JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEMORIAL FUND JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES

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1 Information Sheet JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEMORIAL FUND JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES A. CATEGORIES OF SCHOLARSHIPS The scholarships are available for Ph.D. study in India to the following two categories of students: (1) Indian Nationals (2) Nationals of other Asian countries B. AREAS OF SPECIALISATION/SUBJECT A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialisation: 1. Indian History and Civilization 2. Sociology 3. Comparative Studies in Religion & Culture 4. Economics 5. Geography 6. Philosophy 7. Ecology & Environment C. ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS At the time of submission of the application for scholarship, a candidate should 1. hold a FIRST Class Post-graduate degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in both graduate and post graduate level, 2. already be registered/admitted for Ph.D. degree with a recognized University/Institution in India. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered at the time of submission of application, are not eligible to apply, 3. not be above 35 years of age, 4. be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar. D. DURATION OF SCHOLARSHIP Up to 2 years E. VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR BOTH THE CATEGORIES 1. Maintenance allowance including Tuition fee Rs. 18,000 per month 2. Contingent expenses for study tours within India, purchase of books, stationery, etc. Rs. 15,000 per annum 1

2 F. LAST DATE 1. An advertisement is released towards the end of March every year and completed application forms together with all the necessary enclosures should reach Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi on or before 31 May. 2. The Selection Committee s decision to call a candidate for interview or select a candidate for scholarship will be final and no representation in this regard will be entertained. 3. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a n interview any time during November/December. 4. The Scholarship will commence from January every year. G. ENCLOSURES The following documents should be securely attached seriatim to the Application Form: (1) A passport size photograph of the applicant to be pasted on the form. (2) A synopsis of the proposed project as per the attached format. (3) Doctoral Monitoring Committee s report or Supervisor s report/ recommendations. (4) Postal Order/Demand Draft for Rs.100. (5) Ph.D registration certificate. Incomplete and unsigned application forms are liable to be rejected. The Application Form for Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships can be downloaded from the website. The amount of Rs.100 is to be paid by Postal Order/Demand Draft drawn in favour of Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund payable at New Delhi and should be sent along with the completed application form to reach the Fund office on or before 31 May. 2

3 (Application Form Rs.100/-) JAWAHARLAL NEHRU MEMORIAL FUND JAWAHARLAL NEHRU SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL STUDIES A. CATEGORY OF THE APPLICANT : APPLICATION FORM (Please tick mark the appropriate box. CATEGORY (1) Indian National for Ph.D study in India Latest passport size photograph CATEGORY (2) National of other Asian Country for Ph.D. study in India Name of the Country/Nationality B. AREA OF SPECIALISATION (Please refer to the Areas of Specialisation indicated in the Information Sheet) C. PERSONAL DETAILS 1. Name in full (Shri/Shrimati/Kum) 2. Father s/husband s Name 3. Date of birth 4. Address for correspondence Permanent address PIN Telephone Number with area code PIN ID Mobile 5. Name and address of the University/ Institution where registered for Ph.D. : 3

4 6. Supervisor s Name Designation Telephone Number with area code ID Mobile 7. (a) Date of Registration for Ph.D. (b) Likely date of completion (c) Full title of Ph.D. thesis 8. Please send a synopsis of the proposed project as per the attached format. 9. Please attach University Doctoral Monitoring Committee s report or Supervisor s report/recommendations. 10. Are you holding any post now? Yes No If yes (a) Date of your appointment (b) Your designation (c) Full address of the employer 11. If you are getting scholarship/financial assistance from any source at present, please indicate : (a) Name of the source with full address (b) Scholarship amount per month (c) Contingency amount per year (d) Any other financial assistance being received with details thereof (e) Scholarship/Financial Assistance to Continue up to (month, year) 12. Languages known : Read Write Speak 4

5 13. Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary/Senior Secondary Examination Passed Name of Board/ University Year of Passing Division/ Grade Percentage of Marks Subjects taken 5

6 D. Enclosures (in the order given below) Enclosed 1. A passport size photograph to be pasted on the Form Yes/No 2. A synopsis of the proposed project as per the attached format Yes/No 3. University Doctoral Monitoring Committee s report or Supervisor s report/ recommendations Yes/No 4. Postal Order/Demand Draft for Rs.100 Yes/No 5. Ph.D registration certificate Yes/No DECLARATION: I declare that the statements made and documents enclosed with the application form are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. If any information is found to be incorrect, my candidature is liable to be cancelled. Signature of the Applicant Place: Date : 6

7 SYNOPSIS IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING FORMAT 1. Review of literature : Current Knowledge a) International : (500 words, Key References Maximum 10) b) National : (500 words; Key References Maximum 10) 2. Lacunae in Knowledge & Justification of the proposed Research: (250 words) 3. Objectives of current project: (Point wise only, Maximum 150 words) 4. Outline of Plan of work : (Flow Chart with foot notes, One Page) 5. Plan of work details: ( 500 words) 6. Methods: (500 words) 7. Time Line:(Denoting duration, Diagram with description of goals to be achieved annually, One Page) 8. Letters of participation of collaborating Institutions/Co-guides 9. Guide details : ( One page) Name & current position, Address, Contact details , Fax, Telephone; Highest Degree; List 5 best Publications; Area of Research interest (100 words). 10. Student details: In Addition to details currently outlined in the existing application, additional details of their participation in National/regional Workshops, conferences etc., to improve their skills required for the proposed Ph.D. program. 7