JRF at TRICHY

Department of Biomedical Science

BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY
Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024

JRF -1 Post @ Rs. 12,000/month + HRA
DBT sponsored research project “Proinflammatory effects of Malonaldehyde (MDA) in lymphocytes - A proteomic approach” Duration : 3 years

Essential qualification 1st MSc Biochemistry/Life science/
Biotechnology/Genetics or any related area with profound interest in research
Candidates fulfilling above mentioned qualification are requested to appear before
the selection committee at 11.00 am on 1st Oct 2009, with their original certificates, and CV in the Department of Biomedical Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620 024. No TA/DA will be paid.

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MAGDALEN COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP BY EXAMINATION 2009-2010

MAGDALEN COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP BY EXAMINATION 2009-2010

The Magdalen College Oxford proposes to elect, in February 2010, one or two fellows by examination. Each fellowship is tenable for three years at a stipend starting £ 1,9704 per annum with increments in the second and third years. The fellow is a member of the governing body of the college and entitled to free lunches and dinners, a research allowance and either to free single accommodation or to discretionary housing allowance, currently set at £ 1,0000 per annum.

Application Requirements: Graduates of any university in any subject forming part of an honours degree, or its equivalent, are eligible but candidates must have undertaken no more than four years’ graduate study or relevant academic work (eg as a lecturer) by October 1, 2009. Applications are encouraged from all countries and all universities in all subjects. Applicants who would need a work visa if appointed to the post need to demonstrate that they have sufficient points.

To apply: Applications may be submitted either in paper form or electronically. To submit electronically, download the application form from the Magdalen College website: www.magd.ox.ac.uk/vacancies, fill it in and email it as an attachment to elizabeth.martin@magd.ox.ac.uk. Written work, submitted electronically, must be emailed to the same address and must be in PDF format. No other format is acceptable.

Application Deadline: October 12, 2009.

Further information on:
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/tier2/generalarrangements/eligibility/.

Postdoctoral position in tropical agriculture/agricultural systems/agroecology at Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Postdoctoral position in tropical agriculture/agricultural systems/agroecology at Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Description : In the context of the Consortium for improving Agriculture-based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA), we seek a candidate with an interest in agricultural systems, innovation in agriculture, agroecology, and agronomy. You will be expected to supervise PhD students and publish in international (refereed) journals. We offer a stimulating and friendly working environment where you are expected to contribute to increasing our understanding of the agricultural systems and the role of innovation in the improvement of livelihoods in Central and East Africa. The work implies frequent missions in Rwanda, Burundi and East Congo.

Requirements
University Graduate

The ideal candidate:
-Has completed a PhD in the field of agricultural sciences or related disciplines.
-Has published in internationally refereed scientific journals.
-Has a broad knowledge of agricultural systems and agronomy in the tropics
-Appreciates an international environment.
-Is fluent in either English or French and has a good knowledge of the other language.
- The following elements are an asset:
- skills in statistics and methodological aspects of research
- knowledge of the tropical agricultural systems especially banana, coffee and cassava
- expertise in innovation applied to agriculture
- previous experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Homepage :
Category : Postdoc
Contact address : Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:

Professor P.V. Baret, UCL (philippe.baret@uclouvain.be)
Professor C. Bielders, UCL (charles.bielders@uclouvain.be)
Dr Piet Van Asten, IITA (p.vanasten@cgiar.org)

Please send motivation letter

and CV in electronic format only to philippe.baret@uclouvain.be, charles.bielders@uclouvain.be and p.vanasten@cgiar.org

Keywords : agroecology, tropical agricu

JSMC invites applications for a PhD Student Position on the topic Elucidation of Complex Biosynthetic Pathways in Microorganisms

JSMC invites applications for aPhD Student Position (Ref.No. JSMC?43/2009) on the topicElucidation of Complex Biosynthetic Pathways in Microorganisms

The aim of the project is to explore the biosynthetic potential of selected bacteria and fungi, with focus on
yet little explored microbial sources and cryptic pathways, i.e. encoded by genes that are silent under
standard conditions. In addition, enzymes mediating intriguing biosynthetic steps are studied to engineer
the production of novel compounds or to complement chemical synthesis.
We expect:
- a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Microbiology, Biochemistry or Chemistry. Candidates about to
earn their degree are welcome to apply.
- Applicants with a strong background in biochemistry, pharmacology or chemistry who are
interested in interdisciplinary research are particularly welcomed
- high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
- creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
- an integrative and cooperative personality
- very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)
We offer:
- a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top?level research
conditions
- PhD student funding for 3 years as well as generous research funding
- a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
- courses in novel technologies and soft skills
- Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities,
successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich
Schiller University
Friedrich Schiller University Jena is an equal opportunity employer.
The application procedure is handled online exclusively via the JSMC website

www.jsmc.uni?jena.de

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects and the application process described on
this website. Applications can only be considered upon timely receipt of the completed ‘Statement of
Interest’ form submitted by email to apply?jsmc@uni?jena.de.
Selected applicants will be invited to a JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, in December 2009.
Awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter, allowing for an immediate start of the PhD projects.
Application deadline (submission of the completed ‘Statement of Interest’ form):

For applicants requiring visa to attend the recruitment meeting: Deadline September 28, 2009

(Invitations will be sent out approx. 5 weeks before the meeting to allow enough time for the visa
application)

Further Scholarship Information and Application – JSMC_5th Recruitment_43_Hertweck

PhD position in molecular cell biology, The Netherlands

PhD position in molecular cell biology

Description : The role of peroxisomes in ageing.
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are serious threats of living cells, because they can damage important macromolecules. ROS contribute to ageing, which is the loss of viability due to cell deterioration. In eukaryotes mitochondria and peroxisomes are the major ROS producing organelles. This project aims to understand the role of peroxisomes in ageing and cell death, using yeast as a model system.

Homepage : www.rug.nl/gbb/molecularcellbiology

Category : Molecular Biology/cell biology

Contact address : Prof. Dr. Ida van der Klei, University of Groningen, Haren, The Netherlands.

Keywords : yeast, cell organelle, microscopy, molecular biology, cell death, apoptosis
Email : i.j.van.der.klei@rug.nl

PhD Position at Munich

PhD student position in molecular immunology

at the Division of Rheumatology of the University of Munich available.

Applications are invited from graduates with a diploma (master degree or equivalent) in molecular biology, biochemistry or immunology to study the molecular mechanisms involved in the generation of regulatory T cells.

The project is funded by the „Förderprogramm für Forschung und Lehre (FöFoLe)“ at the University of Munich. Close interactions with projects within the graduate program „Oligonucleotides“, the center grant „Autoimmunity“ (SFB 571) and other projects within the FöFoLe are required throughout the work. The molecular biology laboratory of the Division of Rheumatology has been constructed in 2007 and allows the complete spectrum of all methods required in modern molecular immunology.

Experience in flow cytometry, cell culture and molecular biological and immunological techniques would be advantageous.

Applications should be sent no later than October 15th 2009 to:

Prof. Dr. Hendrik Schulze-Koops; Division of Rheumatology, Medizinische Poliklinik, University of Munich, Pettenkoferstraße 8a, 80336 Munich, Germany. e-mail: hendrik.schulze-koops@med.uni-muenchen.de

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2010-11

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2010-11

Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract the outstanding students in the world to pursue their PhD degree programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (approximately US$2,600) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year for a maximum period of three years.

135 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for the 2010/11 academic year¹.

Eligibility

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply.

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability/ potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Selection Panels

Shortlisted applications, subject to their areas of studies, will be reviewed by one of the two HKPF Selection Panels with experts in the relevant broad areas -- one for science, medicine, engineering and technology and another one for humanities, social science and business studies.

Selection Criteria

While the academic excellence is of prime consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account, but is not limited to, the four yardsticks below for the selection of candidates:

• Academic excellence

• Research ability and potential

• Communication, and interpersonal skills

• Leadership abilities

Application Deadline: December 1, 2009

Further Info on Science/Medicine Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2010-11

GATE EXAM 2010

ABOUT GATE 2010

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board - GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
The GATE committee, which comprises of representatives from the administering institutes, is the sole authority for regulating the examination and declaring the results.
GATE is conducted through the constitution of eight zones. The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are:

Zone-1: Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Zone-2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Zone-3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Zone-4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Zone-5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Zone-6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Zone-7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Zone-8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

The overall coordination and responsibility of conducting GATE 2010 lies with Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, designated as the Organising Institute for GATE 2010 .

Admission to postgraduate programmes with MHRD and some other government scholarships/assistantships in engineering colleges/institutes is open to those who qualify through GATE. GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture or Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications are eligible for admission to Master/Doctoral programmes in Engineering/Technology/Architecture as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science with MHRD or other government scholarships/assistantships. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. However, candidates with Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture may seek admission to relevant PhD programmes with scholarship/assistantship without appearing in the GATE examination.
Some institutions specify GATE qualification as mandatory even for admission of self-financing students to postgraduate programmes. GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects. Top rank holders in some GATE papers are entitled to apply for “Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship” awarded by CSIR. Some government organizations prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement for applying to the post of a Scientist / Engineer.

ABOUT GATE 2010 EXAMINATION

GATE 2010 will include both ONLINE and OFFLINE examinations as per the following details:

GATE Examination of TF paper - ONLINE examination
Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee
February 07, 2010 (Sunday)
09.30 hrs – 12.30 hrs

GATE Examination of MN paper - ONLINE examination
Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Mumbai, Roorkee
February 07, 2010 (Sunday)
14.30 hrs – 17.30 hrs

GATE Examination in all other papers - OFFLINE
In all cities listed in Examination Cities
February 14, 2010 (Sunday)
09.30 hrs – 12.30 hrs

TF : Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
MN : Mining Engineering

ONLINE Examination : Examination using computers where the candidate will select the correct answer out of four options with the help of keyboard and mouse

OFFLINE Examination : Examination in the usual manner as in the previous years where the candidate will mark the correct answer out of four options in an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the appropriate bubble.
The list of papers for GATE 2010 is given under Structure of GATE. The question papers will be in English only.

Before applying for GATE 2010, candidates must assure themselves that they have chosen the right paper, which qualifies them to become eligible to seek admission to the specific programme they are interested in. The criteria for postgraduate admission with Scholarship/ Assistantship are different in various Institutes/ Universities. GATE Offices will not provide any information in this regard. For more details, the candidates are required to contact the Institutes/ Universities to which they are interested in seeking admission.

The choice of the paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Information about the pattern of the question papers is given under Question Paper Pattern

IMPORTANT DATES of GATE 2010

Commencement of Sale of Information Brochure and Offline Application Form/ Online Application Form submission - Tuesday Sept 22 2009

Last date of issue of Information Brochure and Application Form :
1) by post from GATE Offices Tuesday Oct 20 2009

2) at bank counters Wednesday Oct 28 2009

3) at GATE office counters Friday Oct 30 2009

Last date for :
1) Online application form submission (website closure) Wednesday Oct 28 2009 (18:00 hrs)

2) Receipt of completed Offline/ Online Application Form at respective zonal GATE Office Tuesday Nov 03 2009

Date of the examination :

1) Computer based ONLINE Examination for TF paper from 09.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs Sunday Feb 07 2010
2) Computer based ONLINE Examination for MN paper from 14.30 hrs to 17.30 hrs Sunday Feb 07 2010
3) OFFLINE Examination for all papers except TF and MN from 09.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs Sunday Feb 14 2010

Announcement of results Monday Mar 15 2010

ELIGIBILITY FOR GATE 2010

The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE :

1. Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
2. Master degree holders in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
3. Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.
4. Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE(I), AMICE(I) by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India)-ICE(I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology

School of Chemistry

Closing date: 23/09/2009
Reference: EPS/91076

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work with Prof Jason Micklefield in the Manchester Interdisciplinary Biocentre (http://www.mib.ac.uk/). This research aims to build on hits identified from a powerful combination of chemical and genetic selection that has provided a number of small molecules that can modulate gene expression through specific interactions with ‘riboswitches’ or aptamers located within the untranslated regions of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic mRNAs. The project is highly multidisciplinary, involving diverse aspects of chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology.

Applications are encouraged from those with a relevant PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biological sciences or a related discipline. Experience in any of the following (or related) areas would be advantageous: bio-organic chemistry and synthesis; biological chemistry; biochemistry; RNA; nucleic acid – small ligand interactions; biophysical techniques; basic molecular biology.

It is not expected that applicants will have experience in all of these areas, as a high level of interdisciplinary bioscience training and collaboration will be provided within the MIB.

The post is available from 1 October 2009 for 1 year.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Biotechnology JRF

School of Bio-Sciences and Technology, Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu

Applications are invited for the position of one Junior Research Fellow for the project entitled, ‘Impact of Environment Radiation on Aquatic and Semi-aquatic Organisms’ funded by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Mumbai. The appointment will be for 3 years, till the end of the project.

Junior Research Fellow : One post

Qualification : M.Sc. Biotechnology (60% marks and above) or equivalent

JRF scale : Rs 12,000 (consolidated) + allowances as admissible by the BRNS norms.

Candidates with previous experiences on chromosome studies will be given preference. Applications on plain paper showing full name, address (with phone number), date of birth, qualifications and experience, and additional information (if any), along with the copies of the certificates and mark sheets should reach the Registrar, VIT University, Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu within 15 days of the appearance of this advertisement. The envelope containing the
application should be superscribed ‘Application for the BRNS Project, PR107’. The application could as well be e-mailed to: registrar@vit.ac.in

The selected candidates should be willing to join the project at the earliest, and undertake travel to collect materials from distant places. No TA/DA will be paid to attend the interview.

Griffith University International Postgraduate Research 2009, Australia

Griffith University International Postgraduate Research 2009, Australia: The GUIPRS is designed to attract and support highly ranked international applicants during the University’s annual postgraduate research scholarship round. The scheme extends the provision of tuition fees scholarships beyond the University’s allocated International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS). The GUIPRS covers tuition fees for the student and overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the student and ependant(s). No other expenses are paid by this scheme, but award recipients may seek additional funding from alternative sources.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2009

Eligibility

The IPRS is available to international students only. Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, four years of higher education studies at a very high level and be intending to enrol full-time in an approved doctoral or research masters program.

Part-time awards may be offered to students who, for social or medical reasons, are unable to study full-time.

Duration

The IPRS may be held for up to two years for a research masters program and up to three years for a doctoral program. A six month extension may be granted to doctoral students in certain circumstances.

How to apply

Applicants must submit the following to the Griffith Graduate Research School¹.

New applicants

New applicants must submit:

• a research higher degree and scholarship application form² (includes two academic referee reports)
• certified or original transcripts
• 500 word statement
• curriculum vitae (CV)

Current students

Current students must submit:

• a covering letter
• a research higher degree and scholarship application form² (includes two academic referee reports)
• updated research outline
• copies of publications (where applicable)

Closing date

Applications for the Annual Scholarship Round must be submitted by 31 October. Applications may be submitted at anytime before this date, however cannot be considered until after 31 October.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

PhD scholarship in computational biochemistry

PhD scholarship in computational biochemistry

We are looking for talented candidates for an international-level PhD degree in computational evolution of metal proteins at The Technical University of Denmark (DTU).

This new, international research project with collaborators at Stanford University involves the study of iron-containing proteins: Why did they evolve to their particular current structures, and how are these structures evolutionary optimized for protein functions?

Mapping the evolved structure-function principles of metalloproteins has far-reaching consequences, because metals are of such importance in all of biochemistry. Ultimately, the knowledge gained from computer simulations will be used to develop new tailored metal sites, cleaner and more effective catalysts for use in industry (green chemistry), and for the design of new, improved medicine. These research areas are very active and of growing future importance, because of the need to process increasingly complex information. The techniques play a dominant role in rational molecular design and will continue to grow in importance, both within academic research and within the private sector.

Qualifications
Candidates should have a master’s degree in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering. Skills within several of the following areas are relevant: Physical chemistry, computational biology / chemistry, mathematical modeling, bioinorganic chemistry, biophysics, quantum chemistry, computers/programming.

Approval and Enrolment

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.

Salary and appointment terms

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students (approximately € 3,500 / month). The period of employment is 3 years.

You can read more about our research on www.kpje.com. Or see: Jensen, K. P.; Bell, III, C. B.; Clay, M.; Solomon, E. I. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2009, 131, 12155-12171; Jensen, K. P. Computational-chemical evolution of metal sites, in: Encycl. Inorg. Bioinorg. Chem. 2009, in press; Jensen, K. P. Inorg. Chem. 2008, 47, 10357-10365.

Application

We must have your online application by 15 October 2009.

Apply for the position at www.dtu.dk/vacancy – Please open the link “apply for this job online” and fill in the application form and attach your application, CV and information about academic grades.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

PhD Scholarship in Lipid-mediated Signalling, Denmark

A PhD scholarship in Lipid-mediated signalling is available in the group of Associate Professor Nils J. Færgeman, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark. The position is to be filled by 15 October 2009 or soon thereafter.

We are seeking a candidate interested in understanding how lipids act as signalling molecules and how lipids regulate cellular signalling pathways. The project aims to characterize how perturbations in lipid metabolism affect cellular signalling cascades and protein modifications in mammalian cells and in model organisms. The work will include use of genetic and biochemical techniques in combination with state of the art mass spectrometric instrumentation.

The scholarship is available for students with four years of academic studies within biochemistry, molecular biology and/or biomedicine. Applicants with prior experience in molecular genetics, lipid biochemistry and with C. elegans are preferred. The applicant will be enrolled within the 4+4 PhD programme at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Southern Denmark.

Application Deadline: 15 September, 2009 at 12 noon

Further Scholarship Information and Application

RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST candidates for M.Phil and Ph.D

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI-110002

The University Grants Commission invites applications for the award of fellowship for the year 2009-10 under RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME (RGNFS) for the benefit of SC/ST candidates

The scheme has been initiated keeping in view the social background of the candidates for the deprived section of the society and to provide them opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities & Colleges.

There are 1333 slots for scheduled caste and 667 slots for scheduled tribe every year for all subjects. 3% seats are also reserved for physically handicapped candidates belonging to SC/ST categories as per Govt. of India norms.

The objectives of this award is to provide fellowship in the form of financial assistance to students belonging to SC/ST to pursue studies leading to M. Phil and Ph. D degree (full time) in Sciences, Engg. & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The candidates should have a Post Graduate degree in the concerned subject & registered for M.Phil/Ph.D in recognized University/Institute/College.

The tenure of fellowship is initially for two years under the RGNF scheme. Before expiry of this period, the work of the Fellow will be evaluated by the Committee of three members comprising of Head of the Department, Supervisor and one outside expert to be constituted by the concerned Department of the University/Institution/College.

If the research work is found satisfactory, his/her tenure will be extended further
for a period of three years under the enhanced emoluments of the Rajiv Gandhi National Senior Research Fellowship (RGNSRF). The recommendations of the Committee shall be submitted to the UGC for upgradation to the level of RGNSRF.

Fellowship in Science Humanities and Social Science

@ Rs. 12000/- p.m. for initial two years JRF
@ Rs. 14000/- p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

Fellowship in Engg. & Technology

@ Rs. 14000/- p.m. for initial two years JRF
@ Rs. 15000/- p.m. for remaining tenure SRF

Contingency A (Humanities & Social Sciences)

@ Rs. 10000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ Rs. 20500/- p.a. for remaining tenure

Contingency B (Sciences, Engg. & Technology)

@ Rs. 12000/- p.a. for initial two years
@ Rs. 25000/- p.a. for remaining tenure

Departmental Assistance (All Subjects)

@ Rs. 3000/-p.a. per student to the host institution for providing infrastructure

Escorts/Reader Assistance (All Subjects)

@ Rs. 2000/- p.m. in cases of physically handicapped & blind candidates

The applications in the prescribed format may be sent to Mr. SATISH AHUJA, UNDER SECRETARY, (SA-III), UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG, NEW DELHI-110002 duly forwarded by the Registrar/Director/Principal of the Universities/Institutions/Colleges where the fellow desires to undertake research work within one month from the date of issue of advertisement (non-extendable).

Application forwarded by the HOD alone would be treated as incomplete.

The candidates may also go through UGC website www.ugc.ac.in for detailed terms & conditions also.

The selection will be made by an Expert Committee on the basis of merit. The decision of the Commission in this regard shall be final. Direct & incomplete applications will not be entertained.

“The application form received from the candidates who will not be selected for fellowship will be destroyed after six months of the selection made in that respective year under the scheme.

Henceforth, such application form can not be called for after destroying.”
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
BAHADURSHAH ZAFAR MARG

Notification for for RGNF 2009-10 | Rajiv Gandhi NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SCHEME 2009 for SC/ST for MPhil/PhD

Application form for RGNF 2009-10

DAAD PhD Scholarships

PhD Scholarships Announcement 2010/2011

To do a PhD degree at one of the German Universities or Research Institutions

Stipend of Euro 1000.00 per month

• A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back
• Exemption from payment of university tuition fees
• A study and research subsidy
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
• 2 months German Language Course in India – free tuition*
• 4 months German Language Course in Germany – free tuition, boarding, lodging plus pocket allowance during the period of the German language course in Germany (preceding stud- ies/research)
• Spouse allowance** and additional rent subsidy***
• Financial support for field research (see appendix)

The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website. The deadline for submission of applications is

1st October

of each year at DAAD New Delhi Office. Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications. All short-listed candidates have to attend a personal interview.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Government of India Scholarships for BSc and MSc Students- INSPIRE Scholarships

Ministry of Science and Technology

Department of Science and Technology : INSPIRE Scholarship for 2007 and 2008 - Submission of Application for the “SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION (SHE)” – a component of the `Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)’ being implemented by the Department of Science Technology (DST), New Delhi.

Application Deadline: 30 days from the date of advt. 29/08/09
or 29/09/09

Genesis of INSPIRE: Global competitiveness in the changing global knowledge economy calls for expansion and right-sizing of the Research and Development base of the country. Need for special interventions for attracting youth to study of natural sciences and careers with research is recognized. Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is a Programme launched by the Government of India to strengthen the National Science and Technology base. It is being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST).

About INSPIRE: Programme includes three components namely Scheme for Early Attraction of Talents for Science (SEATS), Scholarships for Higher Education (SHE) and Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC). The Scheme SHE is focused on attraction of talent to study of natural/ basic sciences at the bachelor and master’s level education. SHE is currently limited to support for educational programmes at B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc. and integrated master’s level course in sciences leading to MSc in any branch of natural and basic sciences namely mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, earth sciences and life sciences.

Call for Applications: Applications are invited from eligible candidates for `Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)’ component of INSPIRE. Total of 10,000 scholarships are available annually under SHE starting April 2008. The scholarships are limited only to the candidates studying courses in natural/basic sciences (B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons), integrated M.Sc.) in any one of the recognized institutions in India. Eligibility criterion for the scholarships are a) performance in board examinations within the cutoff threshold (of top 1%) for each state or central board examination at the class X and class XII level and/or b) performance in any of the specified competitive examinations within stipulated cut off ranks. The eligible applicant must be already enrolled into degree level education in natural/basic sciences in any of the recognized institutions in India.

Criteria for Eligibility for SHE:

a) Based on Performance in Board Examinations: The candidates should have obtained aggregate marks in the top 1% in the board examination at both class X and XII levels. For example, the candidates applying now should have secured marks within the top 1% in class X in the year 2006 and class XII in 2008 in the respective board examinations and joined a degree course leading to B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons) of integrated M.Sc. in natural/basic sciences in any institution in India and returned to study of second year in the academic year 2009-10. Cut-off marks for various board examinations conducted in the years 2005 and 2006 for class X and corresponding year of 2007 and 2008 for class XII are listed in Table 1.

b) Based on Performance in Competitive Examinations (specified in Table 2).: Performance within the top 10,000 ranks in Joint Entrance Examination of IIT, AIEEE and CBSE-medical and joining courses in degree level courses in natural/basic sciences in any recognized Indian institution. The scheme in its current format does not include courses in engineering, medicine, technology and other professional courses.

c) Based on Performance in Competitive Examinations (specified in Table 3): Clearance of competitive examinations conducted by institutions listed in Table 3 and all candidates securing admissions and joining courses in natural/basic sciences conduced by Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), integrated M.Sc. courses in Indian Institutes of Technology, Department of Atomic Energy – Centre for Basic Science (DAE-CBS) course from the academic years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10 are eligible. Institutional coverage is being done for this category. Students in this category need not to apply.

Value and Type of Support: Eligible candidates will receive annually scholarship total value Rs.80,000 per candidate. The cash value payable to the SHE scholarship holder is Rs.60,000 per annum. All the SHE scholars are undertake summer time attachment to an active researcher in recognized research centers in the country. A summer time attachment fee of Rs.20,000 will be paid to the mentoring institution for undertaking summer time project.

Duration of the Support: Selected candidates will be supported for a maximum period of five years starting 1^st year course in B.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons) and integrated course leading to M.S. or M.Sc. or the completion of the course, which ever is earlier. Continuation of the scholarship for once selected candidates is based on satisfactory performance of the examinations conducted and certified by the institution imparting education.

Format for Application: All interested and eligible candidates (as per Table 1 for Board examination based eligibility or as per Table 2 or Table 3 for competitive examination based eligibility) must apply in the prescribed format along with attested copy of i) Mark sheets of Class X and Class XII and ii) Certificate from Principal of the College/ Director or Registrar of the Institute or University where the applicant is presently enrolled. Applications should reach by Ordinary Post only within one month from the date of this advertisement in Newspaper/Employment News and shall be addressed to the Director, National Institute of Science, Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS), Dr K S Krishnan Marg , New Delhi – 110012. The envelope should mention on top “Application for INSPIRE Scholarship – 2007 or 2008” program. This advertisement is also available at the website: www. inspire-dst.gov.in for online submission of application. Application form is also available at Website: http://www.nistads.res.in/inspire for online submission. The online applicants should also submit a hardcopy of the applications with all attested documents.

DBT-SRF

Early Career and Senior Fellowships

Applications are now invited for the next rounds of two of the three fellowship schemes offered by the Wellcome Trust-DBT India Alliance to support biomedical research of the highest quality.

The India Alliance is operated as an independent, public charitable trust based in Hyderabad, India.

It offers three levels of fellowship at key career stages: early, intermediate and senior. Applications are invited in research areas across all of biomedical science, from fundamental molecular and cellular studies to clinical and public health research.

The competitions for the Early Career Fellowships and Senior Fellowships are now open.

Early Career Fellowships

Early Career Fellowships support the most promising newly qualified postdoctoral researchers, to help them to make an early start in launching their independent research careers, working in the best laboratories in India.

Senior Fellowships

Senior Fellowships support outstanding researchers, either medically qualified or science graduates, who wish to pursue an independent research career in an academic institution in India. Candidates should have between five and ten years' research experience at a postdoctoral level, or clinical equivalent, and have a substantial record of publications in their research area.

Applicants from last year who were not invited to submit a full application are not restricted from reapplying this year, subject to their meeting the eligibility criteria.

Preliminary application forms for either scheme must be submitted by 14 September 2009.

For more information on DBT Wellcome Trust Biomedical Research Early Career and Senior Fellowships

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET) - JRF - UGC

COUNCIL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH (CSIR)
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT GROUP, EXAMINATION UNIT
CSIR COMPLEX, LIBRARY AVENUE, PUSA, NEW DELHI-110012

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET)

Joint CSIR-UGC Test For Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship – 20th December, 2009

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DATE OF EXAMINATION : 20th December 2009

DATE OF START OF SALE OF APPLICATION FORM THROUGH BANKS & ON-LINE SUBMISSION 25th August 2009

DATE OF CLOSE OF SALE OF APPLICATION FORM THROUGH BANKS & ONLINE
SUBMISSION : 23th Septemeber 2009

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A. Date of Examination 20.12.2009
B. Schedule for sale of Information Bulletin through Bank
(i) Start of sale of Information Bulletin 25.08.2009
(ii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by post only 16.09.2009
(iii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by cash at all branches/ stations 23.09.2009
C. Schedule for On-Line Application
(i)Start of On-Line Submission of Application Form and Fee deposit through Bank Challan 25.08.2009
(ii) Date of close of On-Line submission and deposit of fee (at All stations) 23.09.2009
D. Last date of receipt of completed application forms (including duly completed hard copy of on line application in the Examination Unit 29.09.2009
E. Last date for receipt of (both kind of) Completed application forms (from remote areas) 06.10.2009
F. Last Date for receipt of written request for change of Examination Centre only on merit basis 20.10.2009
G. Publication of list of candidates registered for test on CSIR, HRDG website 20.11. 2009
H. Last date for entertainment of any representation about non-registration for this test 27.11.2009
I. Start of dispatch of Admission Certificate to eligible candidates First week of Dec. 2009

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Further Info on CSIR JRF NET December 2009 | Application Forms/Apply Online

PHD in Germany

Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB)
Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11
37077 Göttingen
Germany

We invite for applications for Ph.D. positions in Biology / Physics / Chemistry in the following doctoral programs:

• Biomolecules: Structure – Function – Dynamics

• Molecular Biology of Microbial, Animal and Plant Cells

• Molecular Biology of Development and Interaction between Organisms

• International Max Planck Research School “Physics of Biological and Complex Systems”

• Molecular Physiology of the Brain

• Sensory and Motor Neuroscience

• Systems Neuroscience

• Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience

Scholarships and institutionally financed Ph.D. positions are available.

Candidates holding a Master’s degree in the natural sciences or related disciplines and an excellent academic record may apply by 15 September 2009 or also independent of deadlines.

Further Info on Germany Göttingen PhD Positions in Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences