Wednesday, March 25, 2015

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEMORIAL FUND

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEMORIAL FUND
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES

JNMF Scholarships

CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS

The scholarships are available for Ph.D. study in India to the following categories of students:
Indian Nationals
Nationals of other Asian countries

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION/SUBJECT
A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialisation:

Indian History and Civilization
Sociology
Comparative Studies in Religion & Culture
Economics
Geography
Philosophy
Ecology & Environment


ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

At the time of making the application for scholarship, a candidate should

Hold a FIRST Class Post-graduate degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in both graduate and post graduate level,
Already be registered/admitted for Ph.D. degree with a recognized University/Institution in India. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered at the time of submission of application, are not eligible to apply,
Not be above 35 years of age,
Be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar


DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

Upto 2 years.

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOTH THE CATEGORIES
Maintenance allowance including Tuition fee - Rs.18,000 per month
Contingent expenses for study tours within India, purchase of books, stationery, etc. – Rs.15,000 per annum

What you need to apply for a JNMF scholarship

LAST DATE

1. An advertisement is released towards the end of March and completed application form together with all the necessary enclosures should reach Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110 011 during April and May. The last date for submission of application is 31 May.
2. The Selection Committee’s decision to call a candidate for interview or select a candidate for scholarship will be final and no representation in this regard will be entertained. 3. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview any time during December/January. 4. The Scholarship will commence from April every year

ENCLOSURES
1)         A passport size photograph of the applicant to be pasted on the form.
2)         A synopsis of around 1500 words or about 4 pages in double space.
3)         Doctoral Monitoring Committee or Supervisor"s report.
4)         Postal Order/Demand Draft for Rs.100.
5)         Ph.D registration certificate.

Incomplete and unsigned forms are liable to be rejected.

JNMF Scholarship - Application form
The application form for scholarships for doctoral studies is available.Click here  to download

For further details: http://www.jnmf.in/sform.html

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