Raman Research Fellowships for 2010-2011

Applications are invited from CSIR institutes for the award of Raman Research
Fellowships for 2010-2011. The Raman Research Fellowships are granted to the CSIR Scientists / Technologists for carrying out research in the emerging / high priority areas. It is tenable at foreign institutions / R&D Centres of excellence. The entire cost is met by CSIR HQs.

Applications of eligible and meritorious candidates may be forwarded in the enclosed proforma at Annexure-I after thorough and careful evaluation. The details regarding eligibility, terms & conditions etc. may be seen at Annexure-II. It would be appreciated if the number of applicants from each Labllnstt. is restricted to a maximum of two only.

The candidates are required to submit 7 (seven) copies of the duly filled in
application form in one separate bunch only.

The nominated candidates are expected not only to be meritorious but also be fully aware of national agenda in Science and CSIR's Vision. They are expected to possess general awareness about our country, its culture, history and present day socio-economic and geo-political issues.

The selection will be made through a mechanism of interview by the duly constituted Departmental Committee. The interviews are expected to be held in CSIR HQs., New Delhi sometimes during November/December 2009. The exact date and time of the interview will be intimated to all the eligible candidates about one month in advance.

The last date for receipt of the duly filled in applications, complete in all respects is 10th October, 2009. Applications received after the last date will be summarily rejected.

The candidates are advised not to correspond directly but may feel free to make enquiries through 1STAG of their respective Lab/lnstt.

To download the application form, click here.

DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA) IN DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (INDIA)

DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY (DAE)
BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES (BRNS)
Invites Applications for its Prestigious Scheme
DR. K.S.KRISHNAN RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (KSKRA)-20th Batch

(For a challenging career in pursuit of front ranking R&D programmes in Atomic Energy)

Research Associates selected under the prestigious KSKRA programme are given an opportunity to work on R&D programmes of national importance relevant to the mandate of the Department in one of the following advanced research centres of DAE:

1.Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai.

2.Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.

3.Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore.

4.Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata.

5.Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai.


Up to 20 KSKRAs can be selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.20,000/- (likely to be revised) + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the above R&D units of DAE and appointed in the grade of Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D/ E. The associateships are available in the following branches of engineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Metallurgical and Structural as well as in the following science disciplines: Physical, Chemical, Materials, Environmental, Radiation, Electronics, Medical, Agricultural and Life Sciences. The application should be submitted in one of the following broad Subjects and marked with the corresponding Subject Code:

Engineering: All Branches 01
Physical Sciences 02
Chemical Sciences 03
BioSciences 04

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

A)Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience:
i) For Engineers: Ph.D. degree in Engineering (Those who have submitted thesis for Ph.D. may also apply) or Master's degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E./ M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E../ M.S. degree.

ii) For Scientists: Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).

All candidates must have a First Class at either Masters or Bachelors level.
All candidates must provide a list of publications in support of their R&D experience.

B)Nationality/Age:
Indian nationals who are not more than 32 years as on 1st January in the year of the application. The age criterion is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates. The SC/ ST/ OBC certificate should be as per the prescribed format.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT

Selection will be done by an interview committee (appointed by BRNS) from among the short listed candidates based on their qualification, published R&D work and performance in the interview. The selected candidates would be appointed as KSKRA for an initial period of one year, which is extendable by one more year based on performance during the first year. KSKRAs would be paid a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/- + benefits. Those candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are yet to receive their Ph.D. degree, if found suitable by the interview committee in view of their expertise and academic record, would be first designated as Research Associate (RA) and paid Rs.16,000/- per month and only after completion of their Ph.D. and obtaining a provisional certificate, they would be designated as KSKRA and paid Rs.20,000/- per month. For all other benefits, their date of joining as RA will be treated as the date of joining KSKRA Scheme. In addition Rs.10,000/- per year will be paid as Educational Material Allowance. Associates will be provided Hostel accommodation, medical and leave benefits during the Associateship.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Anytime during second year of Associateship, subject to satisfactory performance as evaluated by the concerned DAE unit, KSKRAs will be appointed as Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D in the Pay Band-3 (PB-3) (Rs.15,600-39,100) plus Grade Pay (GP) Rs.6,600/- and up to 4 advance increments may be awarded depending upon qualification, experience and performance. Exceptionally brilliant candidates with excellent track record in advanced technologies and having a Ph.D. may be considered for Scientific Officer/ Engineer-E in PB-3 with higher GP of Rs.7,600/-. In addition benefits under Performance Related Incentive Scheme (PRIS) as applicable to the scientists and engineers in DAE will also be provided. Total starting emoluments including Incentives and Allowances at the time of absorption in a Class-A1 city as on 01.01.2009 are more than Rs.50,000/- for Scientific Officer/ Engineer-D and Rs.54,000/- for Scientific Officer/ Engineer-E.

The additional benefits on regular appointment for employees and their dependent family members are:
Conducive environment for working; Knowledge Update Allowance; PRIS incentives; Healthcare scheme and Leave Travel Concession for self and family; Accommodation (subject to availability) with excellent ambience in a well developed colony having
- Educational facility for children upto junior college level
- Créche facility for children of working couple

HOW TO APPLY

a) The application should be preferably typewritten on a plain paper as per the pro-forma given in the advertisement for only one of the subjects listed above. Multiple applications received would be rejected.

b) Attach only photocopies of the following documents/ certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer/ Head of the Institute (Do not enclose original certificates).

i) All degree certificates and mark sheets starting with the eligibility qualification (for example Ph.D.) certificate.

ii) GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Exam Year or NET Qualification (optional).

iii) Proof of date of birth e.g. CBSE/ HSC/ SSC/ Matriculation certificate.

iv) SC/ ST/ OBC/ DODPKIA certificate, if applicable, as per the prescribed format.

c) Affix one passport size photograph on the top right corner of the application and enclose one spare photograph inside the envelope indicated at “c” above. Append your signatures across both the photographs.

d) Postal Order/Demand Draft of Rs.100/- as application fee drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC payable at Mumbai. SC/ST and Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed In Action (DODPKIA) are exempted.

e) Persons working under the Central/ State Government/ Public Sector Undertakings should submit their application through proper channel.

f) Enclose 3 envelopes (size 5”x7”) with complete addresses including PIN code: One envelope for self and one each for the two referees who are familiar with your work. For a letter to be sent to Hindi-belt in India, the address on the envelope should be written in Hindi.

g) On the left hand corner of envelope please clearly mark your Subject Code Number and inscribe KSKRA with application due date.

h) Send application by Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due Card to the
Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), 4th floor, Central Complex,
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay, Mumbai-400085.

i) Applications will be received throughout the year. Selection interviews will be held twice every year.

j) The applicants who submit their applications by 1st March will be called for interview in May and those who submit their applications by 1st September will be called for interview in November of the same year.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applications will be screened and candidates found suitable will be called to appear for an interview in Mumbai. Preference will be given to those candidates whose research interest and work experience has relevance to the mandate of DAE. Outstation candidates will be paid sleeper class (ordinary) train fare or actual fare, whichever is less. Candidates are advised to come prepared to stay in Mumbai for 2 to 3 days as a few short listed candidates will be asked to undergo a medical examination on the day following the interview. Final selection will be made from among the short listed candidates found medically fit.

A BRIEF NOTE ON BOARD OF RESEARCH IN NUCLEAR SCIENCES

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS) is an advisory body to recommend financial assistance to universities/ institutions/ laboratories with the objective to encourage and promote scientific research in areas of relevance to the mandate of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). BRNS plays a vital role in strengthening collaboration with educational institutions/ universities to meet the scientific and the technological needs of the Department. Main mandate of DAE is the production of safe and economical nuclear power, using indigenous uranium and thorium resources. Towards this end, it is involved in developing, in stages, pressurized heavy water reactors, fast breeder reactors, and advanced thorium reactors with associated fuel cycle systems. It builds research reactors for production of radioisotopes and carries out programmes on isotope and radiation technology applications in medicine and agriculture and industry. It develops advanced technology in areas like accelerators, lasers, control and instrumentation, computers, biotechnology, information technology, materials technology etc., and also encourages technology transfers to other users and industry. It supports basic research in nuclear energy and related frontier areas of science.

APPLICATION PROFORMA AND ANNEXES

1. Subject & Subject Code Number:

2. Full name in capital letters (underline the portion of the name candidate is generally known by):

3. Postal address including Phone No., Fax No. and Email (addresses should be written very clearly and legibly):

4. Date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY):

5. Category: General/ SC/ ST/ OBC (SC/ ST/ OBC to attach a copy of the relevant certificate):

6.a. Gender: Male/Female:
6.b. Marital Status:
6.c. Nationality:
6.d. Religion:

7.a. Whether applied earlier for KSKRA and called for interview: YES/ NO

7.b. If ‘Yes”, give Year & Month of your interview:

8. Name and address of two referees who are familiar with the work done by the candidate.

9. DD No., name and branch of the bank / Postal Order No.:

10. List of documents attached. Please also attach Annexes 1, 2, 3 & 4 as indicated below.

11. Declaration: I hereby declare that all the statements made in the application are true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I am also aware that my application is liable to be rejected, if the information given above is incomplete or found to be incorrect.

Date:
Place:
Signature of the candidate

Please provide information on one page each for the following four annexes:

Annex-1:
Educational Qualifications : Give details beginning with the latest degree in a table format with the following columns: Branch of specialization; Name of institute/ university/ board; Year of passing; % Marks obtained; Subjects taken. Also give details of Awards, Merit Certificates and Scholarships received. Give GATE Score, GATE Subject and GATE Exam Year or NET Qualification, if available (optional). Note: Those who have submitted thesis and but have not been awarded Ph.D. shall give Date of Submission of Ph.D. Thesis duly supported with documentary proof from the Registrar/ Controller of Examination.

Annex-2:
Field of Research : Give title of thesis, specific area of discipline, 5-key words that describe your work and a brief description of the research work done for Ph.D. (max. 500 words) or for the project work done for Masters in Engineering (max. 250 words) and the R&D work done after Masters (max. 250 words). For candidates who have not done project work during masters, only work experience details may be given

Annex-3:
List of Research Publications/ Patents : Give publication details on single sheet in the following format: Title, Authors, Name of the journal/ conference proceedings, Volume, Page Nos. Enclose up to five selected reprints. Also give details of patents, if any.

Annex-4:
Current Assignment : Give details about your current assignment and nature of work being carried out by you.

Note:
Please retain a ‘photocopy’ of your application with Annexes 1 to 4 . Later on you may be required to submit additional copies of your application with the annexes (but without enclosures such as certificates/ reprints).


DEADLINE : 1st September 2009

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2009

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, India, and TWAS have instituted a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in Biotechnology.

Applicants should be aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.

Programme Details

* TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.
* Applicants may be registered for a PhD degree in their home country, or may enrol in a PhD course at a host laboratory/institute in India. To help candidates in their choice of a suitable host institution a list of biotechnology institutes in India is available here: List_Biotechn_India.pdf. However, candidates are free to choose an Indian biotechnology institution that does not appear on the list.
* DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance.
* The language of instruction is English

Eligibility

Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following criteria:

* Be a maximum age of 30 years on 31 December of the application year.
* Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
* Hold a Master's or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
* Be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment there.
* For SANDWICH Fellowships: Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the "Registration and No Objection Certificate" from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form).
* For SANDWICH Fellowships: Be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the "Registration and No Objection Certificate" from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form).
* For FULL-TIME Fellowships: Be willing to register at a university in India.
Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).

Submitting your application

* The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August of each year.
* For SANDWICH Fellowships (only if already registered for a PhD in the HOME country) applicants should ensure that the Vice-Chancellor or Registrar of the university sends a signed copy of the "Registration and No Objection Certificate" on institutional headed paper to TWAS (see sample included in the application form).
* Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from an Indian biotechnology institution to TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Applicants will have until the deadline to submit the Acceptance Letter to TWAS. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
* Reference letter: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: DBT/PG/candidate's surname. * Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
* Applications for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should be sent to TWAS only (by post, fax or email):

TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
Fax: +39 040 224559

To download the application form, Click here.

Fair & Lovely Scholarships for Indian Women

The Fair & Lovely Scholarships assists deserving women in pursuing their educational goals. It is an initiative taken for all those who have the aptitude, drive and ambition but are bound by financial constraints. The Scholarship provides a voice to the talent that would have gone unnoticed and opinions that would never have been heard. It is an ongoing endeavor to give women the privilege of a formal education and over 600 women till date have benefited from this opportunity.

For the sixth year since inception, Fair & Lovely once again invite applications for scholarships from young women across India. Candidates can get a scholarship of up to Rs. 1 lakh to pursue their graduation, post graduation and doctorate studies in India.

Eligibility:

1. Scholarships are awarded to women only.

2. For Fair & Lovely Scholarships, candidates must:
a. Have cleared HSC and must have secured at-least 60% marks in their 10th and 12th examination
b. Have working knowledge of English language

3. Scholarships are awarded solely at the discretion of our panel of Judges

How to apply:

The application form is available by mid each year. The scholarship application form can be downloaded from here. Candidates have to fill all the required details in the application form and provide attested copies of all documents listed. You can also apply online from the website.

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

Documents for the application:

1. Original mark sheets and certificates

2. Photo copies of all mark sheets and certificates

3. 2 passport size photographs

4. Original and one photo copy of family income proof.

5. Original and one photo copy of admission proof.

6. 3 copies of statement of purpose - which is an essay of not more than 250-300 words. It should include the following points.

About yourself.

Your aims and ambitions in life

Your path towards achieving this ambition

What do you consider as a bottleneck towards your achieving this ambition?

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Renewal of Scholarship

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

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

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

OTHER DETAILS OF SCHOLARSHIP :

1.) This scholarship is for women who wish to pursue graduation, post graduation and PhD studies in India. The candidate should have secured a minimum of 60% in the 10th and 12th standard examination.

2.) The maximum amount offered is Rs. 1 lakh per annum.
The amount finally awarded depends on the decision of the panelist conducting the interview, the course applied for and the financial status of the candidate.

3.) The Fair & Lovely Scholarship is for women who want to pursue their education in India from Government recognized Indian Universities.

4.) The scholarship is offered for the duration of one year and can be renewed depending on the student's performance.

To download or fill online the application form, Click here.

DEADLINE

Last date to submit the application form : 17th August 2009

‘LIC GOLDEN JUBILEE SCHOLARSHIP' FOR ECONOMICALLY WEAKER STUDENTS

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the scheme is to award scholarships to meritorious students belonging to economically weaker sections of society so as to provide them better opportunities for higher education increase their rate of attainment in higher education and enhance their employability.

SCOPE

The scholarship is to be awarded for studies in India in a government or private college/university,. It will also cover technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training Institutes/ Industrial Training Centres affiliated with the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) of classes at Graduation level.

ELIGIBILITY

Students who have passed Class XII exam or its equivalent in Year 2009 and are interested to pursue higher education in the field of
a) Engineering
b) Medicine
c) Arts/Science/Commerce
d) Diploma Cources in any field and
e) Any Vocational course which leads to immediate employment and where minimum education qualification stipulated is plus 2

Scholarship will be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 60% marks or equivalent grade in the Class 12 or its equivalent final examination and the annual income of whose parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs60,000/ per annum.

DURATION

Scholarship shall be provided for the entire course.

RATE OF SCHOLARSHIP

Rs.10,000/- per annum, Rs.1000/ payable monthly for ten months directly into the bank account of the Beneficiary.

CONDITIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP

(i) Scholarship shall be awarded to the students who have secured not less than 60% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination and the annual income of whose parents/guardian from all sources does not exceed Rs.60,000/ per annum. Students having the lowest family income shall be given preference in the ascending order.

(ii) The scholarship shall be discontinued if a student fails to secure 50% in B.A./B.COM. and 55% marks in other streams or equivalent grade, in the previous final examination of the course for which scholarship is awarded. Scholarship shall not be awarded for more than the normal period of time taken to obtain certificate/degree.

(iii) Scholarship shall not be given to more than one student in a family.

(iv) The students should be regular in attendance for which the yardstick shall be decided by the competent authority of the school/college/university.

(v) Income certificate should be on self-certification basis by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper for self-employed parents and from employer for employed parents supported by documents such as land held by revenue department in the name of parents.

(vi) If a student violates any other term and condition of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or cancelled.

(vii) If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement/certificates, his/her scholarship shall be cancelled forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid shall be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned Divisional Administration of LIC.

(viii) LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation will lay down the detailed procedure for processing and sanctioning of scholarships to eligible students.

(ix) Scholarship shall be credited to the student’s bank account maintained at the place of study. Efforts shall be made for transferring it electronically through the banks.

(x) The scheme shall be evaluated at regular intervals by the LICGJF.

(xi) The regulations can be changed at any time at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of LICGJF

RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP

The scholarship, once awarded, may be renewed during the next academic year of the course on the production of certificate that the student has secured 50% in B.A./B.COM. and 55% marks in other streams or equivalent grade in the examination.

MODE OF APPLYING

Last date for online application is 16th August 2009.

To apply for the scholarship, click here.