The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund offers scholarships for duration of upto two years to the following categories of candidates:

• Indian Nationals for Ph.D studies in India.
• Indian Nationals for visit to another Asian country for collection of material of their Ph.D studies in India.
• Nationals of other Asian countries for Ph.D studies in India.

Eligibility Conditions for Candidates

• Should possess Postgraduate Degree in First Class.
• Should not be above 35 years of age as on a date of October.
• Should be full-time Ph.D Scholar. (Part-time scholars in Category II above are eligible to apply).
• Should be due to complete Ph.D studies after a date of December.
• Should already be registered for Ph.D degree at an Indian University/Institution at the time of making the application for Scholarship. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered, are not eligible to apply.

Broad Subjects of Study Relate to

• Science and technology in Policy, in International Relations and as integral components of economic and social activity and Global Restructuring (includes the various science and management subjects).
• Philosophy and History of Science (including scientific paradigms as cultural expression).
• Comparative Studies in Religion and Culture.
• International Relations and Constitutional Studies.
• Indian History, Civilisation and Culture.
• Interface of Social Change and Economic Development.
• Environment Ecology and Sustainable Development.

The Scholarship amount admissible to selected candidates in Categories I and III will include Rs. 6000 per month as maintenance allowance, Rs.10,000 per annum as contingency expenses including travel expenses and actual tuition fee for studies in India. In case of candidates in Category II, the scholarship will include adequate amount of maintenance allowance, actual fee or other charges and air fares for visit to the concerned Asian country and back.

Application form and Information Sheet showing the details of scholarship can be obtained from the Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Deli-110001 by sending a self-addressd envelope of minimum 25 * 10 cms size. Completed application forms should reach the Fund Office latest by a date of May.

Notifications for the programme are published in March.

 

 

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