February, 2011 | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 56

Call for Proposal:Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies, India

Department of Science and Technology (DST) is implementing Technology Systems Programme aimed at technology development and transfer in identified niche areas. This programme supports activities at developing and integrating technologies to evolve technology systems both in the advanced/emerging areas and in traditional sectors/areas. Under the programme, feasibility of newer ideas/concept is assessed for their potential conversion into useful technology/product. One of the identified niche area under the programme relates to Innovative Civil Infrastructure Technologies.
The Project Proposals could be submitted for financial support by scientists/engineers/technologists working in academic institutions/registered societies/R&D institutions/laboratories having adequate infrastructure/facilities to carry out Technology Development work/prototype building. DST would encourage multi-disciplinary proposals envisaging network/collaboration of various institutes having diverse expertise and facilities for synergistic implementation of the projects. Expertise/Intellectual Property Right (IPR), Technology Transfer to Industry with PI/Institute may be highlighted. Prescribed format is available under TSD programme at DST website.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31st March, 2011

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CDC Fellowship for Carrying Out Live Consulting Projects, India

To provide Fellowships to students for carrying out live projects/assignments relating to consultancy by associating with consultancy firms/agencies/institutions leading towards enhancing capacity building and professional development in the field of consulting.
Eligibility Criteria
• Students with atleast 80% marks in 10+2.
• Students those who are currently enrolled in B.E. / B.Tech / MBA or equivalent courses from AICTE/UGC approved institutions / colleges / universities.
• The project is to be done in individual capacity and group projects will not be considered.
Scope
The live consulting projects may be from either engineering or management consulting, aiming towards helping the students in developing skills and competencies on consulting processes, design and development, innovativeness, tools, methods, diagnosis, documentation and presentation.
The project would qualify as a consulting project if it is based on some problem (from either Engineering / Management disciplines) identified by a company / organization / institution and assigned to the student for suggesting consulting solutions.
Amount of Fellowship
Fellowship amount of Rs.10000/- (Rupees ten thousand) would be provided to only those students whose reports are accepted by the Centre as per the guidelines given under the Evaluation Process.

Scholarship Application Deadline: It is an Ongoing scheme

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HSCST Fellowship Programme, India: Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences and Earth Atmospheric Ocean & Planetary Sciences.

In order to attract talented and meritorious students, HSCST is offering research fellowships in Science subjects.  The fellowships will involve full time research work leading to Ph D degree in the relevant subject areas from any of the Institute/University in Haryana.
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by CSIR. Candidates who have opted for CSIR-JRF and have at least qualified CSIR- LS NET will be selected on the basis of their performance in NET for carrying out their PhD work in any of the University/Institute in Haryana.

Eligibility

M.Sc. or equivalent degree in any of the subjects in above broad subject areas, with minimum 55% marks; and should have opted for CSIR JRF (NET) and were able to qualify eligibility test for Lecturership-NET in joint CSIR-UGC Test for JRF and LS (NET) held on 20.06.10. Candidates availing fellowship/ financial assistance from any other source will not be eligible.

Age Limit
The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years as on 1.1.2010, which is relaxed upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC applicants.

Stipend & Tenure
Rs 12,000/ p.m for a period of first 2 years as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) and Rs 14,000/- p.m as Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for the 3rd and subsequent year subject to terms and conditions alongwith annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- to the University / Institution.
Tenure of the fellowship will be 3 years extendable to 4th and 5th year as per terms & conditions of the programme. The total tenure as JRF plus SRF will not exceed five years.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

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