Higher Studies

IThe award of DST-CSI-Postdoctoral Fellowship for pursuing research in frontier areas of cognitive science. The fellowship is tenable in research institutions/ universities/ non-profit R&D institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under a programme ‘Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)’ sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a maximum period of two years. In exceptional cases, depending upon progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended for the third year. Each fellow would be entitled to a fellowship of Rs 20000 per month and research contingency grant of Rs one lakh per year, payable to the host institution. The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their PhD degree.
Who can apply? The applicants should hold a PhD or equivalent degree in science and engineering with research interests in cognitive science and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted PhD thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should be below 40 years of age.
Application: Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of two important papers), one page synopsis of PhD or equivalent degree’s thesis. The applicant is advised to propose his/ her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose two page synopsis of proposed research work which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent of availing the fellowship. One should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, he/ she will complete the tenure of the fellowship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the fellowship only if accepting permanent employment in India. The candidates are required to submit their application in duplicate to Dr HB Singh, Scientist, SERC Division, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110 016
Deadline: September 30, 2010

Dr. S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) by the University Grant Commission (www.ugc.ac.in) for a duration of three years(non extendable) is to provide an opportunity to carry out advanced studies and research in humanities and social sciences in Indian universities and colleges. The amount of financial assistance would be Rs.18,000 to Rs.22,000 per month with annual increase of Rs.1,000 per month or Rs.16,000 per month as bridging fellowship (those who have submitted their PhD thesis) and contingency or Rs. 30,000 per annum for three years(fixed). Candidates below 35 years of age who have either received a PhD degree or submitted their PhD thesis

Inlaks Theatre awards by the Inlaks India Foundation (www.inlaksfoundation.org) are for supporting young artists with the country. The award is woth Rs.8000 per month for the period of one year, paid quarterly. Fresh graduates/post graduates form a leading Indian universities for theatre arts and below 30 years may apply. Applicants without a formal degree but with a record of achievement may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Post Doctoral fellowship by Rabindranath Tagore centre for Human Development studies: A joint initiative of University of Calcutta and Institute of development studies (www.idsk.edu.in), Kolkotta (sponsored by UGC) Fellowship amount would be consolidates Rs. 28,000 per month. Full pay protection will, however be given to in service teachers. The fellowship will initially be for one year, extended by one more year on the basis of appraisal. PhD in any of the discipline of social sciences or humanities may apply within the upper age limit of 45 years.