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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