Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) Scholarships for Ph.D studies in India

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Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF)
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Scholarships for Ph.D studies in India
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund (JNMF) has invited applications from Indian Nationals and Nationals of other Asian Countries for the award of Scholarships of two years duration, commencing January 2011, for Ph.D studies in India.
A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialization:
(i) Science and Technology as an integral component of economic and social activity, including the Philosophy of Science (ii) Comparative Studies in Religion and Culture (iii) International Relations and Constitutional Studies (iv) Indian History, Civilization and Culture (v) Interface of Social Change and Economic Development (vi) Environmental Ecology and Sustainable Development (vii) Studies in the life and works of Jawaharlal Nehru.

Applicant should hold a first Class (minimum 60% marks) Postgraduate Degree, should not be above 35 years of age, should be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar, already registered/admitted for Ph.D Degree with a University/Institution in India approved by the Government in a subject in one of the areas of specialization listed above.
Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered are not eligible to apply.

Duration of the scholarship is two years. The Scholarship carries maintenance allowance including Tuition fee @ Rs.9,000/- per month, annual contingent expenses worth Rs. 12,000/- for study tours within India, books, stationery, thesis costs, etc and Sleeper Class Train fare from the place of residence or study in India for interview with the Selection Board.

Applications can be obtained from the 'Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110011, by sending a Postal/Money Order for Rs.100/- in the name of 'Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund', payable at New Delhi. The form is also available at http://www.jnmf.in/Website for downloading. Completed applications should reach the Fund Office latest by 31st May, 2010.

For details see http://www.jnmf.in/

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