19/Nov/2012 Fellowship, Scholarship Opportunities

The Hindu-Hitachi Scholarships in Japan Hitachi Ltd., Japan and The Hindu offers Technical Training Scholarships for Indian Students in Japan 2013. Selected trainees will be provided with return Economy Class air passage. Arrangements will also be made for free Boarding and Lodging for trainees in Japan and to defray all expenses for travelling in Japan which may be considered necessary for their training. Study Subjects: IT Solutions and Services, Thermal Power, Power Generation Plant & Power Grid Control Systems Engineering, Rail Systems and Transportation Control8 Eligibility: 1. Candidates who must be Indian citizens, should not have completed 30 years of age on 31-03-2013 and should be in possession of the minimum Degree of B.E., or B.Sc. (Engg.) or its equivalent from any recognized University. 2. The scholarships are tenable in Japan for principally six months commencing about July 2013. Trainees may have general training in one of the following product fields of Hitachi Ltd., (Hitachi) for example (1) IT Solutions and Services (2) Thermal Power (3) Power Generation Plant & Power Grid Control Systems Engineering 4) Rail Systems and 5) Transportation Control System Engineering, being subject to the convenience of each of Hitachi’s establishments. During the training, there will be special emphasis on environment-related and energy-saving technologies. Scholarship Application Deadline: December 31, 2012. Further Scholarship Information and Application: http:/ www.thehindu.com/multimedia/archive/01259/hitachi- 2012_1259496a.pdf NBHM Scholarships for Doctoral Program in Mathematics in India PhD Scholarships in Mathematics to Study at Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, Harish-Chandra Research Institute (HRI), Allahabad and IISER, Pune, India 2013 The National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) invites applications for the grant of scholarships to students for pursuing research for a Ph.D. degree in Mathematics. Eligibility: Applicants must be motivated B.A./B.Sc./B.Tech. /B.E./M.A./M.Sc. degree holders or final year students of these degree courses. They must have a good academic record (1st Class or equivalent grade in all years from +2 level to the present. B.Sc (Honors) students with second class may also apply. Successful candidates will be eligible to receive a scholarship amount of Rs. 16,000/- (Rs Sixteen thousand only) per month for the first and second year and Rs 18,000/- (Rs Eighteen thousands only) per month for subsequent years, a contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/- (Rs. Twenty thousand only) per year and house rent allowance as per central government norms wherever applicable. Scholarship Application Deadline: November 30, 2012 For Further Information and Application: http:/www. nbhm.dae.gov.in/docs/AdvtPhD13-14.pdf Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship Program in UK The Louis Dreyfus – Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme Scheme supports outstanding postgraduate students from transition and emerging economies throughout Africa, Asia and South America. Study Subjects: Anthropology, Area Studies, Chemistry – Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Development Studies, Earth Science, Ecological Survey Techniques, Economics, Engineering Science, Geography and the Environment, Politics and International Relations, Interdisciplinary Bio science, Law, Management Studies, Materials, Oxford Internet Institute, Pharmacology, Plant Sciences, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Policy and Intervention and Statistics. Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing graduate degree level. Eligibility: -Candidates should be applying to start a new graduate course at Oxford. They should also be intending to return to their countries or regions of origin once their courses are completed. -Please ensure you meet the requirements for entry to your course, including the necessary English language qualifications. See the Course Guide for more information. -Eligible candidates must hold an undergraduate degree and be an ordinary resident of a country in Africa, Asia or South America. Scholarship Application Deadline: January 2013 Further Information and Application: http:/www.ox.ac. uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/ louisdreyfus-weidenfeld/#Am (For more fellowship, scholarship opportunities, visit www.greaterkashmir.com)