Union Ministry of Human Resource Development nominates Indian students for award of this scholarship every year for higher studies, research and specialised training in various subjects in the United Kingdom.
The Award:
Six months of clinical training in either of Cancer Research, Cardiology, Gynecology, Medicine, Dentistry, Orthopedics, Neurology, ENT
One-year Master’s/equivalent degree or three-year doctoral degree in either of Engineering and Technology, Science (Pure and Applied), Agriculture, Humanities and Social Sciences
The fellowship covers:
Student concessionary or other approved airfare to UK and return on expiry of the scholarship
Approved tuition and examination fees.
Personal maintenance allowance at the rate of 882 Euros per month
Grant towards the expenses of preparing a thesis or dissertation, where applicable; initial arrival allowance, incorporating in initial clothing grant for scholars from tropical countries; grant for expenses for approved travel within the UK or overseas; grant towards fieldwork costs for those Scholars undertaking doctoral studies for whom a case has been made for fieldwork outside UK.
A paid mid-term fare to their home country for Scholars on three years doctoral awards.
For married Scholars selected by the Commission for awards exceeding 18 months, a marriage allowance of 220 euros per month payable provided that the husband and wife are residing together at the same address in UK.
Number of Scholarships: Up to 60 nominations containing maximum 25 for doctoral studies are sent by the ministry to Commonwealth Scholarship Commission for final selection.
Duration:
Six months for clinical training
One year for Master’s course
Three years for PhD course
Eligibility:
The candidate should not be more than 40 years of age as on 12 October 2011
He should have completed tertiary education in English medium. Those whose native language is not English will be required to provide evidence of sufficient competency in the language.
He should hold a Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree from a recognised university with at least 60% marks in case of Humanities and Social Science while 65% in Medical, Engineering and Technology, Science and Agriculture.
For PG scholarship in Business and/or Management, the candidate must have taken Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
For scholarship in Economics and related subjects, he should have passed Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
For clinical training, the candidate must have qualified MBBS/BDS between 1 October 2002 and 30 September 2007
Applicants in Medicine and Dentistry should be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council or the General Dental Council
Note: Candidates who have already completed PhD or are about to complete will not be considered. Click here to view details
Selection criteria: Applicant has to give one page academic justification for pursuing the course in UK. In addition, he has to appear for IELTS test between 1 October 2011 and 6 March 2012
Application deadline:
7 October 2011 for downloading application form
12 October 2011 for receiving completed application in the Ministry by post/hand
For more details http://www.education.nic.in/
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