Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships 2011

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships 2011

Applications have been invited for the award of Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund scholarships for the year 2011. The scholarships are available to the following categories of persons:
A) Indian Nationals for PhD. study in India; and
B) Nationals of other Asian countries for PhD. study in India.

Areas of Specialization / Subject:
A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialization:
1. Science and Technology as an integral component of economic and social activity,
including the Philosophy of Science
2. Comparative Studies in Religion and Culture
3. International Relations and Constitutional Studies
4. Indian History, Civilization and Culture
5. Interface of Social Change and Economic Development
6. Environmental Ecology and Sustainable Development
7. Studies in the life and works of Jawaharlal Nehru

Eligibility Conditions:
At the time of making the application for scholarship, a candidate should
1. Hold a FIRST Class Postgraduate degree

2. Already be registered / admitted for PhD degree with a University / Institution in India approved by the Government in a subject in one of the areas of specialization listed above. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered are not eligible to apply.

3. Not be above 35 years of age at the time of applying.
4. Be a full-time PhD Scholar.

Duration of Scholarship:
Ordinarily upto 2 years.

Value of Scholarship for both the Categories:
a) Maintenance allowance including Tuition fee - Rs.9,000 per month

b) Annual contingent expenses for study tours within India, books, stationery, thesis costs, etc. - Rs. 12,000 per annum

c) Sleeper Class Train fare from the place of residence or study in India for interview with the Selection Board.


Application:
The application form for scholarships for doctoral studies is available at link:
http://www.jnmf.in/Website
The downloaded application form should be supported with a demand draft / postal order of Rs.100/- drawn in favour of 'Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund' payable at New Delhi. Completed Application form together with all the necessary enclosures should reach Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110 011 on or before 15th June 2011.

Enclosures:
The candidates should ensure that the following documents are securely attached seriatim to the Application Form before dispatch:
1) A passport size photograph to be pasted on the form.
2) An attested copy of PhD registration / admission letter from the College / University.
3) A synopsis of not more than 1500 words or about 3 pages of 1.5 spaced text.
4) University Doctoral Monitoring Committee's report or PhD Supervisor's report as per
details required in C-8 of the Application Form.
5) Attested copies of Postgraduate degree, mark sheet and all other educational certificates / degrees showing marks obtained and the date of birth.

For further details, visit the website:
http://www.jnmf.in

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