The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2012 For Doctoral Studies at St. John's College, University of Cambridge
The Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Value of the award
Application process
Selection and Post selection
General Notes
Further information
The Programme
Dr Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St John’s College. He is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that have helped propel India onto the World Stage. In honour of Dr Singh St John’s College, the University of Cambridge launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships in Delhi in 2007. These awards will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.
Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be:
• The applicant should be:
• An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
• Below 35 years of age as on 31 December 2011
• Not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding.
• Should hold a Master’s (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field
• Evidence of leadership qualities (to be assessed from personal statements e.g. extracurricular activities and/or evidence of having made a difference to the country/society/participation in symposia in the relevant subject, or peer reviewed publication in the area.)
• Keen to pursue and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge commencing by September/October 2012
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Value of the Award
The scholarships are fully funded:
• Academic fees
• International airfare
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• UK Visa
Application process
It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge, apply for a place for September/October 2012 and secure admission.
1. Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
2. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships.
3. Applicants to select St John’s College as their first choice College on their BoGs application form.
4. Applicants to indicate on their BoGs form that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships, but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University.
5. Apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed format by 31 December 2011 and submit it to the British Council. Click here to download the application form (Word) and (Pdf)
Notes:
• Only those applicants who get an offer of admission at St John’s College will be eligible for the award of the Scholarship.
• Candidates should NOT approach St John’s College directly at this stage.
Selection
Candidates for these scholarships are selected through a process of short listing from the applications received by the British Council, followed by personal interviews, which will be held in New Delhi .
Subsequent to the interviews the selection committee identifies the required number of candidates for the awards. The decision of the selection committee will be final. Selection results will be communicated within a month following the interview.
Post selection
Pre-departure briefings, UK visa and travel arrangements for the selected candidates will be co-ordinated by the British Council.
General Notes
• The British Council will acknowledge receipt of applications through the emails provided on the application form. For this purpose, applicants are requested to provide their latest email ids. However, the British Council will not be responsible for failure of on-line delivery.
• The British Council will further contact only the short-listed candidates inviting them for interviews. Applicants are requested not to contact the British Council office directly.
• Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in New Delhi in April 2012. Candidates will be expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Further information
For further information and clarification please contact:
Vishu Sharma
Scholarships
British Council
17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001, India
Tel +91 (0)11 23711401 (extn. 272)
Fax +91 (0) 11 23710717
Direct tel: +91 (0)11 41497272
delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Last date of submission of applications Friday, 31 December 2011.
The University of Cambridge and St John’s College would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships: BP Foundation, Rolls-Royce and Others.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-drmanmohansingh.html
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships.htm?mtklink=india-homepage-keep-track-scholarships
BRITISH CHEVENING PROGRAMME
CHEVENING ROLLS-ROYCE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
CHEVENING ROLLS-ROYCE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2012
BRNGING TOGETHER THE BEST IOF INDIA AND THE UK
Open for applications
Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for high-flying mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce present this remarkable eleven week opportunity at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford that will enable scholars from India to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective.
Each scholarship covers the following:
Full Programme fees
Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 11 weeks
Return airfare
UK Visa
Science & Innovation Leadership Programme
The Programme offers an intense 11-week course at the prestigious Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Its wide range of modules will include lectures, workshops, visits and interactions with high profile companies and scientists and will bridge pure research and business/scientific entrepreneurship, practical processes of innovation, commercialisation of research and technology transfer. The course is aimed at some of India's brightest scientists, business people and public servants.
The ideal candidate should be a mid-career government, science or media professional with leadership potential and experience in any of the following or similar disciplines: research, technology, manufacturing, business development, or business and public administration.
Programme Duration: Eleven weeks from 10 April - July 2012
Deadline to apply for 2012 program is 5 December 2011
Aims of the programme
The aim of the programme is to
promote the role of science and innovation as a driver of growth and opportunity
forge lasting ties between the UK and India’s future leaders
Overall Programme goals
An understanding of the UK science base and a range of innovation management processes
Awareness of the interactions between research, innovation and policy
Skills, tools and personal development to address practical challenges more effectively
Experience of the UK and in particular Oxford with its unique educational, cultural and historical environment
The beginnings of new networks and connectivity between India and the UK.
Programme Content
Intensive, high-level, inter-disciplinary study, debates with practitioner, guided/focused study visits and seminars and projects of professionals relevance, involving significant contact with UK specialists.
There will be three main modules: Science , Innovation and Policy. Each module will include lectures, workshops and discussions that focus on relevant ideas, institutions and introduce the group to experts and opinion leaders, together with a significant element of practice, including case studies, visits and projects.
A programme of external speakers, visits, project and events will ensure lively variety of engagement with UK institutions throughout, as well as properly diverse pedagogy.
The University:
The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. For university details please visit www.ox.ac.uk and www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx.
Saïd Business School is one of Europe's youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools. An integral part of the University of Oxford, the school embodies the academic rigour and forward thinking that has made Oxford a world leader in education. The School is dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs, and conducting research not only into the nature of business, but the connections between business and the wider world.
Partner
The Chevening programme is supported by Rolls - Royce, one of the UK's most innovative companies. Rolls-Royce is actively involved in and supportive of educational opportunities and activities for students, graduates and professional executives. The company is a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. In 2009, Rolls-Royce invested £864 million on research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of emissions. Please visit the Rolls-Royce website for more detail visit: www.rolls-royce.com
Eligibility criteria
Successful applicants should have the 'Chevening' qualities of drive, leadership potential, a commitment to change, talent for innovation and creativity, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Click to know more.
Click to apply
Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Last date for applications: 5 December 2011
Click here to check the list of selected scholars for 2011
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-chevening-alumni.htm
EAST WEST CENTER SCHOLARSHIP :
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/seminars-and-journalism-fellowships/overview
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-chevening-silp.htm
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
http://www.csfp-online.org/
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-commonwealth.htm
The Programme
Eligibility Criteria
Value of the award
Application process
Selection and Post selection
General Notes
Further information
The Programme
Dr Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St John’s College. He is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that have helped propel India onto the World Stage. In honour of Dr Singh St John’s College, the University of Cambridge launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships in Delhi in 2007. These awards will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.
Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be:
• The applicant should be:
• An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
• Below 35 years of age as on 31 December 2011
• Not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding.
• Should hold a Master’s (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field
• Evidence of leadership qualities (to be assessed from personal statements e.g. extracurricular activities and/or evidence of having made a difference to the country/society/participation in symposia in the relevant subject, or peer reviewed publication in the area.)
• Keen to pursue and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge commencing by September/October 2012
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
Value of the Award
The scholarships are fully funded:
• Academic fees
• International airfare
• Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
• UK Visa
Application process
It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge, apply for a place for September/October 2012 and secure admission.
1. Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
2. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships.
3. Applicants to select St John’s College as their first choice College on their BoGs application form.
4. Applicants to indicate on their BoGs form that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships, but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University.
5. Apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed format by 31 December 2011 and submit it to the British Council. Click here to download the application form (Word) and (Pdf)
Notes:
• Only those applicants who get an offer of admission at St John’s College will be eligible for the award of the Scholarship.
• Candidates should NOT approach St John’s College directly at this stage.
Selection
Candidates for these scholarships are selected through a process of short listing from the applications received by the British Council, followed by personal interviews, which will be held in New Delhi .
Subsequent to the interviews the selection committee identifies the required number of candidates for the awards. The decision of the selection committee will be final. Selection results will be communicated within a month following the interview.
Post selection
Pre-departure briefings, UK visa and travel arrangements for the selected candidates will be co-ordinated by the British Council.
General Notes
• The British Council will acknowledge receipt of applications through the emails provided on the application form. For this purpose, applicants are requested to provide their latest email ids. However, the British Council will not be responsible for failure of on-line delivery.
• The British Council will further contact only the short-listed candidates inviting them for interviews. Applicants are requested not to contact the British Council office directly.
• Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in New Delhi in April 2012. Candidates will be expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
Further information
For further information and clarification please contact:
Vishu Sharma
Scholarships
British Council
17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001, India
Tel +91 (0)11 23711401 (extn. 272)
Fax +91 (0) 11 23710717
Direct tel: +91 (0)11 41497272
delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Last date of submission of applications Friday, 31 December 2011.
The University of Cambridge and St John’s College would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships: BP Foundation, Rolls-Royce and Others.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-drmanmohansingh.html
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships.htm?mtklink=india-homepage-keep-track-scholarships
BRITISH CHEVENING PROGRAMME
CHEVENING ROLLS-ROYCE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
CHEVENING ROLLS-ROYCE SCIENCE AND INNOVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2012
BRNGING TOGETHER THE BEST IOF INDIA AND THE UK
Open for applications
Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for high-flying mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce present this remarkable eleven week opportunity at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford that will enable scholars from India to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective.
Each scholarship covers the following:
Full Programme fees
Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 11 weeks
Return airfare
UK Visa
Science & Innovation Leadership Programme
The Programme offers an intense 11-week course at the prestigious Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Its wide range of modules will include lectures, workshops, visits and interactions with high profile companies and scientists and will bridge pure research and business/scientific entrepreneurship, practical processes of innovation, commercialisation of research and technology transfer. The course is aimed at some of India's brightest scientists, business people and public servants.
The ideal candidate should be a mid-career government, science or media professional with leadership potential and experience in any of the following or similar disciplines: research, technology, manufacturing, business development, or business and public administration.
Programme Duration: Eleven weeks from 10 April - July 2012
Deadline to apply for 2012 program is 5 December 2011
Aims of the programme
The aim of the programme is to
promote the role of science and innovation as a driver of growth and opportunity
forge lasting ties between the UK and India’s future leaders
Overall Programme goals
An understanding of the UK science base and a range of innovation management processes
Awareness of the interactions between research, innovation and policy
Skills, tools and personal development to address practical challenges more effectively
Experience of the UK and in particular Oxford with its unique educational, cultural and historical environment
The beginnings of new networks and connectivity between India and the UK.
Programme Content
Intensive, high-level, inter-disciplinary study, debates with practitioner, guided/focused study visits and seminars and projects of professionals relevance, involving significant contact with UK specialists.
There will be three main modules: Science , Innovation and Policy. Each module will include lectures, workshops and discussions that focus on relevant ideas, institutions and introduce the group to experts and opinion leaders, together with a significant element of practice, including case studies, visits and projects.
A programme of external speakers, visits, project and events will ensure lively variety of engagement with UK institutions throughout, as well as properly diverse pedagogy.
The University:
The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. For university details please visit www.ox.ac.uk and www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx.
Saïd Business School is one of Europe's youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools. An integral part of the University of Oxford, the school embodies the academic rigour and forward thinking that has made Oxford a world leader in education. The School is dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs, and conducting research not only into the nature of business, but the connections between business and the wider world.
Partner
The Chevening programme is supported by Rolls - Royce, one of the UK's most innovative companies. Rolls-Royce is actively involved in and supportive of educational opportunities and activities for students, graduates and professional executives. The company is a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. In 2009, Rolls-Royce invested £864 million on research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of emissions. Please visit the Rolls-Royce website for more detail visit: www.rolls-royce.com
Eligibility criteria
Successful applicants should have the 'Chevening' qualities of drive, leadership potential, a commitment to change, talent for innovation and creativity, and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Click to know more.
Click to apply
Please check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Last date for applications: 5 December 2011
Click here to check the list of selected scholars for 2011
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-chevening-alumni.htm
EAST WEST CENTER SCHOLARSHIP :
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/seminars-and-journalism-fellowships/overview
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-chevening-silp.htm
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the United Kingdom
http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/
http://www.csfp-online.org/
http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-commonwealth.htm
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