,ArgentineRepublic2,BosniaandHerzegovina2,FederalDemocraticRepublicofEthiopia,FederativeRepublicofBrazil,FederalRepublicofNigeria2,Georgia,IslamicRepublicofIran,IslamicRepublicofPakistan,Japan,KingdomofCambodia2,KingdomofMorocco,KurdistanRegionalGovernment/Iraq,KyrgyzRepublic,LaoPeople'sDemocraticRepublic,LebaneseRepublic,Mongolia,


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OrientalRepublicofUruguay2,PacificAlliance(memberstates:Chile,Colombia,MexicoandPeru),Palestine,People'sDemocraticRepublicofAlgeria,People'sRepublicofChina(includingtheHudecscholarships),RepublicofAlbania,RepublicofAngola2,RepublicofAzerbaijan,RepublicofBelarus,RepublicofColombia2,RepublicofEcuador,RepublicofGhana,RepublicofIndia,RepublicofIndonesia,RepublicofIraq,RepublicofKazakhstan,RepublicofKenya,RepublicofKorea,RepublicofKosovo,Macedonia,RepublicofMoldova,RepublicofNamibia2,RepublicofParaguay,RepublicofSerbia,RepublicofSouthAfrica,RepublicofthePhilippines,RepublicoftheUnionofMyanmar2,RepublicofTurkey,RepublicofYemen,RussianFederation,SocialistRepublicofVietnam,StateofIsrael,SyrianArabRepublic,TheHashemiteKingdomofJordan,TunisianRepublic,Turkmenistan,Ukraine,UnitedMexicanStates.Forpartialstudyprogrammes,studentscanapplyfromthefollowingSendingPartners:FederativeRepublicofBrazil,Georgia,IslamicRepublicofIran,Japan,KingdomofCambodia2,LebaneseRepublic,Mongolia,People'sRepublicofChina(onlyHudecapplicants),RepublicofAlbania,RepublicofBelarus,RepublicofIndia,RepublicofKorea,RepublicoftheUnionofMyanmar2,RepublicofTurkey,SocialistRepublicofVietnam,RussianFederation,SyrianArabRepublic,UnitedMexicanStates.AvailableHostInstitutionsandStudyProgrammes:26HungarianhighereducationinstitutionsareengagedintheStipendiumHungaricumProgrammeforthe2017/18academicyearwithatotalof410studyprogrammes.3StudyprogrammesaregenerallyavailableinEnglishandHungarianlanguages,withsomeprogrammesofferedinGermanandFrenchaswellThelistofavailablestudyprogrammesandHostInstitutionsisaccessibleonourwebsite(seeAnnex2orclickheretodownload)Allapplicants’programmesarerequiredtovisithttp://www.doktori.hubeforetheysubmittheirapplicationImportantDates

SubmittingApplicationtoTPGandtosendingPartner:05thMarch2017 FirstRoundofSelectionNomination:09thApril2017 SecondRoundInstitutionalAdmissionProcess:Apr‐June2017 NotificationaboutSelectionResult:EndofJune2017 VisaApplicationProcess:July‐August2017

Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsite.

AgaKhanFoundationInternationalScholarshipProgramforPGStudies2017ApplicationsareinvitedforAgaKhanFoundationInternationalScholarships2017.AgaKhanEducationispleasedtoofferinternationalscholarshipprogrammetostudentsofhighacademicabilityfor2017‐18cycle.BriefDescription:TheAgaKhanScholarshiporInternationalScholarshipProgramme(ISP)isprovidedbyAgaKhanDevelopmentNetwork(AKDN)andprovidesalimitednumberofscholarshipsperyeartooutstandingstudentswhocannotfoundtheirowneducationforpursuingfulltimepostgraduatestudies.TheScholarshipisalsoofferedforPhDprogramsifthestudentisexceptionallytalentedandrequiresaPhDforfulfillinghis/hercareerobjectives.His/hermustalsorecommendthecandidateprofessorsforcarryingoutdoctoralstudiesApplicationformscanbeobtainedfromtheAgaKhanFoundationorAgaKhanEducationService/Boardofficeintheapplicant’scountryofcurrentresidenceThescholarshipwillbeintheformof50%loantostudentsbelongingtotheselecteddevelopingcountrieswhichareIndia,Bangaladesh,Afghanistan,Pakistan,Kyrgyzstan,Tajikistan,Egypt,Syria,Kenya,Uganda,Madagascar,TanzaniaandMozamique


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ImportantDates:

AgaKhanFoundation(Bangladesh):Deadlineforsubmittingpre‐applicationforms:13thMarch2017;Deadlineforsubmittingcompletedapplications:31stMarch2017

AgaKhanFoundation(India):Deadlineforapplicationdistribution:16thMarch2017(5:00pmIST);Deadlineforsubmittingcompletedapplications:20thMarch2017(5:00pmIST)

AgaKhanFoundation(Pakistan):Deadlineforsubmittingpre‐applicationforms:16thMarch2017;Deadlineforsubmittingcompletedapplications:31stMarch2017

AgaKhanFoundation(Portugal):Deadlineforsubmittingcompletedapplications:24thMarch2017

EligibilityRequirements‐Applicantsmustmeetthefollowingguidelines:GeographicScope:TheFoundationacceptsapplicationsfromnationalsofthefollowingcountries:Bangladesh,India,Pakistan,Afghanistan,Tajikistan,Kyrgyzstan,Syria,Egypt,Kenya,Tanzania,Uganda,MadagascarandMozambique.InFrance,Portugal,UK,USAandCanada,applicationsareacceptedfromthosewhoareoriginallyfromoneoftheabovedevelopingcountries,areinterestedindevelopment‐relatedstudiesandwhohavenoothermeansoffinancingtheireducationResidencyRequirement:TheFoundationonlyacceptsapplicationsofeligiblenationalslistedabovewhoareresidinginoneofthecountrieswheretherearelocalAgaKhanFoundation(AKF),AgaKhanEducationServices(AKES),orAgaKhanEducationBoard(AKEB)officeswhichprocessapplicationsandinterviewcandidatesAgeLimit:Preferenceisgiventostudentsunder30yearsofageEnglishLanguageRequirements:ApplicantsfromoutsidethehomecountrywilloftenneedtomeetspecificEnglishlanguage/otherlanguagerequirementsinordertobeabletostudythereSelectionCriteria:Themaincriteriaforselectingawardwinnersare:l)consistentlyexcellentacademicrecords,2)genuinefinancialneed,3)admissiontoahighlyreputableuniversityorprogrammeofstudyand4)relevanceofthefieldofstudytoAKDN’sfocusareas.Candidatesarealsoevaluatedondemonstratingthoughtfulandcoherenteducationalandcareerplans,theirextra‐curricularinterestsandachievements,potentialtoachievetheirgoalsandlikelihoodtosucceedinaforeignacademicenvironmentHowtoApply:TheapplicationproceduresofAKF’sInternationalScholarshipProgrammearedecentralised.Studentsmayobtainapplicationformsasof01stJanuary,eachyearfromAKFofficesorAgaKhanEducationServices/Boardsintheircountriesofcurrentresidence.StudentsapplyingfromIndiahavetoobtaintheAgaKhanScholarship2017applicationformfromthefollowingaddresses:Completedapplicationsshouldbereturnedtotheagencyfromwhichtheformwasobtained.TheyshouldnotbesenttoGenevaFormoredetails,pleaseseethelink:www.akdn.org

ApplicationsInvitedFor2017CrickPhDProgramme@TheFrancisKrickInstitut

Applicationsforthe2017CrickPhDProgrammearenowopen.Theapplicationdeadlineis23:59(UKTime)onSunday26March2017.PhDEligibility:Wearelookingfortalentedandmotivatedgraduates,withbackgroundsinbiologicalsciences,physics,mathematics,computerscience,bioinformaticsand/orchemistrywhohavedecidedthattheywanttodoaPhD.Ourstandardeligibilitycriteriaare:


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Holdorexpecttogainafirst/uppersecond‐classhonoursdegreeorequivalentinarelevantsubject

Haveappropriateresearchexperienceaspartof,oroutsideof,auniversitydegreecourseand/oraMastersdegreeinarelevantsubject

AreabletosatisfytheCrickEnglishLanguagerequirements(seeFAQs). StudentsofallnationalitiescanapplyfortheCrickPhDprogramme.

PhDFunding:AllstudentsstartingontheCrickPhDprogrammewillbeawardedatax‐freestipendtocoverthecostofliving.Universitytuitionfeeswillalsobecovered.Fundingcomesfromthefollowingsources:CrickStudentships:Crick/ImperialCollegeLondon,Crick/King’sCollegeLondonandCrick/UCLJointStudentships.StudentsawardedjointstudentshipswillworkonacollaborativePhDproject.TheywillfollowtheCrickPhDprogrammeandbebasedbetweentheCrickandtheirresearchgroupatImperialCollegeLondon,King’sCollegeLondonorUCL.DetailsofanyarisingeligibilityrequirementswillbenotedatthetopofthespecificPhDpositionspage.PhDpositionsbySupervisor:Thefollowingprojectsarecurrentlyavailable.Pleaseclickbelowtoreadprojectdescriptionsandviewtalksrecordedbygroupleaders.

FrancescaCiccarelli&RebeccaOakey|Exploitingcancer‐specificperturbationsofthechromatincomplexnetworkleadingtodependenciesandvulnerabilitiesthatareactionableintherapy

CarolineHill|TheroleofSMAD1/5signallingtumourigenesis VenizelosPapayannopoulos|Molecularbasisforneutrophilextracellulartrapfunctionin

inflammatorydisease MarkusRalser|Fissionandfusiondynamicsofthemitochondiralnetworkinmetabolically

cooperatingsinglecells FrankUhlmann|Themolecularmechanismofchromosomesegregation

PhDpositionsbyResearchTopic:Biochemistry&Proteomics;CellBiology;CellCycle&Chromosomes;Computational&SystemsBiology;Ecology,Evolution&Ethology;GeneExpression;Genetics&Genomics;GenomeIntegrity&Repair;HumanBiology&Physiology;Immunology;InfectiousDisease;Metabolism;Modelorganisms;Signaling&Oncogenes;andTumourBiology

Thedeadlineforapplicationstothe2017CrickPhDprogrammeis23:59(UKtime)onSunday26March2017,whentheonlineapplicationsitewillclose.However,youareencouragedtosubmityourapplicationassoonaspossible,toallowsufficienttimeforyourrefereestosupplytheirreferences.Pleasenotethatthedeadlineforreferencesis23:59(UKtime)onSunday2April2017.PhDCandidateinstructions:Pleasereadthecandidateinstructionscarefullybeforecompletingyourapplication.https://www.crick.ac.uk/about‐us/jobs‐and‐study/phd‐programme/phd‐student‐recruitment/phd‐candidate‐instructions/FAQs:https://www.crick.ac.uk/about‐us/jobs‐and‐study/phd‐programme/phd‐student‐recruitment/phd‐student‐recruitment‐faqs/Pleaseensurethatyourreferees’contactdetails,especiallytheiremailaddresses,areaccurateandenteronlyoneemailaddressperreferee.Ifyouhavecopiedandpastedyourreferee’semailaddress,pleaseensurethattherearenospacesbeforeoraftertheaddress.Wewillcontactyourrefereesbyemailassoonasyousubmityourapplication,askingthemtocompleteanonlinereferenceform.Whenyousubmityourapplicationpleasecontactyourrefereestoconfirmthattheyhavereceivedourreferencerequestemail(theseemailssometimesgetblockedbyuniversitysecuritysystemsorendupinspamfolders).


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ApplyNow:https://academicrecruitment.crick.ac.uk/Moredetails@https://www.crick.ac.uk/about‐us/jobs‐and‐study/phd‐programme/phd‐student‐recruitment/

TATAScholarship‐CornellUniversity,NY2017TataEducationandDevelopmentTrustinviteapplicationsforTataScholarship‐CornellUniversity,NewYork2017toprovidefinancialaidtoUndergraduateStudentsfromIndia.ThisyearTataScholarshipFundwillsupportabout20scholarsandwillensurethattheverybestIndianstudentshaveaccesstoCornell,regardlessoftheirfinancialcircumstances.Thescholarshipwillbeawardedannuallytillthecompletionofcourse.TataScholarshipCornellUniversityforIndianStudents:StudentscanapplyforTatascholarshipsforvariousundergraduatetopicssuchas‐Agriculture;Nutrition;Art;Architecture;Appliedeconomics;Lifescience;Biologicalscience;Physicalscience;Socialscience;andEngineeringScholarshipDetails:TheTataScholarshipFundwillsupportapproximately20scholarsatanygiventimeandwillensurethattheverybestIndianstudentshaveaccesstoCornell,regardlessoftheirfinancialcircumstancesThescholarshipwillbeawardedannually;recipientswillreceivethescholarshipforthedurationoftheirundergraduatestudiesatCornellEligibilityCriteria:StudentsfulfillingthefollowingmaybeentitledtotheTatascholarshipprogram:

BeastudentandcitizenofIndia SecondarylevelexaminationsinIndiacleared SeekinganundergraduateprogramatCornellUniversity Fitinthespecifiedincomerangeforfinancialaid Specialpreferencewillbegiventoart,architecture,engineering,appliedeconomicsand

managementmajors,agriculture,lifescience,biologicalscience,physicalscience,socialscienceandothersciencestudents

ApplicationProcedure:Studentswillbeconsideredforthescholarshipiftheyhavecompletedtheadmissionapplicationandthenappliedforthefinancialaid.Thereisnofinancialaidofferedtothoseseekingadmissionforthespring2017programmeThefinancialaidapplicationformforinternationalstudentshasbeensuppliedonlineandstudentsmustcompletetheCollegeScholarshipService(CSS)Profile.Theymaybeaskedtosubmitadditionalinformationsuchas:

Parentsandstudent's2015income Noncustodialparentassetandincome Citizenshipdocuments Photocopyofpassport ThosewhoareincapableofcompletingtheCSSprofilecancontactintl‐[email protected]

ImportantDates

RegularDecision‐02ndJanuary2017 FallTransfer‐15thMarch2017

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HarvardBoustanyFoundationMBAScholarship2017

TheUniversityofHarvardispleasedtoinviteapplicationstheBoustanyMBAHarvardScholarshipfor2017Entry.ThescholarshipisopentoanystudentfromanynationalityScholarshipDescription:TheHarvardMBAisoneoftheworld’sleadingbusinessprogrammes,taughtatoneoftheworld’smostprestigiousUniversities.TheBoustanyMBAHarvardScholarshipisgrantedonceeverytwoyearsforatwoyearcourseatHarvardBusinessSchool

Offeredannually:Offeredeverytwoyears EligibleFieldofStudy:MastersinBusinessAdministration AwardValue:NumberofScholarships:Oneeverytwoyears FinancialaidamountingtoUS$90,000(US$45,000peryear)towardstuitionfees Travelandaccommodationexpensesrelatedtotheinternship StudentscanundertakeanyofthejointprogramsproposedbyHarvardBusinessSchoolbut

theFoundationwillonlycoverHBSfeesEligibilityCriteria:Candidatesmusthaveanexcellentacademicbackgroundandshowconsiderablepromise.AlthoughtheScholarshipcanbeawardedtocandidatesofanynation,prioritywillbegiventocandidatesofLebanesedescentCandidatesmayapplyfortheScholarshiponlyafterreceivinganofferofadmissionfromtheHarvardMBAprogrammeHowtoApply:Ifyouwishtoapply,pleasesendacopyofyourcurriculumvitaewithaphotograph,GMATscoresandacceptanceletterfromtheUniversitytoadmissions@boustany‐foundation.orgIfshortlisted,youmaybeinvitedtoaninterviewwiththeFoundation.OnecandidatewillthenbeawardedtheScholarshipVisitWebsitefordetails:www.boustany‐foundation.orgImportantDates

DeadlinefortheSubmissionofCandidate:31stMay2017 TheScholarshipwillbeawardedduringthemonthofJune2017


EdinburghGlobalOnlineDistanceLearningMastersScholarships2017

UniversityofEdinburghinvitesapplicationforMastersscholarshipsfordistancelearningMastersprogrammesofferedbytheUniversity.BriefDescription:TheUniversityofEdinburghwilloffer4scholarshipsfordistancelearningMaster’sprogrammesofferedbytheUniversityLevel/Fieldofstudy:AnydistancelearningMaster’sprogrammeofferedbytheUniversityApplicantsintendingtostudyadistancelearningPgCertareonlyeligibletoapplyifthatPgCertispartofadistancelearningMastersprogramme.ApplicantsshouldcheckthiswiththerelevantSchoolNumberofAwards:04TargetGroup:Theonlinescholarshipsarefornationalsofandresidentinthefollowingcountries:Afghanistan,Bangladesh,Benin,BurkinaFaso,Burundi,Cambodia,CentralAfricanRepublic,Chad,Comoros,Congo,Côted’Ivoire,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Gambia,Ghana,Guinea,Guinea‐Bissau,Haiti,India,


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Kenya,Kiribati,Korea,KyrgyzRepublic,LaoPDR,Liberia,Madagascar,Malawi,Mali,Mauritania,Mongolia,Mozambique,Myanmar,Nepal,Niger,Nigeria,Pakistan,PapuaNewGuinea,Rwanda,SãoToméandPrincipe,Senegal,SierraLeone,SolomonIslands,Somalia,SouthSudan,Sudan,Tajikistan,Tanzania,Timor‐Leste,Togo,Tuvalu,Uganda,Uzbekistan,Vanuatu,Vietnam,Yemen,Zambia,andZimbabweScholarshipvalue/duration:EachscholarshipwillcoverthefulltuitionfeesandwillbetenableforthreeyearsEligibility:Scholarshipswillbeavailableforstudentscommencinginsession2017‐18anydistancelearningMastersprogrammeofferedbytheUniversity.Applicantsmustbebothnationalsoftheeligiblecountries(seeabove)ApplicantsshouldalreadyhavebeenofferedaplaceattheUniversityofEdinburghandshouldhavefirmlyacceptedthatofferorbeintendingtodosoApplicationInstructions:Eligibleapplicantsshouldcompleteanonlinescholarshipapplication.PleasenotethatyouwillnotbeabletoaccesstheonlineapplicationformunlessyouhaveappliedforadmissiontotheUniversityofEdinburgh.Theclosingdateforapplicationsis02June2017Itisimportanttovisittheofficialwebsite(www.ed.ac.uk)fordetailedinformationonhowtoapplyforthisscholarshipIfyourequireassistance,pleasegotohttp://www.ed.ac.uk/student‐systems/support‐guidanceImportantDates

TheClosingDateforApplicationsis02ndJune2017 AllapplicantswillbenotifiedoftheoutcomebytheendofJuly2017


NanyangFellowsMBAScholarshipProgramme2017

NanyangTechnologicalUniversityisofferingpartialMBAscholarshipsforoutstandinginternationalstudentswhoareseekingtopursueaNanyangFellowsMBAScholarshipProgramme2017atNTU.SingaporeansandSingaporepermanentresidentsarenoteligibletoapplyforthescholarshipprogramme.MBAscholarshipprogrammesaretenableforaperiodof1year(12months)onlyandcoverpartialtuitionfeeoftheNanyangFellowsMBAProgrammeStudySubject(s):Scholarshipsareprovidedtolearnany(MBA)coursesofferedbytheNanyangTechnologicalUniversityCourseLevel:ScholarshipsareavailableforpursuingmasterdegreelevelScholarshipProvider:NanyangTechnologicalUniversityEligibilityCriteria:ApplicantswhohavebeenofferedaplaceintheprogrammemaythenapplyforthescholarshipThisscholarshipisopentointernationalapplicantsseekingtopursueafull‐timeNanyangFellowsMBAprogrammeatNTU.SingaporeansandSingaporePermanentResidentsarenoteligibletoapply

Agoodbachelor’sdegree Atleast8yearsofmanagementorseniorprofessionalexperience ForapplicantswhoseuniversitydegreewasnotimpartedinEnglish,aminimumscoreof600

forpaper‐based,250forcomputer‐basedandabove100forinternet‐basedinTOEFLoraminimumbandscoreof6.5inIELTSisrequired


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Provenleadershippotential Strongacademiccapability Characterandpersonalqualities

BenefitsProvided:AttractivepartialtuitionfeewillbegiventotheselectedcandidatesofNanyangFellowsMBAscholarshipbyTechnologicalUniversityThescholarshipwillbegivenforone(1)yearofdurationAttheendofMBAscholarship,theinternationalscholarswillberewardedwithafirmconceptualfoundationandpracticalknowledgeofbusinessmodelsSelectionCriteria:Allthereceivedapplicationswillbeshortlistedandthentheshortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforaninterviewoverphoneorcampus.Whilechoosingthecandidates,theinstitutewilllookintothecandidate’sleadershippotential,strongacademiccapabilityandgoodpersonalqualitiesApplicationForm:ToapplyfortheNanyangFellowsMBAProgramme,youwillneedtocompletetheonlineapplicationform.Whilethefullapplicationcanbesubmittedonline,supportingdocumentscanbescannedandsenttousatfellows@ntu.edu.sgApplicationDeadline

FortheclassofAY2017/18,commencinginJuly2017: ApplicationPeriodopensinSeptember2016andendson30thApril2017 Candidateswhointendtoapplyforthescholarshipshouldsubmittheironlineapplicationby

28thFebruary2017Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsite

NewZealandGovernmentDevelopmentScholarships2017TheNewZealandAidProgrammeoffersseveraldifferenttypesofscholarship.Mostareforfull‐timetertiarystudyinNewZealand.Therearealsotwootherscholarshipschemes:oneisforfull‐timetertiarystudyinaPacificIslandCountryuniversity,oneisforshort‐termprofessionaldevelopmentorvocationaltraining.TypesofScholarship:.

1. NewZealandPacificScholarships2. NewZealandASEANScholarAwards3. NewZealandRegionalDevelopmentScholarships4. NewZealandDevelopmentScholarships5. NewZealandCommonwealthScholarships6. ShortTermTrainingScholarships

NewZealandPacificScholarships

About:NewZealandPacificScholarships(NZPS)recognisetheveryclosepersonal,cultural,andeconomictiesthatNewZealandenjoyswithPacificcountries.AparticularfocusofNZPSistoincreasethenumberofyoungpacificpeoplestudyinginNewZealandandtobuildanewgenerationofPacificleadershipwithstronglinkstoNewZealand.NZPSarefundedbytheNewZealandAidProgramme,theNewZealandGovernment’sinternationalaidanddevelopmentprogramme.TheyaremanagedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade.NZPSareavailableforbothundergraduateandpostgraduatestudyinNewZealand.


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Eligiblecountries:FederatedStatesofMicronesia,Fiji,Kiribati,MarshallIslands,Nauru,Niue,Palau,PapuaNewGuinea,Samoa,SolomonIslands,Tonga,Tuvalu,VanuatuQualificationTypes:NewZealandPacificScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingqualifications:

UndergraduateDegree(3–4years)* PostgraduateCertificate(6months) PostgraduateDiploma(1year) Master’sDegree(1–2years) PhD(3–4years) FijianApplicants:PleasenotethatBachelorofVeterinaryScienceistheonlyundergraduate

qualificationofferedtocitizensofFiji.HowtoApply:SeetheHowtoApplypagefordetails.

NewZealandASEANScholarAwards

About:TheNewZealandASEANScholarships(NZAS)recogniseNewZealand’sclosecultural,economic,andgeographictieswithSoutheastAsia.Theyseektoempowerindividualswiththeknowledge,skillsandqualificationstocontributetotheeconomic,social,andpoliticaldevelopmentoftheirregion.NZASareofferedforpostgraduatelevelstudyonly.Eligiblecountries:Cambodia,Indonesia,Laos,Malaysia,Myanmar,Philippines,Thailand,VietNamBruneiDarrusalamandSingaporecandidatescanonlyapplyfortheVictoriaUniversityASEANScholarshipofferedbyVictoriaUniversityofWellington(externallink).QualificationTypes:NewZealandASEANScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingqualifications:

PostgraduateCertificate(6months) PostgraduateDiploma(1year) MastersDegree(1–2years) PhD(upto3.5years) HowtoApply

SeetheHowtoApplypagefordetails.

NewZealandRegionalDevelopmentScholarships

About:NewZealandRegionalDevelopmentScholarships(NZRDS)areforPacificIslandcandidatestogainknowledgeandskillsinspecificsubjectareasthatwillassistinthedevelopmentoftheirhomecountry.ScholarsundertaketheirstudyinthePacificregion,providingscholarswiththeoptionofstudyingclosertohomeinaPacificenvironmentandculture.TheNZRDSprogrammecomplementstheMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade’sscholarshipsfortraininginNewZealandby:EnablingscholarstopursueprogrammesofstudyinfieldswheretheoptionofstudyinginNewZealandislimitedornotoffered.Contributingtobroaderobjectivesincludingdevelopmentofregionalinstitutionsandbuildingstrongperson‐to‐personrelationshipsacrosstheregion.NZRDSarefundedbytheNewZealandAidProgramme,theNewZealandGovernment’soverseasaidanddevelopmentprogramme.TheyaremanagedbytheNewZealandMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade.Pleaseseeour‘wheretostudypageforfurtherinformationontheparticipatinginstitutionsandavailablecourses.Eligiblecountries:Kiribati,Niue,Samoa,SolomonIslands,Tonga,Tuvalu,Vanuatu.


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QualificationTypes:NewZealandRegionalDevelopmentScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingqualifications:

UndergraduateDegree(3–4years) PostgraduateCertificate(6months) PostgraduateDiploma(1year) MastersMaster’sDegree(1–2years) PhD(upto3.5years)

HowtoApplySeetheHowtoApplypagefordetails.

NewZealandDevelopmentScholarships

About:NewZealandDevelopmentScholarships(NZDS)givecandidatesfromselecteddevelopingcountriesanopportunitytogainknowledgeandskillsthroughstudyinspecificsubjectareaswhichwillassistinthedevelopmentoftheirhomecountry.NZDSarefundedbytheNewZealandAidProgramme,theNewZealandGovernment’soverseasaidanddevelopmentprogramme.TheyaremanagedbytheNewZealandMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade(MFAT).NZDSareforpostgraduatestudyinNewZealandandareavailabletocandidatesfromspecificAfrican,CaribbeanandLatinAmericancountries,andfromBhutan,Jordan,Mongolia,NepalandTimor‐Leste.NZDSarealsoavailableforundergraduatestudytocandidatesfromTimorLeste.Eligiblecountries

Region EligiblecountriesAfrica(Commonwealth)

Botswana,Cameroon,Ghana,Kenya,Lesotho,Malawi,Mauritius,Mozambique,Namibia,Nigeria,Rwanda,Seychelles,SierraLeone,SouthAfrica,Swaziland,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia

Africa Algeria,Angola, Dijbouti,Ethiopia,Egypt,Gambia,Morocco,Senegal,Tunisia,Zimbabwe

Asia Bhutan,Jordan, Mongolia, Nepal, Timor‐LesteLatinAmerica Argentina,Bolivia,Brazil, Colombia,CostaRica,Cuba,Ecuador,El

Salvador,Guatemala,Honduras,Nicaragua,Mexico,Panama,Paraguay,Venezuela

Caribbean Antigua&Barbuda,Bahamas,Barbados,Belize,Dominica,DominicanRepublic,Grenada,Guyana,Haiti,Jamaica,StKittsandNevis,StLucia,StVincentandtheGrenadines,Suriname,TrinidadandTobago.

QualificationTypes:NewZealandDevelopmentScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingqualifications:

PostgraduateCertificate(6months) PostgraduateDiploma(1year) Master’sDegree(1–2years) PhD(3–4years)

HowtoApply:SeetheHowtoApplypagefordetails.ApplicationProcess

ApplyforanOfferofPlace(admission)atyourpreferredoneoftheteneligibleNewZealandeducationinstitutionsusingtheirusualapplicationprocessforinternationalstudents.

OnceyoureceiveadmissiontoaNewZealandinstitution,downloadtheNewZealandScholarshipsapplicationformandcompleteallsections.


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Submit2copiesofyourcompletedapplicationform,withallattachmentsandsupportingdocuments(includinganOfferofPlace)bythedeadlinetotheMinistryofForeignAffairsandTradeviapostButapplicantsfromChinaandTimor‐LesteshouldsubmittheirapplicationtotheirrespectiveNewZealandEmbassy.

ApplicationDeadline:March15,2017

NewZealandCommonwealthScholarships

About:NewZealandCommonwealthScholarshipsareprestigiousscholarshipsthatrecogniseNewZealand’shistoryandtiestotheCommonwealth.OurCommonwealthScholarshipsarepartoftheCommonwealthScholarshipandFellowshipPlan(CSFP)‐aninternationalprogrammeunderwhichCommonwealthcountriesofferscholarshipsandfellowshipstocitizensofotherCommwealthstates.ThepurposeofthescholarshipsissetoutintheCommonwealthScholarshipandFellowshipPlan(externallink),withthefollowingkeyprinciplesto:promotemutualcooperationandshareeducationalexperienceamongallCommonwealthcountries;beavailableacrosstheCommonwealth;recogniseandpromotethehighestlevelofintellectualachievement.Eligiblecountries:ThefollowingCommonwealthcountriesareeligibletoapply:

Region EligiblecountriesAfrica Botswana,Cameroon,Ghana,Kenya,Lesotho,Malawi,

Mauritius,Mozambique,Namibia,Nigeria,Rwanda,Seychelles,SierraLeone,SouthAfrica,Swaziland,Tanzania,Uganda,Zambia.

Caribbean Belize,Dominica,Grenada,Guyana,Jamaica,StLucia,StVincentandtheGrenadines.

Asia(other) Bangladesh,India, Malaysia,Pakistan,SriLanka,Pacific CookIslands,Fiji, Kiribati,Nauru,Niue,PapuaNewGuinea,

Samoa,SolomonIslands,Tonga,Tuvalu,Vanuatu.Qualifications:NewZealandCommonwealthScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingpostgraduatequalifications:

Master’sDegree(1–2years) PhD(upto3.5years)

Howtoapply:TheapplicationprocessforaNewZealandCommonwealthScholarshipisdifferenttootherNewZealandScholarships.Applicantsmustsubmittheirapplicationstotheircountry's'NominatingAgency'first.TheNominatingAgencythen'nominates'twoapplicantsfromthesubmittedapplicationstosendtotheNewZealandMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade.ReadtheCommonwealthsectionoftheHowtoApplypagecarefullybeforeyousubmitanapplication.

ShortTermTrainingScholarships

About:ShortTermTrainingScholarships(STTS)arefundedbytheNewZealandAidProgramme,theNewZealandGovernment’sinternationalaidanddevelopmentprogramme.TheyaremanagedbytheMinistryofForeignAffairsandTrade.STTSassistpeopleintheworkforcetogainknowledgeandskillsthatwillhelpthedevelopmentoftheirhomecountry.Theyplayanimportantandgrowingroleinaddressingthehumanresourceanddevelopmentneedsofdevelopingcountries.ThroughSTTS,individualsfromselecteddevelopingcountriescanundertaketrainingofuptooneyearindurationinNewZealand.Awiderangeofshort‐termvocationaland/orskillscoursesorworkattachmentsareoffered.


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Eligiblecountries:FederatedStatesofMicronesia,Fiji,Kiribati,MarshallIslands,Nauru,Niue,Palau,PapuaNewGuinea,Samoa,SolomonIslands,Timor‐Leste,Tokelau,Tonga,Tuvalu,VanuatuQualificationtypes:ShortTermTrainingScholarshipsareavailableforthefollowingqualifications:

TrainingCertificate(upto12months) Workplacement(upto12months) Certificate(upto12months) Diploma(uptolevel6oftheNZQF(externallink)andupto12months)

Howtoapply:ShortTermTrainingScholarshipsareavailablethroughouttheyear.ContactyourrelevantNewZealandHighCommissionorNewZealandEmbassytosubmitanapplication.Moredetails@https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid‐and‐development/scholarships/types‐of‐scholarships

CargillGlobalScholarsProgram2017CargillandtheInstituteofInternationalEducation(IIE)arepleasedtoannouncethelaunchoftheCargillGlobalScholarsProgram2017applicationcycle.TheCargillGlobalScholarsProgramme2017invitesapplicationstoprovidefinancialsupportandleadershipdevelopmentopportunitytograduatestudentsfromaroundtheworldScholarshipDescription:TheCargillGlobalScholarsProgramisadistinctivescholarshipopportunitythatnotonlyprovidesfinancialsupport,butoffersleadershipdevelopmentopportunitiesthroughseminars,networkingevents,andaone‐on‐onementoringprogrammeTheseenrichmentactivitieshavebeendesignedtohelpfosterandenhancetheCargillGlobalScholar’sleadershippotentialandcriticalthinkingskills,andequipthemwiththetoolsnecessaryforbecominggloballeadersanddecisionsmakersNumberofawards:Atleast10studentsfromeachcountrywillbeselectedDuration:ScholarshipsisofferedforthreeyearsScholarship:TheselectedstudentswillreceiveawardsuptoUS$2,500peryearforthreeyearsEligibility:Studentsmustbeundergraduatefirstorsecondyearuniversitystudent

Scholarshipswillbeawardedtotalented,highperformingstudentspursuingScience,Technology,Engineering,MathandBusinessrelatedstudies

ApplicantstotheCargillGlobalScholarsprogrammustbeacitizenorpermanentlegalresidentofBrazil,China,India,RussiaortheUnitedStates

Attendapartneruniversityinthecountryofcitizenshiporpermanentlegalresidency Beafirstorsecondyearuniversitystudent Demonstratehighacademicperformance Demonstrateleadershippotential Preferencewillbegiventoapplicantswhodemonstratefinancialneed;specializeinfieldsof

studythatareidentifiedaspreferredfields;arefromadisadvantagedorunderrepresentedgroupwithintheircountry

EachCargillGlobalScholarwillreceiveanannualscholarshipawardforuptothreeyears,tohelpoff‐setanyacademicrelatedexpenses

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TheCargillmentorswillhelpthescholarsidentifyshortandlongtermacademicandprofessionalgoalsandwillassistinreachingthesegoalsthroughworkshadowingandnetworking,face‐to‐facemeetingsandregularemailandphonecommunication

BecomeamemberoftheCargillGlobalScholarsalumnicommunitySelectionCriteria:Scholarshipswillbeawardedtotalented,highperforminguniversitystudentswhodemonstrateexemplaryacademicachievementandleadershippotentialandstudyinafieldrelevanttoCargill’sworldoffood,agricultureandriskmanagementHowtoApply:Themodeofapplyingisonlinewww.cargillglobalscholars.comForanyquestions,pleasecontacttheprogramteamatIIE:1‐844‐803‐9887(toll‐free)ore‐mailusat:Cargillglobalscholars@iie.orgToaccesstheapplicationorlearnmoreabouttheCargillGlobalScholarsProgram,pleasevisit:CargillGlobalScholars.comImportantDates

LastDatetofillCargillGlobalScholarshipApplicationForm:01stMarch2017 CargillGlobalScholarInterviewDate:25thAprilto10thMay2017


EdwinMunroScholarshipinAgriculturalScienceUniversityofQueenslandoffersEdwinMunroScholarshipinAgriculturalScience.TheaimofthisscholarshipistosupporthighachievingstudentsundertakingtheIstyearofstudyinapostgraduatescienceprogramfollowingearliercompletionoftheundergraduateagriculturalscienceprogram.Scholarshipvalue:approximate$2,239(basedonthelastyearofaward)Duration:1yearEligibility:

TheapplicationsareinvitedfromAustralianandPermanentResidentsorNZcitizensandInternationalstudent.

ApplicantpreviouslymusthavecompletedanundergraduateAgriculturalScienceprogramwithhonours.

ApplicantmustbeenrolledinthefirstyearofapostgraduateprogramadministeredbytheFacultyofScience.

Howtoapply:Applicantmustcompleteallsectionsoftheapplicationformincludingsignaturesandensurethatsupportingdocumentsareattached.Completedapplicationstobesubmittedviaemail.Sendapplicationstoscience.enquiries@uq.edu.auSelectioncriteria:ScholarshipisgrantedtothestudentwhoachievesthehighestoverallmarksintheundergraduateAgriculturalScienceprogramwithhonours.Anyotherincomethattherecipientwillreceivefromanyotherscholarshipmayalsobetakenintoaccountwhileconsideration.Note:TheSelectionCommitteemaydecidetointerviewshort‐listedapplicants,andtheirdeterminationwillbeconsideredfinal;nofurthercommunicationwillbeenteredinto.Allapplicantswillbenotifiedinwritingoftheoutcomeoftheirapplication.Moredetails@https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/scholarship/edwin‐munro‐scholarship‐in‐agricultural‐science


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PresidentAPJAbdulKalamPostGraduateFellowship2017‐18ThisPostgraduateFellowshipisannouncedinhonorofPresidentA.P.J.KalamPresidentKalamwasastrongadvocateforyoungpeopleandapassionatesupporterofcleanenergyandenergyindependence.HevisitedtheUniversityofSouthFlorida(USF)in2012andisrememberedaffectionatelybyUSFandthevibrantIndianheritagecommunityinTampaBay,FloridaOneawardwillbeofferedeachacademicyeareffectivefromthe2017academicyearEligibleProgramme/FieldsofStudy:ThestudentawardwillbeofferedtoanIndiangraduatestudentseekingtopursueaPhDdegreeinthefollowingsubject/disciplineattheUniversityofSouthFlorida:AppliedAnthropology;AppliedPhysics;BusinessPhDprograms;CellBiology,Microbiology&MolecularBiology;Chemistry;ComputerScience&Engg;Criminology;IntegrativeBiology;MarineScience;PsychologySelectionofAwardees:ApplicationfortheawardwillbemadetoUSFWorld,whichwillalsobesolelyresponsibleforallocatingtheawardThePostgraduateFellowshipwillrecognizelaudableIndianstudents,whograduatedfromanIndianuniversity,haveexceptionalacademiccredentialsandapassionfortheSTEMfieldsofstudyApplicantsmustdemonstrateexperienceinhisorherdiscipline,researchproductivity,andprofessionalcontributionsandachievementstothefield‐FundingTheUniversityofSouthFloridawill:‐Waivealltuitionforatotalofuptofouryears,‐Contributeastipendof$18,000overtheninemonthsofthefallandspringsemesters($2,000permonth)foruptofouryears‐TheProvost'sOfficewillpayaninemonthstipendforthefirstyearwiththedept./collegecontributingateaching/researchassistantshipforuptoanadditionalthreeyears‐ThetotalstipendamountwillbepayablebyUSFoncethewinnerofthePresidentA.P.J.AbdulKalamPostgraduateFellowship‐Allothercosts(e.g.,airfare,housingatUSF,etc.)willbemetbytheawardeesHowtoApply:AllcandidatesmusthavesubmittedaUSFgraduateapplicationandestablishedauniversityIDnumberattheUSFgraduateadmissionsportalOnceadmittedtoUSFtheAwardeewillcomplywithallUSFregulations,processesandproceduresandallapplicablelaw.Uponcompletionofonlineapplication,candidatesmustscanthefollowingmaterialsandemailthemtoKalamFellowship@usf.eduAletterexpressinginterestdescribinghis/heracademicsuccessandareaofintendedstudy

CurriculumVitae Statementofresearchandevidenceofscholarlyactivity Threelettersofrecommendationonacademicand/orprofessionalletterhead PostgraduateFellowshipForm)

Visitwww.usf.edu/worldformoreinformation.SubmitallmaterialstoKalamFellowship@usf.eduby01stMarch2017ImportantDates

TheDeadlinetoApplyfortheKalamPostgraduateFellowshipis01stMarch2017 Fellowshipdecisionswillbeannouncedinmid‐May2017

UniversityofSouthFlorida,4202E.FowlerAvenue,CGS101,Tampa,FL33620,USA‐813‐974‐5528,Email:[email protected],Websitehttp://www.usf.edu/


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Vinod&SaryuDoshiFoundationPostGraduateFellowshipsTheVinod&SaryuDoshiFoundationhasextendeditssupporttowardseducationbysettinguparigorousandchallengingPostGraduateFellowshipsinLiberalArts&Sciences.TheFellowshipsaimtosupportstudentsofIndiannationalitywhohavereceivedacceptanceataUniversityabroadtopursuepost‐graduationinthefieldofLiberalArts(Masters,PostgraduateDiploma/CertificateorDoctorate)TheFellowshipsareapplicabletothefieldsofHumanities,SocialSciences,NaturalSciences,andMathematicsCourseLevel:PostGraduateStudiesStudySubject:LiberalArtsandSocialSciences(HerearesomemoreexamplesofcoursesthatcanavailthisFellowshipScholarshipDetails:ThemaximumamountfortheFellowshipwillbeuptoRs3lakhsperfellow,whichwillbepayableasaonetimeamountWhocanapply?ShouldbeanIndiancitizen;TheymusthaveafirstclassdegreeorequivalentfromarecognizedIndianuniversity;Theymusthavesecuredadmissioninaforeignuniversityofrepute,ontheirownmeritforacoursecommencingfromAugustorSeptemberorOctober2017;Candidatesstudyinginthefinalyearofthedegreeorequivalentmayalsoapply,providedtheyareabletosubmittheirfinalyearcertificatesbefore07thMay2017HowtoApply:TheVinod&SaryuDoshiFoundationisanon‐profitcharitytrustthatsupportsinitiativesinthefieldsofArts&Culture,EducationandCommunity;ItisappliedthroughonlinemodeTheinterestedapplicantsareinvitedtoapplyhere,byvisitingwebsitehttp://vsdf.org/net/NewApplication1.aspxFormoredetailsandeligibility,termsandconditionspleaserefertheWebsite:Vinod&SaryuDoshiFoundationFellowshipDatestoRemember

DeadlinetoReceiveCompletedApplications07thMay2017 TheInterviewDatewillbeintimatedtotheshortlistedcandidates10thJune2017 TheFinalInterviewofthecandidateswilltakeplace,postthefinalyearresults19thJune2017

onwards FinalSelectionAnnounced:EndofJuly/beginningofAugust AwardsarePresentedAnnually:August2017


HighAchieversScholarships2017

CoventryUniversity,UKinvitesapplicationsforIndiaHighAchieversScholarshipsforstudentswhowishtopursuetheirundergraduateprogramfortheacademicyear2017ScholarshipDetails:2awardsof£2000towardstuitionfeesareavailableEligibilityCriteria:TheIndiaHighAchieversscholarshipisavailabletoallIndianstudentsapplyingforafull‐timeundergraduateprogrammeSelectionProcedure:TheScholarshipsareallocatedtoapplicantsonthebasisoftheiracademicmerit.Theallocationwillbedecidedonassessmentofthefollowing:


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Academicqualifications(StandardXIIat80%ormore) UnderstandingofthecourseandmotivationtostudyatCoventry Extra‐curricularorworkexperience

HowtoApply:Candidatesmustsubmitanapplicationforfull‐timeundergraduateprogramsbeforethedeadline.NoseparateapplicationisrequiredtobeconsideredforaHighAchieversScholarshipIfyouneedanyinformationonhowtoapplyorhaveanyqueries,pleasecontactourEnrolmentManagementTeambycompletingtheonlineenquiryformImportantDates:ApplicationDeadline31stMarch2017(May2017entry)andFriday,30thJune2017(September2017entry)Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsitehttp://www.coventry.ac.uk/international‐students‐hub/new‐students/courses‐and‐fees/may‐2017‐entry/

2017CopenhagenBusinessSchoolPhDScholarshipinFinance,Denmark

CopenhagenBusinessSchoolinvitesapplicationsforavacantPhDscholarshipwithinthefieldoffinance.Applicantsofallnationalitiesareeligibletoapplyforthisscholarshipprogramme.Themainobjectiveoftheuniversityistoprovidehighquality,comprehensiveeducationalandtrainingopportunitiesthatarecompatibletochangingneedsofthestudents.CBSisoneofthelargestbusinessschoolsinEuropeandoneofthe8Danishuniversities.CBSdonotfocussolelyontechnicalaspectsoronorganizationalmanagerialaspects,butrathertakeasocio‐technicalperspectiveandamultidisciplinaryapproachtoaddressarangeofstrategic,structural,andoperationalactivitiesinvolvedingathering,processing,storing,distributinganduseofinformationanditsderivativesinorganizationsandsociety.InordertobeeligibleapplicantsmustbefluentinEnglish.CourseLevel:ScholarshipisavailableforpursuingPhDprogramme.StudySubject:ScholarshipisawardedinthefieldofFinance.ScholarshipAward:APhDscholarshiprunsforaperiodof3years,andincludesteachingobligationsequivalentof½year’swork(840workhours).Thescholarshipsarefullysalariedpositions,accordingtothenationalDanishcollectiveagreement.Thescholarshipincludesthetuitionfees,officespace,travelgrantsplusasalary,currentlystartingwithpermonthapp.DKK29,317.00(app.3,944.00€)andDKK35,444.00(app.4,768.00€)permonthincludingpensioncontributions,dependingonseniority.ScholarshipcanbetakeninDenmarkEligibility:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthisscholarship:Tobeconsidered,thecandidateshouldhaveabasictrainingattheMaster’slevel(similartothe3+2Bolognaprocess).TheapplicantmusthavesuccessfullycompletedtheMaster’sdegreebeforecommencingasPhDstudentatCBS,butwealsowelcomeapplicationsfromindividualsclosetocompletionoftheMaster’sdegree.Generally,acompletedMBAeducationdoesnotfulfillthisrequirement.TheapplicantsmustbefluentinEnglish.Thesuccessfulapplicantmusthavearecordoftopgradesfrompreviouslycompletedprograms.Prioritywillbegiventocandidateswhohavebothastrongquantitativebackgroundandstrongprevioustraininginfinancialeconomics.


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Nationality:Applicantsofallnationalitiesareeligibletoapplyforthisscholarship.CollegeAdmissionRequirementEntranceRequirements:Tobeconsidered,thecandidateshouldhaveabasictrainingattheMaster’slevel(similartothe3+2Bolognaprocess).EnglishlanguageRequirements:InordertobeeligibleapplicantsmustbefluentinEnglish.HowtoApply:Themodeofapplicationisonline.Theapplicationmustincludeaprojectdescriptionofupto5pages.Thisresearchproposalshouldcontainapresentationofanoriginalresearchquestion,adescriptionofthetheoreticalframeworkandrelatedliterature.Pleaseonlysendoneapplicationandindicateinwhichofthescholarshipsapplicantsseetheirprojectproposal.Inadditiontotheresearchproposal,theapplicationmustincludethecompletedonlineapplicationform,copiesofaMaster’sdegreecertificateorothercertificatesofacorrespondinglevel,briefcurriculumvitae(CV),alistofpapersandpublications,andonecopyofaselectedwrittenwork(e.g.Master’sthesis).ApplicantsmustenclosedocumentationforEnglishlanguageskills.DocumentationofGREand/orGMATscoresaswellastwolettersofrecommendationarestronglyencouraged.ForsubmittingGMATscores,lookupCopenhagenBusinessSchoolintheGMACregisterandchoosethePhDProgram.ApplicationForm:https://ssl1.peoplexs.com/Peoplexs22/CandidatesPortalNoLogin/ApplicationForm.cfm?PortalID=3044&VacatureID=817154ApplicationDeadline:FellowshipapplicationdeadlineisApril4,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.cbs.dk/en/about‐cbs/jobs‐cbs/vacant‐positions/phd‐scholarship‐in‐finance‐spring‐2016

AITFellowshipSchemeforInternationalStudentsinThailand,2017

TheAsianInstituteofTechnology(AIT)isofferingalargenumberofpostgraduatefellowshipsforinternationalstudents.AITFellowshipsareavailableforpostgraduateprogramsofferedatAIT’sSchoolofEngineeringandTechnology;SchoolofEnvironment,ResourcesandDevelopment;andSchoolofManagement.PriorityisgiventoMasterdegreeapplicants.Fellowshipscovertuition,butdonotcoverregistrationfees,accommodationfeesorlivingexpenses.EstablishedinBangkokin1959,AIThasbecomealeadingregionalpostgraduateinstitutionandisactivelyworkingwithpublicandprivatesectorpartnersthroughouttheregionandwithsomeofthetopuniversitiesintheworld.CourseLevel:FellowshipsareavailableforpursuingmasteranddoctoralprogrammeatAIT’sSchoolofEngineeringandTechnology(SET);SchoolofEnvironment,ResourcesandDevelopment(SERD);andSchoolofManagement(SOMStudySubject:FellowshipsareawardedforpostgraduateprogramsofferedatAIT’sSchoolofEngineeringandTechnology(SET);SchoolofEnvironment,ResourcesandDevelopment(SERD);andSchoolofManagement(SOM).ScholarshipAward:Fellowshipscovertuition,butdonotcoverregistrationfees,accommodationfeesorlivingexpenses.AITFellowshipsforMasterDegree:FullStudyCostFellowships(768,000Baht).Thisfellowshipcoverstheentirestudycost(tuitionfees)ofaMasterprogram.75%StudyCostFellowships(576,000Baht).Thisfellowshipcovers3semesters,studentpaysremainder188,000bahtasonesemestercost).50%StudyCostFellowships(384,000Baht).Recipientspaystudycostoftwosemesters.FellowshipsforDoctoralapplicantsvarydependingontheiracademiccredentials.Normally,eligibleapplicantsshouldhaveattainedaCumulativeGPAof3.5intheirMasterprogramand3.0intheir


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Undergraduateprogram.Numberofaward:Alargenumberofno‐bondAITFellowshipsareavailableforstudentsapplyingforpostgraduateprogramsoffered.Eligibility:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthescholarship;Studentsofallnationalitiesareeligible.AttainasatisfactoryEnglishRequirements.PriorityisgiventoMasterdegreeapplicants.Afour‐yearBachelordegreefromarecognizeduniversityisrequired.ApplicantstoMBAprogramsrequireaminimumofone‐year’srelevantworkexperience.Nationality:StudentsofallnationalitiescanapplyfortheseAITfellowships.CollegeAdmissionRequirementEnglishLanguageRequirement:ApplicantsshouldmeettheEnglishlanguagerequirementsaccordingtothecourselevel.HowtoApply:Applicantscanapplyviaemailoronline.ApplicationForm:http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/Current_Scholarships/new‐ait‐fellowship‐scheme/ait‐fellowship.pdfScholarshipApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisJune30,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.ait.ac.th/admissions/Current_Scholarships/new‐ait‐fellowship‐scheme/#.UxQnlKIl‐td

BanffMountainPhotoEssayCompetitionforInternationalApplicants,2017TheBanffMountainFilmandBookFestivalfeaturesanumberofdifferentcompetitionswhichgarnerhundredsofentriesfromaroundtheworld,eachandeveryyear.Genresincludefilmmaking,writing,photography,andothers.Thecompetition’sgoalistoshowcasethebestinmountain‐themedphotoessays–torecognizethebeststoriestoldthroughaseriesofstillimages.Weinvitephotographerstosubmitphotoessaystoillustratetheirmountainrelatedstorieswhetherculture,adventure,wildlife,sport,environment,ornaturalhistory.Thejuryisseekingasequenceofimagesthatconveysacompellingstoryormessage–witheachimagestrongenoughtostandonitsownwhileconveyingagreaternarrativewhenviewedinthephotographer’sdesiredsequence.EntryGuidelines:Eachessaysubmittedistoconsistofthree(3)tofive(5)images.Wesuggestphotographersincludeonlythoseimagesrequiredtotelltheirstory–unnecessaryimagesmayreducetheoverallimpactofsubmissions.EntryDeadline:Wednesday,May1,2017.$2000GrandprizeandatriptoBanff(Tripincludesairfare,3nights’accommodationandselectFestivalticketsforthe2017BanffMountainFilmandBookFestival.)SelectionProcess:AllentrieswillbeviewedbyaselectioncommitteechairedbytheProgrammingDirector.Finalistschosenbythiscommitteewillbeviewedbyaninternationaljury.TheGrandPrizewinnerwillbeannouncedinJune2017.EnterNow:https://www.banffcentre.ca/photography‐competition‐entry‐form2017Rules&Regulations:https://img‐thebanffcentre.netdna‐ssl.com/cdn/farfuture/1cJ5Pg3UlvEp4S07‐RxYQAk4_CkKYi443PdJk18YZSI/mtime:1488300030/sites/default/files/Banff%20Mountain%20Film%20and%20Book%20Festival/2017PhotoCompRules_Regs2_0.pdfScholarshipLink:https://www.banffcentre.ca/banff‐mountain‐photo‐essay‐competition


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MicrosoftDisabilityScholarshipsforInternationalStudentsinUSA,2017

ApplicationsarebeingacceptedforMicrosoftDisabilityScholarships.Thesescholarshipswillbeawardedtopromisinghighschoolseniorswhoplantoattendavocationaloracademiccollegeandhaveafinancialneed.Theamountofthisrenewablescholarshiptobeawardedis$5,000peryear,upto$20,000.ThescholarshipispaidthroughtheSeattleFoundationonbehalfofthedisAbilityEmployeeResourceGroup(ERG)atMicrosofttotherecipient’sschool’sFinancialAidOffice.TheDisabilityScholarshipatMicrosoftdeliversonthemissionofMicrosoft’scross‐disabilityemployeeresourcegrouptoempowerandenablepeoplewithdisabilities.ApplicantswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglishareusuallyrequiredtoprovideevidenceofproficiencyinEnglishatthehigherlevelrequiredbytheUniversity.CourseLevel:Scholarshipsareavailableforpursuingtheundergraduateprogramme.StudySubject:Scholarshipsareawardedinthefieldofengineering,computerscience,computerinformationsystems,law,business,orarelatedfield(e.g.paralegal,pre‐law,finance,businessadministration,ormarketing).ScholarshipAward:Theamountofthisrenewablescholarshiptobeawardedis$5,000peryear,upto$20,000.ThescholarshipispaidthroughtheSeattleFoundationonbehalfofthedisabilityEmployeeResourceGroup(ERG)atMicrosofttotherecipient’sschool’sFinancialAidOffice.Eligibility:TobeconsideredfortheMicrosoftdisabilityScholarship,applicantmustBeacurrenthighschoolseniorwithlivingwithadisability(asdefinedbyWHO),whetherthatbevisual,hearing,mobility,cognitive,speechorotherdisability.Plantoattendanundergraduateprogramina2or4‐yearUniversity/CollegeorTechnicalCollegeinthefalloftheacademicyearfollowinghighschoolgraduation.SchoolsmustbeintheUSAorhaveaUSA‐Affiliateforfinancialtransactions(contactSeattleFoundationtoverifynon‐USAschool’seligibility).Declareamajorinengineering,computerscience,computerinformationsystems,law,business,orarelatedfield(e.g.paralegal,pre‐law,finance,businessadministration,ormarketing).Demonstrateapassionfortechnology.Demonstrateleadershipatschooland/orinthecommunity.HaveahighschoolcumulativeGPAof3.0orhigher.Requirefinancialassistancetoattendcollege.Enrollmentstatusmustbefull‐timeorhalf‐time.Nationality:Internationalstudentscanapplyforthesescholarships.CollegeAdmissionRequirement.EntranceRequirement:ApplicantsmusthaveahighschoolcumulativeGPAof3.0orhigher.EnglishLanguageRequirement:ApplicantswhosefirstlanguageisnotEnglishareusuallyrequiredtoprovideevidenceofproficiencyinEnglishatthehigherlevelrequiredbytheUniversity.ScholarshipsforDisabledStudentsintheUSA:http://scholarship‐positions.com/blog/scholarships‐for‐disabled‐students‐in‐us/201109/HowtoApply:ToapplyforaMicrosoftdisabilityScholarship,printandfillouttheapplication.Encloseitinanenvelopewiththefollowingitems:Résumé.Yourrésuméshouldincludethefollowinginformation:‐Extracurricularactivities(schoolandcommunityrelated)‐Honoursandawardsthatyouhavereceived(ifpossible,includeawardsthataretechnologyrelated)‐Workexperience;Pictureofyourself(Optional).;Includeanofficial“sealed”copyofyourcurrentacademictranscript.(Ifselected,unofficialcopieswillnotbeaccepted.).Threeessays.‐Innomorethan500words,describehowyouplantobeengagedinthetechnologyindustryortechnologylaworpolicyinyourcareer.‐Innomorethan500words,pleaseshareyourvisionofhowMicrosoftcaninnovateitsfuturedevicesandservicessolutionstocreatively&successfullysupportthoselivingwithdisabilitiesintheworkplaceandindailylifetoreachtheirpotential.‐Innomorethan250words,demonstrateyourfinancialneedforthisscholarship.Twolettersofrecommendation.Atleastonelettermustbefromafacultyorstaffmemberatyourschool.Lettersofrecommendationshouldbeoriginalandshouldnotbeduplicatesofcollegerecommendationletters.(Lettersmustbeonletterhead.)


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CompleteApplicationForm:FillouttheentireApplicationFormattheendofthispage.Youcantypetheinformationorprintclearly.Whenyouaredone,printSectionsIandIIoftheApplicationFormandmakesurethatyousignanddatetheverificationonthe4thpage.MailcompletedapplicationsbyMarch15ApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisMarch15,2017.http://scholarship‐positions.com/international‐scholarships‐2015/2014/01/11/ScholarshipLink:https://www.microsoft.com/en‐us/diversity/programs/microsoftdisabilityscholarship.aspx

IPCDr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarshipsforDevelopingCountriesinDenmark,2017InternationalPeople’sCollege(IPC)isofferingalimitednumberofDr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarshipsforstudentsinvolvedinintensiveEnglishcourses.Applicantsfromdevelopingcountriesareeligibletoapplyforthesescholarships.InternationalPeople’sCollege(IPC)isatraditionalDanishFolkHighSchool.IncontrasttootherDanishFolkHighSchools,however,IPCisnotfocusedonDenmarkandDanishtraditionsbutratheroninternationalstudiesandtheentireglobe.CourseLevel:Thesescholarshipsareavailableforpursuingshortsummercourses.StudySubject:ScholarshipsareawardedforintensiveEnglishcourses.Twotypeofcoursesisavailable:Danishlanguage,CultureandSociety,andEnglishLanguage&DanishCultureandSociety.ScholarshipAward:TheDr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarshipscoverfulltuitionfee,roomandboardattheschool.Additionally,weofferupto400US$toapplicantswhocandemonstratespecialfinancialneeds,tocoverexpensestowardstransportation.Ifyouareofferedtheadditionalupto400US$grant,itwillbeofferedonlyasareimbursementagainstproofofpurchase,i.e.receiptforthepurchaseofflightticket,uponarrivalatIPC.TheDr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarshipdoesnotcoverpersonalallowances,visaandinsurancefees.Eligibility:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthescholarship:InternationalPeople’sCollege(IPC)encouragedeservingapplicantstowriteashortapplicationessayexplainingwhyyoushouldreceiveascholarship.Scholarshipsareprimarilygrantedtoyoungwomenandmenfromdevelopingcountries,whohavedemonstratedactiveparticipationintheirlocalcommunities,aninterestininterculturalsubjects,andwhovigorouslybelieveinandwillpursuetheidealsandcorevaluesasthoseoftheIPC.Thefinalallocationsofscholarshipsaredependentonthemotivationoftheindividualtobecomeanactivestudentattheschoolexpressedthroughanessayaspartoftheapplication.Nationality:ApplicantsfromDevelopingcountries(Afghanistan,Algeria,Angola,AntiguaandBarbuda,Argentina,Armenia,Azerbaijan,Bahamas,BahrainBangladesh,Barbados,Belarus,Belize,Benin,Bhutan,Bolivia,BosniaandHerzegovina,Botswana,Brazil,Brunei,Bulgaria,BurkinaFaso,Burma,Burundi,Cambodia,Cameroon,CapeVerde,CentralAfrican,RepublicChad,Chile,People’sRepublicofChina,Colombia,Comoros,DemocraticRepublicoftheCongo,RepublicoftheCongo,CostaRica,IvoryCoast,Croatia,Djibouti,Dominica,DominicanRepublic,Ecuador,Egypt,ElSalvador,EquatorialGuinea,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Fiji,Gabon,TheGambia,Georgia,Ghana,Grenada,Guatemala,Guinea,Guinea,Bissau,Guyana,Haiti,Honduras,Hungary,Indonesia,India,Iran,Iraq,Jamaica,Jordan,Kazakhstan,Kenya,Kiribati,Kuwait,Kyrgyzstan,Laos,Latvia,Lebanon,Lesotho,Liberia,Libya,Lithuania,Macedonia,Madagascar,Malawi,Malaysia,Maldives,Mali,MarshallIslands,Mauritania,Mauritius,Mexico,FederatedStatesofMicronesia,Moldova,Mongolia,Montenegro,Morocco,Mozambique,Namibia,Nauru,Nepal,Nicaragua,Niger,Nigeria,Oman,Pakistan,Palau,Panama,Papua


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NewGuinea,Paraguay,Peru,Philippines,Poland,Qatar,Romania,Russia,Rwanda,SaudiArabia,Samoa,SãoToméandPríncipe,Senegal,Serbia,Seychelles,SierraLeone,SolomonIslands,SouthAfrica,Somalia,SriLanka,SaintKittsandNevis,SaintLucia,Saint‐VincentandtheGrenadines,SouthSudan,Sudan,Suriname,Swaziland,Syria,Tajikistan,Tanzania,Thailand,Timor‐Leste,Togo,Tonga,TrinidadandTobago,Tunisia,Turkey,Turkmenistan,Tuvalu,Uganda,Ukraine,UnitedArabEmirates,Uruguay,Uzbekistan,Vanuatu,Venezuela,Vietnam,Yemen,ZambiaandZimbabwe)areeligibletoapplyforthesescholarships.CollegeAdmissionRequirement‐EntranceRequirements:InternationalPeople’sCollege(IPC)encouragedeservingapplicantstowriteashortapplicationessayexplainingwhyyoushouldreceiveascholarship.EnglishlanguageRequirements:ApplicantsfromoutsidethehomecountrywilloftenneedtomeetspecificEnglishlanguage/otherlanguagerequirementsinordertobeabletostudythere.HowtoApply:YouapplyfortheDr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarship,directlyatthewebsiteandnoteintheapplicationformthatthescholarshipyouapplyforisthe“Dr.PeterMannicheFoundationScholarship”.http://www.ipc.dk/ApplicationDeadline:ScholarshipapplicationdeadlineisApril1,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.ipc.dk/apply‐for‐ipc/financial‐support/dr‐peter‐manniche‐foundation‐scholarships‐2/

OFID(OPECFundforInternationalDevelopment)AnnualScholarshipAward2017OFID(OPECFundforInternationalDevelopment)isnowacceptingapplicationsforits2017/2018Scholarship.OFIDawardsitsscholarshipstoqualifiedapplicantswhohaveobtainedorareonthevergeofcompletingtheirundergraduatedegreeandwhowishtostudyforaMaster’sdegree.Applicantsmustbefromadevelopingcountry(exceptOFIDMemberCountries),andhe/shemustfirstobtainadmissiontopursueaMaster’sdegreestudiesinarelevantfieldofdevelopment,fromanyrecognizeduniversity/collegeintheworld.Throughitsscholarshipscheme,OFIDaimstohelphighlymotivated,highlydrivenindividualsovercomeoneofthebiggestchallengestotheircareers–thecostofgraduatestudies.Location:MultipleRegionBenefits

Thetuitionfees,includinganysupplementaryexaminationfees,asmayberequiredbytheacademicinstitution,willbepaidbyOFIDdirectlytotheacademicinstitution.Healthinsurancewillbepaidinaccordancewiththeinstitution’sownstandardmedicalscheme.

Amonthlyallowancetocoverlivingexpenses,booksandaccommodation,willbetransferredtothestudent’sownpersonalbankaccount.

Priortothestartofhis/herfirstyearstudies,thestudentwillbepaidarelocationgrant. OFIDwillalsopayfortravelcostsfromthenearestairporttothestudent’splaceofresidence,

tothenearestairporttothechosenplaceofstudy.Uponcompletionofthestudies,thestudentwillbepaidthecostofone‐wayairtickettohis/herhomecountry.

Eligibilities

Mustbebetweentheagesof23‐32atthetimeofsubmittinghis/herapplication. Musthaveobtainedorbeonthevergeofcompletingtheirundergraduatedegreewitha

Baccalaureatefromanaccreditedcollege/university,oritsequivalent. MusthaveaminimumcumulativeGPAof3.0orhigherona4.0ratingsystem,oritsequivalent.


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MustbematriculatedatanaccrediteduniversityfortheupcomingacademicyearstartingAugust/September2017,andmustmaintainfull‐timestatusforthedurationoftheMaster’sDegree.

Mustbeanationalofadevelopingcountry—pleaserefertothelistofeligiblecountries. PleasenotethatnationalsofOFIDMemberCountries(Algeria,Ecuador,Gabon,Indonesia,Iran,

Iraq,Kuwait,Libya,Nigeria,Qatar,SaudiArabia,UnitedArabEmirates,Venezuela)areineligibletoapply.MustselectasubjectofstudythatpertainstoOFID’scoremission,suchas:economicsofdevelopment(povertyreduction,energyandsustainabledevelopment),environment(desertification),orotherrelatedscienceandtechnologyfields.

EligibleRegions:Afghanistan,Albania,Angola,Argentina,AntiguaandBarbuda,Armenia,Azerbaijan,Bangladesh,Barbados,Barbadua,Belize,Benin,Bolivia,Bosnia‐Herzegovina,Botswana,Brazil,BurkinaFaso,Burundi,Bhutan,Cameroon,CapeVerde,Cambodia,CentralAfrican,ChadRepublic,Colombia,Comoros,CongoD.R,CongoRep.,CostaRica,Côted'Ivoire,Cuba,Djibouti,Dominica,DominicanRepublic,Egypt,ElSalvador,EquatorialGuinea,Eritrea,Ethiopia,Gambia,Ghana,Guatemala,Grenada,Guyana,Guinea,GuineaBissau,Haiti,Honduras,India,Jamaica,Jordan,Kenya,KoreaD.P.R.,Kosovo,Kiribati,Kyrgyzstan,Laos,Lebanon,Lesotho,Liberia,Madagascar,Malawi,Maldives,Macedonia,Mali,Mauritania,Mauritius,Mongolia,Moldova,Morocco,Mozambique,Myanmar,Namibia,Nepal,Niger,Nicaragua,Pakistan,Palestine,Panama,PapuaNewGuinea,Paraguay,Peru,Philippines,Rwanda,SaoTome&Principe,Senegal,Seychelles,SierraLeone,SolomonIslands,Somalia.SriLanka,St.Christopher,St.Kitts&Nevis,St.Lucia,Samoa,Suriname,St.Vincent,Sudan,Swaziland,Syria,Tajikistan,Tanzania,Thailand,Togo,Tonga,Tunisia,Turkey,Turkmenistan,Uganda,Uzbekistan,Uruguay,Vietnam,Yemen,Zambia,ZimbabweApplicationProcess

EnsurethatyoufulfilltheOFIDScholarshipAwardEligibilityCriteria. RegisterwithintheOFIDScholarshipPortalbyusingyouremailaddress.Pleasenoteyoucan

logontotheportalasmanytimesasrequiredbeforefinallysubmittingtheapplication. Fillouttheapplicationform.Makesuretosavedataeachtimeyouupdateyourapplication.

Onceyouareloggedin,ifthepageremainsinactiveformorethantwohours,yoursessionwilltime‐outandyoumayloseunsaveddata.Donotsubmityourapplicationuntilyouhavecompletedtheentireapplicationprocess!

Uploadnecessarydocuments:CV,tworecommendationletters,Bachelor’scertificate/transcript,acceptanceletterintopostgraduateprogram,passportcopyandessay.

Whenyourapplicationiscomplete,andalladditionaldocumentsareuploaded,yourapplicationisreadytobesubmitted.Onceyourapplicationissubmitted,youcannolongermakeanychangesoruploadanymoredocuments.

PleasedonotcalloremailOFIDtoseeifyourapplicationhasbeenreceivedortoinquireaboutyourstatus.Youwillreceiveanautomatedconfirmationonceyourapplicationhasbeensubmitted.OnlythewinnerswillbenotifiedbyJune6,2017andannouncedonourwebsite.ApplicationDeadline:May1,2017ApplyNow:https://app.wizehive.com/appform/login/OfidScholarship2017Moredetails@OfficialLink:http://www.ofid.org/FOCUS‐AREAS/Beyond‐the‐scope/Scholarship‐Award


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UniversityofQueenslandM.ArchScholarships2017UniversityofQueensland(UQ),AustraliaisofferingM.ArchScholarshipstooutstandinginternationalstudentsundertakingaMasterofArchitectureatUQfortheacademicyear2017ScholarshipDetails:Thescholarshipcovers50%TuitionFeeEligibilityCriteria:TheScholarshipsareavailableforinternationalstudentswhohavecompletedundergraduatestudiesandbeenacceptedintotheMasterofArchitectureatUQ.ThesuccessfulcandidatesmustbeclassedasaninternationalstudentinAustralia(AustralianpermanentresidentsandAustraliancitizensarenoteligible)ThescholarshipisawardedbasedonacademicmeritHowtoApply:Candidatescanapplyonline(https://scholarships.uq.edu.au)LodgeanofficialUQapplicationforinternationalstudentstotheInternationalOfficeReceiveaUQStudentIDNumber.CompletetheScholarshipapplicationonlineformFacultyofEngineering,ArchitectureandInformationTechnology,theUniversityofQueenslandQLD4072,Australia;PhoneTel:+61733653728;Email:International‐[email protected]:ApplicationsClose30thApril2017(Sunday)Foranyquery,candidatesarerequestedtochecktheofficialwebsitehttps://apply.uq.edu.au/

NarotamSekhsariaScholarshipProgramme2017

Theaspirants,whoaresearchingforNarotamSekhsariaScholarshipsforHigherStudies2017,canhavealookoverhere.NarotamSekhsariaFoundationinvitesapplicationsforScholarshipProgrammefromstudentswhowishtopursuetheirpostgraduatestudiesinthefieldsofPureSciences,AppliedSciences,SocialSciencesandHumanities,Law,ArchitectureandManagementatprestigiousIndianandinternationaluniversities.ScholarshipDetails:ThePGscholarshipamount,extendinguptoamaximumofRs.20lakhs,isawardedonthebasisoftheFoundation'sassessmentofprospectivecandidatesDisbursementandRepayment:Onreceivingacopyofthevisa,thescholarshipamountwillbedisbursed.Repaymentswillcommenceoneyearafterthecompletionofthecourseasperthefollowingschedule:

1styearaftercoursecompletion:Nil 2ndyearaftercoursecompletion:30%ofthescholarshipamount 3rdyearaftercoursecompletion:35%ofthescholarshipamount 4thyearaftercoursecompletion:35%ofthescholarshipamount

EligibilityRequirements:ThosewhofulfillthefollowingcriteriaareeligibleforTheNarotamSekhsariaFoundationPGscholarship.

IndiannationalsresidinginIndia Studentsbelow30yearsofage Graduatesofarecogniseduniversity(studentsinthefinalyearofadegreecourseandthose

awaitingtheirresultsarealsoeligibletoapply) Studentshavingsoughtadmissionforapostgraduatedegreeprogramatanyprestigious

universityforthefallintake(Thosewhoareawaitingadecisionfromauniversityarealsoeligibletoapply).However,theawardofthescholarshipissubjecttothemsecuringadmission


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SelectionProcedure:Allapplicationswillbescreenedforshortlisting.OnlyshortlistedcandidateswillbeinformedbetweenthemonthsofApril‐May.ItismandatoryforalltheshortlistedcandidatestoattendapersonalinterviewinMumbaiinthemonthofJune(Pleasenote:Theinterviewisthebasisforfinalselection)HowtoApply‐Themodeofapplicationisonline:Thecandidateisrequiredtocompletetheregistrationonlineathttp://pg.nsfoundation.co.in.Uponregistration,thelogincredentialswillbesenttotheregisteredemailIDOncetheregistrationiscomplete,anapplicationfeeofRs.500/‐ispayableeitheronlinethroughNetBankingorofflinebysendingaDemandDraftissuedinfavouroftheNarotamSekhsariaFoundationFormoredetails&Eligibility,TermsandConditionspleaserefertheWebsite:NarotamSekhsariaScholarshipsforHigherStudiesImportantDates:Theinterestedcandidateswillingtoapplyforthescholarshiparerequiredtoregisterbetween10thofJanuary2017to28thMarch2017NarotamSekhsariaFoundation,1stFloor,NirmalBuilding,NarimanPoint,Mumbai‐400021,Tel.:+91‐22‐61326200,Email:[email protected],Websitehttp://pg.nsfoundation.co.in/

AdelaideScholarshipsInternational(ASI)@PhDlevelTheselectionandrankingofapplicantswithintheUniversityofAdelaideisundertakenbytheGraduateScholarshipsCommittee,usingthecriteriaofacademicmeritandresearchpotential.TheASIprovides

CoursetuitionfeesfortwoyearsforaMastersdegreebyResearchandthreeyearsforaDoctoralresearchdegree(anextensionispossiblefordoctoralprogramsonly),

Anannuallivingallowance($26,288in2016)fortwoyearsforaMastersdegreebyResearchandthreeyearsforaDoctoralresearchdegree(anextensionispossiblefordoctoralprogramsonly),and

ForStudentVisa(Subclass500)visaholderstheawardprovidescompulsorystandardOverseasStudentHealthCover(OSHC)Worldcarepolicyforthestudentandtheirspouseanddependents(ifany)forthestandarddurationofthestudentvisa.Itdoesnotcovertheadditional6monthextendedstudentvisaperiodpostthesissubmission.Iftheawardholderdoesnotholdasubclass500visathenhe/sheisresponsibleforthecostofhealthinsurance.

ConditionsandEligibilityCriteria

InordertobeeligibleapplicantsarerequiredtohavesuccessfullycompletedatleasttheequivalentofanAustralianFirstClassHonoursdegree(thisisafouryeardegreewithamajorresearchprojectinthefinalyear).Allqualifyingprogramsofstudymustbesuccessfullycompleted.

Scholarshipswillbeawardedonacademicmeritandresearchpotential.Extra‐curricularachievementsarenotconsidered.

InternationalapplicantsmustnotholdaresearchqualificationregardedbytheUniversityofAdelaidetobeequivalenttoanAustralianResearchDoctoratedegreeor,ifundertakingaResearchMastersdegree,notholdaresearchqualificationregardedbytheUniversityofAdelaidetobeequivalenttoorhigherthananAustralianResearchMastersdegree.

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whohavecompletedaPre‐EnrolmentEnglishProgramtomeettheentryrequirementsfortheintendedprogramofstudy,arenoteligible.

CitizensandPermanentResidentsofAustralia,andcitizensofNewZealandareineligible. Thoseundertakingresearchviaremotecandidatureareineligible. CandidatesarerequiredtoenrolintheUniversityofAdelaideas'internationalstudents'and

mustmaintain'internationalstudent'statusforthedurationoftheirenrolmentintheUniversity.

CandidateswhohaveappliedforAustralianpermanentresidentstatuscanapplyforASIscholarships.

Internationalapplicantsarenoteligibleiftheyhavealreadycommencedthedegreeforwhichtheyareseekinganaward,unlesstheycanestablishthattheywereunabletoapplyinthepreviousround.

ScholarshipsholdersmustcommencestudyattheUniversityofAdelaideinthesemesterthescholarshipisoffered.

Applicantswhoappliedandwereeligibleforconsiderationinaninternationalscholarshipround,andwereunsuccessful,willautomaticallybereconsideredinthefollowinginternationalscholarshipround,assumingtheyholdavalidofferofcandidatureforthatintake.Anapplicantwhohasbeenconsideredin2roundscannotbereconsideredinanyfuturescholarshiprounds.TheofferofascholarshipiscontingentuponastudentnotbeingofferedanotherawardbytheCommonwealthofAustralia,theUniversityofAdelaide,oranoverseassponsor.TheUniversityreservestherighttowithdrawanofferofascholarshipatanytimepriortoenrolmentifitisadvisedthatanawardeehasbeenofferedascholarshipequaltoorinexcessofthefinancialvalueoftheawardofferedbytheUniversity.GenerallyapplicantswhosucceedinwinninganASIscholarshiphavecompletedaMastersdegreeincludingasignificantresearchcomponentandhaveseveralpublicationsandrelevantworkandresearchexperience.Application:InternationalApplicationRoundshttp://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/admission/application‐rounds/international/ToapplypleasesubmitaformalapplicationforAdmissionandaScholarshipviaouronlineapplicationsystem.Thereisnoapplicationfee.ApplyNow:http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/admission/Note.TheUniversityofAdelaideisunabletoprovideanassessmentofeligibilityforcandidatureand/orascholarshipuntilaformalapplicationissubmittedandassessed.Westronglyrecommendthatallapplicantssubmittheirapplicationandallrequireddocumentswellbeforetheclosingdate.Note.Lateandincompleteapplicationsatthescholarshipapplicationdeadlinewillnotbeconsideredforascholarship.Moredetails@http://www.adelaide.edu.au/graduatecentre/scholarships/research‐international/opportunities/adelaide‐scholarship‐international/IoPPNDean’sMasterScholarshipsforUK/EUandInternationalStudentsinUK,2017‐2018

TheInstituteofPsychiatry,Psychology&Neuroscience(IoPPN)isofferinganumberofbursariesandscholarshipstosupportstudentswiththefinancialcommitmentsofpostgraduatestudy.TheseawardsareopentoUK/EUandInternationalapplicants.TheobjectiveofKing’sCollegeLondonistomanagethestudentlifecyclefromapplicationtograduationtoensureacoherentandseamless


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studentexperienceandeffectiveadministrativeprocess.TheIoPPNisranked2ndintheworldforpsychiatryandPsychology(USNews,BestGlobalUniversities),andwearethelargestcentreinEuropeforresearchinthisarea,offeringabroadrangeofmasterscourses,taughtbyworld‐leadingacademicsandclinicians,andhousedinworld‐classfacilities.Ifapplicants’firstlanguageisnotEnglishtheymustbeabletoproviderecentevidencethatyourspokenandwrittencommandoftheEnglishlanguageisadequatefortheprogrammesforwhichtheyhaveapplied.CourseLevel:ScholarshipsareavailabletopursueMScprogramme.StudySubject:Studentsmusthaveappliedtooneofthefollowingfull‐timeMScprogrammesatKing’sCollegeLondon,andbeduetocommencetheirprogrammeinSeptember2017:AddictionStudies;AffectiveDisorders;Child&AdolescentMentalHealth;ClinicalNeurodevelopmentalSciences;ClinicalNeuropsychiatry;ClinicalNeuroscience;EarlyInterventioninPsychosis;FamilyTherapy;ForensicMentalHealth;Genes,Environment&DevelopmentinPsychology&Psychiatry;GlobalMentalHealth;HealthPsychology;InternationalProgrammeinAddictionStudies;MentalHealthStudies;Neuroimaging;Neuroscience;OrganisationalPsychiatry&Psychology;PsychiatricResearch;andWar&Psychiatry\ScholarshipAward:10scholarshipsatavalueof£1,000each/2scholarshipsatavalueof£5,000eachEligibility:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthescholarship:TheseawardsareopentoUK/EUandInternationalapplicants.Applicantsmustfulfilthefollowingrequirements:Haveappliedtooneofthefollowingfull‐timeMScprogrammesatKing’sCollegeLondon,andbeduetocommencetheirprogrammeinSeptember2017:FulfiltherelevantacademicandEnglishproficiencyentryrequirementsfortheMScprogramme,setbyKing’sCollegeLondon.Astheawardprovidespartialfundingonly,applicantsmustbeabletoconfirmthattheyhave/areseekingthemeanstosupportanyoutstandingfees/costsnotcoveredbythisschemei.e.throughotherfundingawardsorself‐funding.YoumustnotalreadyholdanMScorequivalentpostgraduatequalification.Studentswhoalreadyholdamaster’sdegreeorhigherarenoteligibleforthisfundingbutstudentswhohaveundertakenpriorpostgraduatestudiessuchasPGDiplomasorPGCertificatesorclinical/medicalqualificationsareeligible.Nationality:TheseawardsareopentoUK/EUandInternationalapplicants.EntranceRequirements:StudentsmustnotalreadyholdanMScorequivalentpostgraduatequalification.EnglishlanguageRequirements:ApplicantsmustfulfilltherelevantacademicandEnglishproficiencyentryrequirementsfortheMScprogramme,setbyKing’sCollegeLondon.HowtoApply:YoumustsubmitanonlineadmissionsapplicationforoneoftheaboveMScprogrammes.OnceyouhaveappliedforyourchosenMScprogramme,youwillautomaticallybeenteredintothecompetitionprocess.Youmustensurethatyourapplicationis‘complete’inordertobeconsideredforfunding.Tobedeemed‘complete’,itmustcontainalltherelevantsupportingdocumentationrequiredbytheFacultyappliedto,suchasreferences,transcripts,andEnglishlanguagescores.Depositsarenotrequireduntiladecisionhasbeenmadeonthescholarships.Ifyouhavealreadypaidyourdeposit,youwillstillbeconsideredforascholarship.ApplicationForm:https://apply.kcl.ac.uk/ApplicationDeadline:ThedeadlineforapplicationsisMarch31,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ioppn/study/prospective‐students/Masters‐Scholarships.aspx


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STEAMScholarshipsforPhDProgrammeatBirminghamCityUniversityinUK,2017

TheBirminghamCityUniversityisofferingComputing,EngineeringandBuiltEnvironmentscholarshipsforMay2017intake.STEAMScholarshipsarefullyfundedPhDscholarshipsacrosssubjectsinthePhysical,SocialandLifeSciences,Technology,Engineering,ArtsandHumanities,andMathematics.TheFacultyofComputing,EngineeringandTheBuiltEnvironment(CEBE)islocatedattheCityCentreCampus,andwillprovideasinglehomefortheentiretyofresearchprovision.AllteachingatBirminghamCityUniversityiscarriedoutinEnglish,soyoumusthavearequiredproficiencyinthelanguage.CourseLevel:ScholarshipsareavailableforpursuingPhDProgrammeattheFacultyofComputing,EngineeringandTheBuiltEnvironment(CEBE).StudySubject:STEAMScholarshipsarefullyfundedPhDscholarshipsacrosssubjectsinthePhysical,SocialandLifeSciences,Technology,Engineering,ArtsandHumanities,andMathematics.ScholarshipAward:Thefundingconsistofatax‐freestipendpaidmonthlyandhasacurrentvalueof£14,296perannum.Thebursaryisrenewableannuallyforupto36monthsintotal,subjecttoyoumakingsatisfactoryprogressionwithinyourPhDresearch.Inadditiontothebursaryaward,theUniversitywillprovideawaiverforyourresearchdegreetuitionfeesuptothevalueoftheFull‐TimeHomeStudentfees(£4,120in2016‐17).Eligibility:PhDapplicantswillnormallybeexpectedtoholdaMaster’sdegreeinarelevantarea.Studentswillneedtocompletetheresearchdegreeapplicationformandprovideastatementofyourinitialresearchideas(weadvisebetween1,000and2,000words,withfullreferencingtorelevantliterature).Nationality:Citizensofallnationalitiesareeligibletoapply.EnglishLanguageRequirement:AllteachingatBirminghamCityUniversityiscarriedoutinEnglish,soyoumusthavearequiredproficiencyinthelanguage.HowtoApply:Toapply,pleasecompletetheprojectproposalform[http://www.bcu.ac.uk/Download/Asset/d9678d97‐9f2c‐e611‐80ce‐005056831842],andthencompleteyouronlineapplicationwhereyouwillberequiredtouploadyourproposal.ApplicationForm:http://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/ctn‐research‐degrees‐phdApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisMarch24,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.bcu.ac.uk/research/research‐students/opportunities/overview

PRINT‐AID:9PhDpositions(Marie‐Sklodowska‐CurieITN)

Applicationsareinvitedfor9PhDstudentpositionsavailableintheMarie‐Sklodowska‐CurieEuropeanTrainingNetwork:“PRINT‐AID–MultidisciplinaryEuropeantrainingnetworkfordevelopmentofpersonalizedanti‐infectivemedicaldevicescombiningprintingtechnologiesandantimicrobialfunctionality”withintheHorizon2020ProgrammeoftheEuropeanCommission.PRINT‐AIDconsortiumrecruitstohighprofileuniversities,researchinstitutionsandcompanieslocatedinFinland,Belgium,Poland,TheNetherlands,ItalyandPortugal.Toqualify,youmustfulfillthefollowingcriteria:HoldaMSc(orequivalent)inarelevantfield.Beinthefirstfouryearsofyourresearchcareer,sincee.g.completionofMSc.Youcannotalreadypossessadoctoratedegree.Bewillingtomovetothecountrywheretheresearchprojectislocated.Additionally,youmustNOThaveworkedorstudiedformorethan12monthsduringthelast3years


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inthecountrywheretheresearchprojectislocated.BeproficientinbothwrittenandspokenEnglish.BeeligibletoenrollonaPhDprogrammeatthehostinstitution(oratdesignateduniversityincasethehostinstitutionisnon‐academicorganisation).Duringrecruitmentprocess,applicantswillneedtoprovethattheyarefullyeligible.Toapply‐followthethelinksbelowandtheinstructionsprovided.Yourapplicationshouldinclude1)CVand2)MotivationLetterandpotentialadditionalrequestedannexes.InyourCVincludecontactinformationfor2‐3references.Youcanapplyfor1‐3ESRpositions.Incaseapplyingformultiplepositions,applyforeachpositionindividuallyandindicateyourpreferenceinyouraccompanyingMotivationLetters.ApplyatlatestMarch15th2017 ESR1Identification,mechanisticcharacterizationandchemicaloptimizationofrepurposedanti‐

biofilmsHost:UniversityofHelsinki,FINLAND

ESR2Identificationandcharacterizationofcombinationsofnewpotentiatorswithantibioticsagainstbiofilm‐relatedinfectionsHost:UniversityofGhent,BELGIUM

ESR3Designandpreparationof3D‐printeddevicesandbioprintedantimicrobialformulations(singleormulti‐components)Host:WarsawUniversityofTechnology,POLAND

ESR4Technicalimprovementsof3D‐printingofanti‐infectivemedicaldevicestocounteractbiofilmrelatedinfectionsHost:VoxdaleBVBA,BELGIUM

ESR5Invitroanti‐microbialfunctionalitytestingofdevelopedformulationstoselectforinvivostudiesHost:UniversityofHelsinki,FINLAND

ESR6Invivoevaluationofsingleandmulti‐componentformulationsforrespiratorydevicesHost:UniversityofAntwerp,BELGIUM

ESR7InvivoevaluationofAMP‐basedformulations(singleandmulti‐component)onprintedfemurimplantsHost:AcademicMedicalCenter,THENETHERLANDS

ESR8InvivoevaluationofQSI‐basedformulations(singleandmulti‐component)onprintedfemurimplantsHost:AptuitVerona,ITALY

ESR9Developmentofminimuminformationguidelinesandbioinformaticstoolsforbiofilm‐relatedstudiesHost:UniversityofPorto,PORTUGAL

Selectionprocess‐ApplicationsshouldbesubmittedbeforeMarch15th2017.Followingthisdateandbeforeclosingoftheapplicationdeadline,applicationswillbereviewedandcandidatesinterviewed(eg.skypeorteleconference).FinalcandidateselectionwilltakeplaceataRecruitmentEventinPorto,PortugalonMay8th2017,wherepreselectedcandidateswillbeinvitedandinterviewedbythePRINT‐AIDSelectionCommittee(consistingofthePRINT‐AIDprincipalinvestigatorsandESRsupervisors).FinancialsupportwillbeprovidedforthetravelcoststotheRecruitmentEvent(mainlyforcandidatestravelingoutsideofPortugal).ThepositionsareexpectedtostartinJuneorSeptember2017,dependingontheposition.Keydates:

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April2017:Communicationlist“Preselectedcandidates” May8th2017:RecruitmentEvent(Porto,Portugal)forpreselectedcandidates May2017:Communicationlist“SelectedPRINT‐AIDFellows”

Benefitsandsalary:TheMSCAprogrammeoffershighlycompetitiveandattractivesalaryandworkingconditions.ThesuccessfulcandidateswillreceiveasalaryinaccordancewiththeMSCAregulationsforEarlyStageResearchers.ExactsalarywillbeconfirmeduponappointmentandconsistsofLivingallowance(approximately€37.320/yeardependingonacorrectionfactortobeappliedpercountry)andMobilityallowance(approximately€7200/year).Researcher’smayalsoqualifyforaFamilyallowanceof€6000/yeardependingonthefamilysituation.Inadditiontotheindividualscientificprojectsathostinstitution,allfellowswillbenefitfromfurthercontinuingeducation,whichincludessecondmentswithinthePRINT‐AIDtrainingnetwork,avarietyoftrainingmodulesaswellastransferableskillscoursesandactiveparticipationinPRINT‐AIDworkshopsandsummerschools.Applicantsneedtofullycomplywiththethreeeligibilitycriteria:1)Early‐stageresearchers(ESR)arethosewhoare,atthetimeofrecruitmentbythehost,inthefirstfouryears(full‐timeequivalent)oftheirresearchcareers.Thisismeasuredfromthedatewhentheyobtainedthedegreewhichformallyentitlesthemtoembarkonadoctorate,eitherinthecountryinwhichthedegreewasobtainedorinthecountryinwhichtheresearchtrainingisprovided,irrespectiveofwhetherornotadoctoratewasenvisaged.PleasenoteapplicantscannotalreadyholdaPhD.2)Conditionsofinternationalmobilityofresearchers:Researchersarerequiredtoundertaketrans‐nationalmobility(i.e.,movefromonecountrytoanother)whentakinguptheappointment.Atthetimeofselectionbythehostorganisation,researchersmustnothaveresidedorcarriedouttheirmainactivity(work,studies,etc.)inthecountryoftheirhostorganisationformorethan12monthsinthe3yearsimmediatelypriortotheirrecruitment.Shortstays,suchasholidays,arenottakenintoaccount.3)Englishlanguage:Networkfellows(ESRs)mustdemonstratethattheirabilitytounderstandandexpressthemselvesinbothwrittenandspokenEnglishissufficientlyhighforthemtoderivethefullbenefitfromthenetworktraining.Recruitmentcommittee:PiaVuorela(UniversityofHelsinki,FINLAND),TomCoenye(UniversityofGent,BELGIUM),WojciechSwieszkowski(WarsawUniversityofTechnology,POLAND),BartVerleije(Voxdale),PaulCos(UniversityofAntwerpen,BELGIUM),SebastianZaat(AcademicMedicalCenter,BELGIUM),AntonioFelici(Aptuit,ITALY)andNunoFilipeAzevedo(UniversityofPorto,PORTUGAL)KaritaPeltonen(UniversityofHelsinki,FINLAND)willfacilitatetherecruitmentprocedure.Forgeneralquestionsontherecruitmentprocesscontactkarita.peltonenathelsinki.fi.ForquestionsrelatedtospecificESRpositions,plscontacttherespectivePrincipalInvestigator.Moredetails@http://printaid‐etn.eu/vacancies

MaxPlanckResearchSchoolforComputerSciencePhDFellowshipsinGermany,2017TheInternationalMaxPlanckResearchSchoolforComputerScience(IMPRS‐CS)isinvitingapplicationsfor15Fully‐FundedPh.D.FellowshipsforInternationalStudentsinGermany.IMPRS‐CSholdsafundingagreementwithMicrosoftResearchCambridge(MSRC),whichcontributes15Ph.D.supportcontractsinareasofresearchrelatedtoMSRC.TheInternationalMaxPlanckResearchSchoolforComputerScience(IMPRS‐CS)isagraduateschooljointlyrunbytheMaxPlanckInstituteforInformatics,theMaxPlanckInstituteforSoftwareSystemsandSaarlandUniversity.ApplicantsforthePhDprogrammustholdaMaster’sdegreeoraBachelor’sdegreefromaresearch‐orientedinstitution.CourseLevel:PositionisavailableforpursuingPhDprogram.


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StudySubject:PositionisgiveninthefieldofComputerScience.Researchtopicsareavailableinthefollowingareas:AlgebraicGeometryandComputerAlgebra;AlgorithmsandComplexity;ArtificialIntelligence;AutomationofLogic;Bioinformatics;ComputationalBiologyandAppliedAlgorithmics;ComputationalComplexity;ComputerArchitectureandParallelComputing;ComputerGraphics;ComputerVision;DatabasesandInformationSystems;DependableSystemsandSoftware;HumanComputerInteraction;InformationSecurityandCryptography;InformationSystems;MachineLearning;MathematicalImageAnalysis;OperatingSystemsandDistributedSystems;Programming;ProgrammingLanguagesandCompilerConstruction;ProgrammingSystems;ReactiveSystems;SoftwareEngineering;Telecommunications;TheoreticalComputerScience;UbiquitousMediaTechnologiesandmanyothersNumberofAwards:15PhDfellowshipsareavailable.Eligibility:Asuccessfulcandidatemust:HoldorbeabouttoreceiveaMaster’sdegreeinComputerScience(oranequivalentdegree)fromaresearch‐orientedinstitutionofhighereducationHaveoutstandingacademicperformance(rankatorneartopofclass)HaveexcellentoralandwrittenEnglishlanguageskillsShowaptitudeforindependent,creativeworkHaveperformedresearchandpublished(orsubmittedforpublication)theresultsApplicantsforthePh.D.programmustholdaMaster’sdegreeoraBachelor’sdegreefromaresearch‐orientedinstitution.Successfulcandidateswilltypicallyhaverankedatornearthetopoftheirclasses,havealreadyengagedinresearchandpublishedtheirresults,andbehighlyproficientinwrittenandspokenEnglish.Applicantsarerequiredtodelivera15‐minuteresearchpresentationontheirMaster’sproject,followedbyaquestionandanswerperiod,infrontoftheadmissioncommitteeandotheraudiencemembers.Alladmittedstudentsreceivefinancialaidintheformofasupportcontract.Nationality:GermanandinternationalapplicantscanapplyforthisPhDposition.EntranceRequirement:ApplicantsforthePhDprogrammustholdaMaster’sdegreeoraBachelor’sdegreefromaresearch‐orientedinstitution.TestRequirement:SubmissionofTOEFLscores(*),TSEscoresortheCambridgeCertificateisstronglyencouragedbutnotcompulsorySubmissionofGREgeneralandGREComputerSciencesubjecttestscoresisstronglyencouragedbutnotcompulsoryEnglishLanguageRequirements:ApplicantsfromoutsidethehomecountrywilloftenneedtomeetspecificEnglishlanguage/otherlanguagerequirementsinordertobeabletostudythere.HowtoApply:Themodeofapplyingisonline.OnlineApplication:http://www.imprs‐cs.de/overview/phd/application.htmlApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisJune19,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.imprs‐cs.de/

MeritBasedScholarshipsatPolytechnicUniversityofMilaninItaly,2017

EveryyearPolytechnicUniversityofMilanoffersanumberofmerit‐basedscholarshipstothemosttalentedinternationalcandidatesadmittedtoaMasterofScienceprogramme.The“LaureaMagistrale”degree(equivalenttoMasterofScience)isobtainedaftertwoyearsofpostgraduatestudiesandaimstoproviderigorous,advancedtraininginspecificsectors.Oncecompleted,theLaureaMagistraleprogrammegivesaccesstoaDoctoralprogramme.ThePolytechnicUniversityofMilanisthelargesttechnicaluniversityinItaly,withabout40,000students.Itoffersundergraduate,graduateandhighereducationcoursesinengineering,architectureanddesign.Allapplicantsneedto


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provideadocumentattestingtheirEnglishlanguageknowledge.FromnowonthisisarequirementbothforEnglishandforItaliantaughtprogrammes.ItalianLanguage:StudentsapplyingtoanItaliantaughtprogrammemustalsoprovideanItalianlanguagecertificate,levelB1(CommonEuropeanFramework).CourseLevel:ThePolytechnicUniversityofMilanoperates3scholarshipschemes,whichprovidefinancialsupportforfull‐timeNon‐EUandEUstudentsenrolledin“LaureaMagistrale”(equivalenttoMasterofScience)programmes.StudySubject:Scholarshipsareawardedtostudythesubjectsofferedbytheuniversity.ScholarshipAward:PLATINUMScholarship:Worth10.000€grossperyear+tuitionfeeswaiver.TheamountofthescholarshipwillcoveraccommodationcostsatoneofPolitecnicostudentresidence,theremainingamount(aftertaxation)willbegivenascashpocketmoney.Thestudentwillonlyhavetopayanadministrativefee.GOLDScholarship:Worth5.000€peryear+tuitionfeeswaiver.TheamountofthescholarshipwillcoveraccommodationcostsatoneofPolitecnicostudentresidence,theremainingamount(aftertaxation)willbegivenascashpocketmoney.Thestudentwillonlyhavetopayanadministrativefee.SILVERScholarship:Correspondingtoatuitionfeewaiver,coversthetotalamountoffeesfortheacademicyear.Thestudentwillonlyhavetopayanadministrativefee.NumberofScholarships:ThenumberofPlatinum,GoldandSilverscholarshipsawardedvariesfromyeartoyear,asmallnumberofPlatinumscholarshipsandalargernumberofGoldandSilverscholarshipsareavailable.ScholarshipcanbetakeninItalyEligibility:60“POLITECNICODIMILANOGoldScholarships”addressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogrammes(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)offeredontheMilanocampuses.10“POLITECNICODIMILANOPlatinumScholarships”addressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogrammes(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)offeredontheMilanocampuses.ScholarshipsforprogrammesheldonPiacenzacampus.10POLIPIACENZA”scholarships”addressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogramme(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)inArchitecture(SustainableArchitectureandLandscapeDesign)onPiacenzacampus.10“POLIPIACENZA”scholarshipsaddressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogramme(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)inEnergyEngineering(RenewablesandEnvironmentalSustainability)offeredonPiacenzacampus.4scholarshipsaddressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogramme(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)inArchitectureDesignandHistoryofferedonMantovacampus.ScholarshipsforprogrammesheldonLeccocampuses10UNIVERLECCOscholarshipsaddressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogrammes(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)inBuildingandArchitecturalEngineering,CivilEngineeringforRiskMitigationandMechanicalEngineeringofferedinEnglishonLeccocampus.ScholarshipsforprogrammesheldonallPolitecnicodiMilanocampuses100“PolitecnicodiMilanoSilverscholarships”addressedtointernationalstudentswhohavebeenadmittedfortheacademicyear2017/18tooneoftheLaureaMagistraleprogrammes(2ndleveltitle,correspondingtoaMasterofScience)onallthecampusesofthePolitecnicodiMilano.Nationality:Internationalstudentscanapplyforthesescholarships.EntranceRequirement:AdmissionrequirementstoLaureaMagistrale(equivalenttoMasterofScience)programmes‐StudentswithaUniversityqualificationobtainedoutsideItaly;ForeignStudentswithaUniversityqualificationobtainedinItaly


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TestRequirement:GREisonlyforapplicantstoEnergyEngineering(onlyPiacenzaCampus).ApplicantsarerequiredtotaketheGREtest(GraduateRecordExamination)throughETSDIcode6939induetimetohavetestscoressenttoWelcomeDeskPiacenzawithinthelastdayoftheapplicationperiod.Nominimumscoreisrequired,buttheGRElevelwillaffectyourevaluation.EnglishLanguageRequirement:EnglishLanguage:AllapplicantsneedtoprovideadocumentattestingtheirEnglishlanguageknowledge.FromnowonthisisarequirementbothforEnglishandforItaliantaughtprogrammes.Accepteddocuments:TOEFL:CBT‐210/IBT–78/PBT‐547(OurTOEFLcodeis9795)TOEIC(onlylisteningandreading)–720IELTS(Academic)–6Cambridge:Proficiency–C/Advanced–C/First–BTRINITYCOLLEGE:ISEIIItalianLanguage:StudentsapplyingtoanItaliantaughtprogrammemustalsoprovideanItalianlanguagecertificate,levelB1(CommonEuropeanFramework).HowtoApply:Alltheadmittedstudentswithacompletedossier(languagecertificateincludedbythedeadline)willbeautomaticallyconsideredfortheavailablemeritbasedscholarships(thereisnoseparateapplicationforscholarships).ApplicationForm:http://www.polinternational.polimi.it/how‐to‐apply/laurea‐magistrale/how‐to‐apply/ApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisMay31,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.polinternational.polimi.it/how‐to‐apply/laurea‐magistrale/scholarships/

CommonwealthPhDScholarships:NationalUniversityofSingaporCommonwealthPhDScholarshipsbyNationalUniversityofSingapore:CommonwealthScholarshipsforPhDProgrammeatNationalUniversityofSingapore,2017.TwoCommonwealthScholarshipsforPhDstudyareavailableattheNationalUniversityofSingaporeatitsGraduateSchoolofIntegrativeSciencesandEngineering(NGS).ApplicantsofanyCommonwealthcountry(otherthanSingapore)areeligibletoapplyforthesescholarships.TheCommonwealthScholarshipandFellowshipPlan(CSFP)isoneofthemostprestigiousscholarshipschemesforinternationalstudiesintheworld.Qualification:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthescholarship:AwardsareopentocitizensofanyCommonwealthcountry(otherthanSingapore)‐Applicantsshouldhaveatleastanuppersecondclasshonorsdegreeorasecondclassdegreeorequivalent.Arelevantpostgraduatequalification(usuallyaMaster’sdegree).SinceeligibleapplicantswouldbefromcountriesotherthanSingaporetheywouldberequiredtomeetspecificEnglishlanguagerequirementinordertobeabletostudythere.

CourseLevel:ScholarshipsareavailabletopursuePhDprogramme. ScholarshipAward:Eachawardcovers:Fulltuitionfees;Monthlystipendand

Computer/book/conferenceallowance NumberofScholarships:Twoscholarshipsareavailable.

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ApplicationDeadline:ApplicationdeadlinefortheJanuaryintakeofthefollowingyeari.e.forJanuary2018

Intakeyear ApplicationopeningandClosingDateJanuary2018 Openson30thMarch2017

Closeson15thMay2017November15thisthedeadlinefortheAugustintakeofthefollowingyeari.e.August2018Moredetails@http://www.nus.edu.sg/ngs/

TÜBITAKResearchFellowshipProgrammeforForeignCitizensinTurkey,2017TheScientificandTechnologicalResearchCouncilofTurkey(TUBITAK)isofferingafellowshipprogramforforeigncitizens.FellowshipsareavailableforinternationalhighlyqualifiedPhD.studentsandyoungpost‐doctoralresearcherstopursuetheirresearchinTurkey.TheprogramaimstopromoteTurkey’sscientificandtechnologicalcollaborationwithcountriesoftheprospectiveresearchers.TheScientificandTechnologicalResearchCouncilofTurkey(TÜBITAK)istheleadingagencyformanagement,funding,andconductofresearchinTurkey.ApplicantswhoholdaPhDdegreeinTurkeyshouldhaveaGPAminimumof3.50/4.00inaPhDprogram.ApplicantsfromoutsidethehomecountrywilloftenneedtomeetspecificEnglishlanguage/otherlanguagerequirementsinordertobeabletostudythere.CourseLevel:FellowshipsareavailableforPhDstudentsandyoungpostdoctoralresearcherstopursueresearchatuniversitiesorresearchinstitutesinTurkey.StudySubject(s):FellowshipsareawardedinthefieldofNaturalSciences,EngineeringandTechnologicalSciences,MedicalSciences,AgriculturalSciences,SocialSciencesandHumanities.Themaximumdurationofthefellowshipis12months.Amonthlystipendof2,500TurkishLiras.Travelcosts(roundtripupto2,250TL)andHealthinsurancepremiums(upto2,250TL)*.InthecaseofapprovalofTÜB?TAKDepartmentofScienceFellowshipsandGrantPrograms(B?DEB)SteeringCommittee,travelcostsandhealthinsuranceforthefellowmaybepartiallycovered.*AllfellowsshouldsendthereceiptsoftheirtravelandinsuranceexpensesforthereimbursementviamailtoTÜBITAK.ScholarshipcanbetakeninTurkeyEligibility:Thefollowingcriteriamustbemetinorderforapplicantstobeeligibleforthisfellowship:Applicantsshouldbenon‐Turkishcitizens.ApplicantswhoholddualcitizenshipwithTurkeyarenoteligibletoapply.PhDstudentswhocertifytheyaresuccessfulinthePhDthesisexaminationwithinthedeadlineoftheapplicationprocessandyoungpost‐doctoralresearcherstopursuetheirresearchinTurkeyinthefieldsofNaturalSciences,EngineeringandTechnologicalSciences,MedicalSciences,AgriculturalSciences,SocialSciencesandHumanities.ApplicantsshouldhaveaninvitationfromtheuniversitiesorresearchinstitutesinTurkey.Applicantsshouldcertifythattheyhavesufficientcommandoflanguagetoperformtheirresearch.Applicantsmustbe35yearsoldoryounger.ApplicantswhoholdaPhDdegreeinTurkeyshouldhaveaGPAminimumof3.50/4.00inPhDprogram.Nationality:Foreigncitizens(non‐Turkishcitizens)canapplyfortheresearchfellowshipprogram.EntranceRequirement:ApplicantswhoholdaPhDdegreeinTurkeyshouldhaveaGPAminimumof3.50/4.00inaPhDprogram.EnglishLanguageRequirements:ApplicantsfromoutsidethehomecountrywilloftenneedtomeetspecificEnglishlanguage/otherlanguagerequirementsinordertobeabletostudythere.HowtoApply:Allapplicationsmustbesubmittedelectronically.Documentsrequiredare:Applicationform;CurriculumVitae(CV)fortheapplicant;Researchproposal;Aletterofacceptancefroma


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universityoraresearchinstituteinTurkey;Amotivationletterfromthescientistincharge/advisorinTurkey;Curriculumvitaeandlistofpublicationsforthescientistincharge/advisorinTurkey,Languagecertificate;BSc,MScandPhDtranscripts;StudentcertificatesforPhDstudents;Permitforleaveofabsencefromapplicant’sinstitutionfortheapplicantswhoiscurrentlyworking,;CopyofPhDDiplomaforpost‐doctoralapplicants,Copyofbirthcertificateorpassport;Twolettersofrecommendation;ApprovalreportofEthicsCommitteethehostinginstitution.

Application:http://e‐bideb.tubitak.gov.tr/ ApplicationDeadline:ApplicationdeadlineisApril07,2017.

ScholarshipLink:http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/funds/academy/international‐researchers‐fellowship‐programmes/content‐2216‐research‐fellowship‐programme‐for‐international‐researchers

PekingUniversityScholarships(PKUS)forInternationalStudentsinChina,2017

ThePekingUniversityScholarships(PKUS)areavailableforoutstandinginternationalstudentstostudyaB.A.,M.A.andPhDdegreefortheacademicyear2017‐2018.Foundedin1898,PekingUniversity(PKU)isthefirstnationaluniversityinChinesemodernhistory.ThePekingUniversitynowconsistsoffivefaculties:Humanities,SocialSciences,Sciences,Medicine,andInformationandEngineering.Undergraduates,MasterandDoctoralcandidatesarenotrequiredtotaketheChineselanguageproficiencyexam.CourseLevel:ScholarshipsareavailabletostudyaB.A.,M.A.andPhDdegreesatPekingUniversity.(ExpectProfessionalMasterDegreePrograms;JointDegreeProgramsandEnglish‐InstructedPrograms)StudySubject:Scholarshipsareawardedtostudythesubjectsofferedbytheuniversity.

ScholarshipAward:Fullscholarship Coverstuitionfees; Livingallowance(includingaccommodationsubsidy)? Undergraduate:2000CNY/permonth? Master:2500CNY/permonth PhD:3000CNY/permonth Medicalinsurance:600CNY/peryear Partialscholarship:Coverstuition ScholarshipcanbetakenintheChina

Eligibility:Applicantsmusthavealreadysubmittedadegreeprogramapplication(B.A.,M.A.,orPhD)toPekingUniversityfor2017.

Nationality:Internationalstudentscanapplyforthesescholarships. CollegeAdmissionRequirement

EntranceRequirement:Applicantsmustbenon‐Chinesecitizenswithgoodhealth,validpassport,abovetheageof18,andshouldabidebyChineselawandtheregulationsofPekingUniversity.TheyshouldalsorespectChinesesocialcustoms.Undergraduateprogram:Studentsarerequiredtocompletethecurriculumwithin4to6yearsandfulfillthedesignatednumberofcredits.Successfulgraduateswillreceiveagraduationcertificatealongwithabachelor’sdegree,accordingtotheregulationoftheDegreeCommittee.


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Master’sProgram:Studentsarerequiredtocompletethecurriculumwithin2‐3years,fulfilthedesignatednumberofcredits,completeamaster’sthesisanddefenditinfrontofapanelofexperts.SuccessfulgraduateswillreceiveagraduationcertificatealongwiththeMaster’sdegree,accordingtotheregulationoftheDegreeCommittee.Theapplicationperiodisusuallyintheautumnsemesterofeveryyear,whilethefacultytesttakesplaceduringthespringsemesterofthefollowingyear(tobenotifiedbyrespectivefaculties).DoctorateProgram:Studentsarerequiredtocompletethecurriculumwithin4‐6years(undernormalcircumstances),fulfilthedesignatednumberofcredits,conductresearch,completethedoctoralthesisanddefenditinfrontofapanelofexperts.Successfulgraduateswillreceiveagraduationcertificatewiththedoctoraldegree,accordingtotheregulationoftheDegreeCommittee.EnglishLanguageRequirement:Undergraduates,MasterandDoctoralcandidatesarenotrequiredtotaketheChineselanguageproficiencyexam.HowtoApply:Applicantsmustapplyonlineandsubmitinpersonorexpressfollowingmaterialsbeforethedeadline:

“ScholarshipApplicationForm”withsignatureandonephotographonit? “ApplicationFormforChineseGovernmentScholarship”(inChineseorEnglish,original). Acopyoftheapplicant’shighestacademicdegree.IfthedegreeisnotinChineseorEnglish,it

mustbetranslatedtoEnglish.(Studentsthathaveyettograduatecanprovideproofoftheirexpectedgraduationdate.)

Onephotocopyofyourvalidpassport(mustbeavalidordinarypassport)ApplicationForm:http://pku.17gz.org/member!index.action?request_locale=en_USApplicationDeadline:

GraduateDegreeProgramApplicants(M.A.orPh.D.):March1to31,2017 UndergraduateProgramApplicants(B.A):April15toMay15,2017

ScholarshipLink:http://www.isd.pku.edu.cn/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=96&id=453

PhDscholarship:NeuroimaginginMoodDisorders

Project OrygenOptymiseNeuroimaginginMoodDisordersScholarship $26,916p.a.for3.5yearstosupportaPhDpositionLeadSupervisor Dr.LianneSchmaal

Co‐Supervisor Dr.ChrisDavey

ProjectDuration 3.5yearsfulltimecommencing2017Enquiries [email protected]

ClosingDate ExpressionofInterestcloses5pm,19thMarch2017WhoCanApply:Wearelookingforahighlymotivatedandenthusiasticstudentwithastronginterestinpsychopathologywhohasthefollowingbackgroundandexperience:Completedtertiarystudiesthatareatleastequivalenttoa4‐yearhonoursdegreeatanAustralianuniversitywithaminimumresultoffirstclasshonoursinthefieldofpsychology,computerscience,(medical)informaticsortechnology,biomedicalengineering,orrelateddiscipline;Someexperiencewithneuroimageanalysisand/orwithcomputationalstatistics,machinelearning,and/orpatternclassificationisdesirable;


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Strongstatisticalskillsandstrongcomputerprogrammingskills(LINUX,scripting,andMatlab)aredesirable;ExcellentcommunicationsskillsinEnglish,bothwrittenandverbal;Experienceinwriting(international)publication(s)isaplusbutnotrequired.ItisessentialthatapplicantsmeettheUniversityofMelbourne’sFacultyofMedicine,DentistryandHealthScience’srequirementsforGraduateResearchcandidature.FacultyofMedicine,DentistryandHealthSciencesPhDcourseinformation:http://mdhs‐study.unimelb.edu.au/degreesHowtoApplyFormoreinformationaboutthepositionyoucancontactDr.LianneSchmaal,viatelephonenumber:+61477550490oremail:[email protected]:19thMarch2017Toapply,pleasesendanelectroniccopyoffollowingtoresearch@orygen.org.auwiththetitle:

OptymiseOrygenPhD.; CurriculumVitaelistinganydegrees,awards,priorpublications,andworkexperience. Copiesofacademictranscripts(pleaseincludereferencekeyforexplaininggraderesults,i.e.

therangeofgrades) Aletterexplainingapplicant’sinterestintheposition Asampleofapplicant’swrittenwork(academicwriting)

Fullapplicationsclose:19thMarch2017.Potentialapplicantsassessedaseligibleafterstage1willbeinformedandarerequiredtosubmittheirscholarshipandUoMGraduateResearchcandidatureapplicationsbythisdate.ProjectDetailsThisPhDprojectissupportedbytheNHMRCCentreofResearchExcellenceinOptimisingEarlyInterventionsforYoungPeoplewithEmergingMoodDisorders(Optymise).TheOptymisecollaborationbringstogetherkeyresearchersintheareaofyouthmentalhealthtogeneratenewknowledgethatleadstoimprovedhealthoutcomesinyouthmentalhealth.ThePhDstudentwillworkwithlarge‐scaledatasetsfromtheENIGMAMajorDepressiveDisorder(MDD)consortiumandlocaldatasetsacquiredattheOptymisecollaboratinginstitutes(Orygen,BrainandMindCentretoestablishtheneurobiologicalcorrelatesunderlyingvariationindiseaseprofileanddiseasecourseofmooddisordersinyoungpeople.ENIGMAMDDisacollaborationbetween31researchinstitutesfromaroundtheworldthatshareneuroimagingdata,Detailsseehttp://enigma.ini.usc.edu/ongoing/enigma‐mdd‐working‐group/SelectionEligiblecandidatesareselectedonthebasisofacademicmerit,strengthofsupportingdocumentationandthetermsoftheCREOptymisescholarship.Interviewswilltakeplacewithaselectionofapplicantsforfinalselection.Applicantswillbeadvisedoftheoutcomeby14thApril2017.ThesuccessfulapplicantwillbeinvitedtosubmitanonlineUniversityofMelbourneapplicationform.ApplicantsshouldnotethattheofferofaPhDplacemustbetaken31stOctober2017onafull‐timebasis.


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TechnicalUniversityofDenmark(DTU‐Compute)ScholarshipsforPhD

DTUComputeinviteshighlytalentedyoungresearcherswhohaveobtainedoutstandingresultsduringtheirM.Sc.studiesandwhohavedemonstratedexcellenceandpotentialintheirfieldofstudy,toapplyforscholarshipsfromDTUCompute.Thestartingdatemustbeinthefall2017.YoucanapplyforfullyfundedorpartiallyfundedscholarshipsfromDTUCompute.ForpartiallyfundedDTUComputescholarshipsdocumentationfortheremainingfundingmustbeprovidedwiththeapplication.Thepurposeoftheco‐fundedscholarshipsistoincreasethetotalvolumeofscholarshipsandtopromoteinnovationincollaborationwithexternalparties.Projects:ThesubjectofthePhDprojectisopen,butitmustberelatedtothemainresearchareasofthedepartmentasfoundinthesectiondescriptions:

· Algorithms,LogicandGraphs· CognitiveSystems· CyberSecurity· DynamicalSystems· EmbeddedSystemsEngineering· ImageAnalysis&ComputerGraphics· FormalMethods‐forsafeandsecuresystems· Mathematics· ScientificComputing· SoftwareEngineering· StatisticsandDataAnalysis

Theprojectdescriptionmustbediscussedwithandacceptedbythepotentialsupervisorpriortotheapplication.Qualifications:CandidatesshouldholdaM.Sc.degreeinengineeringoranequivalentdegree.Furthermore,goodcommandoftheEnglishlanguageisessential.ApprovalandEnrolment:ThescholarshipforthePhDdegreeissubjecttoacademicapproval,andthesuccessfulcandidatewillbeenrolledinthePhDSchoolatDTUCompute.Informationaboutthegeneralrequirementsforenrolmentandthegeneralplanningofthescholarshipstudies,pleaseseetheDTUPhDGuide.Weofferaninterestingandchallengingjobinaninternationalenvironmentfocusingoneducation,research,scientificadviceandinnovation,whichcontributetoenhancingtheeconomyandimprovingsocialwelfare.Westriveforacademicexcellence,collegialrespectandfreedomtemperedbyresponsibility.TheTechnicalUniversityofDenmark(DTU)isaleadingtechnicaluniversityinnorthernEuropeandbenchmarkswiththebestuniversitiesintheworld.Salaryandappointmentterms:ThesalaryandappointmenttermsareconsistentwiththecurrentDanishrulesforPhDstudents.Theperiodofemploymentis3years.FurtherinformationconcerningtheapplicationisavailableattheDTUComputePhDhomepageorbycontactingtheresponsiblePhDcoordinator:LeneMatthisson,phone:+4545253377.Asarequirement,theapplicationmustincludealetterofconfirmationsignedbytherelevantDTUsupervisor,statingthatthesupervisorandthecandidatehaveagreeduponthePhDproject.Therefore,youmusthaveestablishedcontactwithasupervisoratDTUpriortosubmittingyourapplication.


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ApplicationsmustbesubmittedinEnglishandwemusthaveyouronlineapplicationbyApril19th2017.Toapply,pleaseopenthelinkintheredbar:"Applyonline"(“Ansøgonline”).ApplicationsmustbesubmittedelectronicallyasonesinglePDFfilecontainingallmaterialstobegivenconsideration.Applicationsmustincludethefollowingdocuments:AcceptanceinwritingfromasupervisoratDTUComputeTheapplicationform:http://www.dtu.dk/english/‐/media/DTUdk/Uddannelse/PhD‐Udannelse/Dokumenter/ans‐skema_e.ashxApersonalapplicationaddressedtotheDeanofGraduateStudiesandInternationalAffairs

· ShortdescriptionoftheproposedPhDproject· DocumentationforM.Sc.degreeincl.listofcourses· Excelsheetwithcalculationofweightedgradeaverage(linkhere)· CVincl.listofpublications· ShortCVincl.listofpublicationsforpotentialsupervisor(s)

Candidatesmayapplypriortoobtainingtheirmaster'sdegree,butcannotbeginbeforehavingreceivedit.Allinterestedcandidatesirrespectiveofage,gender,disability,race,religionorethnicbackgroundareencouragedtoapply.DTUComputeconductsresearchandprovidesteachinginthefieldsofmathematics,modelingandcomputerscience.Theexpandingmassofinformationandtheincreasinglycomplexuseofadvancedtechnologyinsocietydemanddevelopmentofadvancedcomputerbasedmathematicalmodelsandcalculations.TheuniqueskillsofthedepartmentareinhighdemandinITinnovationandproduction.DTUisatechnicaluniversityprovidinginternationallyleadingresearch,education,innovationandscientificadvice.Ourstaffof5,800advancescienceandtechnologytocreateinnovativesolutionsthatmeetthedemandsofsociety;andour10,600studentsarebeingeducatedtoaddressthetechnologicalchallengesofthefuture.DTUisanindependentacademicuniversitycollaboratinggloballywithbusiness,industry,government,andpublicagencies.Moredetails@http://www.dtu.dk/english/career/job?id=61e1a81f‐29f9‐4c92‐b874‐ed3b2840f14a

InstituteChemicalResearchCatalonia‐ICIQInternationalPhDFellowshipProgramme31PhDpositions:Wearelookingforhighlyqualifiedandtalentedgraduatestudentswithanenthusiasticinterestinchemicalresearch.MotivatedstudentswillhavetheopportunitytojoinoneoftheresearchgroupsattheICIQandwillfollowanindividualresearchprojectunderthedirectionofaninternationallyrenownedgroupleaderinacreativeandstimulatingscientificenvironment.TheICIQestablisheditsInternationalPhDFellowshipProgrammewiththeaimtosupportexcellentstudentsfromallovertheworldtoenrolinatrainingandresearchprogrammeintheareaofchemistry.TheprogrammeultimatelyleadstothecompletionofaDoctoralThesisinpartnershipwiththeUniversitatRoviraiVirgili(URV).Thisobjectiveisachievedby:

· Theperformanceofanindividualresearchprojectunderthedirectionofaninternationallyrenownedgroupleaderinacreativeandstimulatingscientificenvironment.

· Opportunitiesforshortstaysinrenownedinternationalresearchinstitutions.· Opportunitiesforcomplementarytrainingdesignedtoensureasuccessfulcareer:weekly

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IPmanagement,entrepreneurship,knowledgeandtechnologytransfer,grant’sapplications,andcommunicationskills.

· Candidatesshouldhaveanexcellentacademicrecord,strongcommitmenttoscientificresearchandsolidworkingknowledgeofEnglish.

Admissiontotheprogrammeisonacompetitivebasis.Youcandownloadthe2017PhDprogrammecall:http://www.iciq.org/wp‐content/uploads/2017/01/2017‐ICIQ‐PhD‐Fellowship‐programme.pdfProjectsdescriptionhere:http://www.iciq.org/wp‐content/uploads/2017/02/Projects‐2017‐General‐Call‐8.02.2017.pdfIndicativeCalendar

Callopening January23rd2017Calldeadline March24th2017Notificationtocandidates May2ndtoMay5th

Startoffellowships September‐October2017Moredetails@http://www.iciq.org/jobs‐grants/position/iciq‐international‐phd‐fellowship‐programme‐2/

CornellUniversity:20TataScholarshipsforIndianStudentsThankstoagenerousgiftfromtheTataEducationandDevelopmentTrust‐aphilanthropicaffiliateofIndia’sTataGroup‐a$25millionendowmenthasbeenestablishedthatwillallowCornelltoprovidefinancialaidtoundergraduatestudentsfromIndia.TheTataScholarshipFundwillsupportapproximately20scholarsatanygiventimeandwillensurethattheverybestIndianstudentshaveaccesstoCornell,regardlessoftheirfinancialcircumstances.Thescholarshipwillbeawardedannually;recipientswillreceivethescholarshipforthedurationoftheirundergraduatestudiesatCornell.RatanTata’59,B.Arch’62,isaCornelltrusteeandthechairmanofTataSons,theholdingcompanyoftheTataGroup,oneofIndia’soldest,largest,andmostrespectedbusinessconglomerates.Mr.Tataisoneofthemostrespectedbusinessleadersintheworldandhasreceivednumerousprestigioushonorsrecognizinghisimpactthroughhisworkandphilanthropy.Qualifications‐Toreceivetheundergraduatescholarship,arecipientmust:

· beacitizenofIndiaandhaveattendedsecondaryschoolinIndia;· beofferedadmissiontoCornellasanundergraduatestudent;· beeligibleforneed‐basedfinancialaid.

PreferencewillbegiventoqualifiedstudentsacceptedtotheCollegeofArchitecture,Art,andPlanning;theCollegeofEngineering;theAppliedEconomicsandManagementmajorintheCollegeofAgricultureandLifeSciences;andmajorsacrosscollegesinthebiologicalsciences,physicalsciences,andother“hard”sciences,aswellasthesocialsciences.


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Aslongasyouhavefinancialneed,wearecommittedtoprovidingyouwithTataScholarshipfundingforthenumberofsemestersrequiredforastudenttocompleteanundergraduatedegree.Withtheexceptionofthefive‐yearprograminarchitecture,whichrequirestensemestersoffull‐timeenrollment,wewillprovideuptoeightsemestersoffunding.Fundingforadditionalsemestersduetodoublemajorsordualdegreesisnotavailable.ApplicationProcess:UndergraduateapplicantswillbeeligibleforconsiderationfortheTataScholarshipiftheyhavecompletedtheadmissionapplicationandhaveappliedforfinancialaid.Allundergraduateapplicantsmustapplyforfinancialaidbycompletingthefinancialaidapplicationprocessforinternationalstudents.Toapplyforinternationalfinancialaidthefollowingdocumentationisrequired:CompletetheCollegeScholarshipService(CSS)PROFILE(Cornell’sCSScodeis2098).AdditionalinformationmayberequestedbytheOfficeofFinancialAid.Learnmoreaboutthefinancialaidprocessforinternationalstudents:http://www.finaid.cornell.edu/apply‐aid/international‐applicants.Moredetails@https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/international‐students/tata‐scholarship

3PhDPositionsatMaxPlanckInstituteforSocialAnthropologyTheMaxPlanckInstituteforSocialAnthropologyisoneoftheleadingcentresforresearchinsocialanthropology.CommontoallresearchprojectsattheMaxPlanckInstituteisthecomparativeanalysisofsocialchange;itisprimarilyinthisdomainthatitsresearcherscontributetoanthropologicaltheory,thoughmanyprogrammesalsohaveappliedsignificanceandpoliticaltopicality.TheDFGEmmyNoetherJuniorResearchGroup:‘TheBureaucratizationofIslamanditsSocio‐LegalDimensionsinSoutheastAsia’,ledbyDr.DominikM.Müller,isoffering3PhDpositions‐starting1April2017:FollowingthepopularwavesofIslamicresurgence,state‐sponsoredIslamicbureaucracieshavebecomeinfluentialsocietalactorsinSoutheastAsia,particularlyincountrieswhereMuslimpopulationsplayasignificantpoliticalrole.ThegovernmentsofBrunei,Indonesia,MalaysiaandSingaporehaveindiversewaysempowered‘administrative’bodiestoguideIslamicdiscourse.Althoughtheirapproaches,motivationsandspheresofinfluencedifferwidely,theysharetheintentiontoformalizeclassificatoryschemesofIslamandcreatebindingrulesforengaginginpubliccommunicationaboutit.TheJuniorResearchGroupwillinvestigatethebureaucratizationofIslamanditssocio‐legaldimensionsfromananthropologicalperspective,withaparticularfocusonthestate'sexerciseof‘classificatorypower’anditsactualworkingsonthemicro‐level.TheprojectarguesthatthebureaucratizationofIslamfartranscendstheboundariesofitsinstitutions.Focusingondiverseempiricalcontexts,thegroupwillscrutinizehowtheimpositionofformalizedschemesofIslam–atransformationofIslamintothecodesandproceduresofbureaucracy–hassocio‐legalconsequencesthatpenetratedeeplyintopublicdiscourseandtheeverydaylivesofvariousaffectedsocialactors.Theprojectalsoaskshowthebureaucracies’classificatorypracticesandmicro‐politicsofpowerresonatewithsocialrealitiesamongthewiderpopulationandhowsocialactorsactivelyreacttothem,alwayswiththeintentionofgoingbeyondunidirectional‘cause–effectmodels’thatoverstatethepowerofofficialpolicies.Conceptually,theprojecttreatsthebureaucratizationofIslamnotjustdescriptivelyasanempiricalfact,butasalargeranalyticphenomenontobetheorizedincomparativeperspective.Groundedinlong‐termfieldwork,focusingonactors'perspectivesandpositionedinanthropologicaldebates,theprojectintendstogenerateanew,ethnographicallygroundedunderstandingofcontemporaryIslamicdiscourseinthecontextofstatepowerinSoutheastAsia,withimplicationsbeyondtheregion.


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YourProfile:Interestedapplicantsshouldsubmitaresearchproposaladdressingthisconceptualframework.Theymay,forexample,proposeethnographiccasestudiesofparticularstate‐orsemi‐state‐basedIslamicinstitutionsandanalyzetheir‘innerlife’vis‐à‐vistheirsocio‐legalenvironment.Theymayalsoinvestigatethebureaucracies’classificatorypracticesbyconductingfieldworkamongsocialactorswhoaredirectlyaffectedbythem.TheprojectisopentoanycreativeideasandproposedfieldsettingswithinSoutheastAsia,andwillsupportthePhDcandidatesinestablishinginitialcontactsintheirfieldsites.AlthoughPhDcandidatescanchoosewhethertoconcentratetheirempiricalresearchonthebureaucraciesthemselvesoronaffectedsocialactors,orapproachthetopicfromanotherangle(e.g.,byconductingan‘ethnographyofdocuments’),thegroupsharestheintentionofviewingtheworkingsofIslamicbureaucracyfromtheinsidetotheextentthatthisispossibleforanthropologists.ThePhDcandidatesarefreetousemethodstheyconsiderappropriate,butareexpectedtoapplyethnographicapproaches.ThethreePhDprojectswillbeconductedinacollaborativeandreflexiverelationshiptoeachotherthroughouteachphaseoftheirproduction,usingvariousgroupworkformatsanddeliberativeexchange.Applicantsshoulddemonstrateastrongcommitmenttoteamwork,beopentocriticalfeedback,andbewillingtopositiontheirindividualresearchwithinasharedmeta‐conceptualframework.Theproject’sdesignrequiresitsmemberstobehighlymotivatedtofinalizeafast‐track,structuredPhDprojectwithinthreeyears,witharatherheavy,constantworkload.ExcellentacademicwritingandcommunicationskillsinEnglishareessential.Inaddition,applicantsshouldhaveintermediateoratleastbasicproficiencyinthelanguage(s)necessarytoconductfieldworkintheirproposedfieldsites,aswellasastrongcommitmenttosystematicallyimprovingtheselanguageskillsthrough,e.g.,intenselanguagetrainingpriortoandduringfieldwork.Provenknowledgeof,andideallyfirst‐handpracticalexperiencewithqualitativeresearchmethods,particularlyethnographicmethods,isdesirable.CandidatesfromdisciplinesotherthanAnthropologyareencouragedtoapply,butmustcrediblydemonstratetheintentionandabilitytocentrallyintegrateanthropologicalmethodsandquestionsintotheirproject.ApplicantsshouldholdaMaster’sdegreeinAnthropologyorotherrelevantdisciplines(e.g.AreaStudies,IslamicStudies,Sociology,CulturalStudies,Socio‐LegalStudies,MediaStudies).ApplicantsfromSoutheastAsiaareencouragedtoconsiderconductingresearchinacountryintheregionotherthantheircountryoforigin.OurOffer:ThePhDpositionsareawardedforthreeyears.WeexpectourPhDstudentstocompletean11monthsperiodoffieldworkovertwostaysinSoutheastAsiaaspartoftheirstudies.TheworkplaceisHalle/Saale(Sachsen‐Anhalt,Germany),exceptwhenundertakingfieldresearch.TheMaxPlanckSocietystrivestoemploymorepersonswithdisabilitiesandexplicitlyencouragesapplications.Furthermore,theMaxPlanckSocietyiscommittedtoraisingtheproportionofwomeninunderrepresentedfields;wethusexplicitlyencourageapplicationsbywomen.Contact;Applicantsshouldsendthefollowingdocumentation:coverletter;CV;researchproposal(max.2500words),thatistopicallyandmethodologicallypositionedwithintheJuniorResearchGroup’sframework;photocopiesofuniversitydegrees;namesandcontactdetailsof2referees,whomaybecontactedforconfidentialreferences.Pleasesubmityourapplicationelectronicallyby5January2017followingthelinkforvacanciesonourhomepage.MaxPlanckInstituteforSocialAnthropology;PersonnelAdministration;NadineWagenbrettwagenbrett@eth.mpg.deInformalenquiriesmaybedirectedtotheprojectdirector,Dr.DominikM.Müller([email protected]).Welookforwardtoreceivingyourcompletedonlineapplication.FurtherinformationontheresearchagendaoftheMaxPlanckInstituteisavailableonourwebsite:http://www.eth.mpg.de


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135Scholarships/FellowshipsforwomenbyDSTIndia

WomenScientistsScholarshipProgram:WOS‐C:ScholarshipProgramforWomenScientistsisofferedbyDepartmentofScienceandTechnology,GovernmentofIndia.ThisscholarshipaddressespublicneedsisarecentinitiativeoftheDSTtogreatlyutilizethehumanresourceofwomenscientistsfordevelopmentofthecountry.Rationale:MakeuseoftheabilitiesandconceptsoftheapplicanttoparticipateinthedevelopmentalprocessofthecountryCultivateconfidenceofapplicanttotakeupprogramsofapplicationofscienceandtechnology.Prepare&motivateothersscientiststotakeupprojectsaddressingtherequirementsofpeopleindisorganizedurbanorruralareas.ProvideopportunityforScienceandTechnologycapacitybuildingofapplicantonissuesrelevantinsocietalprograms.Provideaprospectforwomenscientiststore‐enterintoactiveresearchafteracareerbreak.ScholarshipSupport:Stipend:M.ScinBasicorAppliedSciences/B.Tech/MBBSorequivalentdegreeRs.20,000/‐pmM.Phil/M.Tech/M.Pharm/M.V.ScorequivalentdegreeRs.25,000/‐pmPh.DinBasicorAppliedSciencesorequivalentdegreeRs.30,000/‐pm.IndianwomenresidentslivinginIndiaareeligible.FellowshipisonlyavailableforthoseWomenScientistswhohadabreakintheircareerandareinthe27‐57yearsagegroupandhaveinterestinaddressingawell‐definedsocietalchallengethroughviableS&TinterventionsareencouragedtoapplyunderWOS‐C.Allsuchapplicationswillbesubjectedtoarigorousselectionprocessandonlythemostpromisingmaybeextendedbudgetarysupport.Applicantmustnotholdaregularposition.Duration:Scholarshipwillbegivenfor3yearsHowtoapply:WhomtoContact:FordetailedinformationpleasecontactMrs.SangeetaNagar,Scientist‐E,TIFAC,NewDelhi‐110016[Email:[email protected],Phone:011‐42525802].4PHOTONProject:Recruitmentof15PhDstudents‐4PHOTONstronglybelievethatQuantumInformationTechnology(QIT)willbethemajordisruptivetechnologyinthenearfuture.4PHOTONoutcomesdirectlyimpactontheviabilityofQITbyprovidingfundamentalknow‐howandtrainedresearchertothisexpandinganddisruptivefield.Thisfouryearnetwork(startinginJanuary2017)bringstogetheranexceptionallystrongteamofworld‐leadingexpertsinnano‐scienceandtechnologyfrom6Europeancountriesinordertoachievebreakthroughsinunderstandingandsuccessfulutilizationofphotonicbasednano‐systemsinemergingquantumtechnologies.ThetrainingwillbeprovidedbyworldclassresearchandindustryinstitutionsfromItaly,UK,Germany,France,Switzerland,Netherlands.Eligibility:

· ApplicantsmustbeEarlyStageResearchers(ESRs);mustbefirstfouryears(full‐timeequivalent)oftheirresearchcareers.

· ApplicantsmustnotalreadyholdaPhD· Applicationsareinvitedfromscholarsofanynationality.· Applicantswouldberequiredtoundertakephysical,transnationalmobility:theymustnot

havestayedorcarriedouthis/hermainactivityinthecountryofthehostinstituteformorethanayearinthelastthreeyearsimmediatelypriortothereferencerecruitmentdate(researcherswithrefugeestatuswillbenefitfromalessrestrictivemobilityrule)


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· Applicantsmusthavethebackgroundandexpertiserequiredfortheposition· ApplicantsmustbeproficientinEnglish(bothwrittenandspoken).

Scholarshipvalue:livingallowance:€3,110permonth(€37,320/year);mobilityallowance:€600permonth;familyallowance(ifany):€500permonth.Duration:maximumof36months.Detailsonthe15PhDpositions:

· UniversityofMilanoBicocca:QuantumnanostructuresanddevicesfabricatedbyDropletEpitaxyonGaAs,GeandSisubstratesforquantuminformation

· UniversityofMilanoBicocca:GrowthandCharacterizationofNano‐engineeredQDsandself‐assembledhybriddot‐metalstructures

· ToshibaResearchEuropeLtd:QuantumopticalpropertiesofsingleQD· ToshibaResearchEuropeLtd:III‐VsinglephotonsourcesgrownonSi/Ge· UniversitätHamburg:Developmentofdroplet‐drilledQDsforsingle‐photonmanipulationand

non‐classicallightstorage· UniversitätHamburg:AtomisticTheoryofQDs· EindhovenUniversityofTechnology:QuantumdotshapeandsymmetryanalysisbyX‐STMand

atomprobetomography· EindhovenUniversityofTechnology:Theoryofnanoscalecontrolofquantumnanostructures· UniversityofSheffield:On‐chiparchitecturesforlinearopticsquantuminformationprocessing

(QIP)withnano‐engineeredQDs· CNRS‐Toulouse:PolarizationtuningofQDbasedquantumemitters· UniversityCollegeLondon:Monolithicaldot‐in‐wellanddot‐in‐wiregrowthonSiandGe

substrates· UniversityofBasel:DevelopmentofhybridQD‐coldatomquantumsystem· UniversitätWürzburg:QDbasedsinglephotonsourcesgrownon(111),(112)and(001)GaAs

substrates· SingleQuantum:Developmentandimplementationofoptimizedsuperconductingsingle

photondetectors· Attocube:Developmentofconfocalmicroscopeforpolarimetryofsemiconductornano‐

structuresMoredetails@http://www.4photon.unimib.it/recruitment

UNESO‐PolandPhDScholarshipinEngineeringattheAGHUniversityofScienceand

TechnologyinKrakowWithaviewtopromotinghumanresourcecapacitiesinthedevelopingcountriesandtoenhancinginternationalunderstandingandfriendshipamongnationsandthepeopleofPoland,thePolishNationalCommissionforUNESCOandtheUNESCOChairforScience,TechnologyandEngineeringEducationattheAGHUniversityofScienceandTechnologyinKrakowhaveplacedatthedisposalofcertainMemberStates(seeAnnexI)forty(40)fellowshipsofsix(6)monthsdurationeach,inPoland,startingon2October2017.ThebeneficiariesofthesefellowshipswillbegiventheopportunitytoundertakeanindividualresearchprogrammeinthefieldofScience,TechnologyandEngineering.Formoreinformationpleasevisitalsohttp://www.unesco.agh.edu.pl/en/.QualificationsRequired:Therequiredqualificationsforeachfieldofresearch(project)areaspertheattachedannexestothisletterofannouncement.(seeAnnexI)FacilitiesofferedbyPolishAuthorities:(i)Freetuitionandaccesstotheuniversityfacilitiesbasedonthelocalregulations.AccommodationattheAGHUSTStudentCampusorganisedforfellowsby


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theUNESCOAGHChair.(ii)Monthlyallowanceof1600PLN(1USD=approximately4,0PLN)correspondingtothesalaryofalocaljuniorresearchfellow.Thus,alllivingexpensesandaccommodationinPolandaretobebornebythefellowwiththisallowance;and;(iii)Aone‐timespecialallowanceof1600PLNtobepaiduponarrivalinPoland,thissumwillcoverdifferentactivitiesrelatedtoyourstayinKrakow,suchasanobligatorymedicalcheck‐upuponarrival(inaccordancewiththeinternalregulationsforallstudents);cultural,historicaland/ortouristicvisits,conferences,workshops,andseminarsrelatedtoyourstudies.Noprovisiontofinanceorlodgefamilymembersismade.Attheendoftheresearchstudies,thebeneficiarieswillreceiveacertificateattestingtotheirattendanceatthehostinstitution,thiscertificatewillbegivenafterreceiptoftherequestedreportsandfinancialclearancefromtheInstitution.FacilitiesofferedbyUNESCO:(i)Internationaltravelexpenses:(bythemostdirect,economicalroute)fromthebeneficiary’scountrytoandfromPolandwillbecoveredbyUNESCOunderitsRegularProgrammeBudget.(ii)Healthinsuranceforfellowshipbeneficiarieswhoaredeclaredmedicallyfit:UNESCOfellowshipholdersmaybecoveredbyahealthinsurancepolicy,taken‐outbytheOrganizationforthedurationoffellowship.ThecostsofthishealthinsuranceissubscribedtoandcoveredbyUNESCOonbehalfofawardedfellows.*onlytheselectedcandidateswillberequiredtosendtotheparticipationprogrammeandfellowhipssectionacompletemedicaldossier,theprescribedformofwhichwillbesentalongwiththeletterofaward.Submissionofapplications:CandidaturesshouldbesubmittedbytheinvitedMemberState.OriginalapplicationsinduplicatemustbechannelledthroughtheNationalCommissionforUNESCOofthecandidate’scountryandcommunicatedtoMrStoyanBantchev,Chief,ParticipationprogrammeandFellowshipsSection,by14April2017atthelatest(GMT+01:00)toUNESCOmailingaddress.Anadvancecopyoftheapplicationshouldbesentbyfax(33.1)45.68.55.03orbye‐mailunesco3(at)agh.edu.pl;s.bantchev(at)unesco.org;[email protected]‐friz@unesco.org.ApplicationsshouldhaveimperativelythefollowingattachmentsinDUPLICATE:

· UNESCOfellowshipsapplicationforms,includingmedicalcertificate,ALLfour(4)pagesdulycompletedinEnglishusingcapitalletter(illegibledocumentswillbeeliminatedfromtheprocedure,handwritingformmustincludecapitalletteronly);

· Twophotographsattachedtotheapplications(4x6cm);· Certifiedcopies(inEnglish)ofBachelor’sorMaster’sDegree/PhDobtained;and,· UNESCOcertificateoflanguageknowledge,dulycompletedbyarelevantauthority,ifthe

mothertongueofthecandidateisnotEnglish.· Twolettersofrecommendationfromsomeonerelatedtothecandidate’swork,aswell

confirmingthecandidate’squalifications.TheendorsedcandidatesshouldregisterthemselvestotheFellowshipe‐registrationsystemavailableonthepage:http://www.unesco.agh.edu.pl/en/.Deadline14April2017atthelatestIMPORTANT:ItistheNationalauthority’sresponsibilitytoensurethatallcandidatesaredulyinformedoftheabove‐mentionedconditionspriortothesubmissionofapplications.Fileswhichareincompleteorwhicharereceivedafterthedeadlineaswellascandidaturesthatdonotfulfiltherequirementswillnotbetakenintoconsideration.OnlytheselectedcandidateswillreceivealetterthroughtheirrespectiveNationalCommissionsforUNESCO.AllapplicationshouldbeendorsedbytheNationalCommissionfromthecountryofthecandidate.AllcorrespondenceshouldbeinEnglish.Moredetails@http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unesco‐poland‐co‐sponsored‐fellowships‐programme‐engineering/


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Post-Doctoral Research Positions

CentreforMolecularMedicineNorway(NCMM)‐PostdoctoralFellowshipinBiophysicalChemistry

A2‐yearpostdoctoralpositionisavailableintheresearchgroupofDr.IrepGözenattheCentreforMolecularMedicineNorway(NCMM);DepartmentofMedicine,UniversityofOslo.Projectdescription:Theprojectisaimedatthemanipulationandcharacterizationofsurface‐adheredbiologicalmembranestounderstandthematerial‐drivenaspectsofcellularprocesses.Majorpartsoftheprojectcontainfabricationofliposomesand2Dlipidfilms;design,fabricationandcharacterizationofengineeredsurfaces,micromanipulationofsurface‐adheredbio‐objectsusingglasscapillariesormicrofluidicchipsandtheobservationoftheresponsesmainlybyopticalorsurfacemicroscopy.Theresultsareutilizedtoelucidatekeymaterialsaspectsofbiomembranesandcellbehavior.Requirements/qualifications:

· CompletedPhDdegreeinbiophysics,biophysicalchemistryormaterialscience· Experiencewithbiologicalsamples/cellculturing· Practicalknowledgeofmicrofabricationprocedures/cleanroomexperience· Workingknowledgeofimageanalysis(Matlab,Pythonorsimilar)Preferably:successfully

completedprogrammingeducationduringundergraduatestudies· Practicalknowledgeofopticsisanadvantage· Abilitytoindependentlyperformexperiments,analyzeandinterprettheresults· Documentedabilitytowritescientificmanuscripts,firstauthorpapersfromPhDstudies

(multipleisadvantageous)· Excellentinterpersonal/communicationskills· AdvancedlevelEnglishinreading,writingandspeaking

Pleaserefertotheregulationspertainingtotheconditionsofemploymentforpost‐doctoralfellowshippositions:http://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/regulations‐employment‐conditions‐postdoc.htmlTheapplicationmustinclude:

· CoverLetter(statingmotivationforworkinginthegroup,max.1page)· Asummaryofcandidate’sownsoftmatterresearchideas(max.2pages)· CV(summarizingeducation,positionsandacademicworkandmethodcompetencemax.2

pages)· Copiesofeducationalcertificates(Foreignapplicantsareadvisedtoattachanexplanationof

theirUniversity’sgradingsystem)· Acompletelistofscientificpublications:Articles,Reviews,Bookchapters,Conference

Proceedings,Presentations· Listofreferences(name,relationtocandidate,e‐mailandtelephonenumber)· Optional:Lettersofrecommendation· InaccordancewiththeUniversityofOslo'sequalopportunitiespolicy,weinviteapplications

fromallinterestedindividualsregardlessofgenderorethnicity.UiOhasanagreementforallemployees,aimingtosecurerightstoresearchresultsa.o.Notethatnoonecanbeappointedformorethanonespecifiedperiodatthesameinstitution.


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Salary:ThepostdoctoralpositionwillbeplacedasSKO1352(positioncode)postdoctoralresearchfellowwithsalaryNOK486100–567100peryear‐dependingonqualifications.ApplicationsmustbedeliveredinourelectronicrecruitingsystemEasyCruitfromthelinkonthebottomofthepage.Applicationssentbyemailwillnotbeaccepted.Contacts:Dr.IrepGözen,Email:[email protected]://www.med.uio.no/ncmm/english/people/aca/irep/index.htmlInquiriesregardingtechnicalaspectsoftheapplicationcanbedirectedtoNinaModahl([email protected]).Moredetails@http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1796925/70932?iso=gb

GlobalHealthPostdoctoralFellowshipsatMcGillUniversityinCanada,2017McGillUniversityisinvitingapplicationsforSteinbergGlobalHealthPostdoctoralFellowship.Thesefellowshipsareopentocurrentorenteringpostdoctoralfellowsfromanyglobalhealthrelateddiscipline.McGillUniversityisapublicresearchuniversityinMontreal,Quebec,Canada.Itwasestablishedin1821byroyalcharter,issuedbyKingGeorgeIVofGreatBritain.ThelanguageofinstructionatMcGillUniversityisEnglish.ApplicantmustdemonstratetherequiredlevelofEnglishproficiencypriortoadmissiontoMcGill,regardlessofcitizenshipstatusorcountryoforigin.

· CourseLevel:Fellowshipsareavailabletopursuepostdoctoralstudies.· StudySubject:Fellowshipsareawardedforpursuingresearchrelatedtoglobalhealthinlowor

middle‐incomecountriesoramongAboriginalpopulationsinCanada.ScholarshipAward:SteinbergGlobalHealthPostdoctoralFellowswillreceiveagenerousstipendandtravelexpenditurestotalling$50,000.Eligibility:

· ApplicantsmusthaveorhavearrangedsupervisionbyamemberofMcGillUniversityFacultywhoisaProfessor,AssociateProfessororanAssistantProfessor.MostofMcGill’sglobalhealthteamsandresearcherscanbefoundontheGHPwebsite.

· Applicantsfromvaryingspecialitieswithinglobalhealth,includingbutnotlimitedtomedicine,nursing,healthsciences,humanities,epidemiology,publichealth,andhealthpolicyareencouragedtoapply.Fundamental(laboratoryorbench)researchprojects,withoutacleartranslationalfocusonpopulationoutcomes,willnotbewithinthescopeofthisfellowship.

· Applicantstothe2017‐2018SteinbergGlobalHealthPostdoctoralFellowshipprogrammustfulfilorhavefulfilledalldegreerequirementsforaPhD,PhD‐equivalentorhealthprofessionaldegreedoctorate(DPhil,DPH,MD,DVMorsimilarterminaldegree)beforeAugust31,2017.Awardeesmustbewithin5yearsofcompletionofthisdegreetoholdtheaward.

· Applicants,whodonothavethePhDorPhD‐equivalentdegreeinhandatthetimeofapplication,mustincludealetterfromtheirDepartmentChairspecifyingthatdissertationdefencewilltakeplacebeforeSeptember1st,2017.SuccessfulapplicantswhodonotcompleteallrequirementsfortheirPhDbyAugust31,2017,willhavetheirofferofawardwithdrawn.

PleaseseetheGraduateandPostdoctoralStudiesOfficefordetailedinformationonpostdoctoralregistrationatMcGill.PleasemakesureyoumeetthegeneralrequirementstobeapostdocinQuebecandCanada.Fellowsmustcomplywithallpostdoctoralregistrationrequirements.


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Ifselected,candidatesfromoutsideofCanadawillneedtobudgetforthetimerequiredforimmigration/workpermitprocessing.Nationality:CanadianandinternationalapplicantscanapplyforPostdoctoralFellowship.CollegeAdmissionRequirementEnglishLanguageRequirement:ThelanguageofinstructionatMcGillUniversityisEnglish.ApplicantmustdemonstratetherequiredlevelofEnglishproficiencypriortoadmissiontoMcGill,regardlessofcitizenshipstatusorcountryoforigin.HowtoApply:Prospectivecandidatesshouldsubmit:

· Applicationform–Pleasedownloadtofill.· CV· PhDsupervisorrecommendationletter(maximum2pages)· McGillsupervisorrecommendationletter(ifdifferentfromabove).Thelettershouldspeak

bothtoyourqualificationsandtherolethesupervisorwillplayinsupportingyourwork.(maximum2pages)

· Researchproposal.Pleasewriteinsimple,non‐technicallanguage.Awardcommitteememberscomefromvariedglobalhealthbackgroundsandmaynotbeexpertsinyourparticularfield(maximum5pages).Pleaseinclude:Brefabstractorsummaryofyourproposal

ApplicationForm: http://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/files/globalhealth/2017‐8_steinberg_fellowship_application_form‐fillable_final.pdfApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationdeadlineisMarch31,2017.ScholarshipLink:http://www.mcgill.ca/globalhealth/funding/steinberg‐global‐health‐postdoctoral‐fellowship

15DahlemPostdocFellowships:FreieUniversitätBerlin

DahlemResearchSchool(DRS)isthestrategiccenterforjuniorresearchersatFreieUniversitätBerlin.TheCenterforResearchStrategy(CRS)promotescutting‐edgeresearchatFreieUniversitätBerlin.ThroughtheDahlempostdocfellowshipProgram,DRSandCRSprovidefundingforhighly‐qualifiedpostdoctoralfellowswithinternationalresearchexperiencetoconducttheirownresearchprojectwithinoneoftheuniversity’soutstandingcollaborativeresearchgroups.CallforApplications2017Aim:TheaimoftheDAHLEMPOSTDOCFELLOWSHIPSistorecruit,regainandretainthebestbrainsandtosupportjuniorresearchersintheiracademiccareerdevelopmentandthetransitiontothenextcareerstep.Dahlempostdocfellowsshouldusethefellowshipperiodtodeveloptheirresearchandapplytonationalorinternationalfundingbodiesforfollow‐upresearchgrants.TargetGroup:Dahlempostdocfellowshipsareopentooutstandingpostdoctoralresearchersfromalldisciplinesandnationalitieswithatleastsixmonths'internationalresearchexperience,whocompletedtheirdoctoraldegreenolongerthanfouryearsago.Framework:Fellowsaregiventheopportunitytoexpandtheiracademicprofilebyexperiencingearlyindependencecombinedwithprofessionalguidance.Toapply,candidateshavetoproposearesearchplanbasedaroundtheresearchfields/keytopicsoftheparticipatingcollaborativeresarchgroups.Duringtheirstaytheyareintegratedintoresearchgroupsandassignedaprofessorasscientificadvisor.Researchstaysofuptosixmonthsataninternationalresearchinstitutionaresupported.


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Dahlempostdocfellowsareencouragedtodeveloptheirprofileasanindependentresearcher.AsmembersofDahlemresearchschool,theybenefitfromatailoredqualificationprogramandtheopportunitytodevelopteachingandleadershipskills.Furthermore,DahlemPostdocFellowsaresupportedinobtainingfundingforfollow‐upresearchprojectsatFreieUniversitätBerlin.

Callforapplications‐DahlemPostdocFellowships OnlineApplicationPlatform FAQDahlemPostdocFellowships

Moredetails@http://www.fu‐berlin.de/en/sites/promovieren/drs/drs_fellowships/DAHLEM‐POSTDOC‐FELLOWSHIPS/index.html

EindhovenUniversityofTechnology:8PostdocpositionsEindhovenUniversityofTechnology(TU/e)invitesapplicationsfor8PostdocresearcherpositionsinvariousdepartmentsofEngineering.

PostdocEnergy‐Pads:thedevelopmentofthermochemicalstorage‐(Post‐doctoral)Researcher,DepartmentofMechanicalEngineering‐

PostdocPredictivemodellingofshort‐fibrereinforcedpolymers,(Post‐doctoral)Researcher‐DepartmentofMechanicalEngineering

PostdocpositionwithintheMANTISproject‐(Post‐doctoral)Researcher,DepartmentofMathematics&ComputerScience‐

PostdocpositionwithinthePRODUCTIVEproject,(Post‐doctoral)Researcher,DepartmentofMathematics&ComputerScience

Postdoc/Assistant/AssociateProf.MolecularEngineeringforBiomolecularSensing,(Post‐doctoral)Researcher,AssistantProfessor,AssociateProfessor,DepartmentofBiomedicalEngineering

PostDoc–SignalprocessingeWatch,Post‐doctoral)Researcher,DepartmentofElectricalEngineering

Fully‐fundedPostdocPositiononPerceptionforHighlyAutomatedDriving,(Post‐doctoral)Researcher,DepartmentofElectricalEngineering

PostdocControllingtissueformationinsitucardiovasculartissueengineering‐(Post‐doctoral)Researcher

Moredetails@http://jobs.tue.nl/en/vacancies.html#filter=p_type%3DSEARCH_RESULTS%26p_search%3D%26p_category_code_arr%3D6047‐461659&page=1

IndividualandGlobalFellowshipsEuropeancommission

IndividualFellowships(IF)byEuropeancommission:IndividualFellowships(IF)fundresearcherswhoarelookingtoenhancetheircareerdevelopmentandprospectsbyworkingabroad.TypesofIndividualFellowships(IFs)‐Therearetwo(02)typesofIndividualFellowships:

EuropeanFellowships:onetotwoyears,

HeldintheEUorassociatedcountries. OpentoresearcherseithercomingtoEuropeormovingwithinEurope. Canhelptorestartresearchcareersafterabreaksuchasparentalleave.


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CanalsohelpreintegrateresearcherscomingbacktoEurope.

GlobalFellowships:twotothreeyears.

FundsecondmentsoutsideEuropeforresearchersbasedintheEUorassociatedcountries. Thereisamandatoryone‐yearreturnperiod. TimePeriod:European&GlobalFellowshipscanalsoincludeasecondmentperiod

Eligibilityconditionsforfellowships:

Thisactionismeanttosupportthebest,mostpromisingindividualresearchersfromanywhereintheworld.

Onlyexperiencedresearcherscanapply. Shouldhaveyourdoctoraldegreeoratleastfour(04)years’full‐timeresearchexperienceby

thetimeofthecalldeadline. Mobilityacrossbordersisamust. Cross‐sectoralmobilityisalsoencouraged.

FundingBenefits

Thegrantprovidesanallowancetocoveryourliving,travel&familycosts. Thegrantisawardedtoyourhostorganization,usuallyauniversity,researchcentreora

companyinEurope. Theresearchcosts&overheadsofthehostorganization(s)arealsosupported.

ApplicationProcedure:Yousubmitaresearchproposal,includingyourCV.Theproposaliswrittenjointlywithyourchosenhostorganization(s)(university,researchcentreorcompany).Proposalsaresubmittedinreplytoacallforproposals.AllopencallsandrelatedinformationsuchastheGuideforApplicantsandfulleligibilitycriteriacanbefoundatthehttps://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about/individual‐fellowships_en

12PostdocPositions:RutgersUniversityMultiplePostdoctoralFellowPositionsareavailableatRutgersUniversity.DetailsofthePositionsaregivenbelow:

Position1:PostdocResearchgrantRefNo:17ST1450;RWJ‐Medicine‐Medicine‐Meb;Rutgers

BiomedicalandHealthSciences(RBHS)Rutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey,isseekingaPostdoctoralFellowfortheDepartmentofMedicinefortheRobertWoodJohnsonMedicalSchool.UnderthedirectionofDr.Wondisford(PrincipalInvestigator),thePostdocFellowwillconductspecializedresearchtechniquesandproceduresrelatedtothecellularandmolecularbiologyofadultdiseases.

Position2:PostdoctoralAssociate;RefNo:16FA1241;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswickDIMACS,theCenterforDiscreteMathematicsandTheoreticalComputerScience,invitesapplicationsfortwopostdoctoralpositionsassociatedwiththecenter.OnepositionisincollaborationwiththeInstituteforAdvancedStudy(IAS)inPrinceton,NJ.Itisatwo‐yearpostdoctoralassociateshipwiththefirstyear(2017‐2018)spentatIAS,andthesecondyear(2018‐2019)spentatDIMACS.


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Position3:PostdoctoralFellow;RefNo:17ST1360;RWJ‐DeptofNeurology;RutgersBiomedicalandHealthSciences(RBHS)

Rutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey,isseekingaPostdoctoralFellowfortheNeurologyDepartmentoftheRobertWoodJohnsonMedicalSchool.UnderthedirectionofthePrincipalInvestigator,theincumbentwillworkonaprojectasapost‐doctoralfellowinalaboratorydedicatedtostudyingthemolecularmechanismsofneurodegenerativediseases.S/Hewillworkaspartofahighlyi…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position4:PostdocClinician,PerDiem;RefNo:17ST1198;RWJ‐Pediatrics‐Pulmonary;RutgersBiomedicalandHealthSciences(RBHS)

Rutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey,isseekingaPostdoctoralClinicianfortheDepartmentofPediatricsfortheRobertWoodJohnsonMedicalSchool.Evaluatespatient’spsychotherapeuticneeds,performspsychologicaltestingandprovidespsychotherapyforinpatientandoutpatientpopulationsasindicatedfortheDepartmentofPediatrics,PulmonaryMedicineandCysticFibrosisDivisi…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position5:PostdoctoralFellow;RefNo:17ST1189;NJMS‐CellBiology&MolecularMed;RutgersBiomedicalandHealthSciences(RBHS)

RutgersNewJerseyMedicalSchoolisseekingaPostdoctoralFellowfortheDepartmentofCellBiologyandMolecularMedicinefortheLaboratoryofDr.StephenVatner.ThePostdoctoralFellowwill,underthedirectionofthePrincipalInvestigator,performbasicscientificresearchactivitiesinvolvedinanimalphysiologyandsurgery.Performsdutiesrelatingtoanimalcare,includingbutnot…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position6:PostdoctoralAssociate;RefNo:16FA1240;DIMACS;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick

DIMACS,theCenterforDiscreteMathematicsandTheoreticalComputerScience,isseekingamotivatedpostdoctoralresearcherforaone‐yearpositionatRutgers.TheidealcandidatewillhaveabackgroundinComputerScience,Physics,Math,orrelatedfield,andexperienceinnetworkresearch.Theprojectwillbefocusedonmodelsofanomalydetectioninmulti‐layernetworks.Theprojectisaco…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position7:PostdoctoralResearcher;RefNo:16FA1268;SAS–ComputerScience;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick

TheDepartmentofComputerScienceatRutgersUniversityseeksapplicationsforatwo‐yearpostdoctoralpositionintheareaoftheoreticalmachinelearning.Candidateswithastrongbackgroundandresearchexperienceattheintersectionofmachinelearningandtheoreticalcomputerscienceareinvitedtoapply.CandidatesshouldhaveastrongpublicationrecordatvenuessuchasCOLT,ICML,and…

Position8:PostdocAssociateinEducationResearchandPolicy;RefNo:16FA1264;CornwallCtrMetroStudies;RutgersUniversity‐Newark

TheNewarkCityofLearningCollaborative(NCLC)andtheSchoolofPublicAffairsandAdministration(SPAA)arepleasedtoannounceaPostdoctoralAssociatepositioninEducationResearchandPolicy.TheAssociatewillbeawardedforatwo‐yearperiodbeginninginFebruary2017,andincludeastipendof$55,000peryear,plushealthbenefits.ReportingtotheExecutiveDirectorofNCLC,the…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position9:PostdoctoralAssociate;16FA1259;SAS–CCB–CtrBiomaterials;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick


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TheNJCenterforBiomaterials(NJCBM)isrecruitinganexceptionalcandidateforapostdoctoralpositioninDecellularization‐RecellularizationofNeurovascularandMusculoskeletalSoft‐tissues.Thisisaone‐yearposition,thatmaybeextendedintoamulti‐yearap…ViewDetailsBookmark

Position10:PostdoctoralAssociate;RefNo:16FA1182;RBS‐MgmtSci&InformationSystems;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick

NSF‐fundedprojectentitled“IncrementalandAsynchronousProjectiveSplittingMethodsforMathematicalProgramming”,underthedirectionofprincipalinvestigatorProfessorJonathanEckstein.Theprojectwillstudyasynchronousdecompositionmethodsforlarge‐scaleoptimizationproblems,andinparticularlarge‐sc

Position11:PostdocAssociate;RefNo:16FA1173;Pharm‐Pharmacology&Toxicology;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick

TheJointGraduatePrograminToxicology(JGPT)atRutgersUniversityhasanopeningforapostdoctoralassociateintoxicologyandenvironmentalhealthsciences.

Position12:PostdoctoralAssociate,StructuralBiology‐CryoElectronMicroscopyandTomography;Ref.No.:16FA1021;Proteomics;RutgersUniversity‐NewBrunswick

ApostdoctoralpositionisavailableinthelabofDr.WeiDaiatRutgers,TheStateUniversityofNewJersey.Researchareasofprimaryinterestincludeproteinaggregationinneurodegenerativediseasesandbacterialmicrocompartmentstructure.ThelabishostedintheCenterforIntegrativeProteomicsResearch,co‐locatedwiththeRCSBProteinDataBankandtheEMDataBank.Moredetails@https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=&query_v0_posted_at_date=&435=Postdoc&225=&2216=&2182=&2201=&2181=&commit=Search

PostdoctoralFellowPositionatUniversityofTexas

PostdoctoralFellowPositionatUniversityofTexasforstudyingbiochemicalandmolecularchangesfortheongoingneuroscienceresearchprojectsattheUniversityofTexas.TheUniversityofTexasMedicalSchoolisofferingafulltimepostdoctoralfellowpositionforLifeSciences,BiochemistryandMolecularBiologydisciplines.ProjectType:Thepositionisfortheongoingneuroscienceresearchprojects.ThelocationwillbeHouston,Texas(US).SalarywillbedeterminedbasedonexperienceandNIH(NationalInstituteofHealth)guidelines.Requirement:Thispositionrequires‐Excellentcommunication;Scientificwritingskills;Experienceinmolecularbiologyand/orbiochemistryHowtoapply:DocumentsRequired:Curriculumvitae(theresumemustbea.doc,.pdf,.docx,.rtfandshouldnotbebiggerthan1MB;Threereferences;Thedocumentsneedtobesentto:Dash,NeurobiologyandAnatomy,TheUniversityofTexasMedicalSchool–Houston,POBox20708,Houston,TX77225.Email:[email protected]/AA/Provisionforonlineapplicationisalsoavailable.GeneralContactInformation:TEL:713‐500‐5625;FAX:713‐500‐0621;Email:[email protected]:http://jobs.sciencecareers.org/job/438674/postdoctoral‐fellow/


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DepartmentofScienceandTechnologycallsforapplicationsforPostDoctoralResearchFellowshipundervariousschemes

TheDepartmentofScienceandTechnologyhasinvitedapplicationsthroughtheSERBforPostDoctoralResearchFellowshipunderthefollowingschemes:SERBIndo‐USPostDoctoralResearchFellowshipandSERBOverseasPostDoctoralResearchFellowship(OtherthanUS).ForSERBIndo‐USPostDoctoralResearchFellowship,thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationis28February2017whileforSERBOverseasPostDoctoralResearchFellowship(OtherthanUS),thedeadlineforsubmissionofapplicationis15March2017.SERBIndo‐USPostDoctoralResearchFellowshipprogram:TheScienceandEngineeringResearchBoard(SERB,astatutorybodyundertheDepartmentofScienceandTechnology,GovernmentofIndia,haspartneredwiththebi‐nationalIndo‐USScienceandTechnologyForum(IUSSTF)tosupportSERBIndo‐USPostDoctoralResearchFellowshipforIndianresearchers.Theprimaryaimofthefellowshipprogramistobuildnationalcapacityinfrontierareasofscienceandengineering.EligibilityforSERBIndo‐USPostDoctoralResearchFellowship:Asperthecallforapplicationnotificationforthescheme,thecandidatesshouldbebelow35yearsofason31December2016.CandidatesmustbeIndiancitizensandhavecompletedtheirPhDdegreefromPublicfundedR&DLaboratory/RecognizedAcademicInstitution/University/CollegeinIndia.ThoseareemployedasondateshouldhavecompletedtheirPhDdegreeafter31December2016.TheremustbealetterofacceptancefromaUShost.DurationandSpecificAreasofresearch:Thefellowshipisfor12months.Thespecificareasofresearchareasfollowed:AdvanceManufacturing,BigData,Bio‐energy,CognitiveScience,ComplexSystems,Cybersecurity,Encryptionanddecryption,Energy,GenetictoPhysiology,HighPerformanceComputationinPhysics,HighPerformanceComputationChemistry,HighPerformanceComputationinBiology,HighPerformanceComputationinMathematics,HumanoidRobotics,Mechnotronics,MentalHealth,Modeling,Imaging,AlgorithmsandCombinatorial,PetroleumandPetro‐ChemicalEngineering,QuantumComputingandSpintronics,ScienceofClimateChange,Glaciology,SustainableChemistry,andTheoreticalMathematicalScience.Formoredetailsonthefellowshipthecandidatesshouldvisitwww.iusstf.organdthecallforproposalshavebeenuploadedontheofficialwebsiteofDepartmentofScienceandTechnology:http://www.dst.gov.in/call‐for‐proposals.FellowshipBenefits:Theselectedcandidateswillbeeligibleformonthlystipend,personalcontingencygrant,OverseasMedicalInsurance,ConferenceAllowance,ReturnAir‐free.SERBOverseasPostDoctoralResearchFellowship(OtherthanUS):TheScienceandEngineeringResearchBoard(SERB)haslaunchedSERBOverseasPostdoctoralfellowship(SERBOPDF)tobuildnationalcapacityinfrontierareasofScienceandEngineering,whichareofinteresttoIndiabyprovidingpostdoctoralfellowshipforaperiodofoneyear(extendabletoonemoreyearsubjecttoevaluation).TheProgramadmitscandidatesinidentifiedareasandsendsthemtotopinstitutionsaroundtheglobe,otherthanUSAandalsotoinstitutionswhereinternationallyacclaimedscientistsareworking.EligibilityforSERBOverseasPostDoctoralResearchFellowship(OtherthanUS):Aspertheschemeguidelines,theapplicantshouldhavecompletedPhDdegreeinscienceandengineeringnotearlierthantheprecedingtwoyearsfromrecognizedinstitutionsinIndia.Forresearcherswhoareinregularemployment,the2yearsperiodmayberelaxedbutageshouldnotexceed35years.Theapplicantshouldhimself/herselfcorrespondwiththeproposedhostinstitutionabroadfortheirpostdoctoralwork.He/sheisrequiredtoproduceevidence,intheformofaletterofacceptancefromthehostinstitutionalongwithmerits/uniquenessofthehostinstituteintheproposedresearcharea.


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Proposedresearchareas:Materials,Energy,SustainableChemistry,Quantum.ComputingandSpintronics,Complexsystems,TheoreticalMathematicalScience,BigData,Mechanobiology/PhysicalBiology,Bio‐energy,GenetictoPhysiology,MentalHealth,HighPerformanceComputationinPhysics,Chemistry,BiologyandMathematics,HumanoidRobotics,CognitiveScience,Mechnotronics,AdvancedManufacturing,Cybersecurity,Encryptionanddecryption,PetroleumandPetro‐ChemicalEngineering,ScienceofClimateChange,Glaciology,Modeling,Imaging,AlgorithmsandCombinatorialOptimizations.Forformat,guidelinesandotherdetailsoftheSERB‐OPDFProgramtheinterestedcandidatesshouldrefertheschemefeaturesontheofficialwebsiteoftheSERB(www.serb.gov.in)andtheofficialwebsiteofDepartmentofScienceandTechnology(www.dst.gov.in).Thelastdateofreceivingtheapplicationis15thMarch2017.FellowshipBenefits:TheselectedfellowswillbepaidamonthlyfellowshipamountequivalenttoUS$3000,onetimeContingency/PreparatoryallowancesofRs.60,000/‐tocovervisafee,airporttransfercharges,insuranceetc.,OverseasMedicalInsuranceinIndiaandUSAofRs20,000/‐andConferencegrants(ifapplicable)ofRs74,000.

DepartmentofScienceandTechnologyinvitesapplicationsfromeligiblePhDdegreeholders

forINSPIREFacultyAwardscheme

TheDepartmentofScienceandTechnology,GovernmentofIndia,hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligiblePhD(Doctoral)degreeholdersforINSPIREFacultyAwardscheme(SessionJanuary–June2017).TheSchemehasprovisiontoaward1000INSPIREFacultyAwardsperyeartoeligiblePhDdegreeholdersinscience,mathematics,engineering,pharmacy,medicine,andagriculturerelatedsubjectsbasedonrigorousandtransparentcriteriabasismetbythepotentialaspirants.INSPIREFacultyAwardSchemeopensupan“AssuredOpportunityforResearchCareer(AORC)”foryoungresearchersintheagegroupof27‐32years.Theschemeoffersacontractualresearchawardstoyoungachieversandopportunityforindependentresearchintheneartermandemergeasafutureleaderinthelongterm.CallsforapplicationsareadvertisedtwotimesinayearJanuaryandJuly.TheJanuary2017advertisementisforSessionJanuary–June2017ofINSPIREFacultyAwardScheme.Eligiblecandidatescansendapplicationsthroughthreeroutes:Direct,NominationandInstitution.EligibilityConditions:ThecandidatesshouldbeIndiancitizensandpeopleofIndianoriginincludingNRI/PIOstatuswithPhDdegreeinscience,mathematics,engineering,pharmacy,medicine,andagriculturerelatedsubjectsfromanyrecognizeduniversityintheworld.AspertheINSPIREFacultyAwardscheme,thosewhohavesubmittedtheirPhDThesesandareawaitingawardofthedegreearealsoeligible.However,theawardwillbeconveyedonlyafterconfirmationoftheawardingthePhDdegree.Theupperagelimitason1stJanuary2017shouldbe32yearsforconsideringsupportforaperiodof5years.However,forSCandSTcandidatesupperagelimitwillbe35years.

Thecandidatesmusthaverecordofpublication(s)inhighlyreputedJournaldemonstratingresearchpotentialofthecandidate.

Candidateswiththebelowdesirablecriteriawillbegivenpriority: Candidateswhoarewithintop1%attheSchoolLeavingExamination,IIT‐JEERank,1stRank

Holdereitheringraduationorpost‐graduationleveluniversityexamination(whichareusedpresentlyforidentifyingINSPIREScholarsatunder‐graduatelevelandINSPIREFellowsfordoctoraldegree).

FinancialsupportanddurationofINSPIREFacultyAward:Aspertheschemeguideline,eachselectedINSPIREFacultyshallbeeligibletoreceiveaconsolidatedamountequivalenttothescaleoftheAssistantProfessorofanIITasFellowshipamount.Inaddition,aResearchGrantof


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Rs7lakhperyearfor5yearsshallalsobeprovidedtoeachsuccessfulcandidate.TheINSPIREFacultyAwardisforamaximumperiodoffiveyears.

EachINSPIREFacultyAwardshallberegulatedaspertheguidelinesavailableatthewebsite:www.online‐inspire.gov.in.TheINSPIREFacultyiseligibletoapplyforanycompetitivegrantfromagenciesduringthetenureoftheINSPIREFacultypositionandwouldbefavorablyconsideredbyDSTforfuturesupportbasedonperformanceandtechnicalmerit.Howtoapplyandkeydates:Asperthenotification,eligiblestudentschoosingtoapplyDirectModeandNominationMode,shouldapplyOn‐lineinprescribedformatsontheofficialwebsiteofhttp://www.online‐inspire.gov.in/.Aftersuccessfulsubmissionofapplicationthroughonline,thecandidatemusttakeaprintoftheapplicationthussubmittedbefore28February2017.FordetailsonhowtosendtheapplicationscandidatesshouldrefertheexactnotificationuploadedontheofficialwebsiteofINSPIREAward.Under`InstitutionsMode’,candidatesmaydirectlyapproachreputedacademicinstitutesandthehostacademicInstituteshallberequiredtoadopttheirowninternalprocessandmechanismasavailablebeforeforwardingnamesofshot‐listedcandidatesforfinalselectionbytheApexCommittee.ForInstitutionsMode,thelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationwithallrelevantdocumentsis31May2017.Forschemeguidelines,eligibilitycriteria,howtoapplyandotherdetails,theinterestedcandidatesshouldrefertheschemeadvertisementuploadedonthewebsite.


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Other Fellowships/Scholarships

GOVERNMENTSCHOLARSHIPSFORHIGHEREDUCATIONINFOREIGNUNIVERSITIES

NationalOverseasScholarshipforScheduledTribeStudents:TheschemeisimplementedbytheMinistryofTribalAffairs.Underthescheme,financialassistanceisprovidedtomeritoriousScheduledTribestudentsforpursuingMasterlevelcourses,Ph.D.andPost‐DoctoralResearchProgrammesinforeignuniversitiesinthefieldofEngineering,TechnologyandScience.Thefamilyincomeceilingofthecandidates/parentsisRs.6.00lacperannum.NationalOverseasScholarshipforScheduledCastestudents:TheschemeisimplementedbytheMinistryofSocialJusticeandEmpowerment.Underthescheme,financialassistanceisprovidedforpursuingMasterlevelcourseandPh.D.inforeignuniversitiesinthefieldofPureandAppliedSciences,SocialScience,AgriculturalScienceetc.Thefamilyincomeceilingofthecandidates/parentsisRs.6.00lacperannum.Thenumberofawardsavailableis100perannum.Dr.AmbedkarSchemeofInterestSubsidyonEducationalLoanforOverseasStudiesfortheStudentsbelongingtotheOtherBackwardClasses(OBCs)andEconomicallyBackwardClasses(EBCs):TheschemeisimplementedbyMinistryofSocialJusticeandEmpowerment.TheobjectiveoftheschemeistoprovideinterestsubsidytomeritoriousOBCandEBCstudentssoastoprovidethemopportunitiestopursuehighereducationabroadinthefieldofArts,Engineering,MedicalandAgriculture.TheincomeceilingisRs.3lakhperannumforOBCsandRs.1lakhforEBCs.50%oftheoutlayisearmarkedtogirlstudents.PadhoPardesh:TheMinistryofMinorityAffairsisimplementingtheschemewhereininterestsubsidyisprovidedtominoritystudentstopuruseMaster'sLevelCourses,M.PhilandPh.D.inforeignuniversitiesinthefieldofArts,Engineering,AgricultureandMedical.Thefamilyincomeceilingofthecandidates/parentsisRs.6.00lakhperannum.OverseasDoctoralFellowshipProgramme:TheschemeisimplementedbyScienceandEngineeringResearchBoard,astatutorybodyofDepartmentofScienceandTechnology.Theobjectiveoftheschemeistobuildnationalcapacitywherethetalentsupplyofresearchersinareasofinteresttothecountryissub‐critical.TheselectedfellowisprovidedUS$24,000perannumforaperiodof4yearsforundertakingthedoctoralresearchprograminScience,Technology,EngineeringandMedicinefromoverseastoprankinguniversities.

ADB’sYoungProfessionalsProgram(YPP)ADB’sYoungProfessionalsProgram(YPP)isseekingforenthusiasmfortheprogram.YPPprovidesthefoundationforachallengingandrewardingprofessionalcareerinaninternationaldevelopmentenvironment.ExpectedSalaryis$81,000‐$97,200PerYear!Requirement:Pleasereadtherequirementslistedbelowbeforeproceedingtotheapplicationprocess:Youshouldbenotmorethan32yearoldsAgeEducation:auniversitydegreeineconomics,finance,businessadministration,engineering,theenvironment,socialsciences,publicpolicy,orotherareasrelevanttoADB’swork.Experience:youshouldhaveatleasttwoyearsexperienceintherelatedfielddevelopmenteconomics;agricultureandnaturalresources;climatechange;commercial/investmentbankingorcorporateinvestment;education;energy;theenvironment;thefinancialsector;public


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health;public‐privatepartnerships;ruraldevelopment;transport;urbanplanning;orwateroperations.Nationality:anationalofoneofADB’smembers.Language:excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskillsinEnglish.Diversity:abletoworkwithothersofdifferentnationalitiesandculturalbackgrounds.Moredetails@https://www.adb.org/site/careers/adb‐young‐professionals‐program

Science&SciLifeLabPrizeforYoungScientists|PrizeMoney:US$30,000

ThisPrizewascreatedtorecognizethatglobaleconomichealthisdependentuponavibrantresearchcommunityandweneedtoencourageourbestandbrightesttocontinueintheirchosenfieldsofresearch.ThePrizeisawardedannuallytooneyoungscientistforoutstandinglifescienceresearchforwhichhe/shewasawardedadoctoraldegreeintheprevioustwoyears.Thetopicoftheentrant’sthesisresearchmustbeinoneofthefollowingcategories:CellandMolecularBiology,GenomicsandProteomics,EcologyandEnvironment,TranslationalMedicine.Eligibleentrantsmusthavebeenawardedtheirdoctoraldegreein2015or2016,andthesubjectoftheirthesisshouldmatchoneoftheSubjectTracksbelow.Thewinnersfromeachcategorywillcompeteforthegrandprize.Prizemoney:US$30,000forthegrandprizewinner,US$10,000foreachofthecategorywinners.Publication:ThegrandprizewinningessaywillbepublishedinScienceandessaysfromtheeachofthecategorywinnerswillbepublishedonline.Applicationdeadline:July15,2017RulesofEligibility

Entrantsforthe2017prizemusthavebeenawardedtheirPh.D.betweenJanuary12015andDecember312016.Asarule,wewillonlyacceptsubmissionsoncewithinthistimeperiod.

Theresearchdescribedintheentrant’sthesismustfallwithinoneofthefollowingcategories(SubjectTracks):

CellandMolecularBiology:researchinthiscategorywillincludecellularandmolecularprocessesatlevelsrangingfromsinglemoleculetosinglecelltotissueandorgansystems,

GenomicsandProteomics:researchinthiscategoryfocusesonanalysesofgene‐andprotein‐relatedevents,atthescaleofgeneorproteinnetworkstothecompletesetofgenesorproteinsinanorganism,

EcologyandEnvironment:researchinthiscategoryencompassesinteractionsbetweenorganismsandtheirenvironment,andhowtheseprocessesareinfluencedbyhumanactivity,

TranslationalMedicine:researchinthiscategorybuildsoninvitrooranimalmodelstudiesofbiologicalprocessestodeveloppotentialtherapiesormedicalprocedures.

Theprizewillonlyrecognizeworkthatwasperformedwhiletheentrantwasagraduatestudent.

Theprizewillbeawardedwithoutregardtosex,race,ornationality. EmployeesofSciLifeLab,Science/AAAS,andcollaboratorsinthemanagementorsponsorship

ofthisPrizeandtheirrelativesarenoteligibletocompete.Procedure:RegisterandSubmitanEntryforthe2017Science&SciLifeLabPrizeforYoungScientists:https://scilifelab.secure‐platform.com/a/solicitations/home/6

Anessay,writtenbytheentrant,describingthethesisworkanditsimplicationsforresearchintheselectedSubjectTrack.Theessaymustnotexceed1,000wordsinlengthandmayincludeonefigureortable.


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Aone‐pagereferenceletterfromyouradvisororamemberofyourthesiscommittee.Thelettershouldincludeanassessmentoftheapplicantandcommentonthesignificanceoftheapplicant’sresearch.

Theabstractofthethesis(nottoexceedfourdouble‐spacedtypedpages). Alistofthefollowing: Fullcitationsofallpublishedorinpresspapersontheresearchdescribedintheessay; Academicandprofessionalawardsandhonorsthattheentranthasreceived;and Relevantprofessionalexperience. TheEntryFormandadditionalsubmissionmaterialsmustbesubmittedelectronicallythrough

ourprizemanagementsystemhere.Belowisatimelinefortheprizeselectionprocess.Youwillbecontactedonlyifthereareadditionalmaterialsorinformationneeded.

August/September:CompilationandReviewofSubmissions October/November:SelectionofPrizeWinner December:AnnouncementofPrizeWinner&AwardsCeremonyinStockholm DeadlineforEntries:July15,2017

JudgingProcedures:First,ScienceeditorswillscreentheessaysandselectthreefinalistsfromeachSubjectTrack.Next,acommitteeofscientistschairedbytheEditor‐in‐ChiefofSciencewillselectawinnerforeachSubjectTrack.Thefourwinnerswillthencompeteforthegrandprize.ThegrandprizewinnerandthreecategorywinnerswillbedecidedbyOctober.Sciencewillcontrolboththeevaluationprocessandtheannouncementofthewinners.Questions/Inquiries:[email protected]@http://www.sciencemag.org/prizes/scilifelab/rules

InternshipOpportunities@ADBCurrentopenings<Order:TitleReferenceNumberDepartmentLocationPostingDateClosingDate>

Intern‐EnergyDivision,CWRD‐1710170103CentralandWestAsiaDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐ProcurementDivision1‐1730170099OperationsServicesandFinancialManagementDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐Agriculture,RuralDevelopment&FoodSecurityUnit‐1717170085SustainableDevelopmentandClimateChangeDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeoftheComplianceReviewPanel‐1726170095OfficeoftheComplianceReviewPanelAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐PublicManagement,FinancialSector,andTradeDivision,SARD‐1720170089SouthAsiaDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐PolicyandSystemsDivision‐1729170098OfficeofRiskManagementAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐TransportandCommunicationsDivision,EARD‐1711170077EastAsiaDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐RegionalCooperationandIntegrationDivision‐1712170078EconomicResearchandRegionalCooperationDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐HealthSectorGroup‐SDSC‐1719170088SustainableDevelopmentandClimateChangeDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017


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Intern‐MacroeconomicsResearchDivision‐1713170079EconomicResearchandRegionalCooperationDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐DepartmentofExternalRelations‐1725170094DepartmentofExternalRelationsAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeofInformationSystemsandTechnology(ChangeManagementandCommunications)‐1732170100OfficeofInformationSystemsandTechnologyAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐GovernmentRelationsUnit‐1731170104OfficeofAdministrativeServicesAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeoftheGeneralCounsel‐1723170092OfficeoftheGeneralCounselAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐PrivateSectorTransactionSupportDivision‐1714170082PrivateSectorOperationsDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐UrbanDevelopmentandWaterDivision,SARD‐1721170090SouthAsiaDepartmentNepalResidentMission15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐EnvironmentandSafeguardsDivision‐1716170084SustainableDevelopmentandClimateChangeDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeoftheHead,OfficeofAnticorruptionandIntegrity‐1727170096OfficeofAnticorruptionandIntegrityAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐RegionalCooperationandOperationsCoordinationDivision,CWRD‐1709170101CentralandWestAsiaDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐TheSecretary'sOffice‐1724170093OfficeoftheSecretaryAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐InfrastructureFinanceDivision2‐1715170083PrivateSectorOperationsDepartmentThailandResidentMission15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeofCofinancingOperations‐1722170091OfficeofCofinancingOperationsAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐HealthSectorGroup‐SDSC‐1718170086SustainableDevelopmentandClimateChangeDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐TrustFundandAdministrativeExpensesSection‐1728170097Controller'sDepartmentAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters15Jan201715Mar2017

Intern‐OfficeoftheSecretary‐1733170227OfficeoftheSecretaryAsianDevelopmentBankHeadquarters2Mar201731Mar2017

Moredetails:https://www.adb.org/site/careers/current‐opportunities

DepartmentofScience&TechnologycallsforapplicationsfromyoungscientistsforSwarnaJayantiFellowships2016‐17

NewDelhi:TheDepartmentofScience&Technology(DST)hasinvitedapplicationsfromeligibleyoungscientistsforSwarnaJayantiFellowships2016‐17.Thefellowshipisopentoscientistsbetween30to40yearsofageasonDecember31,2016.Thisfellowshipschemeaimsatsupportingyoungscientiststopursueresearchinfrontierareasofscienceandtechnology:LifeSciences,PhysicalSciences,ChemicalSciences,Earth&AtmosphericSciences,MathematicalSciences,EngineeringSciences.AspertheSwarnaJayantiFellowshipsadvertisementissuedbytheDST,thedurationofthefellowshipwillbeforaperiodnotexceedingfiveyears.ThesupportwillcoveralltherequirementsforperformingtheresearchandwillincludeafellowshipofRs.25,000/‐permonthforfiveyears.ThefellowshipwillbeprovidedinadditiontothesalarytheydrawfromtheirparentInstitution.Inadditiontofellowship,grantsforequipments,computationalfacilities,consumables,contingencies,


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nationalandinternationaltravelandotherspecialrequirements,ifany,willbecoveredbasedonmerit.EligibilityCriteriaforSwarnaJayantiFellowships2016‐17:TheapplicantshouldhavePhDdegreeinScience/Engineering/MedicineandshouldnotbedrawingFellowshipfromanyotherSchemeofGOI.Thescientistsshouldbeactiveinthefrontierareaofscienceandengineeringwithoutstandingcontributionsintheformofresearchpublicationsand/orpatents,peerrecognitionfromscientificcommunity,awardsetc.inhis/herareaofresearch.ThefellowshipisopentoIndianNationalsandtheyhavearegularpositioninarecognizedIndianacademic/researchorganization.Alsotheorganization/instituteshouldalsoundertakefinancialandothermanagementresponsibilitiesoftheprojectthroughoutthefiveyeartermincasefellowshipisawardedtothescientist.Howtoapply:TheSwarnaJayantiFellowshipsadvertisementmentionedthatthelastdateforsubmissionofapplicationsis15April2017.ToknowhowtosubmittheapplicationsinterestedcandidatesshouldfollowtheexactadvertisementuploadedonthewebpageofofficialwebsiteoftheDepartmentofScience&Technology.(http://www.dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/ADVERTISEMENT‐SWARNAJAYANTI‐FELLOWSHIPS‐2016‐17.pdf)Scientistsselectedfortheawardshouldhaveaccomplishedinnovativeoriginalresearchinfrontierareasofscienceandtechnology.TheGovernmentofIndiahadlaunchedthe“SwarnaJayantiFellowships”tocommemoratethefiftiethyearofIndependenceofthenation.Aspertheschemefeature,aselectednumberofyoungscientists,withexcellenttrackrecord,areprovidedspecialassistanceandsupporttoenablethemtopursueresearchinfrontierareasofscienceandtechnology.Thefellowshipisscientistspecificandnotinstitutionspecific,veryselectiveandhascloseacademicmonitoring.

ITSFellowshipProgramforInternationalStudentsinBrazil,2017

TheInstituteofTechnologyandSocietyisinvitingsevenfellowsfromallovertheworldtoapplytoitsGlobalPolicyFellowshipProgram.Thesefellowshipsareavailableforresearchers,graduatestudentsaswellasprofessionalsworkingwithtechnologypolicytospendfourweeksinBrazilatITS.ThemissionoftheInstituteforTechnology&Society(ITS)istoensurethatBrazilrespondscreativelyandappropriatelytotheopportunitiesprovidedbytechnologyinthedigitalage,andthatthepotentialbenefitsarebroadlysharedacrosssociety.Throughitsownresearchandinpartnershipwithotherinstitutions,ITSanalyzesthelegal,social,economicandculturaldimensionsoftechnologyandadvocatesforpublicpoliciesandprivatepracticeswhichprotectprivacy,freedomofexpressionandaccesstoknowledge.

CourseLevel:Thisisafourweeksfellowshipprogramme.

StudySubject:GlobalFellowswillhavetheopportunitytoworkwiththeteamwhocreatedanddevelopedthelandmark“MarcoCivil”legislation,abillprotectingfundamentalrights,includingprivacy,netneutralityandfreedomofexpression,approvedaslawinBrazilinApril2014.

ListofCountries:Also,theywillbefreetochooseoneoftheITSfivebroadareastoworkwith,namely:Law,democracyandtechnology(dealingwithtopicssuchcivicengagement,onlineparticipation,andothers);Accesstotechnology,justiceandhumanrights(dealingwithtopicssuchasconnectivity,accesibility,digitaldivideandothers);InternetregulationandInternetgovernance;


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Privacyanddataprotection(dealingwithtopicssuchasbigdata,anti‐survailance,dataprotectionandmasssurveilance);Rethinkingculture,mediaandeducation(workingwithtopicssuchasintelectualproperty,digitalentrepreneurship,art&technology,onlineteaching,andothers).

ScholarshipAward:FellowshipPackageincludes:Intensive4‐weekprogramforthefellows.AirticketstoSãoPauloandBrasília.AccommodationinSãoPauloandBrasíliaduringthedaysofourvisit.Sharedofficespaceatourheadquartersforfourweeks.Anone‐weekcourseaslecturerandstudentwithimmersioninsubjectsrelatedtolawandtechnology

Eligibility:ITSislookingforMBA,Master’s,andPhDstudents,researchers,andprofessionalswhoarefollowingthedebatesinthepublicpolicyfield,andwhowanttospendpartoftheirsummerorwinterinBrazil,learningaboutInternetpolicy.Peoplefromallbackgroundsareencouragedtoapply.

Nationality:Applicantsfromaroundtheworldareeligibletoapplyforthisfellowship.

EntranceRequirement:Applicantswhowanttospendpartoftheirsummer/winterinBrazil,learningaboutInternetpolicycanapply.

SupportingMaterial:Applicantsmustincludecompleteacademicandprofessionalresume(english),includingLinkedinprofileandotheronlinereferences.

HowtoApply:Alldocumentsmustbesentinonesinglee‐mailmessagetomanuela.curcio‐at‐itsrio.org,withthesubject“[ITS]GlobalFellowsApplication::YourName”.

ApplicationForm:https://itsrio2.typeform.com/to/S6rm6J

ApplicationDeadline:TheapplicationsdeadlineisMarch13,2017.

ScholarshipLink:http://itsrio.org/en/2016/02/16/english‐its‐global‐policy‐fellowship‐program‐2016/

PaidInternshipatWorldFoodProgrammeinRome,Italy

TheWorldFoodProgrammeistheworld’slargesthumanitarianagency,fightinghungerworldwide.WearecurrentlyseekingtofillaninternshippositionundertheWFPGlobalLogisticsCluster(GLC)oftheSupplyChainDivision.ThepositionwillbebasedatourHeadquartersinRome,Italy.TheInternshipwillbeforaninitialperiodof6monthsstartingfromApril2017.

TheselectedcandidatewillbeassistingtheWFPGlobalLogisticsCluster(GLC)withthefollowingkeyduties:

Assistinthecollectionandanalysisanddisseminationoflogisticsinformationreceivedfromfieldoperations,inclosecoordinationwithInformationManagementpersonnelintheGLC;

AssistwiththepreparationofdocumentsandIMproductsandprovideresearchandediting; Assistinmaintaininginternalandexternalinformationsharingmechanismsandsystems;

documentationformats,assessmentformats,centralfilestore,operationsarchive,reportingsystems;

AssistinpublicationofinformationanddocumentsontheLogisticsClusterWebsiteandsocialmedia.

Ensurethataccurate,consistentinformationconcerningallGlobalLogisticsClusteroperationsisenteredintocurrentstandardizedtemplatesandpostedontheLogisticsClusterwebsite;


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Assistwithpresentationmaterialandbriefingpackspreparation; AssistwithGLCSCeventsandconferencesplanningandpreparationincludingadmin/logistics

support; Takeandkeepnotesandmeetingminutesasneeded; Supporttheteamonothercommunicationsinitiatives(includingsocialmedia); Fieldsupport:

o AssistwiththepreparationofConceptofOperations,StandardOperatingProcedures(SOPs),SpecialOperationsNarrative&Budgets,andCERF/FlashAppealinputs,ensuringtheyareregularlyrevised/updatedasrequired.

o Editdocumentsandprovideconstructivefeed‐backtoLogisticsClusterfieldpersonnelwhoproduceLogisticsClusterproducts/reports.

Location:ItalyBenefits:WFPpaysasmallmonthlyallowanceofmaximum$700(dependingontheinternshiplocation).ThecurrentamountforRome,isaround$600.WFPisnotresponsibleforlivingexpenses,arrangementsforaccommodation,traveltoandfromWFPinternshiplocation,necessaryvisasandcostsrelatedtoalloftheabove.Eligibilities

CurrentlyenrolledandhaveattendedUniversitycoursesinthelast12monthsinclusiveofhavingcompletedthreeyearsofstudiesorhaverecentlygraduatedinthelast12monthsEconomics,SocialSciences,Communications,JournalismorotherfieldsrelatedtoInformationManagement;

ProficientinMSOfficepackage,particularlyinMicrosoftExcelandPowerPoint.DemonstratedabilityindataacquisitionandknowledgeofAccessorotherdatabasetoolsisanadvantage.ExperiencewithHTMLisalsoaplus;

FluentinEnglish,IntermediateinFrench; Previousinternshipsindevelopmentorcommunications‐relatedfieldsaredesirable; Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationsskills;goodresearchandanalyticalskills;ability

tomeetdeadlinesandworkunderpressureaspartofateam;goodcommunicationskills;excellentwrittenandanalyticalskills.ExperienceinusingSocialMediainaprofessionalcontext.

Moredetails@https://career012.successfactors.eu/portalcareer?company=C0000168410P&navBarLevel=JOB_SEARCH&_s.crb=QtxX7P2LqbrYTYw2OqKByUkeV6Y%3d

TheUniversityofChicagoLawSchool‐Lecturer–InternationalHumanRightsClinic

FellowshipTheUniversityofChicagoLawSchoolisseekingqualifiedapplicantsforafull‐timepositiontrainingandsupervisinglawstudentsasaFellow,appointedwiththerankofLecturer,intheLawSchool'sInternationalHumanRights(IHR)Clinic.Thispositionisforthe2017‐18academicyearandisexpectedtobeginonAugust1,2017.Theappointmentisfor12months;re‐appointmentforasecondtermmaybepossible.TheIHRClinicworksforthepromotionofsocialandeconomicjusticeglobally,includingintheUnitedStates.TheIHRClinicusesinternationalhumanrightslawsandnormsaswellasothersubstantivelawandstrategiestodrawattentiontohumanrightsviolations,developpracticalsolutionstothoseproblemsusinginterdisciplinarymethodologies,andpromoteaccountabilityonthepartofstateandnon‐stateactors.IHRClinicprojectsincludelitigationindomestic,foreign,andinternationaltribunals,aswellasnon‐litigationprojects,suchasdocumentingviolations,legislativereform,draftingreports,andtrainingmanuals.


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ReportingtotheDirectoroftheIHRClinic,thesuccessfulcandidatewillparticipateinallaspectsoftheIHRClinicandjobresponsibilitieswillincludesupervisingstudentprojectsincludingprovidingfeedbackonwrittenwork,participatinginteammeetings,workingwiththeDirectortodevelopteachingmaterialsandteachingintheclinic,developingandselectingclients,managingaspectsofablogandwebsiterelatingtointernationallawandtheIHRClinic,organizingandcoordinatingrelevantevents,lecturesandotherclinicactivities,andmayincludeinternationaltravel.CandidatesmusthaveaJ.D.andatleasttwotofouryearsofworkexperienceasapracticinglawyer,preferablyincludingexperiencewithinternationalhumanrightslitigationoradvocacy.MustbeamemberingoodstandingofthebarofIllinoisoranotherstate.Priorteachingexperienceishighlydesirable,butnotrequired.FluencyinEnglishisrequired,andanotherlanguage,preferablySpanish,isstronglydesired.Demonstratedabilitytoworkwithtechnology,includingpostingtoablogandwebsite.Eachcandidateshouldsubmitacoverletter,resumeorcurriculumvita,alawschooltranscript,alistofreferences,andalegalwritingsample(noteditedbyanyoneelse).CandidatesarerequiredtoapplyonlineanduploadallapplicationmaterialattheUniversityofChicagoAcademicCareerOpportunitieswebsite:https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54879.Toensurefullconsiderationofyourapplication,allapplicationmaterialsshouldbeuploadedtothereferencedwebsitebyMay21,2017.ApplicationswillberevieweduntilthepositionisfilledoruntilJuly31,2017,whicheverissooner.TheUniversityofChicagoisanAffirmativeAction/EqualOpportunity/Disabled/VeteransEmployeranddoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofrace,color,religion,sex,sexualorientation,genderidentity,nationalorethnicorigin,age,statusasanindividualwithadisability,protectedveteranstatus,geneticinformation,orotherprotectedclassesunderthelaw.ForadditionalinformationpleaseseetheUniversity'sNoticeofNondiscriminationathttp://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/.Jobseekersinneedofareasonableaccommodationtocompletetheapplicationprocessshouldcall773‐702‐0287oremailACOppAdministrator@uchicago.eduwiththeirrequest.Moredetails@http://www.cleaweb.org/Jobs/4571517

ResearchScientistvacancyinNationalRemoteSensingCentre(NRSC)

NationalRemoteSensingCentre(NRSC)isakeyfunctionaryofIndianSpaceResearchOrganization(ISRO)havingitsheadquarteratBalanagar,HyderabadStrivingtorealizetheIndianSpaceVisionthroughEarthObservation.ItisresponsiblefortheGroundSegmentofRemoteSensingProgrammethroughsatellitedataacquisition,archival,processing,dissemination,RemoteSensingApplications,TrainingandCapacityBuilding.ResearchScientist:19posts(B.E./B.TechinCSE/ECE/IT‐11posts,BE/B.Tech/M.Sc.inGeo‐Informatics/Geomatics/RemoteSensing/equivalent‐08posts),PayScale:₹15600‐39100GradePay₹5400/‐,Qualification:BE/B.Tech/M.Sc.degreeshouldbeinFirstClasswithanaggregateof65%marks(averageofallsemesters)orCGPAof6.84ona10Pointscale.,Age:18‐35years.ThepositionsofResearchScientistsarepurelytemporaryandselectedcandidatesshallbeengagedinitiallyforaperiodoftwoyears,extendableuptothevalidityoftheproject.Inanycase,themaximumperiodofengagementshallnotexceedfiveyears.HowtoApply:InterestedcandidatesmayapplyOnlineatISRONRSCwebsitefrom25/02/2017to13/03/2017only.FordetailedInformation,pleasevisithttp://218.248.0.109:1895/erechomepage/formoreinformationandonlinesubmissionofapplication.


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Summer/Winter/Doctoral Schools/Sponsored International Workshops

OBSCONSERBWorkshop:DepartmentofScience&Technology

DepartmentofScience&Technology(DST),GovernmentofIndiainvitesapplicationsfortheOBSCON2017,SERBWorkshop.ExpertsintherespectiveareasfrompremierInstitutionsandreputedorganizationsinthecountrylikeIndianInstituteofTropicalMeteorology,IITs,NationalCentreforMediumRangeWeatherForecasting,IndianMeteorologyDepartment,MinistryofEarthScience,reputedUniversities,IndianAirForceandIndianNavyetc,willcontributetothetrainingprogramalongwiththeexperiencedfacultymembersofAirForceAdministrativeCollege.Themeoftheworkshop:ObservationalandComputationalToolsforNowcastingDuration:15–26May2017AgeLimit:mustnotexceed40yearsQualificationrequirements:

ApplicantmustholdPostgraduatedegreeinPhysics,Mathematics,Meteorology,Oceanographyoralliedsubjects/M.Tech.(anysubject).

ApplicantsappearedforfinalM.Sc./M.TechexaminationsandawaitingresultsarealsoeligiblebyforwardingletterfromtheirrespectiveHeadsofDepartments/institutions.

DueweightagewillbegiventoPhDstudents,Postdocfellows,younglecturers,workingmeteorologistsandothercandidatesnominatedbytheoperationalagencies.

Applications:Alltheselectedcandidateswillbeintimatedthroughe‐mail/postabouttheirselectionwithothernecessarydetailsby10Apr17.Thelistofselectedcandidateswillbeavailableonthewebsites.Topicsincludedare:

WeatherforecastingandNowcasting. ImportanceofmodernobservationaltechniquesinNowcasting. NowcastingChallengesforaviationwithrelevantcasestudies. DopplerWeatherRadar,Satellite,LightningDetectorandMicrowaveRadiometer,UpperAir

SoundingSystemproductsandtheirutilisationinNowcasting. NumericalWeatherPredictionanditsutilizationinNowcasting. StatisticalMethods(MOS/PPMusingLogistic/PowerRegression,FactorAnalysis,Cluster

Analysisetc.)LabsessiononNWPmodelling&applicationSoftware(McIDAS,RAOBS,SPSS,DigitalAtmosphereetc.)Fieldtriptoprovidefirst‐handexposureonaviationforecast.Moredetails@http://www.dst.gov.in/news/serb‐sponsored‐workshop‐obscon‐2017RACIRISummerSchoolforYoungIndianScientists‐JawaharlalNehruCentreforAdvanced

ScientificResearchBangalore

TheRACIRISummerSchoolsarejointlyorganizedbyDESYinGermany,theNRC“KurchatovInstitute”intheRussianFederationandtheSwedishResearchCouncilinSweden.Thesummerschoolsofferauniquetrainingprogramandstimulatinglearningenvironmentforyoungresearchersinmaterialsscienceincloseconnectiontoresearchatlarge‐scalex‐rayandneutronsources.TheschoolwillmainlyaddressPhDstudents,master(diploma)studentsintheirfinalresearchyear,andyoungpostdoctoralresearchersmainlyfrominstitutionsofthethreepartnercountries.ItisoneofthemaingoalsofRACIRISummerSchoolstostrengthenthescientificknowledgebaseofthenextgenerationofresearchersinadvancedmaterialsdesignandtocontributetothenecessary


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interdisciplinaryliteracyinrelevantscientificfieldsanddisciplines.Theprogramstructure,lecturesandtopicsaredesignedtoimprovethefundamentalunderstandingratherthanfocusingonplainexperimentalmethodsandtechniques.WithintheframeworkoftheIndia@DESYcollaborationweofferthreeRACIRI2017scholarshipsforoutstandingyoungIndianscientists.ThreeRACIRI2017Scholarships:ApplicationandParticipationThethreeRACIRI2017scholarshipsforyoungIndianresearchersconsistoffullaccommodation,lodgingandmealsduringtheRACIRISummerSchool2017.Weexpectthesuccessfulcandidatestobeexcellentlyqualifiedseniormasterstudentsinthefinalphaseoftheirstudyprogramme(master/diploma),orPhDstudentswithprovenacademicbackgroundandnecessaryqualifications,oryoungscientists(Postdocs).StudentsandyoungscientistsfromIndiawishingtoparticipatemustfirstapplyattheJawaharlalNehruCentreforAdvancedScientificResearch(JNCASR)andwillthenbenominatedbyacommittee(basedontheiracademicaccomplishment,researchandeducationexperience,andwithcarefulconsiderationofgenderbalance).Applicantsarerequestedtoelectronicallysubmit:oaCVoaone‐pagemotivationletterexplainingwhyhe/shewouldliketoparticipateandhowthismightbenefithis/herongoingorplannedresearchotworeferenceletters.Alldocumentsshouldbesubmittedby15March2017tocbhas@jncasr.ac.inandindia‐desy@jncasr.ac.inPleasebeadvisedtosubmityourapplicationassoonaspossible.SuccessfulapplicantswillthenreceiveaninvitationtoattendtheRACIRISummerSchool2017.Moredetails@http://www.jncasr.ac.in/annview.php?id=720

CallforApplications:XIIIMigrationSummerSchool–BeyondtheCrisis

TheMigrationPolicyCentreisnowtakingapplicationsforthe2017editionoftheMigrationSummerSchool,whichwilltakeplaceattheEuropeanUniversityInstituteinFlorence(Italy)from26thJune–7thJuly2017.Applicationsarewelcomefromacademicandpracticebackgroundstocreateanenrichingmixofpostgraduatestudents,civilservants,internationalorganisationpractitioners,NGOworkers,journalists,policyanalystsandteachersfromaroundtheworld.TheMigrationPolicyCentrehasalong‐standingexperienceinorganisingsummerschoolsandexecutivetrainings.IthasbeenselectedbytheEuropeanCommission(DGDEVCO)totraincivilservantsinBrusselsandintheEUDelegationsworldwide.

Learnmoreaboutthe2017editionoftheSummerSchool

Moredetails@http://www.migrationpolicycentre.eu/call‐for‐applications‐xiii‐migration‐summer‐school‐beyond‐the‐crisis/

GlobalFoodSecuritySymposium2017–NextGenerationDelegationTheChicagoCouncilonGlobalAffairsisnowacceptingapplicationsforourNextGenerationDelegationfromstudentstoparticipateintheGlobalFoodSecuritySymposium2017.ThesymposiumwillbeheldonMarch29‐30,2017,inWashington,DC.ApplyNow:https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/basic‐page/global‐food‐security‐symposium‐2017‐next‐generation‐delegation#apply


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DelegateDescription:Convenedannually,theGlobalFoodSecuritySymposiumaddressestheUSgovernment'sandinternationalcommunity’sprogressonglobalfoodsecurityandensuresthatnewchallengesaremetwithactionandinnovation.Since2013,theNextGenerationDelegationprogramhasprovidedanopportunityforpromisingstudentstoengageinsymposiumdiscussionsandtointeractwithbusinessandpolicyleaders,civilsociety,andsocialentrepreneursworkingonagriculture,food,andnutritionissues.The2017symposiumwillofferkeyinsightsonhowtoleveragepastsuccesses,andinvigoratefutureefforts,amidstanevolvinggloballandscape.Thisuniquewindowofopportunityisachancetohelpshapethenextdecadeofleadershiponglobalfoodsecurity.CandidateOpportunities‐NextGenerationDelegateswillhavetheopportunityto:interactwithsymposiumspeakersandseniorattendeesinprivateforum;networkwithotheroutstandingstudentsplanningcareersinglobalfood,agriculture,andnutritionsectors;connectwithkeystakeholdersfromthepublic,private,andNGOsectorsinprivatemeetings;andselectdelegatesmayalsoparticipateinsymposiumsideevents,paneldiscussions,orvideointerviews.OtherEngagementOpportunities:Wehavetwoadditionalopportunitiesforexceptionalapplicantstoparticipateinthesymposiumandrelatedevents.Opting‐intoconsiderationforeitherofthesetwoprogramsdoesnotundermineyourchancesofbeingselectedasaDelegate,butdoesincreaseyourchancesforbeingselectedtoparticipateinthesymposium.SocialMediaAmbassadorsplayanintegralroleinsupportingtheSymposiumviaourdigitalplatformsanddrivingengagement,outreachanddisseminationinthelead‐uptotheevent.The2016symposiumreachedover45countriesaroundtheglobeandwelooktoourSocialMediaAmbassadorstoexpandthatfootprintevenfurtherthisyear.Ambassadorsareexpectedtoengagein—anddrive—onlinesymposiumdiscussionbylive‐tweetingportionsoftheevent,alongwithmanyofourglobalpartnerorganizationsandspeakers.Thisisaremoteopportunity.Rapporteurswillplayanimportantrolebyattendingworkinggroup"SolutionSessions"inWashington,DC,andcapturingkeythemesandoutcomesdiscussedatprivateworkinggroupsessions.Theaimofthispositionistoallowstudentstoparticipateintheworkinggroupsandthesymposiumandtoensurethattheproceedingsandoutcomesareclearlyrecordedandsharedwithparticipantsforfollow‐upaction.TheSolutionSessionswillbeheldonMarch29,andrapporteurswillalsobeinvitedtothesymposiumonMarch30.CandidateResponsibilities‐Delegatesareexpectedto:Attendallsymposium‐relatedeventsinWashington,DC,onMarch29‐30,2017.TheCouncilwillcoverroundtripairfare,accommodations,andmealexpenses.PrepareacommentarypiecefortheGlobalFoodforThoughtblogonfoodsecurity,shockstotheglobalfoodsystem,andentrepreneurshipandinnovation,asitrelatestotheirareaofresearchfocusandcareertrajectory.Supportsocialmediaoutreach,whichincludesengagingyourrespectiveuniversitiesanddisseminatinginformationaboutthesymposium,itsfeaturedreportandthelivestreamtoyournetworks.Contributetoandparticipateintheevent’ssocialmediaplans,andresponsibilitiesasrequired.Participateinaprivatepost‐eventdebriefingsessionandcompleteanonlineevaluationoftheevent.CandidateCriteria:Studentsmustbeatthegraduateoradvancedundergraduate(thirdorfourthyear)levelstudyingagriculturaldevelopment,socialentrepreneurship,entrepreneurship,orotherfoodsecurityrelateddisciplines.Studentsmustplantoentertheagricultureandfoodsectorupongraduation.InternationalstudentsandstudentsstudyingatuniversitiesoutsideoftheUnitedStatesarestronglyencouragedtoapply.


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Applications:Theapplicationperiodhasnowclosed.ApplicantswillreceivenotificationonthestatusoftheirapplicationbytheendofJanuary2017.IfyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheNextGenerationDelegationpleasecontactnextgendelegation@thechicagocouncil.org.Moredetails@https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/basic‐page/global‐food‐security‐symposium‐2017‐next‐generation‐delegation

CallforApplication:UNESCOWorldHeritageYoungProfessionalsForum2017

Overview:Priortothe41stsessionoftheWorldHeritageCommitteeandintheframeworkoftheUNESCOWorldHeritageEducationProgramme,thePolishNationalCommissionforUNESCOandtheInternationalCulturalCentreinKrakowareproudtoholdtheHeritageYouthForum2017“Memory:LostandRecoveredHeritage”fromthe25Juneto4July2017,inWarsaw,Krakow(Poland)Youngrepresentatives,agedfrom22to32,from35countries,willhavetheopportunitytoexchangeideas,contributetothediscussionsandimmersethemselvesintopicswithinthescopeoflostandrecoveredheritage.Objectives:TheForumseekstodeepenyouthknowledgeandunderstandingtheimportanceof:

theimplementationoftheWorldHeritageConvention, theworkingmethodsoftheWorldHeritageCommittee, thechallengesandopportunitiesoftheprotection,conservationandrestorationofselected

WorldHeritagesitescarryingassociativevalues.Programmedetails:Scheduledactivitiesinclude:

visitstoWorldHeritagesitesincludingWieliczka,WarsawandKrakowwithinternationalheritageexperts;

workshopsondifferentaspectsemergingfromthesites; practicalhands‐onactivitiesrevolvingaroundtherestorationoftheWawelRoyalCastlein

Krakow; expertsandyoungrepresentatives’presentations; participationindiscussionsonthestateofconservationandrestorationofpropertiesand

practicingtheYouthModelsimulation.ElaborationofadeclarationwhichtheparticipantswillpresenttotheCommitteeattheOpeningCeremonyofthe41stsessionoftheWorldHeritageCommitteeandparticipationinthefirstplenaryday,3July2017.Participants:ThePolishNationalCommissionforUNESCOandtheInternationalCulturalCentreinKrakowarepleasedtoinviteyoungpeopleinterestedinissuesrelatedtoWorldHeritagewhoare:Agedfrom22to32yearsold;FluentinEnglish(pleasenotethatnointerpretationwillbeprovided;EnglishwillbetheonlylanguageusedthroughouttheForum);Citizensofoneofthe21MemberStatesofthecurrentWorldHeritageCommittee(Angola,Azerbaijan,BurkinaFaso,Croatia,Cuba,Finland,Indonesia,Jamaica,Kazakhstan,Kuwait,Lebanon,Peru,Philippines,Poland,Portugal,theRepublicofKorea,Tunisia,Turkey,theUnitedRepublicofTanzania,Vietnam,Zimbabwe),aswellasofBelarus,theCzechRepublic,Egypt,Germany,Hungary,India,Iran,Iraq,Lithuania,Mali,RussianFederation,Slovakia,Syria,andUkraine;Graduatesfrom/involvedinheritage‐relatedfieldssuchas:architecture,urbanplanning,constructionalengineering,archaeology,sociology,culturalheritage,anthropology,ethnology,ethnography,economy,history,arthistory,communication,law,tourism,naturalandculturalheritage,geography,internationalrelations;researchers,activists,youngprofessionalsinNGOs,


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associations,culturalandnaturalheritageorganizations,museums,heritagesites;Experienceinthefieldofheritage,inparticularintheareaofheritageconservationandrestoration,wouldbeanasset;Motivated,committedtobringintheirownexpertise,activeindividualsinterestedinimplementingtheoutcomesoftheForumintheirrespectivecountries.ApplicationProcedures:YoungparticipantswhofittheaboveprofileandwhoaremotivatedtoactivelyparticipateintheWorldHeritageYoungProfessionalsForum2017areinvitedtofillintheapplicationforminEnglish.Theapplicationpackageconsistsof:▪anapplicationform(attached),▪ashortbiographicalnoteincludingaphoto(CV).***Theorganiserswillberesponsibleforflightarrangementsandwillcovertheparticipants’transportation(economyclass)aswellasaccommodation*costsandmealcost(non‐smokingrooms)duringtheirstayinPoland(includingvisafees,whereapplicable).IncasetheparticipantsshouldliketoextendtheirstayinPolandandattendtheWorldHeritageCommitteeSessionbeyond4July2017,alltherelatedcostsshouldbecoveredbytheconcernedmemberstates.Inordertomakeallofthenecessarypreparations,participantsarekindlyrequestedtoinformtheorganisersoftheirplansinadvance.Moredetails@http://whc.unesco.org/en/events/1363

TaiwanGovernmentScholarships2017forInternationalStudentsTheTaiwanGovernmentthroughtheMinistryofEducation(MOE)offersBachelors,Masters,andPhDscholarshipsforinternationalstudentswhowantstostudyinTaiwanCollegesandUniversitiesthroughtheTaiwanScholarshipProgram.Theprogramaimstoencourageoutstandinginternationalstudents(excludingstudentsfromMainlandChina,HongKongandMacau)toundertakedegreestudiesinTaiwansoastofamiliarizethemselveswiththeacademicenvironmentinTaiwanandpromotecommunication,understandingandfriendshipbetweenTaiwanandcountriesaroundtheworld.Benefits:Tuitionandpaymentofacademicfees,includingcreditfee.Uponvalidationoftuitionandabovefees,theMOEawardseachrecipientpersemesteruptoNTD40,000.IfthetotalamountofthesefeesshouldexceedNTD40,000,theremainderofallcostsshallbecoveredbyeithertherecipient,ortherecipient’scollege,whereasoverNTD40,000arethesoleresponsibilityoftherecipient.Tuitionandacademicfeesdonotincludeanyofthefollowing:administrationfees,thesisadvisingfees,insurancepremiums,accommodation,Internetaccess,allofwhicharepayablebytherecipients.SubsistenceallowanceTheMOEofferseachrecipientundertakingundergraduatestudiesamonthlystipendofNTD15,000;itofferseachrecipientundertakingpostgraduatestudiesamonthlystipendofNTD20,000.Themaximumperiodofeachscholarshipisfouryearsforundergraduateprograms,twoyearsformasterprograms,andfouryearsfordoctorateprograms.Themaximumlengthofthetotalawardsforeachrecipientundertakingacombinationofstudiesisfiveyears.Eligibilities

Applicantsmustbeaforeignnationalwithahigh‐schooldiplomaorpost‐secondarydegree(s),withanexcellentacademicrecord,andbeofgoodmoralcharacter.

Applicantsareineligibleiftheymeetthefollowingcriteria: AreR.O.C.nationalsoroverseasChinesestudents Arealreadyregisteredorhaveobtainedstudentstatusatanyuniversity/collegeinTaiwan.

Graduatingstudentspursuingfurtherstudiesareexemptfromthisrule. HavealreadystudiedinTaiwanforthesamelevelofdegreeastheoneinwhichtheycurrently

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Areexchangeordual/jointdegreestudentsadmittedinaccordancewithacademiccooperationagreementsbetweenlocaluniversities/collegesandinternationaluniversities/colleges.

HavebeenarecipientoftheTaiwanScholarshipforoveratotaloffiveyears. Havehad,inthepast,theirTaiwanScholarshiporHuayuEnrichmentScholarshipfromthe

MOErevoked. ArerecipientsofanyotherscholarshiporsubsidyofferedbytheTaiwangovernmentor

educationinstitutionsinTaiwan.Thisexcludessubsidiesofferedbyuniversities/collegestocovertuitionandotherfeesexceedingthescholarshiplimit.

Applicantsshouldapplydirectlyforadmissionwithinthedeadlinesspecifiedbyeachuniversity/collegelistedinthe“AssociationofTaiwanScholarshipProgramSchools”(seeAppendix1).Applicationsforadmissionoutsideoftheuniversities/collegesparticipatingintheTaiwanScholarshipProgramareautomaticallydisqualifiedandwillnotbereturned.ApplicationProcess:Toapplyforthescholarship,theapplicantmustsendallcompleteddocumentstothenearestTaiwanEmbassyorRepresentativeOfficeinhis/herhomecountry.Inprinciple,theyearlyapplicationperiodisfrom1Februarythrough31March.However,theactualapplicationperiodwillbeinaccordancewiththegeneralregulationsofthelocalTaiwanRepresentativeOffices.Itisimportanttovisityourcountrywebsiteortheofficialwebsite(linkfoundbelow)fordetailedinformationonhowtoapplyforthisscholarship.ApplicationDeadline:March31,2017Moredetails@http://edu.law.moe.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?Type=E&id=122


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Short-Term Academic/Research Positions

SRFPositioninDSTprojectonLeukemiaatAIIMS,NewDelhi

AllIndiaInstituteofMedicalSciencesDelhiisamedicalcollegeandmedicalresearchpublicuniversitybasedinNewDelhi,India.TheInstitutewasestablishedin1956andoperatesautonomoustlyundertheMinistryofHealthandFamilyWelfare.ProjectTitle:“RegulationofTET2proteinbyErythropoietin(EPO)duringerythroiddifferentiationinhumansandtoinvestigateitsroleinacutemyeloidleukemia(AML)”ProjectTenure:3yearsQualifications:EssentialCandidateswiththeirownfellowshipwillbegivenpriority.MastersinlifeSciences,withaminimumof60%inthequalifyingexaminationDesirable:Candidateswithpriorexperienceinbloodcellresearch.CandidateswithBio‐CARefellowship.HowtoApply:SubmitCVby:17/03/17by2.00pm(ToDr.SubhradipKarmakar,AssistantProfessor,RoomNo.3018,DepartmentofBiochemistry,AIIMS,NewDelhi.oremail:[email protected])Onlyshortlistedcandidateswillbeinformedoftheinterviewbyemail.ApplicationDeadline–17thMarch2017Moredetails@http://www.aiims.edu/images/pdf/recruitment/advertisement/SRF%20Adv_030317.pdf

CallforResearchAssociatesandConsultants@CentreforLawandPolicyResearch,Bangalore

TheCentreforLawandPolicyResearch,Bangalore(CLPR)isanot‐for‐profittrustestablishedin2009.CLPRengagesinlawandpolicyresearch,strategicimpactlitigationandadvocacyinterventionstosecureprogressiveoutcomesinvariousfields.Wearecommittedtoprotect,preserveandadvancethevaluesoftheIndianconstitutionthroughcreativeandeffectivestrategiesthatimprovethelivesofIndia’smostmarginalisedcommunities.WearelookingtoengageAssociatesandConsultantsasdetailedbelow:

AssociateEditor(ConstitutionalLaw):Mustbealawgraduateorpost‐graduatewithaninterestinconstitutionallaw,constitutionalhistoryandtheworkingoftheSupremeCourtofIndia.

ResearchConsultant(TransgenderRights):Mustbeagraduate,preferablyinlaw,orpost‐graduatewithaninterestingenderandsexualitylawwithaparticularfocusontransgenderrights.

ResearchConsultant(AccesstoMedicines):Mustbealawgraduateorpost‐graduatewithaninterestinintellectualpropertyrightswithaparticularfocusonaccesstomedicines.

Applicantsfortheabovepositionsmusthaveastrongacademicbackgroundandexcellentresearchandwritingskills.Toapply,writeto:[email protected](s)youareapplyingforinthesubjectAttach:Resume;Awritingsample;Abriefnoteonyouarebestsuitedfortheposition


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Deadlinefortheapplications:20thMarch2017Moredetails@http://clpr.org.in/career‐law‐clpr‐research‐associate‐consultant‐2017/

JuniorResearchFellowPositionatSCTIMST,TrivandrumJuniorResearchFellowPositionatSCTIMST:SreeChitraTirunalInstituteforMedicalSciences&Technology(SCTIMST),BiomedicalTechnologywing,poojappura,TrivandrumisanInstituteofNationalImportanceunderGovt.ofIndiaandinvitesapplicationsfromeligiblecandidatesforfillingupthefollowingonevacantpositionofJuniorResearchFellowforaDBTProjectentitled“ScaffoldsBasedonSelf‐AssemblingPeptideDendrimersandResorbableCalciumPhosphatesforEndodonticTissueRegeneration”(P‐8174)for1yearrestrictedtimeandtobeextendeduptothreeyearsortillthecompletionoftheprojectwhicheverisearlier.

Position:JuniorResearchFellow‐1post NoofVacancies:One Fellowship:Rs.25,000/‐+20%HRA Duration:1Yearandtobeextendeduptothreeyears. AgeLimit:35yearsason31January2017 InterviewDate:21March2017at10.30am.AndTimeofreportingis9.00am.

Venue:BiomedicalTechnologyWing,SatelmondPalace,Poojappura,Thiruvananthapuram‐695012.Educationalqualifications:InterestedcandidatesshouldhaveaM.Sc.Chemistry(AllStreams)withNETqualification.Desirable:Interestedcandidateshaving1yearexperienceinthesynthesisandcharacterizationofbiomaterialswillbepreferred.Howtoapply:Interestedandeligibleapplicantsmayreportforawrittentest/interviewaspertheaboveschedulealongwithbio‐dataandoriginalcertificatestoproveage,qualifications,experienceetcandshouldappearininterviewonthedateatmentionedaddress.Note:NoTAwillbeadmissibleforattendingtheinterview.Candidatesreportingafter9.15amwillnotbeconsideredforselection.Dependingonthenumberofcandidates,awrittentestofaqualifyingnaturewillbeconductedforinitialscreeningandonlyqualifiedcandidateswillbecalledforinterview.Marksobtainedinthewrittentest,ifconducted,willnotbecountedforfinalranking.OtherpositionsatSCTIMS@http://www.sctimst.ac.in/Recruitment/

JRFPositioninICMRproject@AmityInstituteofNanotechnology

ApplicationsareinvitedfromhighlymotivatedandbrightcandidatesforthepositionofJuniorResearchFellowintheIndianCouncilofMedicalResearchsponsoredProjecttitledas“Multipleproteinbiomarkerdetectionplatformforbreastcancerusingquantumdotsonaneedleshapednanostructuredgoldarray”.ProjectTitle–“Multipleproteinbiomarkerdetectionplatformforbreastcancerusingquantumdotsonaneedleshapednanostructuredgoldarray”.

Duration–03years Salary–Rs.25000/‐+30%HRA.

Qualifications–Essential–Postgraduatedegreeholders(M.E./M.Tech.ORMSc)inLifeSciencesORBiotechnologyORNanoscienceORNanotechnologywithminimum60%marksorequivalentCGPA.


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CandidateswhohavequalifiedNET/GATE/JRFExaminationwillbegivenpreference.ProficiencyincomputersisessentialDesirable–PrevioustraininginMolecularBiology,Immunologybasedassays,andNanosciencewillbepreferredHowtoApply:InterestedcandidatesshouldsubmittheirapplicationalongwithCVcontainingalldetailsofacademicqualification,researchorworkexperience,EmailID,personalcontactnumber,andpostaladdress.Pleasemention“ApplicationforJRF‐ICMR”inthesubjectlineThedetailsshouldbesentat:[email protected];(pleasemarkccto:[email protected])

ThepositionistemporaryandregistrationofPh.D.atAmityUniversityincollaborationwithSirGangaRamHospitalismandatory.

AlsosubmitsummaryofprojectundertakenatPGlevel(onepagemaximum) Eligiblecandidatesmaysubmittheirapplicationontheemailaddressgivenabove,within15

daysafteradvertisementofthispost.Theuniversityreservesabsoluterighttocanceltheprogramofrecruitmentforthepostwithnopriornoticeandwithoutassigninganyreasonthereof.NoTA/DAwillbepaidtothecandidatesforattendingtheinterviewApplicationDeadline–14thMarch2017ApplyNow:http://app.amizone.net/recruitment/onlineapp.aspxMoredetails@http://www.amity.edu/career_amity.aspx

JRFPostAvailableinDept.ofLifeScienceinDBTProject@NITRourkela

ApplicationsareinvitedonprescribedformatforthefollowingassignmentinapurelytimeboundresearchprojectundertakenintheDepartmentofLifeScienceoftheInstitute.ProjectTitle:“Understandingbiofilmmodulationandcatabolicgeneexpressionbyquorumsensingautoinducersinmarinebacteriafordegradationofpolycyclicaromatichydrocarbon”PrincipalInvestigator:Dr.SurajitDas

TenureofScheme&Assignment:03yearsand03years(basedontheperformance)ORcompletionoftheproject,whicheverisearlier

ConsolidatedMonthlyFellowship:Rs.25,000/‐P.M.+10%HRAfor1stand2ndyear;Rs.28,000/‐P.M+10%HRAfor3rdyear

Qualifications:Essential–M.Sc.(ORequivalent)inLifeScience/Microbiology/Biochemistry/MolecularBiology/Biotechnology/Zoology/Geneticsorrelatedsubjectswith60%ofmarksor6.50CGPAin10pointscaleforGATEorNETofUGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/ICAR(Lectureship/JRF)candidatesORM.Tech.inEnv.Engg,ChemicalEngg.orBiotechnology.RelaxationinGATEmaybegiventotheoutstandingexperiencedcandidatesDesirable–Researchexperienceorknowledgeinbiofilm,microbialbioremediation,andenvironmentalmicrobiologywillbepreferred.HowtoApply:Fortechnicalinformationontheproject,thecandidatemaycontactthePrincipalInvestigatoratthefollowingaddresswithanupdatedCurriculumVitae:Name:Dr.SurajitDasAddress:LaboratoryofEnvironmentalMicrobiologyandEcology(LEnME),DepartmentofLifeScienceNationalInstituteofTechnology,Rourkela‐769008,Odisha


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TelephoneNo:0661‐2462684Mob:9556425605E‐mail:[email protected],surajit.cas@gmail.comEligiblecandidatesmayapplyintheprescribedformat(http://www.nitrkl.ac.in/Jobs_Tenders/5ProjectFellowships/Default.aspx)affixedwithcolouredphotographstobesubmittedinduplicatealongwithphotocopiesofrelevantcertificates,grade/marksheets,publicationsetc.,toAsst.Registrar,SRICCE,NationalInstituteofTechnology,Rourkela–769008onorbefore24.03.2017.Thecovershouldbesuper‐scribedclearlythepostappliedfor&NameoftheProject.ApplicationDeadline–24thMarch2017Moredetails@http://nitrkl.ac.in/IntraWeb/Jobs_Tenders/Jobs/ProjectFellowship/2017/171003390757_1.pdfProjectAssistantPositioninIndo‐AustralianCollaborativeProjectasProjectAssistants@ICAR

–SugarcaneBreedingInstitute

ProjectTitle–“Geneticcontrolandgenomicselectionforimportanttraitsinsugarcane,comparisonofeliteindianandAustraliangermplasm”

Duration–Threeyearsorwindingupoftheprojectwhicheverisearlier. Remuneration–Rs.8,000/‐(consolidated)permonth Age–30yearsformenand35yearsforwomen.theagelimitsarerelaxableforSC,STandOBC

candidatesasperGovt.ofIndianorms. Qualifications– Essential–BScinanybranchofLifeSciences/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry/

Botany Desirable–Publishedresearchpapers/researchexperienceinBiotechnology/Bioinformatics TermsandConditions:

Thecandidateshouldbringacopyofbio‐data(specimenenclosed),originalcertificates,onesetofphotocopiesofcertificates,experiencecertificateandlatestpassportsizephotographatthetimeoftheinterview.Noobjectioncertificatefromtheemployerincasehe/sheisinemploymentelsewhere.NoTA/DAwillbepaidtoanycandidateforattendingtheinterview.Awrittentestwillbeconducted,Theabovepositionispurelyontemporarybasisadisco‐terminuswiththeproject.Thereisnoprovisionofre‐employmentaftertheterminationoftheproject.Theselectedcandidateswillnothaveanyrightforclaimingpayscaleorabsorptionagainstanyregularpostbeingvacantonalaterdateatthisinstitute.

DateofInterview–28thMarch2017 TimeofInterview–09:00AM VenueofInterview–ICAR‐SugarcaneBreedingInstitute,Coimbatore‐7

Moredetails@http://www.sugarcane.res.in/images/sbi/announcements/indo_aus_pa.jpgFoodTech&BiochemistryJob:WorkasJRF/SRFinDBTproject@BanarasHinduUniversity,

VaranasiApplicationsareinvitedforthepostsofJuniorResearchFellowandSeniorResearchFellowinaDBTsponsoredprojectentitled“ProcessdevelopmentforVitaminA,DandMicro‐encapsulatedOmega‐3FattyAcidsFortifiedMilkanditsEvaluationonSchoolgoingchildren”.Thepostsaretemporaryandcoterminouswiththeproject.


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PrincipalInvestigator–Prof.D.C.Rai.AgeLimit–Theupperagelimitis28yearsforJRFand32yearsforSRFandrelaxablefor5yearsforSC/ST/PhysicallyHandicapped/FemaleCandidates.Emoluments–

ForSRF–Rs.28,000/‐+20%HRAp.m. ForJRF–Rs.25,000/‐+20%HRAp.m.

Qualifications: M.Sc./M.Tech.orequivalentinDairyTechnology,FoodScienceandTechnology,Biochemistry,

Pharmacologyetc.,havingatleast55%marks. NET/GATEorequivalent. Inaddition,atleasttwoyearsresearchexperienceinrelatedfieldismandatoryforthepostof

SRF ExperienceofworkingwithHPLC,GC,GCMS,LCMS,AAS,SprayDryer,microencapsulation

process.HowtoApply:Applicationonplainpapergivingname,permanentandcorrespondenceaddress,namesoffather,mother,telephone/mobileno.emailaddress(ifavailable),detailsofeducationalqualification(highschoolorequivalentonwards)alongwithattestedcopiesofallmarksheets&certificatesanddetailsofanyotherresearchorotherrelevantexperienceifany,shouldreachwithin21daysoftheadvertisementtoProf.D.C.Rai,Professor&PrincipalInvestigator,DepartmentofAnimalHusbandryandDairying,InstituteofAgriculturalSciences,BanarasHinduUniversity,Varanasi221005.

NoTA/DAwillbepaidforattendingtheinterview. ApplicationDeadline–27thMarch2017

Moredetails@http://bhu.ac.in/tmp_posts/pdf_files/mar2017/07/1660.pdf17R&DPositionsAvailable@CSIR–InstituteofGenomics&IntegrativeBiology‐IGIBNew

DelhiCSIR‐InstituteofGenomics&IntegrativeBiology(IGIB),desirestoengagequalifiedincumbentsonpurelytemporarybasisasdetailedbelow:

PositionI(a);JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐II;PostCode–PostCode‐1’;No.of.Posts–4ProjectTitle–“PlatformforGenomicsandotherOmicsTechnologiesforEnablingMedicalDecisions(GOMED)”ProjectCode–MLP1601;InitialTenureTill–31‐03‐18;AgeLimit–30YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–M.Sc./B.TechinanybranchofLifeSciences/ComputationalSciences/Bioinformatics/I.T.withatleast55%marks

PositionI(b);JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐III;PostCode–PostCode‐2;No.of.Posts–4;ProjectTitle–“PlatformforGenomicsandotherOmicsTechnologiesforEnablingMedicalDecisions(GOMED)”ProjectCode–MLP1601;InitialTenureTill–31‐03‐18;AgeLimit–35YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.28,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–M.Sc./B.Tech.inanybranchofLifeSciences/ComputationalSciences/Bioinformatics/I.T.withatleast55%marksandminimumtwoyearsofexperience.ORM.Tech/MCAinanybranchofLifeSciences/ComputationalSciences/Bioinformatics/I.T.withatleast55%marks

PositionI(c);JobTitle–ResearchScientist;PostCode–PostCode‐3;No.of.Posts–2ProjectTitle–“PlatformforGenomicsandotherOmicsTechnologiesforEnablingMedicalDecisions(GOMED)”ProjectCode–MLP1601;InitialTenureTill–31‐03‐18;AgeLimit–35Years


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Stipend(permonth)–Rs.36,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–PhDinBiotechnology/LifeSciences/MolecularBiology

PositionII(a);JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐II;PostCode–PostCode‐6;No.of.Posts–1ProjectTitle–“PrevalenceandpredictorofvitaminB12deficiency:geneticassociationsforlowvitaminB12levelsmulti‐centerapanIndiastudy”ProjectCode–GAP0126;InitialTenureTill–28‐12‐17;AgeLimit–30YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–M.Sc./B.TechorequivalentinanybranchofLifeSciences/ChemicalSciences/Biotechnology/Bioinformaticswithatleast55%marks

PositionII(b);JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐III;PostCode–PostCode‐7;No.of.Posts–1ProjectTitle–“PrevalenceandpredictorofvitaminB12deficiency:geneticassociationsforlowvitaminB12levelsmulti‐centerapanIndiastudy”ProjectCode–GAP0126;InitialTenureTill–28‐12‐17;AgeLimit–35YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.28,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–M.Sc.inanybranchoflifeScienceswithatleast55%marksandminimumtwoyearsofexperienceORM.TechinanybranchoflifeScienceswithatleast55%marks

PositionIII;JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐II;PostCode–PostCode‐8;No.of.Posts–1ProjectTitle–“ElucidatingTheStructuralAndBiochemicalMechanismOfAzoleTransportByCacdr1,Cacdr2,AndScpdr5pEffluxPumpsToCombatMultidrugResistanceInCandidaAlbicans.”ProjectCode–GAP0102;InitialTenureTill–02‐09‐17;AgeLimit–30YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–Essential–M.Sc./B.TechinanybranchofBiologicalSciences/Biotechnologywithatleast55%marksDesirable–Researchexperienceincellculture/proteinexpression/proteinpurification

PositionIV;JobTitle–PostDoctoralResearchFellowPostCode–PostCode‐9;No.of.Posts–1ProjectTitle–“LowLung‐FunctioninApparentlyHealthyIndians:PhysiologicalVariationorSubClinicalDisease”ProjectCode–GAP0124;InitialTenureTill–30‐11‐17;AgeLimit–40YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.38,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–PhDinBiologicalScienceswithminimumtwoyearsofexperienceinlungresearch

PositionV;JobTitle–ImagingFacilityManager;PostCode–PostCode‐11ProjectTitle–“Handheldforcedoscillationdeviceforimproveddetectionandmonitoringofairwaydisease”ProjectCode–CLP0026;No.of.Posts–1;InitialTenureTill–30‐06‐2017AgeLimit–35YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.45,000/‐(Consolidated)Qualifications–M.Sc.inLifeScienceswithatleast55%marksand7yearsofexperienceinImagingfacility.

PositionVI;JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐II;PostCode–PostCode‐12ProjectTitle‐“RoleofChronicERstressindefectivesapoptoticcellclearanceandandinflammationresolution”.ProjectCode–GAP0129;No.of.Posts–1;InitialTenureTill–26‐04‐18AgeLimit–30YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonth


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Qualifications–Essential–M.Sc.inanybranchofLifeSciencesorequivalentwithatleast55%marksDesirable–BasicknowledgeofImmunologyandhandsonresearchexperienceinCellBiology.

PositionVII;JobTitle–ProjectAssistant‐II;PostCode–PostCode‐13ProjectTitle‐“Ecobiotechnologicalapproachestointegratebioenergyandbiopolymerproductionfrombiowastes”ProjectCode–OLP1126;No.of.Posts–1;InitialTenureTill–01‐01‐18AgeLimit–30YearsStipend(permonth)–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–Essential–M.Sc.inanybranchofLifeSciences/Microbiology/Biotechnologywithatleast55%marksDesirable–ResearchexperienceinMolecularBiology/Bioinformatics/Microbiology/BiologicalSciencesNote:AgerelaxationasperGovt.ofIndiainstructions.Engagementisfortheprojectandonbehalfofthefundingagency.Thedurationofthepostisinitiallyasmentionedaboveortilltheclosingdateoftheproject,whicheverisearlier.Tenuremaybeextendableuptoprojectduration.Contractmaybeterminatedatanytimebygivingone‐monthnoticebyeitherside.TheapplicantswillhavenoclaimimplicitorexplicitforconsiderationagainstanyCSIR/IGIBpost.Candidatesshouldnotethatnon‐fulfillmentoftheeligibilitycriterionwillresultincancellationofcandidatureatanystage.HowtoApply:ApplythoughHROnlineForm:https://www.biotecnika.org/2017/03/17‐rd‐positions‐available‐csir‐institute‐of‐genomics‐integrative‐biology/?xurl=s%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1csZZNYDR0ZYhRa_pwopLgjpey3vlkiJuSFbSrOdpObs]

Lastdateofreceivingapplicationis13‐03‐2017. Noapplicationwouldbeentertainedwith“resultawaited”statusorafterduedate.

ListofshortlistedcandidateswillbeputuponCSIR‐IGIBwebsite.NoTA/DAwillbepaidtothecandidatestoattendtheinterview.TheengagementshallbeasperguidelinesofCSIR/Fundingagency.CandidateswillhaveanoptiontogivereplyinHindi.Note:Theshortlistedcandidates,havetoreportat09:00AMatMallRoadCampus,Delhi–110007onthedayofinterviewalongwithanyPhotoIDcard,(withoutphotoIDcardinterviewwillnotbeconducted).3copiesofupdatedsignedC.V.(clearlymentioningDateofBirth,HighestQualificationwithpercentage,CorrespondenceAddressandEmail‐ID),Dissertation(ifany),PhDthesis(ifany)andoriginalcertificates/Selfattestedphotocopiesforverification.ImportantDates:

LastDatetoSubmitApplications–13thMarch2017 DateofInterview–24thMarch2016 ReportingTime–09:00AM TimeofInterview–10:30AM VenueofInterview–MallRoadCampus,Delhi–110007

Moredetails@https://www.igib.res.in/sites/default/files/24032017Rev.pdf


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ResearchPositionsatNationalEnvironmentalEngineeringResearchInstitute(NEERI)

JuniorResearchFellow(JRF)(2Posts) LastDateforapplication:20thMarch2017 JobLocation:Nagpur PayScale:INRRs25,000/‐p.m.plusHRA VacancyCircularNo:PA‐2/2017 EducationalQualification:NET(LS)qualifiedM.ScBiotechnology/Microbiology/Molecular

BiologyandGenetics/EnvironmentalScience. PayScale:INRRs25,000/‐p.m.plusHRA AgeLimit:28years(agerelaxationforOBC/SC/STasperGOIrules).

HowtoApply:ThenamesofshortlistedcandidateswillbepublishedonCSIR‐NEERIwebsiteindicatingthedateofinterviewortheywillbeinformedbyemail.Thecutoffdateforthemaximumagelimitwillbetheclosingdateofapplication.Short‐listedcandidatesarerequiredtoappearbeforetheAssessmentandRecruitmentCommitteeforProjects(ARCP)forapersonalinterviewand/ortestatNEERI,Nagpur.NoTAwillbeadmissibleforappearingfortheinterview/test.Lastdateforapplicationis:20thMarch2017Formoredetails,pleaserefertoofficialnotificationatDownloadOfficialNotificationProjectAssistantLevel‐I(non‐Ph.D)(NotSpecified)

LastDate:14thMarch2017 EducationalQualification:CandidatesshouldhaveB.Sc/DiplomainEngg.OrEquivalentwith

55%marksforcandidatesofGeneralCategory&50%marksforcandidatesofSC/STCategory.Throughoutfirstclass,ComputerproficiencyandTechnicalskillwillbepreferred.

PayScale:INRRs.15000/‐p.m.plusHRAasapplicable AgeLimit:28Years.

HowtoApply:Applicationstothisjobaretobefilledonline.Pleasefollowthelinkisgivenbelowtoapply(orvisitoriginaljobdetailspage):http://www.neeri.res.in/intranet/recruitment/online‐apply/33Lastdateforapplicationis:14thMarch2017Formoredetails,pleaserefertoofficialnotificationatDownloadOfficialNotificationSeeothershorttermopeningstooathttp://www.neeri.res.in/

JRFPositioninDBTproject@CentralUniversityofHaryana

PrincipalInvestigator–Dr.K.K.Dubey Tenure–Thedurationofthefellowshipisfortwoyears/tillcompletionofproject Fellowship–FellowshipandHRAasperDBT/DSTrules.

Qualifications–M.TechBiotechnology/BiochemicalengineeringorM.Sc.Microbiology/BiotechnologyoranybranchofLifeScienceswithatleast55%marks.ThecandidatewithNET/GATEwillbepreferred.ApplicationInstructions:Interestedcandidatesmaysendtheiradvanceapplicationalongwithbio‐datamentioning;telephone/mobilenumber,e‐mailaddress,qualificationdetails,researchexperienceetcandallsupportingdocumentsbyposttotheofficeofHead,DepartmentofBiotechnology,CentralUniversityofHaryana,Mahendergarh‐123031ORByE‐mailto:[email protected]


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Documentsrequiredatinterview:Alloriginaldocuments;Onecompletesetofself‐attestedphotocopiesoftheirdocuments.;Reprintsofpublications(ifany);Othercertificates(inoriginalform)Cancellationoffellowship:Fellowshipisliabletocancellationincaseof:a)misconduct,b)unsatisfactoryresearchwork,c)fellowisfoundineligiblelaterTheadvertisementhasalsobeendisplayedontheuniversitywebsitewww.cuh.ac.inNote:NoTA/DAwillbepaidtoattendtheinterview.Noseparateletterwillbeissuedfortheinterview.Theabovepositionispurelytemporary.Selectedcandidateswillnotbeentitledtoclaimforregularappointments/absorptioninthisinstitute.Walk‐InDetails:

DateofInterview–16thMarch2017 TimeofInterview–03:00PM VenueofInterview–officeofHead,DepartmentofBiotechnology,CentralUniversityof

Haryana,Mahendergarh‐123031Moredetails@http://www.cuh.ac.in/admin/uploads/files/0JRF.pdf

JRFPosition@RegionalCentreforBiotechnology(RCB)

RegionalCentreforBiotechnology(RCB)isanacademicinstitutionestablishedbytheDepartmentofBiotechnology,Govt.ofIndiawithregionalandglobalpartnershipssynergizingwiththeprogrammesofUNESCOasaCategoryIICentre.TheprimaryfocusofRCBistoprovideworldclasseducation,trainingandconductinnovativeresearchattheinterfaceofmultipledisciplinestocreatehighqualityhumanresourceindisciplinaryandinterdisciplinaryareasofbiotechnologyinagloballycompetitiveresearchmilieu.ProjectTitle–“Investigationsintostructuralorganizationandcurvaturedependentmembranebindingofalpha‐synuclein”PrincipalInvestigator–Dr.ChitturV.Srikanth,AssociateProfessor,Duration–Initiallyfor1year.Maybeextendedonannualevaluationbasisduringthedurationoftheproject.Fellowship–Rs.25,000/‐+30%HRApermonthQualifications–M.Sc.inLifeSciences/Biotechnology/MicrobiologywithNETqualification.Preferencewillbegiventocandidateswithabovequalificationandhavingexperienceingenecloning,proteinpurification,microscopyandothermolecularbiologytechniques.ApplicationInstructions:Interestedcandidatesshouldappearforwalk‐ininterviewwithallhis/hercertificatesatfollowingaddressat10.00AMonMarch20,2017alongwithfilledapplicationform(attachedhere).RegionalCentreforBiotechnology,NCRBiotechScienceCluster,3rdMilestone,Faridabad‐GurgaonExpressway,Faridabad121001(Haryana).Ph:0129‐2848800

Walk‐InDetails:DateofInterview–20thMarch2017at10:00AM VenueofInterview–RegionalCentreforBiotechnology,NCRBiotechScienceCluster,3rd

Milestone,Faridabad‐GurgaonExpressway,Faridabad121001,Haryana.Phone:129‐2848800.ApplicationForm:https://www.biotecnika.org/2017/03/apply‐for‐project‐jrf‐position‐regional‐centre‐for‐biotechnology‐rcb/?xurl=%3A%2F%2Fwww.rcb.res.in%2Fupload%2FApplication_Form__NE_Project_08.docViewOriginalNotification:http://www.rcb.res.in/upload/CVS_Advt_NE_Project%20_1_07‐03‐2017_.pdf


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JRFPosition@NIMHANSBangaloreinSERB/DSTFundedProject

Applicationsareinvitedfromtheeligiblecandidates,forfillingupofthepostof“JuniorResearchFellow(JRF)”onCONTRACTbasisfortheSERB/DSTfundedprojectentitled“ExploringtherolesofcytoskeletalProteininmuscledifferentiation”–underDr.MathivananJothi,AssistantProfessor,Dept.ofHumanGenetics&PrincipalInvestigator,NIMHANS,Bengaluru.

Duration–3years(Theinitialappointmentwillbemadeforaperiodofoneyear&extendableforanotheroneyearsubjecttoperformanceofthecandidate)

AgeLimit–28years(Agerelaxationwillbegivenforexceptionallymeritoriouscandidates) Emoluments–Rs.25,000/‐permonthplusHRA

Qualifications–Essential–MasterofScience(M.Sc)withminimum55%oftotalmarks(equivalentgrade)inmolecularbiology,biochemistry,biotechnology,geneticsoranyequivalentlifesciences.Desirable–CSIR‐UGCNET/SLETcandidatespreferablebutnotmandatoryOtherrequirement/conditions/information:Preferencewillbegiventothecandidatehaveexpertisewithanimalcellculture,molecularcloningandmolecularbiologyexperimentsalongwithbasicbioinformaticsanalysis.Thefinalappointmentofcandidateswillbedecidedbasedonhis/hermeritandperformanceintheinterview.Onlytheshortlistedcandidateswillbecalledforinterview.HowtoApply:EligiblecandidatesfulfillingthecriteriamayapplyonaplainpaperwiththeirCurriculumVitaeandTestimonialstoTheDirector,NIMHANS,P.B.No.2900,D.R.CollegePost,HosurRoad.BENGALURU–[email protected]/mathivanan.jothi@gmail.com.CandidateswhoapplyshouldinvariablymentiontheNotificationNo.&Date,emailID,ContactNo.&PostalAddress,failingwhichtheapplicationwillnotbeconsidered.Thelastdateforreceiptoffilledinapplicationsalongwiththerelevantdocumentsis20.03.2017upto4.00pm.Lateapplicationswillnotbeentertained.ApplicationDeadline–20thMarch2017Moredetails@http://www.nimhans.ac.in/sites/default/files/JRF_Noti.pdf

ResearchFellowPosition@UniversityofCalcutta

ApplicationsareinvitedfromeligiblecandidatesforthepostoftwoResearchFellowintheDepartmentofBiochemistry,UniversityofCalcutta,entitled“CataloguingtheMicrobialdiversityofSundarbaninthebackdropofclimatechange”sanctionedbyWorldBank.Duration–Co‐terminuswiththeproject.Fellowship–

RemunerationRs.16,000/‐consolidatedpermonth.(withNET) RemunerationRs.14,000/‐consolidatedpermonth.(withoutNET)

Qualifications–M.Sc.inBiochemistry/Microbiology/Biotechnologywithatleast60%marks.(GATE/NETand3yearsworkexperiencewithexpertiseinDNAsequencingandmolecularbiologyisPreferable)HowtoApply:AllnecessaryoriginaldocumentswithtwocopiesofCVandattestedcopiesaretobesubmittedduringtheinterview.NoT.A./D.A.isadmissibletothecandidatesforappearingatthewalk‐in‐interviewWalk‐InDetails:DateofInterview–07thApril2017at11:00AM


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VenueofInterview–DepartmentofBiochemistry,UniversityofCalcutta35,BallygungeCircularRoad,Kolkata–700019Moredetails@http://www.caluniv.ac.in/news/rf‐biochem‐6‐3‐17.pdfRF/SRF/ProjectDirectorPositionsinvariousresearchprojects@IITKharagpur

TemporaryPosition(s)

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Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]SamudraRoyDepartment:Physics

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Position:SeniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]HariNiwasMishraDepartment:AgriculturalandFoodEngineering


Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]DebashisSenDepartment:ElectronicsandElectricalCommunicationEngg.


Position:ProjectOfficer/JuniorProjectOfficer‐ UserCommunicationPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary

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Position:SeniorProjectOfficer/ProjectOfficer‐SystemsPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:ChiefProjectOfficer‐ResearchPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:SeniorProjectOfficer/ProjectOfficer‐ Adm&AcctsPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


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MediaPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary

Position:ProjectOfficer/JuniorProjectOfficer‐LibrarySciencePI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:JuniorProjectOfficerPI:[Dr./Prof.]KhanindraPathakDepartment:MiningEngineering


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Position:PrincipalProjectOfficer‐ResearchPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:PrincipalProjectOfficer‐GraphicsDesignPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:PrincipalProjectOfficer‐SystemsPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:PrincipalProjectOfficer‐TechnicalPI:[Dr./Prof.]ParthaPratimDasLibrary


Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]GanesanManiDepartment:Chemistry


Position:JuniorProjectEngineerPI:[Dr./Prof.]KhanindraPathakDepartment:MiningEngineering


Position:JuniorResearchFellowship/SeniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]BasantaKumarPrustyDepartment:MiningEngineering


Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]MukundaDevBeheraCentre:CentreForOceans,Rivers,AtmosphereandLandScience



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Position:ResearchAssociatePI:[Dr./Prof.]ArkopalKishoreGoswamiSchool:RanbirandChitraGuptaSchoolofInfrastructureDesignandMngt.


Position:SeniorProjectOfficer/JuniorProjectOfficerPI:[Dr./Prof.]AnilKumarBhowmickCentre:RubberTechnology


Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]ArkopalKishoreGoswamiSchool:RanbirandChitraGuptaSchoolofInfrastructureDesignandMngt.


Position:SeniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]ChandanChakrabortySchool:SchoolofMedicalScienceandTechnology


Position:ResearchConsultantPI:[Dr./Prof.]SoumyajitDeyDepartment:ComputerScienceandEngineering


Position:JuniorResearchFellowship/SeniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]AnalavaMitraSchool:SchoolofMedicalScienceandTechnology


Position:ResearchConsultantPI:[Dr./Prof.]SoumyajitDeyDepartment:ComputerScienceandEngineering


Position:SeniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]NarayanChandraPradhanDepartment:ChemicalEngineering


Position:ResearchAssociatePI:[Dr./Prof.]NarayanChandraPradhanDepartment:ChemicalEngineering


Position:JuniorResearchFellowshipPI:[Dr./Prof.]NarayanChandraPradhanDepartment:ChemicalEngineering


Position:JuniorProjectAssistantPI:[Dr./Prof.]RatanJoarderDepartment:AerospaceEngineering

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*ForWalk‐in‐interviewapplicationdeadlineindicatesinterviewdate.Pleaseviewdetailsfortimeandvenueoftheinterview.

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ResearchAssociate/SRF/JRFpositionatNIASBangalore

NIAS announces one research position in the grade of Research Associate (RA)/ Junior ResearchFellow(JRF)/SeniorResearchFellow(SRF)foranewresearchprogrammeentitledIndia’sChangingCityscapes:Work,MigrationandLivelihoods.TheprogrammeisacollaborationbetweenNIASandtheInstituteforSocialandEconomicChange(ISEC),andisfundedbytheIndianCouncilofSocialScienceResearch (ICSSR). The programme will study the linkages between occupational change, labour,migration and skilling in cities of Karnataka. The central aim is to explore the implications of thechanging urban economy and employment scenario and attendant patterns of migration; theemergenceofnewformsofworkandworkforces intheburgeoningservicesectorandconstructionindustry;andthesocialimplicationsoftheseshiftsfortheeconomicsecurity, livelihoods,andsocialmobilityofmigrantworkersaswellasfortheirfamiliesandcommunitiesathome.Wearelookingforengaged, well‐trained and preferably experienced researchers to assist in the fieldwork and otherresearchactivitiesoftheproject.Thejobprofileincludescarryingoutin‐depthresearchinBangaloreandanother cityofKarnataka, including conducting structuredandsemi‐structured interviewsanddocumentaryresearch,analysisofdataandfieldnotes,andreportwriting.TheselectedcandidatewillbebasedattheNationalInstituteofAdvancedStudies(NIAS),Bangalore,workingunderthedirectionofProf.CarolUpadhya(NIAS).Applicants should preferably have a recentmaster’s degree in sociology, geography, anthropology,urban studies or other relevant social science disciplines. Familiarity with qualitative andethnographic research methods and analysis, good English writing skills, knowledge of Kannadaand/orotherlocallanguagesofBangalore,andaseriouscommitmenttoacademicworkandresearch,are requirements for the position. She or he should be proficient in basic computer software. Theselectedcandidatemusthavegood interpersonalskills,beable to interacteffectivelywithdifferentgroupsofpeople,andcapableofcarryingout in‐depthethnographic fieldworkandwritingupclearfieldnotesandinterviewtranscriptsinEnglish.Thepositionisinitiallyforoneyearwithapossibilityofaone‐yearextension.Positionandsalarywillbe commensuratewith qualifications and experience, and competitivewith scales offered by otherpremierinstitutionsinIndia.ApplicantswithNETqualificationforJRFwillbeconsideredatthelevelofJRF/SRF.Interestedcandidatesshouldsubmitbyemailacurriculumvitaandastatementofinterest,inasinglePDF document, by March 31, 2017, to the undersigned. Short‐listed candidates will be invited forinterview.Head, Administration,National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of ScienceCampus,Bangalore560012IndiaE‐mail:[email protected]–includingotheropenings@http://nias.res.in/content/opportunities


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"MappingEssentials”isanintense2‐dayprogramforstudentsandprofessionalsalike.Thisprogramaimstoequiptheparticipantswithessentialsofmapping,offeringinsightsandhands‐onexposuretoworkingwithvariousfree‐and‐open‐sourcemappingapplications.Theprogramequiplearnerstoappreciatethekeyconcepts,enablingthemtoquicklylearn,testandapplythetechniquesintheirrespectivedomainsandeventuallybeabletoproducemapsfortheirownneeds.Place:Bangalore,Karnataka.SessionDetails:

Session1:BasicsofMapping Session2:WorkingwithQGIS:OverviewandInstallation Session3:Gatheringdatawithmobiledevices/handhelds(GPS,GLONASS) Session4:Bringingthedatatogetherandsourcingthemfromdifferentrepositories Session5:Makingsenseofthedata:basicanalysis Session6:Presentingmaps:Mapcompositions,webGISandmash‐ups

Toolsexposed:QGISParticipantsarehighlyencouragedthattheybringtheirownlaptop.Eligibility:Thisprogramisopentoparticipantsfromanydomainandnotlimitedtoengineering,sciences,ecologyandsocialsciences.Participationislimitedto20applicants.ImportantDates:Applicationdeadline:13thMarch2017.Coursewillbeheldon:18th‐19thMarch2017.Charges:Rs.5,000perparticipant.Chargesincludestudymaterialandfoodwithrefreshmentsonbothdays.Traveltoandfrohastobebornebytheparticipants.StudentdiscountofRs.1,000/‐.Contactus,ifyouareastudent!CourseInstructors:PriyadarshiniShettyandShashikalaGowdaApplication:Interestedparticipantsareencouragedtoregisteronlinehere.Candidateswillbeshort‐listedfirstonthebasisoftheirapplication.Formoredetails,pleasecontact:[email protected]@http://mappingessentials.doattend.com/

FreeOnlineCourseonHumanRightsandDevelopment

CurtinUniversityisofferingfreeonlinecourseonHumanRightsandDevelopment.Inthiscourse,applicantswilllearnthemeaningofdevelopmentbasedonhumanrightsandsocialjusticeperspectives.Applicantswilldiscoverwhyacriticalunderstandingofdevelopmentisparamounttoaddressingpoverty,inequality,climatechange,indigenousrightsandissuesofsocialjustice.ThecoursewillstartonApril24,2017.CourseAtAGlance

Length:12weeks Effort:8‐10hourspw Subject:SocialSciences Institution:CurtinUniversityandedx Languages:English Price:Free. CertificateAvailable:Yes,AddaVerifiedCertificatefor$300 Session:CourseStartsonApril24,2017

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focusedinstitution,Curtin’smissionistochangeminds,livesandtheworldthroughleadership,innovationandexcellenceinteachingandresearch.AboutThisCourse:Inthiscourse,youwilllearnthemeaningofdevelopmentbasedonhumanrightsandsocialjusticeperspectives.Youwillunderstandhowdevelopmentispracticedbasedontheneeds,rightsandcapabilitiesofindividuals;andcriticallyexplorethestrengthsandshortcomingsoftheseapproaches.Next,you’llexploretheideologybehindinternationalaidprogramsandlookatdevelopmentfrombothIndigenousandAfricanperspectives.You’lluncoverhumanrightsabuses,environmentalissuesandchallengestocolonialistdevelopment,allofwhichstillhaveaneffecttothisday.Finally,you’llexploretheroleofinternationalfinancialandtradeinstitutionsinglobaldevelopment.WhyTakeThisCourse?Applicantswilldiscoverwhyacriticalunderstandingofdevelopmentisparamounttoaddressingpoverty,inequality,climatechange,indigenousrightsandissuesofsocialjustice.LearningOutcomes

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InstructorsDr.YirgaGelawWoldeyes,LecturerandEarlyCareerResearcher,CentreforHumanRightsEducation,CurtinUniversityRequirements‐NoneHowToJoinThisCourse:Gotothecoursewebsitelinkhttps://www.edx.org/CreateanedXaccounttoSignUp;Choose“RegisterNow”togetstarted.EdXoffershonorcodecertificatesofachievement,verifiedcertificatesofachievement,andXSeriescertificatesofachievement.Currently,verifiedcertificatesareonlyavailableinsomecourses.Onceapplicantsignupforacourseandactivatetheiraccount,clickontheLogInbuttonontheedx.orghomepageandtypeintheiremailaddressandedXpassword.Thiswilltakethemtothedashboard,withaccesstoeachoftheiractivecourses.(Beforeacoursebegins,itwillbelistedontheirdashboardbutwillnotyethavea“viewcourse”option.)ApplyNow:https://www.edx.org/course/human‐rights‐development‐curtinx‐hrig2x#!

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Length:6weeks Effort:2hours/week Subject:MedicalPeaceWork Institution:UniversityofBergenandFuturelearn Languages:English Price:Free CertificateAvailable:Yes Session:CoursestartsonMay1,2017


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Providers’Details:TheUniversityofBergen(UiB)offersfirst‐classeducationandcutting‐edgeresearchatourlocationinthecitycentreofBergen,Norway.Wehavecollaborationsworldwide,andarerankedamongtheworld’stop200universities,accordingtotheQSWorldUniversityRankings.AboutThisCourse:Thiscoursewillintroduceyoutosomeofthekeyconcepts,opportunitiesanddilemmasinthefieldthroughsixcasestudiesoncauses,responses,roles,anddutiesofhealthcarepractitionersindealingwithviolenceandbuildingpeacefulsocieties.WhyTakeThisCourse?:Thisisafreeonlinecourse.Applicantscangetaverifiedcertificate.LearningOutcomes

Recognizingsignsofdomesticviolenceinclinicalpractice Recognizingandhealingtheeffectsoftorture Providingappropriatehealthcareforrefugees Conflict‐sensitivepeace‐healthworkinwarandpost‐warareas Preparingforthehealtheffectsofclimatechange Respondingtoanuclearexplosion

Requirements:Thiscoursehasbeencreatedforpeoplewithsomeexperienceinhealthcare.Itisparticularlyrelevanttostudentsinclinicalhealthcareprofessions(suchasmedicine,nursing,andalliedhealth)andequallyrelevanttothoseworkinginbroaderdisciplines(suchaspublichealth,globalhealth,anddevelopmentstudies).Instructors

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KlausMelf,DeputyChiefMedicalOfficerintheCityofBergen,Norway.Specialty:Communitymedicine.Doctorate:Occupationalmedicine.Master’sdegree:Peaceandconflicttransformation.CoordinatorofMPW3.

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TransnationalArtsProductionseeksoriginalunpublishedsciencefictionsubmissionsforitsinternationalScienceFictionshortstorycompetitiononthethemeof‘Allbordersaretemporary’.


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Bordershavealwaysbeenacentralpoliticalproblem.Discussionsofnationalandterritorialboundaries,ethnicgeo‐rootedness,manykindsof‐exits,markournewsfeeds.Digitalbordercrossingschallengeandhackintopoliticalmanipulationsaswellasoffernewpossibilitiesoftechno‐cosmopolitanismandevenofnewpossibilitiesinegalitariansocialidentity.Geopoliticalbordersoftenoverlapwithotherkindsofborderssuchassocioeconomicborders,racialborders,andbordersframingsexualidentity.Thethemeisdedicatedtothresholdsandborders,aswellasnewfrontiersandnewbeginnings.Inhisessay«Theraceforspace»DukeEllingtonstatesthatasocietyusingitspowertosuppressitsminoritiesneverwillachievegreatness.Ourfutureisatstake,andwemustexplorepossibilitiesinalternativefutures,whereborderscanbeandaretransgressed.

Aim:Ouraiminthiscompetitionistopromotethemovementofsciencefictionworksthat,asaconceptandasanartefactofthesocial,offernewpossibilitiesinbordercrossings.

Eligibility:Wewouldespeciallywelcomeworkfromauthorsfromregionswhich,whilemakingamarkespeciallyinrecentyearsinliteraryavenues,continuetobenumericallyunder‐representedintheglobalsciencefictionspace.SuchregionswouldincludeforinstancetheNordicregion,theArabworld,Africa,SouthAsia,EastandSoutheastAsia,EasternEuropeandCentralAsia,andCentralandSouthAmerica.Thecompetitionishoweverborderfree,andisopentoallinternationally.Entriesneedtobepreviouslyunpublishedandnotunderconsiderationelsewhere.Storiesneedtorangefrom3000‐3500words,andshouldpreferablybeinEnglish.StoriesinotherlanguagesareequallywelcomebuttheymustbeaccompaniedbyanEnglishtranslation.Storyandcoverlettermustbesubmittedelectronicallyindocorrtfformat.Onlyoneentryperpersonisallowed.

Award:Uptosevenstorieswillbeselectedandcompetitionwinnerswillbepublishedinaspecialthemedvolume(ISBNregistered)inSpring2018andwillbegivenaone‐timeawardofNOK6000/~US$700.

ClosingDate:ThedeadlineforentriesisSeptember1,2017.

Entriescanbesenttotheeditor,BodhisattvaChattopadhyayatallbordersaretemporary‐at‐gmail.com.

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