Monday, February 2, 2015

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) IGIDR Fellowships for Asians (Other than Indians)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)


IGIDR Fellowships for Asians (Other than Indians)

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) is initiating a Capacity Building Program in Inclusive Development with special focus on Labor Market and Industrial Policy, starting from August 2015-July 2016 academic year, with funding from the International Development Research Center, Canada (IDRC). As part of this initiative, following scholarships would be available for students who are citizens of the following Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam.

1. Maximum of FIVE Scholarships per academic year for M.Sc. (Economics):
This is a two-year programme commencing in August 2015.

Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to M.Sc. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Economics/Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Statistics/Bachelor of Science in Physics or Mathematics/Bachelor of Technology/Bachelor of Engineering, with at least a Second Class/Division for Economics discipline and First Class/Division for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.

Scholarships: Selected Masters students will receive IDRC funded scholarships that include: monthly scholarship of INR 10000, Medical Coverage of INR 25000 per year, and one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000.

2. Maximum of THREE Fellowships per academic year for M.Phil. (Development Studies):
This is an interdisciplinary programme commencing in August 2015 with special focus on Economics. The duration of M.Phil. programme is two years and involves writing a research dissertation.

Eligibility: Minimum qualification for admission to the M.Phil. programme includes one of the following degrees or their equivalents: Master of Arts/Master of Science in Economics/Master of Statistics/Master of Science in Physics or Mathematics or Environmental Science or Operations Research/Master of Business Administration/Master of Technology/Master of Engineering/Bachelor of Technology (4 years or above programs)/Bachelor of Engineering (4 years or above programs) with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for all other disciplines. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary (12 years School Leaving Examination) or higher level.

Stipend: Selected M.Phil. students will receive IDRC funded fellowships that include: a monthly stipend of INR 17000/- in the first two years, Medical coverage of INR 25000 per year, one time travel grant up to a maximum of INR 50000, applicable book grant and possible one time conference travel funding.

3. Three Fellowships per academic year to support Visiting Doctoral Students from Select Asian Countries (August 2015 ? July 2016 )
Eligibility:The applicants should possess a Masters degree in any field and be registered for Ph.D. on a topic broadly involving any area of economics at any of the universities/accredited academic programs located in above target Asian countries.

Scholarship: Selected scholars will be paid INR 26000 a month towards scholarship, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, and allowable book grant and travel support for conference travel.

4. Two Post-Doctoral Fellowships for candidates from Select Asian Countries (August 2015 ? July 2016 Academic Year)
Eligibility: The applicants, preferably within the age limit of 35 years, should be either fresh Ph.D. (within two years of successful submission of their dissertations) or junior faculty, who have submitted their Ph.D. dissertations or obtained Ph.D. degrees with an outstanding academic training and record in the broad area of Economics, and particularly, Inclusive Development with speical emphasis on Labor Markets and Industrial Policy.

Fellowship: Selected scholars will be paid a fellowship of INR 50000 per month, One round trip travel expense up to a maximum of INR 50000, fixed medical coverage of INR 25000, book grant of INR 50000, Research grant of INR 100000, and conference travel support up to a maximum of INR 150000.

How to Apply:
Online Upload: Application forms and prospectus may be downloaded from the website (www.igidr.ac.in)  and the completed forms along with the necessary attachments can be uploaded online.
Last date for receipt of completed application/internet downloaded and Online Application forms: 30th April, 2015

For details, see the link:

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