Annexure 1: Doctoral & Postdoctoral Studies – Science & Technology

Bio-technology National Associateship: Awarded for pursuing advanced training in research institutions and laboratories in India in priority areas of bio-technology. Contact Address: Director, Department of Bio-technology, Block-2 (6-8th Floors) CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi-110003.

DGHS Scholarships Scheme: Awarded for post-MBBS/BDS and postdoctoral (Medical/Dental) studies to students in only those institutions where residency scheme has not been introduced. Students getting scholarship under any other scheme or drawing salary are not eligible. Contact Address: Assistant Director General (ME), Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Room No.557 ‘A’. DGHS, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi-110011.

Dr. K.S. Krishnan DAE Research Fellowships: Awarded for a maximum period of 5 years with the objective to encourage and support talented science and engineering graduates to pursue research leading to Ph.D. Degree. Contact Address: Under Secretary (R & D-II) Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Board of Research in Nuclear Science. CSM Marg, Mumbai-400039.

Dr. K.S. Krishna Research Associateship: Under this scheme introduced by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (Department of Atomic Energy), about 20 Research Associates are inducted with the possibility of getting absorbed in the R & D organisation of the DAE against regular vacancies based on performance during the period of Associate ship. Eligibility requirements are Ph.D. in science or Engineering or Master’s degree in Engineering with two years of experience. The associates are paid Rs.10,500.00 per month and other benefits. Contact Address: Deputy Establishment Officer (R-IV), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, 4th Floor, Central Complex, Trombay, Mumbai-400085.

Fellowships for Doctoral and Postdoctoral studies in Statistics: Awarded for outstanding and meritorious research work in statistics. Contact Address: Additional Director General, Central Statistical Organisation, Room No.415, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110011.

Infosys Fellowships: Two fellowships each amounting to Rs.25,000 per month have been sponsored by Infosys Technologies Ltd. the IT giant, for those doing the Fellowship Programmes at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships for Doctoral Studies: Awarded for Ph.D. Studies in India and for visiting any Asian Countries for collecting material for Ph.D. studies. The broad areas of subjects of study include Philosophy and History of Science, comparative Studies in Religion and Culture, International Relations and Constitutional Studies, Indian History and Culture, Environmental Ecology and sustainable Development. Contact Address: Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011.

Lady Tata Memorial Trust Scientific Research Scholarships: awarded for scientific investigations having a bearing on the alleviation of human suffering from disease. Three types of awards are given: 1. Postdoctoral fellowships, 2.Senior Scholarships and 3. Junior scholarships. Contact Address: The Secretary & Accountant, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House. Home Mody Street, Mumbai-400001.

National Biosciences Awards for Career Development: Awarded to scientists who are currently engaged in basic and applied research in Biosciences and Bio-Technology. Each award carries a cash amount of Rupees one lakh, a citation and a research grant of Rs.3.00 lakh per year for three years. Contact Address: Adviser, Human Resource Development, Department of Bio-technology, Block-2 (6-8th Floors, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

National Education Test (NET): University grants Commission (UC) holds a national level test net for determining the eligibility for award for award of Junior Research Fellowships in the subjects under the Faculties of Humanities (including Languages) and Social Science. In the case of subjects under the Faculties of Science & Engineering, the examination is conducted jointly by the UGC and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The eligible candidates have to find placements I a university, national laboratory, institution of higher learning and research and Centres of Advanced Study, etc.

This scheme is combined with UGC Test for Lectures in Universities and Colleges. Master’s degree/BE, B.Tech. holders with 55% marks in relevant subject are eligible to appear. Contact Addresses: 1. CSIR Fellowships: Deputy Secretary (Human Resource Development Group) CSIR complex, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012, 2. NET (UGC) Exam: Delhi University South Campus, Benito Jurez Marg, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi-110021, 3. UGC Fellowships: Joint Secretary (Research Fellowship Division), University Grants Commission, Bahadurshah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002. The UFX has also been providing accreditation to various State agencies to conduct State level Eligibility Test (SLET). Candidates who qualify in SKET are also eligible for lecturer ship all over India. So far, 10 State agencies have been accredited for this purpose.

Rameshwardas Birla Samrak Kosh Fellowship and Research Grants: Fellowships are awarded to those who have registered for Ph.D. courses in a medical or related subject. Research grants are provided to senior members of the medical profession or carrying out research in medical or related fields. Contact Address: Director, R.D. Birla Smarak Kosh, Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital Trust, Hospital Avenue, Mumbai-400020.

Research Fellowships for Doctoral Studies: Awarded for undertaking Ph.D. studies in the four laboratories of the Bureau of Police Research Institute of Mathematics and Mathematical Physics (MRI), Allahabad and The Institute of Mathematical Science (IMSc.). Selections are made on the basis of a joint Written Screening Test. Contact Address: The Registrar, MRI. 10 Kasturba Gandhi Marg (Old Kutcheri Road), Allahabad-211002, The Chief Administrative Officer, IMSc. CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai-600013.

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics Junior Research Fellowships: Awarded for research in front-line areas of Physics and Bio-physical Sciences. Selection is based on the basis of an admission test. Contact Address: Establishment Officer, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Sector I, Block AF, Bidhan Nagar, Calcutta-700064.

SERC Visiting Fellowships: Awarded by the Department of Science and Technology through the science and Engineering Research Council (SERC). Contact Address: Joint Adviser (SERC), Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016.

VSSC Junior Research Fellowships: Awarded to holders of BE, B.Tech, ME/M.Tech and M.SC. degrees in special branches of science and engineering disciplines. Contact Address: administrative Officer, Recruitment, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram-69502.

Women Bioscientist Awards: Awarded to women bio-scientist currently working in the areas of Biology and Biochemistry. Contact Address: Principal Scientific Officer, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2 (6-8th Floors) CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.