Annexure 5: Scholarships Fellowships Awarded by the Government of India for Study Abroad

Biotechnology Overseas Assocateship: Awarded for Conducting advanced research and undergoing specialised training in the priority areas of biotechnology. Two types of awards given: long-term (one-year) and short-term to six months). Contact Address: Department of Biotechnology (Manpower Development Division), Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th floor CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

BOYCAST Fellowship Scheme: BOYCAST (Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology) fellowships are awarded for conducting research and undergoing specialised training in overseas research organisation in chosen frontline areas of science and technology. Contact Address: Human Resources Unit (BOYCAST Scheme), Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Meharauli Road, New Delhi-110016.

Dr. Ambedkar Overseas Fellowship: Awarded for postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral studies in Economics, International Relations, Law and Constitutional Studies, Sociology. Contact Address: Dr. Ambedkar Foundation (Ministry of Welfare, 25 Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001).

JSPS Fellowships: Awarded for visiting Japan under the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for Ph.D. Studies and postdoctoral research. Contact Address: International Division of the Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Meharauli Road, New Delhi-110016.

National Overseas Scholarships for SC/ST Student: This has been described in Annexure 7: Financial Supports for SC/ST students.

Shastri Indo-Canadian Fellowships: Fellowships are awarded, among others, for faculty enrichment, doctoral research in the areas of social sciences and humanities. Contact Address: Vice-President, Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, Bhai Vir Sing Marg, New Delhi-110001.