List of Science Scholarships in India

Department of Science & Technology : Ramanujan Fellowships

‘Ramanujan Fellowships’ are instituted by the Government of India. The fellowship is meant for brilliant scientists and engineers from all over the world to take up scientific research positions in India, especially those scientists who want to return to India from abroad.

The fellowships are scientist-specific and very selective. The Ramanujan Fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions and universities in the country and they would be eligible for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Scope: All areas of science (in the broadest terms) will be covered by this fellowship.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to brilliant scientists and engineers from all over the world who are below the age of 60 years.

The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as Ph.D. in Science/ Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and have adequate professional experience.

These Fellowships are very selective and only those who have a proven/outstanding tract record as evident from their research publications and recognitions would be eligible.

The candidate has to opt for either this fellowship or his present position/fellowship, if any.

Duration

The duration of the fellowship will be initially for five years.

NATURE OF SUPPORT

The value of the fellowship will be Rs. 75,000/- per month.

Each Fellow will, in addition, receive a contingency of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum for conferences and other expenses.

The Ramanujan Fellows will be eligible for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Methodology for Selection

The scientists can choose to work at any S&T institution including University Departments or other academic Institutions and National Laboratories in India, provided the Institution at which they wish to pursue research is willing to provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research.

The availability of Ramanujan Fellowships will be advertised by various academic and research Institutions on their websites in order to receive applications from interested scientists and technologists.

The Institutions will subsequently submit their recommended nominations to the Department of Science & Technology. Institutions may consider setting up appropriate mechanisms to scrutinize and recommend the nominations.

Individual scientists and technologists can also approach the institutions for hosting them for the Fellowship and forwarding their nominations to DST for the Fellowship.

Selection of Ramanujan Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Search-cum Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.

The nominations of scientists and technologists by the Institutions would be received throughout the year. There is, thus, no last date for this scheme.

Contact:

Director / Scientist 'F'

SERC

Department of Science & Technology

Technology Bhavan,

New Mehrauli Road,

New Delhi 110 016.

Email: sskohli@nic.in

Telephone: 011-26590499

For more details: http://dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/nsti/ramanujan_fellowship.pdf

Indian Council of Agricultural Research : Scholarships and Fellowships

Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST - 240 per year

Eligibility:

For SC/ST Undergraduate degree program students studying in Agricultural Universities (State Agricultural Universities, Allhabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University, Central Agricultural University, Central Universities having Agriculture faculty and ICAR Institute based Deemed to be Universities)

Amount: Rs. 300/- pm + Rs. 750/- annual grant for the duration of the program

Merit cum Means (MCM) Scholarships

Eligibility: For Undergraduate degree program students having Parents Annual Income below Rs. 1 Lakh and studying in Agricultural Universities

Amount: Rs. 500/- pm for the duration of the program

Internships for Veterinary students

Eligibility: For B.V.Sc & AH and equivalent degree program students studying in Agricultural Universities

Amount: Rs. 400/- pm for 6 months + travel grant of Rs. 200/- for the duration of internship

Junior Research Fellowships for pursuing Master's degree - 475 number

Eligibility: For Master's students studying in Agricultural Universities

Amount :

Rs. 8640/- pm + Contingency grant of Rs. 6000/- per year for other than Veterinary Science students

Rs. 12000/- pm + Contingency grant of Rs. 6000/- per year for Veterinary Science students

Senior Research Fellowships for pursuing Ph. D. degree - 202 number

Eligibility: For Ph.D. students studying in Agricultural Universities

Amount:

Rs. 12000/- pm for 1 st and 2 nd year and Rs. 14000/- pm for 3 rd year + Contingency grant of Rs. 10000/- per year for other than Veterinary Science students

Rs. 14000/- pm for 1 st and 2 nd year and Rs. 15000/- pm for 3 rd year + Contingency grant of Rs. 10000/- per year for Veterinary Science students

Contact

Dr. Arvind Kumar, Deputy Director General (Education)

Division of Education, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan - II, New Delhi - 110 012 INDIA.

Phone: (Off.) 91-11-25841760; Fax: 91-11-25843932

E-mail: ddgedn@icar.org.in

For more details : http://www.icar.org.in/en/node/378

International Scholarship @ University College Maastricht, Netherlands

University College Maastricht (UCM) invites applications from highly qualified non-EU students to give financial support to students who will be invited to enroll at UCM in September.

Number of Scholarships: 3

Duration of the UCM scholarship: The scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Bachelor's programme, with a maximum of 36 months.

Amount of Scholarship: €11.200 per annum

Eligibility:

Applicants must be accepted to the Liberal Arts & Sciences program of UCM for the September intake and must come from a country outside the EEA and meet the requirements for obtaining a Dutch visa (‘MVV’ residence permit).

How to apply: Applicants may fill in the online application form available in the website. For details visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/UCM/TargetGroup/ProspectiveStudents1/HowToApply.htm

Last date to apply: March 1, 2014

For More Details : http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/Schools/UCM/TargetGroup/ProspectiveStudents1/FinancialMatters/Scholarships.htm

JNCASR Project Oriented Biological Education (POBE)

As part of its Science Outreach Programme, in 2006 the Centre initiated a new program in biology for undergraduate students (only the students who are studying in first year B.Sc) from other institutions. Selected students are exposed to the concepts and methodologies driving integrative research in biology today, through a combination of lectures, laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks.

Number of Fellowships: 10

Advantage:

Scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per month will be provided. Students selected are expected to work at the Centre for three consecutive periods. After the successful completion of the programme at the end of 3 years, the students will receive a diploma in Biology from the Centre. Where possible, students will be allowed to work in the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well. Specialization in a more focused area or research will be possible during the second and third years.

Those who complete the POBE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS/PhD programme of the Centre subject to satisfactory performance in the interview.

Only selected candidates will be intimated by last week of March and the list will also be available on the Centre web site.

Address:

The Assistant Coordinator

Fellowships and Extension Programmes

JNCASR

Jakkur

Bangalore 560 064.

For more details : http://www.jncasr.ac.in/

JNCASR Project Oriented  Chemical Education (POCE)

As part of its Science Outreach Programme, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research has initiated a new programme, Project Oriented Chemical Education (POCE), only for students studying in B. Sc first year (PCM) to explore their potentials, to stimulate genuine interest in science and infuse creativity and scientific temper amongst undergraduate students.

Fellowships offered will be upto 10. Selected students will be given an opportunity to involve in programmes such as lectures, laboratory projects and research. The programme will be conducted during summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks.

Advantage

A scholarship of Rs. 6000/- per month will be provided. Students selected are expected to work at the Centre for three such consecutive periods. Where possible, students will be allowed to work in the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well. Specialization in advanced materials will be possible during the last year. After the successful completion of the programme at the end of 3 years, the students will receive a Diploma in Chemistry from the Centre.

Eligibile for MS/PhD

Those who complete the POCE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS/PhD programme of the Centre subject to satisfactory performance in the interview. Only selected candidates will be intimated by last week of March

Address:

The Assistant Coordinator

Fellowships and Extension Programmes

JNCASR

Jakkur

Bangalore 560 064.

For more details : http://www.jncasr.ac.in/fe/F%20&%20E%20web%20-%20POCE.htm

JNCASR Summer Research Fellowships for BSC/BTECH/BVSc/B Pharma/M SC students

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research offers summer fellowships for two months to bright undergraduate and MSc students (renewable for a second year for selected students). This programme has proved to be popular and competitive; each year, about 5000 students from all over India apply for the 120 fellowships awarded. Fifty fellowships are supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, fifteen by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies, New Delhi, and the rest by the Centre. Students are placed with research groups at the Centre or with scientists else where in India. They are paid travel expenses and a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. Selected students get the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research, and several summer projects have led to publications in leading journals

Research Areas

Life Sciences: Infectious and non-infectious diseases, bioinformatics, developmental biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, life-history evolution, immunology, circadian biology, animal behaviour, behavioural ecology, evolutionary genetics, experimental evolution, chronobiology, behavior.

Material Sciences: Including Nano Sciences, energy and green materials.

Chemical Sciences: Solid state chemistry, theoretical/computational chemistry, inorganic, physical, organic chemistry.

Physical Sciences: Condensed matter theory and experiment, statistical physics, semiconductor materials physics, biophysics, nano physics, polymer physics, organic electronics, computational material science, soft matter.

Engineering Sciences: Theoretical and computational fluid dynamics, flow of complex fluids, granular media, experimental fluid mechanics, thermal science, chemical engineering and physical metallurgy, non-linear dynamics including planetary dynamics.

Mathematics: Fundamental Groups, Simplicial Homology and Triangulations.

Atmospheric Sciences: Atmospheric boundary layer, near-surface environment, radiation, solar-terrestrial relations, monsoon dynamics, modelling.

Eligibility for applying:

Academic requirements: Students who have secured not less than 80% (science and maths subjects only) in their 10th , 12th(10 +2) and not less than first class in graduation and post graduation(if applicable).

Only students presently studying in I and II year of B.Sc., I, II and III year of B.E / B.Tech. / B.V.Sc./ B.Pharm., I year of M.Sc. and I - IV year of Integrated M.Sc with the above mentioned academic requirements should apply.

The students selected under this programme are placed with scientists at the Centre or elsewhere in India, for 2 months with a stipend of Rs. 6000 /- p.m and travel support as per Govt. of India norms.

Advantage: About 15 students will be chosen as Rajiv Gandhi Science Talent Research Fellows based on the completed project reports

For more details : http://www.jncasr.ac.in/srfp.php

Masters Scholarship 2014 @ Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata is inviting applications for awarding Masters Scholarship 2014. 

Fellowship Details : 

The Masters Scholarship 2014 is for students pursuing 2 years Master of Statistics, Master of Mathematics and 3 years Master of Science programs in various areas offered at various campuses of the institution. 
The scholarship will cover Rs.5000 per month for the eligible candidates. 

Eligibility Criteria :The candidates should hold bachelors degree with Statistics as a full subject. 

How to apply ? 
The candidates can apply only online through the official website http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb. 

Important Dates :Last date for submission of application: 06 March 2014 

For more details, please visit: http://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/AKISIistAdmissionNotice2014-15F.pdf

PhD Fellowship @ Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Madurai, invites applications for PhD Fellowship 2014 for students pursuing 5 year integrated M.Sc.-PhD program in Genomics at the university.

Fellowship Details : The fellowship for the students admitted to PhD will be Rs. 12,000/- p.m. + 15% HRA + MA (Rs. 14,150/- p.m.) for first two years and Rs. 14,000/- p.m. + 15% HRA + MA (Rs. 16,450/-) for the third year.

Eligibility : A bachelor's degree in any branch of Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics or equivalent), Physical and Chemical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry), Medicine, Veterinary and Agriculture from any recognized Indian or foreign university, with 55% marks or equivalent are eligible to apply.

Students with B.Tech. degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Information Technology and Bioinformatics with Biology at +2 level are also eligible.

How to Apply : Candidates need to download the application form and apply by post.

Important Dates : Application deadline: Wednesday, April 16th 2014.

For more details, please visit: http://www.mkuniversity.org/downloads/Prospectus-AI-Corses-2014.pdf

Saha Insitute of Nuclear Physics : Undergraduate Associateship in Physics and Biophysical Sciences

Undergraduate Associates are exposed to short term courses and laboratory projects under the guidance of assigned mentors for a maximum period of 90 days, mainly during their vacations.

Benefits:

In this period they receive a stipend @ Rs. 150/- per day and a book grant upto Rs. 6000/- per annum. A travel allowance is also given for outstation Undergraduate Associates. The programme is for the undergraduate years.

On successful completion of the programme, an associate may be issued a certificate. Outstanding Undergraduate Associates may be selected as Graduate Associates of SINP if they pursue Masters Programmes in Basic sciences. On successful completion of the M. Sc course with First Class or equivalent grades they may be considered for absorption as Research Fellows of SINP with the usual fellowship.

Applications

Applications are usually sought in August/September from Indian nationals for selection of Undergraduate Associates under the auspices of the Centre for Advanced Research and Education (CARE) of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Calcutta.

Eligibility:

Candidates from the first or second year Science undergraduate programme (B. Sc/Integrated M. Sc in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Sciences) who have secured at least 85% marks in Science and Mathematics and at least 80% in aggregate in Class XII Board Examination are encouraged to apply.

The final selection amongst the short listed candidates may involve an interview where the candidate is expected to display resourcefulness, passion for scientific research as well as mastery of scientific concepts.

For more details : http://www.saha.ac.in/cs/www/uga.htm

SCCF Scholarships 2014 @ TERI University

Sindicatum Climate Change Foundation (SCCF), UK, is inviting applications for awarding SCCF Scholarships 2014 for Indian and International students to pursue masters programs at the TERI University in India.

Scholarship Details

The Scholarships are available for the following masters programs:

M.Sc. Climate Science and Policy

M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource Management

M.Sc. Geoinformatics

M.Sc. Economics

M.Tech. Renewable Energy Engineering and Management

M.A. Sustainable Development Practice

Eligibility

The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Science/ Engineering/ Economics/ Mathematics/Statistics/Geology /Geography with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 6.75 on a 10-point scale or equivalent, as determined by TERI University.

How to Apply

Applicants desirous of applying for the SCCF scholarship need to submit a separate plain paper application indicating the total family income.

Important Dates

Last date for submission of online application: 25 April 2014

For more details, please visit:

http://www.teriuniversity.ac.in/scholarship-masters-teri-university

Science and Engineering Research Council Fast track scheme for young scientists

SERC Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists (FAST) from Dept of Science & Technology : The Department of Science and Technology, through Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists, provides quick research funding to young scientists below the age of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC, woman and physically handicapped category) to undertake independent research in newly emerging and frontier areas of science and engineering. The details of the scheme are as follows:- 

Objectives :

• To provide quick research support to young scientists for pursuing exciting and innovative research ideas.
• To provide opportunities for interaction and exchange of ideas with scientific community.
• To involve young scientists in national S&T development process.

Eligibility :The applicant should possess any of the following degrees:- 

Ph.D in Basic Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth & Atmospheric Science, Mathematical Science), Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Science or equivalent. Masters degree in Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Agriculture or equivalent. 

The candidate should be less than 35 years on the date on which the application is received in DST. However age relaxation of 5 years would be given to scientists belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped category. 

Funding : 

The funding is provided up to a maximum of Rs.17.00 lakhs (excluding overhead charges) for a period not exceeding three years. If the proposed objectives can be achieved in less than three years, the budget may be reduced accordingly. 

Funds are provided for equipments, consumables, travel and contingency. Additionally, the applicant if not holding a regular position or not drawing any other fellowship/stipend/salary, can draw a fellowship amount of Rs.20,000/- per month (all inclusive). The fellowship amount is taxable. In cases, where the applicant is holding a regular position, he/she can seek manpower at junior level (JRF, Project Assistant, etc.) 

“Overhead Charges” @ 20% of the project cost will be provided to the implementing institution over and above the project cost. 

Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST) 

The scheme provides opportunities to Young Indian Scientists and Technologies (up to the age of 35 years), to interact with international scientist community and institutions and to participate in research and training activities in frontline areas of science and technology. The duration of the Fellowship is 3-12 months. Annually, on an average, about 40 young scientists are awarded this fellowship in various areas, such as plant-microbe interactions; plant genetic resources; agricultural ecology; biodiversity and conservation biology; transplant biology; industrial microbiology; semiconductor physics; mathematical science; electronic material and processing; earth and atmospheric science; palaeoclimatology; organometallics; supramolecular chemistry; manufacturing engineering; computer and information science, earthquake engineering and structural dynamics. The selected young scientist is also encouraged to attend scientific conferences and visit other institutions in the host country. Candidates selected under this scheme are expected to further generate and spread their expertise at the S&T laboratories/ Institutes across the nation. 

Eligibility Criteria :Young Indian scientists who fulfill the following conditions can submit application/ proposal for award of BOYSCAST fellowship: 

Academic Qualifications : Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or M.D. in Medicine or equivalent with research experience or Ph.D. in Science/Engineering or equivalent. 

Age :Upto 35 years (as on 1st April, 2010). The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates may be allowed relaxation in the age limit upto 5 years 

Employment :A regular position in a recognized S&T institution/university/college. Applications from persons holding temporary positions such as research fellows or research associates etc. will not be considered. Candidate must be officially sponsored (their application to be formally forwarded) by the employer/head of the institution or agency with commitment to depute them for research/training under BOYSCAST programme. Forwarding note merely stating that above would be considered only after award of fellowship will not be considered by DST. 

Areas of work :Area proposed by the candidate should be in line with the above mentioned chosen areas. 

Place of work :The fellow should be accepted by a foreign academic/ scientific/ technological institution, which is internationally recognized as an outstanding institution where major work in the identified area is in progress. There should be willingness of the foreign institution to accept and extend necessary support to the candidate for the work proposed. The Professor/scientist with whom the fellow intends to work should be a research worker of repute. The candidate should himself/herself correspond with their proposed host institution/Professor abroad for placement. Candidate is required to produce evidence, in the form of a letter of acceptance from the overseas institution to be visited along with merits/uniqueness of that host institute in the proposed area. If the applicant has already worked at an institute abroad for a considerable period of time, the proposal to visit the same institute/work there is not likely to be considered favorably. 
Young scientists and technologists actively engaged in research and having established credibility in the proposed area of work will be preferred. 
The institute, to which the candidate belongs, should have either already initiated major research activities in the chosen area or should have immediate plans to initiate such programmes, based on the expertise of the individual and proposed training abroad. 
Candidates who have earlier availed of the BOYSCAST fellowship will not be eligible for consideration again for this fellowship. The candidates who have availed any other overseas fellowship for a period of more than three months through any Government/public funding agency during last two years will also not be considered for this fellowship. Preference is likely to be given to the applicants who don’t have any/have limited international exposure as compared to the applicants who have adequate international exposure during recent past, if they are otherwise suitable. 

For more details: http://dst.gov.in/

Sitaram Jindal Research Fellowship Scheme

Jindal Aluminium Ltd and Sitaram Jindal Foundation, which are consistently engaged in the field of Charitable and philanthropic activities in India since 1969, in furtherance to their endeavour, have instituted the ‘Sitaram Jindal Research Fellowship Scheme’ to encourage and inspire the talent and recognize excellence in innovation and research.

Amount of Fellowship: Up to Rs. 1 lakh per month.

The amount of Fellowship per month would depend upon whether the scholar is gainfully employed and is getting salary for his current employment in a Research Organisation or is getting only this fellowship.

Field of Research

The proposed area of research/work of the candidate could be in any of the following fields.

i) Any field of Science in its broadest terms including (but not limited to) Engineering and Technology, Medicine including Indian Systems of Medicine with special emphasis on Naturopathy, Agriculture, Vet. Sc., Environment etc.

ii) Innovative solutions to the problems faced by the country and the people of India in any field.

iii) Towards poverty alleviation – innovations to benefit the poor in a big way.

Eligibility

Open to all Indians living in India or abroad. The Research work should be conducted in India. Persons of Indian origin who have acquired foreign nationality are not eligible.

Should have PhD or MD/ MS in Medicine or M Tech or equivalent, in the relevant field

Further details regarding eligibility are available at

http://www.sjfellowship.com/Sitaram%20Jindal%20Fellowship%20Scheme.pdf

Duration

Initially for 3 years which can be extended up to a maximum total of 6 years, depending upon the quality and the quantity of the research work done so far, need for extension and the likely outcome of further research work.

Applications

The application form and all other relevant information can be downloaded from the "Sitaram Jindal Research Fellowship Scheme" website www.sjfellowship.org

The applications for fellowship can be sent any time of the year. There is no last date.

For more details: http://www.sjfellowship.com/Sitaram%20Jindal%20Fellowship%20Scheme.pdf

Department of Science & Technology : JC Bose National Fellowships

The fellowship is meant to recognize active scientists and engineers for their outstanding performance and contributions. The Department of Science & Technology will administer this scheme. The fellowships are scientist–specific and very selective.

Scope All areas of science (in the broadest terms) will be covered by this fellowship.

Eligibility The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 60 years.

The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent: namely Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and must have carried out several years of work in the specific area.

These Fellowships are meant for those who have a proven track–record as evident from their research publications and recognitions.

The candidate must have a regular position in an Institute /Organization and should be engaged in research. If he /she is availing any other fellowship, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.

Duration The duration of the fellowship will be initially for five years.

Nature Of Support The value of the fellowship will be Rs. 25,000 per month in addition to regular income. In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency of Rs. 10.00 lakh per annum for conferences and other expenses. The JC Bose National Fellows would be eligible for regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Methodology for Selection The Institution in which the candidate is working would provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support for research.

The candidate will continue to work at the place of his employment. The availability of JC Bose Fellowships will be advertised by various academic and research Institutions on their websites in order to receive applications from the interested scientists and engineers. The Institutions will subsequently submit their recommended nominations to the Department of Science & Technology.

Institutions may consider setting up appropriate mechanisms to scrutinize and recommend the nominations. Individual scientists and engineers can also approach the institutions for forwarding their nominations to DST for the Fellowship.

Selection of JC Bose Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.

The nominations of scientists and technologists by the Institutions would be received throughout the year. There is, thus, no last date for this Scheme.

For more details : http://dst.gov.in/