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Many
scholarships for bioscience students are available both in India and abroad.
Some of the prestigious scholarships awarding bodies are listed below. Please
click the link to follow.
Gift
Scholarships for carrying out doctoral studies in India in the field of
biomedical/medical sciences. The project should be in the field of
medicine/medical biotechnology. Tenure for three years. Monthly stipend of
8000 plus a contingency grant of 20000 per year. Apply by December of every
year. Eligibility MDDS/MD/MSc life sciences. Application must be supported
with an approved research plan by a supervisor duly recognized as research
guide of an university or research institute. Selection is based on initial
screening and interview. For more details please write to The
Director, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay house, 24, Homi Modi Street, Fort
Mumbai – 400001
Loan
scholarships for MS/PhD studies abroad in the field of Architecture,
Biochemistry, Business administration, chemistry, computer science, English
Literature, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Psychology, Physics. Eligibility criteria
are graduate with consistent academic record in the respective discipline.
Selection based on initial screening of application and subsequent interview.
Repayment has to be done after the completion of degree. Award amount ranges
from 50000-200000. For more details write to The Director, J N Tata Endowment,
Bombay house, 24, Homi Modi Street, Fort, Mumbai – 400001,
R
D Sethna Scholarship Fund
Scholarships
are awarded in the field of science and technology. For more information
regarding application form and application procedure write to The
Chief Executive, R D Sethna Scholarship Fund, Esplanade House, 29, Waudby
Road, Mumbai – 400001
Scholarships
are awarded in the form of training grants in the field of medicine, science
and technology. For more information regarding application form and
application procedure write to The
Director, R D Birla Smarak Kosh medical research center, Bombay Hospital
trust, Hospital Avenue, Mumbai – 400020
Interest
free loan scholarships are awarded to the deserving students in the area of Engineering,
Natural science, Medicine, Business Management, Survey and prospecting of
Mineral resources of the country, Alternate sources of energy, Oceanography,
Off shore drilling, Harvesting of ocean wealth, water management, Agriculture
research and Engineering, Transportation, High tech electronics, Economics and
other emerging areas related to science and tech. Eligibility criteria are
graduate with consistent academic record. Award duration is for two years. For
more information please write to The Managing Trustee, K C Mahindra Education
Trust, Cecil court, Mahakavi Bhusan Marg, Mumbai 400039
Scholarships
in the area of science and technology. Duration is two years. For more
information please write to The Secretary, Sahu
Jain Trust, 18 Institutional area, Lodi road, New Delhi – 110003
Highly
prestigious and huge scholarship from Indian source. Scholarships are awarded
for MS/PhD studies both in India and Abroad. To be eligible for application
the applicant must have secured confirmed admission in reputed universities
India/Abroad. Selection is made through initial screening of application and
subsequent interview. For more information please write to Inlaks Scholarships
P.O. Box 2108. Delhi 110007.
Aga
Khan Foundation International Fellowship Program
The
Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for
postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who
have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a
50% grant: 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a
year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's
level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes,
when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student.
Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students
doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of
interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term
courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have
already started their course of study.
Rhodes
Scholarship For Indian Students for PhD studies at Oxford University
Six
scholarships are awarded to Indian students each year for degree leading to
PhD at Cambridge University. For more information write to The Office of
Indian Secretary, Rhodes Scholarship Selection Committee, PO Box 2108, Delhi
110007.
Indian
Academy of Science Summer Research Fellowships
Summer
Fellowships are awarded to bright students and teachers to work with fellows
on research-oriented projects. Approximately 75 such fellowships to students
and 25 fellowships to teachers are offered every year with travel and living
expenses paid. Announcements inviting applications appear in Resonance and
Current Science around November-December, and the selected applicants notified
by February-March can avail the fellowships for two months between April and
July. The fellowship is very prestigious. M.Sc first students in any branch of
life science are eligible to apply. All of the selected candidate candidates
are provided with a stipend of 3000 pm.
Scholarships
are awarded for postgraduate studies only (MS/PhD) both in India and abroad.
Selection process is through an initial application and interview.
Kishor
Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana
Indian
Institute of Science Bangalore administers KVPY.
The "Kishor Vaigyanik
Protsahan Yojana"
is an ongoing programme started by the Department
of Science and Technology, Government of India to encourage students of
Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine to take up research careers in these
areas. The aim of the programme is to identify and encourage talented students
with aptitude for research. Available to students studying XI, XII, B.Sc.,
M.Sc. B.E., B.Tech, B.Arch, M.B.B.S. etc. This programme strives to assist the
students to realise their potential and to ensure
that the best scientific talent is tapped for research and development in the
country. Generous scholarships will be provided (up to the pre-PhD.
level) to the selected students. For more information please write to The
Convener, Kishor Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana, Indian Institute of Science
(IISc), Bangalore 560012
Ministry
of Human Resourse Development International Scholarships
Various
fellowships are available for studies in Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Japan,
Italy, Portugal and other countries. Then scholarships are available for
MS/PhD, and short-term research.
AICTE
National Doctoral Fellowship (NDF)
Scholarships
for studies in UK (M.S/PHD)
These
scholarships are administered by British Council India. Please click the link
to get an updated information.
India
Oil Scholarships
National
Talent Search Examination (For +10 students)
Indira
Gandhi PG Scholarship for Single Girl Child
Ministry
of Human Resource Development awards scholarships to girls who are only child
of their parents for Postgraduate studies in India in any discipline. More
information may be requested from Joint Secretary (sa), University Grants
Commission, UGC block, Delhi University, South Campus Benito Juarez Marg, New
Delhi- 100 021
Research
Associateship for SC/ST Candidates
The
scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the
candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them
opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering
& Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities &
Colleges. The objective of this award is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST
candidates to undertake Postdoctoral research in Science, Engineering
& Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences at Indian Universities and
Colleges. The candidate should have a doctorate degree in the relevant subject
preferably with published research work to their credit and evidence of
independent research work. The upper age for male applicants is 50 years as on
1 July, of the year and 55years in the case of female candidates. The total
tenure is 5 (five) years (i.e. non extendable). The value of the Associateship
shall be Rs.12,000/- p.m. (fixed for five years i.e. non extendable) with an
annual contingency grant of 30,000/-p.a. and Departmental Assistance @ 10% of
Associateship to the host Institution & H.R.A. (as per rules). The
applications in the
prescribed format given below, may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY
(SA), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UGC BLOCK, DELHI UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAMPUS
BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 100 021, duly forwarded through the
University/Institute/College where the fellow desire to undertake research
work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement
(non-extendable).
Post
Graduate Scholarships for professional Courses for SC/ST candidates.
The
Scheme has been initiated keeping in view of social background of candidates
from the deprived section of the Society and to provide them opportunity to
undertake Post-Graduate Level studies in professional subjects like Engg.
& Tech., Management, Pharmacy (etc. in Indian Universities and Colleges).
The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity to SC/ST candidates
to undertake Post Graduate Level Studies in Professional Subjects at
Indian Universities and Colleges. The candidate should have graduation degree
in the relevant subject and obtained admissible at the Post-Gradate Level in
any of the professional subject in a recognized Universities/Colleges. The
upper age limit for male applicants is 45 years as on Ist July on the year of
and 50 years in the case of female candidates. The tenure of fellowship for
completion of Post-Graduate. The
value of scholarship shall be for professional courses Rs. 5,000/-p.m. with
the Contingency of Rs. 15,000/-p.a and for other courses Rs. 3,000/-p.m. with
the contingency of Rs. 10,000/-p.a. respectively. The applications in the prescribed
format given below, may be sent to the JOINT SECRETARY (SA),
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UGC BLOCK, DELHI UNIVERSITY, SOUTH CAMPUS,
BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI- 100 021, duly forwarded through the
University/Institute/College where the fellow desire to undertake research
work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement
(non-extendable).
The
University Grants Commission awards fellowship under the above scheme for
SC/ST candidates The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social
background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to
provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in
Science, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian
Universities & Colleges. The objective of this award is to provide
fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ST
to pursue higher studies leading to M.Phil and Ph.D in Science, Engg. &
Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences. The candidate should have a post
graduate degree in the concerned subject. He/she should preferably be
registered for M.Phil or Ph.D. in any University/Institution in India. The
applications in the prescribed format given below, may be sent to the JOINT
SECRETARY, (SA), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, UNIVERSITY OF DELHI, SOUTH
CAMPUS, BENITO JUAREZ MARG, NEW DELHI-110 021 duly forwarded through the
universities/Institutions/Colleges where the fellow desires to undertake
research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement
(nonextendable). The
application form must be filled in carefully. Attested copies of all
certificates and degrees including caste/tribe certificates must be enclosed
along with the Application. Direct & incomplete applications are liable to
be rejected. The
selection will be made on the basis of the percentage of marks of the
candidates in their Post Graduate examination. The decision of the Commission
in this regard shall be final.
Fellowship
amount is 8000 pm plus contingency grant of 10000 pa.
CSIR-
Junior Research Fellowship
Council
For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
conducts all India National Eligibility Test for the award of Junior Research
Fellowship at all CSIR research laboratories and university departments for
higher education leading to the degree of PhD. The test is conducted twice a
year, in June and December. The test details are advertised in all leading
Indian dailies. The fellowship amount is Rs 8000 pm plus a contingency grant
of 20000 pa for the first two years and 10000 pm plus annual contingency of
20000 pa for the nest three years.
CSIR
– Senior Research Fellowship
Senior
research fellowships (SRF) are awarded to working professional in government
research laboratories or university departments who have at least two years of
research/teaching experience. Applications are invited through advertisement
in leading Indian dailies. Candidates who hold M.Sc/MBBS/MD/M.Tech or
equivalent are eligible to apply.
ICMR
– Junior Research Fellowship
ICMR
holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian
National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through
Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to
the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a
medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of
higher learning and research as applicable.
The amount of fellowship is Rs 8000 pm for first two years and Rs 10000
pm for the next two years.
ICMR
– Senior Research Fellowship
Senior
Research fellowships provide opportunities to bright young men and women to
pursue research and training invariably leading to Ph.D/MD etc. under
experienced researchers/investigators of repute in the field of biomedicine.
Senior
research fellowships (SRF) are awarded to working professional in government
research laboratories or university departments who have at least two years of
research/teaching experience. Applications
for Senior Research fellows received through out the year on the prescribed
format.
ICMR
– Short Term Research Studentship For Medical Students (MBBS)
The
STS program provides an opportunity to undergraduate medical students to
familiarize themselves with research techniques, methodology and also with
preparing reports. It is expected
that the Guides provide ample support and guidance to the student in their
endeavor.
DBT
– Post Doctoral fellowship in Biotechnology and Life Sciences
In
association with Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, Department of
Biotechnology awards Post doctoral fellowships to Indian nationals. The
applicant must possess PhD/MD/MS in Biomedical Sciences/Life Sciences. Those
who have submitted the thesis are also eligible to apply. The award amount is
12,000 pm and contingency grant of 50,000 pa. The award is tenable for a
period of two years. The selection is made through an interview conducted at
IISc Bangalore
DBT
– Junior Research Fellowships
These
are recently introduced fellowships for M.Sc students in any field of Life
Sciences. The fellowship is tenable in any University/Institute in India where
the candidate can register for PhD. The
applicants should be below the age of 28 years, and 33 years in case of
reserved categories, and women candidates. Candidates with 60%(55% for
reserved categories) of the total marks (equivalent in grade) are eligible.
The fellowship will be initially for a period of 3 years extendable for 2 more
years based on performance. By the end of 2nd year the performance
of JRF will be assessed and will be upgraded to SRF. The fellowship as JRF /
SRF will be @ Rs. 8, 000/-/ 9000/- per month + HRA as per host Institute
norms, and a research contingency of Rs.30, 000/- per year. The candidates
will be selected based on a written admission test,“Biotechnology
Eligibility Test” (BET) to be conducted at five different centers, namely, Anna
University (Chennai), Sri Venkateshwara College (New Delhi), West Bengal
University of Technology (Kolkata), Hyderabad and University of Pune
(Pune).
Three
categories of award are available. Please click the link to know more.