Assured Opportunity for Research Career (AORC) under INSPIRE Faculty Scheme

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has launched the “Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)” program in 2008. The program aims to attract talent for the study of science and careers in research. INSPIRE includes many components for different age groups. The importance of Assured Career Opportunity in R&D sector has been recognized. INSPIRE Faculty Award Scheme opens up an “Assured Opportunity for Research Career (AORC)” for young researchers in the age group of 27-32 years. The upper age limit as on 1st January 2013 should be 32 years for considering support for a period of 5 years. However, for SC and ST candidates upper age limit will be 35 years. It offers a contractual research award to young achievers and opportunity for independent research in the near term and emerge as a future leader in the long term.

• Each selected INSPIRE Faculty shall be eligible to receive a consolidated amount equivalent to the entry level salary of an Assistant Professor in any IIT system as an Award amount, in addition to a Research Grant of Rs. 7 lakhs per year. The INSPIRE Faculty Award is tenable for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.
• Three routes i.e. Direct (A), Nomination (B) and Institution mode are available for applying by the eligible candidates.
• Under `Institutions Mode’, reputed academic institutions shall be required to adopt and complete the internal process as per guidelines and mechanisms available for the INSPIRE Faculty Award before forwarding names of pre-selected candidates for final selection by the Apex Committee.
• Eligible candidate, who wish to be considered in ‘Direct (A)’ and ‘Nominated (B)’ routes, may send applications directly to the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi for consideration.
• Nominations from academic institutions or Industry R&D through Vice-Chancellors/Directors of Institutions/Heads of Institutions/Presidents and Fellows of Science Academies or Eminent Scientists from India and Abroad based on personal knowledge under `Nominated Mode’.
• Applications from eligible candidates both in ‘Direct Mode (A) and Nominated Mode (B) must reach in the prescribed format completed in all respect with hard copies of the necessary enclosures to The Executive Director, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi – 110002 on or before 28th February 2013.

The Scheme provides a provision of maximum 1000 INSPIRE Faculty Awards per year subject to rigorous and transparent criteria basis met by the potential aspirants.

Amount & Duration of each INSPIRE Faculty Award

• Each selected INSPIRE Faculty shall be eligible to receive a consolidated amount equivalent to the scale of the Assistant Professor of an IIT as Fellowship amount. In addition, a Research Grant of Rs 7 lakh per year for 5 years shall also be provided to each successful candidate.
• The INSPIRE Faculty Award is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.
• Each INSPIRE Faculty Award shall be regulated as per the guidelines available at the website: www.inspire-dst.gov.in/Scheme_Guidelines.pdf. Candidates need to visit the website and the read the Guidelines for reference before applying in INSPIRE Faculty Award Scheme.

For more dsetails please visit http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in

HUAWEI MAITREE SCHOLARSHIP - LAST DATE : 01.07.2013

Huawei has instituted "Huawei Maitree Scholarship Program 2013" to aid Indian undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue higher studies in China.

In its endeavour to foster the spirit of innovation and scholarship in every discipline, Huawei has instituted "Huawei Maitree Scholarship Program 2013" to aid Indian undergraduate and graduate students who wish to pursue higher studies in China. This initiative aims at bringing about a better understanding, appreciation and friendship between the youth of India and China. Under this scholarship program, 10 scholarships will be provided every year to select Indian students for undergraduate and post graduate studies in China. Huawei believes that the scholarship would help the students dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence which would be instrumental in shaping their careers.

GUIDELINES FOR HUAWEI MAITREE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2013:

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of Huawei Scholarship tenable for the academic year 2013 - 2014 for aspiring graduate and post graduate studies in credible and reputed institutions in China preferably in the emerging areas of science and technology, culture and social studies and development related programs.

DURATION :

The duration of the scholarship will be for one academic year, renewable for every new academic session till the completion of the course. For renewal of the scholarship, the recipient will have to satisfy the criteria of 80% marks in the previous academic year.

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE :

Each scholarship covers the student's full tuition fee and living expenses for the duration of his or her study in China.

HOW TO APPLY :

• Candidates must satisfy the following criteria to avail Huawei Scholarship:
• The candidate must be Indian citizen, resident in India and upto 32 years of age as on April 1,2013 in the year of the Scholarship.
• The candidate must not have any criminal charges pending in a court of law in India or elsewhere.
• The candidate should have a good academic track record.
• The candidate must have independently gained admission to a reputed University/College/Institution in China at the time of applying the Scholarship.
• The candidate must undertake not to avail of any other corporate or Government scholarship or assistance for the same programme of study in China.

In addition to the above, the Candidate's personality, aptitude and academic purpose will be important factors guiding the expert panel for the final selection. All the applications received will be placed before the Selection Committee. The Committee will, after screening the applications, shortlist candidates for the Final Interview. The Selection Committee comprises of individuals of repute and eminence. The decision for the annual award of Scholarships is based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee. The recommendations are made based on merit, character, aptitude and the purpose of the study

APPLICATION PROCEDURE :

• The candidate should submit his application only online through Huaweischolarships.org, giving complete and accurate details about his/her school and university education, awards, postgraduate research work, professional experience (if any) and a statement of purpose.
• The candidate should provide references from two persons of repute preferably academicians and teachers.
• Proof of admission in a university/institute in China.
• A statement of purpose (not exceeding 300 words) substantiating the stream of study the candidate wishes to pursue.
• Copies of DEGREE and COURSE CERTIFICATES and/or MARKSHEETS.
• Any other proof of credentials the candidate may deem important.
• All the applications received will be placed before the Selection Committee. The Committee will, after screening the applications, shortlist candidates for the Final Interview. The Selection Committee comprises of individuals of repute and eminence. The decision for the annual award of Scholarships is based on the recommendations of the Selection Committee. The recommendations are made based on merit, character, aptitude and the purpose of the study.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL GUIDELINES:

• The student should be enrolled as a full-time student in the degree program for which he/she has been provided scholarship. As a proof, the student should provide a certificate from the college (original copy) saying that he/she is enrolled as a full-time student and bears a good moral character.
• The student should have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 (80%) or above during his previous year of study at the university. A copy of the mark sheet (attested by the University) needs to be submitted as a proof.

The last date for submitting the documents and applying for the scholarship is 01 July, 2013.

For more details and apply online please visit http://www.huaweischolarships.org

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY ADMISSION 2013 - LAST DATE MARCH 23

JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University), New Delhi invites application for the entrance examination for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD admission to the academic year 2013-14. The university will hold the entrance examination for admission to various Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Direct PhD programmes in 18, 19, 20 and 21 of May 2013 at 51 cities in India including Calicut and Trivandrum.

Application Procedure: Candidates interested can apply online on the website http://2013.jnuonline.in. Please click on the New Registration link available on the home page and fill your application. After filling the application please select the mode of payment of fee and pay the prescribed fee in any of the prescribed modes. Candidates can pay your fee by depositing cash in any of the SBI branch which is CBS enabled and which are given in the List. Visit www.2013.jnuonline.in, select an appropriate fee payment link (Application Fee), fill your details and select “Cash Deposit at Bank (E Slip)” as payment mode. Generate and Print E Slip and deposit your fee in any SBI branch in India. Payment is received and updated at JNU after 48 hrs.  Candidates preferring to apply offline can draw a Crossed Demand Draft in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru University payable at New Delhi. Candidates can also pay the fee through Credit or Debit card. Procedure for offline application is also available. Last date of completion of the online application is March 23, 2012.

For more details please contact YES India. Phone 04954060251 / 8606484626. For details, Prospectus and online application visit www.2013.jnuonline.in 

Candidates can download the notification here.

IFRC-TISS-ONLINE CERTIFICATE COURSE

Tata Institute for Social Sciences (TISS) in partnership with International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has invited applications for admission to online Certificate Course on Disaster Management commencing in April 2013.

This one year Certificate course is an introductory level foundational course of 20 credits covering:

(i) Humanitarian Principles and Values in context of Disaster Management,

(ii) Introduction to Development,

(iii) Introduction to Hazards, Vulnerabilities and Disasters,

(iv) Disaster Risk Reduction and Development Planning and

(v) Disaster Response and Recovery

WHO CAN APPLY?

This course is meant for a wide variety of learners - practitioners in disaster management globally, IFRC and National Society volunteers and staff at all levels and others interested in disaster management and humanitarian response.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university as per the guidelines of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Ability to work online with a reasonable level of access to the Internet using Firefox or Internet Explorer web browsers.

SELECTION PROCESS:

TISS and IFRC will select up to 30 qualified participants to attend this course in the first cohort

FEES:

IFRC and National Societies’ Participants     $990 USD

TISS Alumni   $990 USD

Standard Program Fee            1,980 USD

APPLICATION:

Applications can be submitted online at http://ifrc.tiss.edu/apply-now.php

Along with the online application the applicants need to submit the documents mentioned below by uploading them in the prescribed format:

A statement of purpose (.pdf or.doc format) Guidelines for SOP

Two reference letter which should contain comments upon applicants' suitability for the programme and their capacity for combining part-time study with work related duties (.doc format)

Scanned copied of transcripts and certificates of University Diplomas (.pdf format)

Scanned copy of transcripts of qualifying examination certificates in English, or translated, if it is in any other language (.pdf format)

Scanned copy of a passport-size photograph 2 x 2".(.jpg format)

Deadline for application is extended up to 20th March 2013.

For details, see the link:  http://ifrc.tiss.edu/IFRC-TISS-online-course-brochure.pdf

ATTRACTIVE COURSE IN BHABHA ATOMIC RESEARCH CENTRE, LAST DATE MARCH 04, 2013

The Radiation Medicine Centre of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has invited applications for undergoing the following post-graduate courses under the aegis of Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) (a Deemed University), Mumbai during the Academic Year 2013-14.

COURSE NO I : DIPLOMA IN RADIATION MEDICINE (DRM)

The courses equip candidates for working in Nuclear Medicine Centres. The training will comprise of a full time schedule of lectures, demonstration, practicals and apprentice programmes. Examinations will be conducted by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), Mumbai. Candidates should not hold any other job during the period of training, or join any other training programme. Duration of the course is 2 years.

Requirements For Admission : M.B.B.S. Degree including internship of an MCI recognized Institute/University. Candidates having post-graduate medical qualification may also apply. Candidates sponsored by Medical Institutions with the immediate prospect of post training employment will compete for 1 (one) seat.

Admission criteria: CET (Common Entrance Test) of 200 questions in 3 hours with negative marking for incorrect answers. The CET will be based on Multiple Choice Questions and will have 200 questions at the III MBBS level. Subjects covered will be, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Surgery, Gynecology and Obstertics, Opthalmology and ENT, Microbiology, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Internal Medicine (Cardiology, Pediatrics, Oncology), Infectious diseases, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology and Recent Advances in Medicine. The minimum marks to qualify will be 50%.

STIPEND : A Stipend of ` 16000/- p.m. (` Sixteen Thousand only) for the first year and ` 17000/- p.m. (` Seventeen Thousand only) for the second year will be given to each nonsponsored trainees.

COURSE NO. II: DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL RADIOISOTOPE TECHNIQUES (DMRIT)

Requirements for Admission: BSc Degree with 60% and above marks on aggregate of science subjects of a recognized University with Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, BSc (Nuclear Medicine Technology) or BSc (Medical Radiological Technology). Those having MSc degree may also apply, but they will not have any preference in selection. Duration of the course is 1 year.

Admission Process: Common Entrance Test (CET): Admission criteria will be a CET (Common Entrance Test) of 150 questions with negative marking for incorrect answers. The CET will be based on Multiple Choice Questions and will have 150 questions. The CET syllabus will be drawn from Science Subjects. 1) Physics , 2) Chemistry, 3) Maths or Biology of Standard XII or equivalent. Minimum marks to qualify will be 50%. A merit list of qualifying candidates will be made and will be selected in order of merit only. The CET will be held in BARC, Trombay, Mumbai. The dates for CET will be announced later and will be available at BARC website. (www.barc.gov.in)

Age Limit: Not more than 35 years as on 1st May 2013. Upper age limit can be relaxed in the case of SC / ST / OBC, sponsored candidates and PH category. The candidates with physical disabilities limited to the lower extremities, but permitting to stand and move and physically able to carry out the course requirement only will be considered.

Stipend: A Stipend of Rs.9300/- pm (Rupees Nine Thousand Three Hundred only) will be given to each non-sponsored trainees. However, no stipend is admissible to sponsored trainees.

HOW TO APPLY?

1. Single copy of the application type written on thick foolscap paper (Size: 34cm x 22cm) should be submitted as per proforma given at website: http://www.barc.gov.in and envelop should be super scribed 'DRM / DMRIT Common Entrance Test. Application forms can also be downloaded from the website link: http://www.barc.gov.in 
2. Photograph: Two clear front face photographs (passport size) with light background. One should be pasted on the top right hand corner of the application and other, with name of the applicant written in block letters on the reverse, should be enclosed. 
3. Envelope: Attach a self addressed envelopes (bilingual-Hindi & English) (Size: 200 mm x 110 mm) along with the application for the Common Entrance Test Admission Card. 
4. Copies of Certificates: Attested copies of MBBS degree certificate and mark sheet should be enclosed for DRM and attested copies of BSc Degree (Convocation) Certificate & Mark list along with mark sheet of Higher Secondary (XII Std.) for DMRIT. 
5. Note: Persons working in the Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertaking should submit their applications through proper channel.

Completed Applications, Should Reach Deputy Establishment Officer (R-Ii), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Trombay Mumbai-400085 on or before March 04, 2013.

Form more information please visit the website link: www.barc.gov.in. For downloading information and application form please click  http://www.barc.gov.in/careers/vacancy142.pdf

IITM-Summer Fellowship Programme 2013

Applications are invited through online for IITM Summer Fellowship Programme for two months with fixed stipend of Rs 6,500/- in different departments of this Institute

Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Bio-Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Ocean Engineering

Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

Humanities and Social Sciences, Management Studies

Eligibility: Candidates pursuing third year of B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. (Engg) / Integrated M.E. / M.Tech programme, first year of M.E. / M.Tech / M.Sc / M.A., MBA with outstanding academic background in terms of high ranks in university examinations are encouraged to apply, highlighting their academic performance and achievement including papers presented at seminars, projects executed, design contests participated, score / rank in Mathematics Olympiad and any other awards / distinctions obtained

IIT students are not eligible to apply

The contact period for the project will be two months normally during 16th May - 15th July 2013. However depending on the convenience, the selected candidates can undertake the project at any time subject to the availability of faculty

Stipend: A sum of Rs 6,500/- (maximum) will be given as a stipend for a total period of 2 months

How to apply: Application should be submitted online on website www.iitm.ac.in

There is no need to send Hard copy to IIT Madras. Generate a PDF file and keep it for your reference. Please ensure that all the relevant data and enclosures are uploaded online

Incomplete applications will be rejected

For any clarification, please send a mail to sfp2013@iitm.ac.in

Last date for submitting applications through online: 18th February, 2013