Research Scholars! Application started for Maulana Azad National Fellowship For Minority Students

The objective of the Fellowship is to provide integrated five year fellowships in the form of financial assistance to students from minority communities, as notified by the Central Government to pursue higher studies such as M. Phil and Ph.D. The Fellowship will cover all Universities/Institutions recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) and section 3 of the UGC Act alongwith those which are not under the purview of UGC and will be implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through UGC for students belonging to the minority communities. The fellowship under Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students will be on the pattern of UGC Fellowships awarded to research students pursuing regular and full time M. Phil and Ph.D courses. The fellowship holders under this Fellowship will be known as Ministry of Minority Affairs scholars.

ELIGIBILITY:

A candidate has to fulfil the following conditions to be eligible for award of this fellowship 

(i) He/she should belong to one of the minority communities notified under Section 2 (c) of the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992.

(ii) He/she should get admission and registration for regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D courses in University/Academic Institution by fulfilling conditions of admission of that University/Institution, subject to provisions of the Fellowship as per advertisement of UGC.

(iii) The minority community students once considered eligible for the fellowship shall not be entitled to benefits under any other source, Central or State Government or any other body like UGC for the same study.

(iv) Prior clearance of NET/SLET examination will not be a prerequisite for award of Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students for M.Phil/Ph.D.

(v) In order to qualify for the award of JRF/ SRF the UGC norms would be applicable at pre-M.Phil and pre-Ph.D stage, respectively, including the minimum score of 50% at post 

graduate level.

Download:

to register online click here

1. affidavit

2. help to fill the application

3. canara Bank Details

4. fellowship details

5. letter from the department where the applicant studies

6. continuation certificate

Research Methodology Course in Economics & Other Social Sciences for Ph.D. Students @ University of Lucknow

Research Methodology Course in Economics & Other Social Sciences for Ph.D. Students: 20-30 November, 2012

(Sponsored by the Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi) Department of Economics, University of Lucknow, LUCKNOW (226007)

Applications are invited for the  Research Methodology Course in Economics & Other Social Sciences for Ph.D. Students latest by 8th November, 2012. Selected candidates would be provided rail/bus fare, accommodation, hospitality, etc. The details are given at our website:www.lkouniv.ac.in. 

Dr M.K. Agarwal, Course Director, mk_agarwal@hotmail.com +91-9415102107

http://www.lkouniv.ac.in/adm_eco_phd_061012.pdf

Advanced Research Methodology Workshop @ University of Mysore

Advanced Research Methodology Workshop
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, University of Mysore, (Karnataka)  is organizing Twelve days free and fully residential advanced research methodology training workshop for doctoral students working in the fields of social sciences across the country. Programme is fully funded by ICSSR. This training will
be organised as an advanced research workshop at which participants are exposed to various qualitative and quantitative methods including the use of SPSS.
Selection will be based on Bio-data of the Candidates and ICSSR guidelines.
For application and other details please log on to the website of University of Mysore (www.uni-mysore.ac.in)

A week-long Workshop on Human Development in Kolkatta for PG holders

Institute of Development Studies Kolkata is organising a week-long workshop on Human
Development from December 3-7, 2012 at the Salt Lake Campus of the Institute for teachers in
colleges, universities and research institutes in eastern India, and others interested in
development issues, having at least a Master’s degree in any discipline from a recognized
university, working in government and non-government organizations including the media.


Course objective:
The participants in the course are expected to develop adequate analytical capability to deal
with development policy issues from the human development perspective, which is crossdisciplinary.
References will be drawn from important studies of both theoretical and applied
kind in order to provide an in-depth understanding of the issues, highlighting their contested
nature.
Course outline:
1. Conceptual foundations: Concepts of human capabilities and functionings – centrality of
freedom. Normative concerns and positive-analytic aspects of resource allocation. Human
capital and human capability. Human rights and human development.
2. Human development and national economic prosperity: Interconnections between the
two. Importance of economic growth in enhancing human capabilities – financing human
development. Quality of growth and its distribution. Human development in history.
3. Issues in measurement: Indicators of human development – aggregation issues. Evolution
of the Human Development Index (HDI) and the debates surrounding it. Beyond HDI –
Multidimensional Poverty and adjusting HDI for inequality.
4. Population dynamics and health: Age structure, sex ratio, fertility, mortality and
morbidity – social determinants. Efficiency and equity of resource allocation in health
care.
5. Participation and empowerment: Role of civil and political activism in bringing about
changes in public policy. Women’s agency and social change. Panchayati Raj institutions
and participation. Role of media.
6. Regional perspectives on human development in India: National economic prosperity and
record of human development in India. How to learn from experiences of different states.
Overview of State Human Development Reports. From report to action – strategies for
human development.


for more info.
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see the website

A Rare Chance! Felix, Masters and PhD Scholarships for Indian Students at University of Oxford, UK, Last Date: 04 January 2013/ 18 January 2013

Study Subject(s): Archaeology, Anthropology, Applied Statistics, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Computation, Development Economics, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Ethnology and Museum Ethnography, European Literature, Forestry, Geography, History, Human Biology, Law, Management Studies, Mathematics, Materials, Medicine, Microbiology, Oriental Studies, Pharmacology, Philosophy, Physics, 2 Physiological Sciences, Plant Sciences, Politics and International Relations, Psychology, Social Policy and Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Zoology.

Course Level:
Taught postgraduate Master’s courses (MSc, MSt, BCL, MPhil etc.) = 1 or 2 academic years or
Master’s degrees by research (MSc(Res)) = 2 academic years or
Doctoral degrees by research (DPhil) = 3 academic years
Scholarship Provider: University of Oxford

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
Up to six Felix Scholarships will be offered for Indian graduates taking up places in October 2013.
Felix Master’s alumni who have obtained a Distinction can apply for a DPhil Felix scholarship.
Exactly the same criteria and application process will apply to Felix Master’s alumni as apply to any other candidate applying for a DPhil scholarship. Only one such scholarship will be granted per year.
Candidates must have at least a first class Bachelor’s degree from an Indian university or comparable institution.
Exceptionally those with an upper second-class degree at the Bachelor’s level may be considered if they hold a first class degree at the Master’s level.
Those who already hold degrees from universities outside India are not eligible to apply.
Those who have already taken up a scholarship to pursue PhD studies at an Indian university are also not eligible for a Felix Scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: India

Scholarship Description: Up to six Felix Scholarships will be offered for Indian graduates taking up places in October 2013 for:
Taught postgraduate Master’s courses (MSc, MSt, BCL, MPhil etc.)= 1 or 2 academic years.
Master’s degrees by research (MSc(Res))= 2 academic years
Doctoral degrees by research (DPhil) = 3 academic years
Felix Scholarships are intended for scholars who would be unable, without financial assistance, to take up their place and who have not studied outside their home country. You should ensure that you apply for the correct course, as applications for an extension of a course or other additional funding will not be considered.

Candidates must not, once installed at Oxford, apply for any scholarship that would interfere with the tenure of the Felix Scholarship. Application for a Felix Scholarship can be made through only one of the three academic institutions (University of Oxford, University of Reading and SOAS, University of London). Candidates must already have submitted a formal application for admission through one of the institutions before applying for a Felix Scholarship. Felix Master’s alumni who have obtained a Distinction can apply for a DPhil Felix scholarship. Exactly the same criteria and application process will apply to Felix Master’s alumni as apply to any other candidate applying for a DPhil scholarship. Only one such scholarship will be granted per year.

Candidates must apply direct to Oxford for admission to the course they wish to study. Detailed advice on such matters as course application forms, arrangements for fieldwork, etc., will be available on request from Oxford. Applications for admission to courses should be submitted as early as possible.The Felix Scholarships will cover full fee What it Covers The Felix Scholarships will cover full fees, living costs, a return air fare, and provide additional allowances for books, equipment, warm clothing etc. Spouses’ costs will not be met.

How to Apply: By Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 04 January 2013 for Medical Sciences, Politics and International Relations and Philosophy 18 January 2013 for all other subjectsFor more details click here 
http://www.ox.ac.uk/media/global/wwwoxacuk/localsites/feesandfunding/documents/scholarshipprofiles/2013-14_Felix_Oxford_Guidance_notes.pdf

ANDHRA PRADESWH AVIATION ACADEMY calls application for Five Year Integrated Course M.Sc. (Aviation), last date: 13.10.2012

Applications are invited for admission into Five Year Integrated M.Sc. (Aviation) Course

Eligibility: 10+2/Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE qualified candidates (With M.P.C 50% marks) Separate Entrance Examination is conducted by JNTUH with EAMCET-2012 Entrance Examination Syllabus and 160 multiple choice questions with 3 hrs duration.

Fee Rs.60, 000/- per annum (including Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Course)

Candidates are required to download application format and Information Brochure from the websitewww.jntuh.ac.in. or Collect from the office of APAA on payment of Rs. 200/-. duly filled in application with registration fee of Rs. 1000/- in the form of Demand Draft drawn at any Nationalized bank in favour of “ The Registrar JNT University Hyderabad ” should reach the Director, Admissions, JNTUH,Kukatpally, Hyderabad-500 085 on or before 13.10.2012 by 5.00 pm.

Last date for application submission:          13.10.2012

Date of Entrance Examination:          19.10.2012 at 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Admission to the M.Phil., Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D. programme at SREE SANKARACHARYA UNIVERSITY OF SANSKRIT, KALADY, Last Date: 31.10.2012

Applications in the prescribed format are invited through Online Registration from eligible candidates for admission to the M.Phil., Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D. programmes, December 2012 under various Faculties of the University.

Candidates who possess Master’s Degree in the subject concerned or in the related subjects or subjects specified by the Department with not less than 55% marks/ B+ (B Plus) grade of this University or equivalent degree of any other Indian or Foreign Universities recognized by this University are eligible to apply for the M.Phil. and Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. programmes. A relaxation of 5% marks is allowed as per UGC guidelines in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST communities. Post Graduate students in English/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit and Comparative Literature and Linguistics can apply for the Interdisciplinary course in Translation Studies. Those candidates awaiting results of P.G. Examinations can also apply. However, such candidates shall produce their P.G. marklists and qualifying certificates within three months from the date of admission. Failure in the production of marklists within that

period will lead to the automatic cancellation of their admission.

Admissions to the M.Phil. and Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. programmes shall be on the basis of an entrance examination and interview conducted by the University. UGC/JRF qualified candidates, teachers of Universities, Government Colleges and Aided Colleges with a minimum of 2 published works in referred research journals are exempted from the entrance examination. UGC NET/SLET candidates are not exempted from the Entrance Test. In each subject there shall be a rank list prepared, based on the

marks secured by the candidates in the entrance exam and interview conducted by the Research Committees of the academic departments concerned. Admissions shall be made from the rank list.

Those candidates who possess the M.Phil. Degree of this University with B+ grade or equivalent M.Phil. degree of other Universities recognized by the University and who wish to register for the Ph.D. programme can seek direct registration for the Ph.D programme, subject to their fulfilling the other relevant conditions. Applicants seeking admission to the Direct Ph.D. programme in Ayurveda should have Masters Degree in Ayurveda from a recognized University and approved by C.C.I.M. Admission to the Direct Ph.D. programme in Ayurveda shall be on the basis of the Entrance Examination conducted by the University and the interview conducted by the Research Committee.

Applicants are directed to register for the M.Phil., Integrated M.Phil-Ph.D. and Direct Ph.D. programmes through online in the University Website : www.ssus.ac.in. on or before 31.10.2012.

for more details:

http://www.ssusonline.org/mphilphd/phdmphil_notification.pdf

Call for papers for ECE 2013 - The European Conference on Education, Last Date for submission of abstraction: March 1 2013

ECE is an international, intercultural and interdisciplinary event, and will give delegates the chance to listen to the latest news and research from scholars around the world, and great networking opportunities across higher education. Academics working throughout the world are encouraged to forge working relationships with each other, and facilitate partnerships across borders as part of the wider IAFOR community.

Conference Theme: Learning and Teaching Through Transformative SpacesAs previous IAFOR Conferences on Education have shown, education and lifelong learning can be seen as a solution to a host of local and global problems whilst globalized education systems are becoming increasingly socially, ethnically and culturally diverse. Nevertheless, knowledge is often defined through discourses embedded in Western paradigms, as globalised education systems become increasingly determined by dominant knowledge economies.The Inaugural European Conference on Education extends these discussions to consider the pedagogic challenges of developing transformative spaces for learning and teaching. The conference organizers encourage submissions that consider learning and teaching through one of the following sub-themes, although submission of other topics for consideration is also welcome:- Challenges and transformations in learning and teaching- Virtual spaces: digital technologies and communications- Connections and disconnections in learning and teaching- Learning and teaching in glocal spaces of transformation- Space, Architecture and Learning- Global education and education for sustainable development- 'Englishes' and cultural communications- (Inter)cultural communications and understanding: challenging and preserving cultural differences- Leadership in learning and teaching- Bi-cultural, bilingual and bi-national educationWe hope to see you for our first conference in Europe in 2013!Professor Stuart D. B. Picken, Order of the Sacred TreasureChair, IAFOR International Advisory BoardECE 2013 Conference Programme AdvisersProfessor Sue JacksonPro-Vice-Master, Learning and Teaching, Professor of Lifelong Learning and Gender, Birkbeck, University of LondonProfessor Michiko NakanoProfessor of Education and Director of the Distance Learning Center, Waseda UniversityProfessor Mary StuartVice-Chancellor, University of LincolnProfessor Judith Chapman, A.M.Professor of Education, Australian Catholic University and Fellow, St Edmund's Hall, Cambridge UniversityProfessor David AspinProfessor Emeritus of Education and Former Dean, Monash UniversityProfessor Tien-Hui ChiangProfessor of Education, National Tainan UniversityPublishing Opportunities: Authors of accepted abstracts will have the opportunity of publishing their associated paper in the official conference proceedings, and a selection of papers will be considered for inclusion in the internationally reviewed IAFOR Journal of Education.ECE is the partner conference of the Asian Conference on Education (ACE), Asia's leading education conference, and a great forum for exchanging the latest ideas and views. Since its inception in 2009, ACE has welcomed over one thousand academics and practitioners to its annual Osaka event. For more information about the Asian Conference on Education, please go towww.ectc.iafor.orgHear the latest research, publish before a global audience, present in a supportive environment, network, engage in new relationships, experience the UK, explore Brighton and London and the UK, join a global academic community

ECE 2013 - The European Conference on Education 11th to 14th July 2013 Brighton, United Kingdom Enquiries: ece@iafor.org Web address: http://www.ece.iafor.org/ Sponsored by: IAFOR - The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) in partnership with Waseda University (Japan), Birkbeck University of London (UK), The National Institute of Education (Singapore), The National University of Tainan (Taiwan), University of Lincoln (UK), the Hong Kong Institute of Education, Auburn University (USA), and its global partners is proud to announce the Inaugural European Conference on Education, to be held from July 11-14 2013, in Brighton, UK.

The United World Colleges called applications forInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Applications are invited for September 2013 entry to the United World Colleges situated in UK, Canada, USA, Italy, Hong Kong, Swaziland, Norway, India, Costa Rica and the Netherlands. Some full and part scholarships are available on the basis of merit at Mahindra UWC India, and only limited scholarships are available at some overseas UWCs. Applicants are required to research United World Colleges and the educational experience they provide, via information on the following web sites: www.uwc.org,  www.uwccommindia.net  andwww.uwcmahindracollege.org  

The United World Colleges

♦ Provide the opportunity for highly motivated young people from diverse backgrounds to transcend the many boundaries, which divide our world.

♦ Offer a two-year programme leading to" the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. This is recognised as equivalent to the completion of Grade XII by the Association, of Indian Universities.

To apply to any UWC, candidates must

♦ be of Indian origin/PIO/OCI

♦ must be born between 1st September, 1995 and 28th February, 1998

♦ currently be in either Grade X or XI

To obtain an application form, you will need to send a Demand Draft/Cheque payable in Mumbai for Rs.1000/- drawn in favour of "The United World Colleges Committee (India)". To obtain the form by post, send a self-addressed envelope (25 cms x 12 cms) affixed with a Rs.50/- stamp to the following address: NRI applicants may contact Mumbai office at the contact details given below for the application form:

The United World Colleges Committee (India)

Mahindra Towers, Ground Floor, Worli, Mumbai 400018.

Tel: (022) 2497 4625,2490 5937

Email: parekh.smita@mahindra.com fernandes.alethea@mahindra.com

Application forms will be issued from 10th September, 2012 until 31st January, 2013 only. Completed applications must reach on or before 15th February, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted. It may be noted that offers are made before Grade X Board results are announced.

Call for Papers “Discrimination and Social Exclusion: Development Experience of Dalits in India”

The contemporary Indian scenario is characterised by increasing reflections and deliberations on the development question. These debates in general acknowledge that the development path that India has followed since  independence has not been successful in ensuring social equality or empowering

the weaker sections of India in general and dalits are in particular. The process

of globalisation has made the scenario even more complex and its impact on various sections of society in India is yet to be comprehended fully- both theoretically and empirically. The Dalit question assumes significance in this context because there is a more or less scholarly consensus that as a social group, the Dalits are one of the most discriminated and disadvantageous groups in contemporary India. Practices of discriminations and exclusion process exist in the social, economic, political spheres of society, irrespective of the existence of constitutional legal safeguards. A number of policies and programmes implemented by the state within the framework of affirmative action and positive discrimination have only been partially successful. In this context, the study proposes to look at the question of Dalit development in Karnataka through the frame-work of social exclusion. This frame work of social exclusion would help to comprehend the Dalit scenario in a more comprehensive manner by including the issues of social, economic and political empowerment, meaningful participation and the questions of equality and justice. Mere economic growth measured in terms of per capita and national incomes are proven utterly insufficient to understand the overall development of different social sections of Indian society. The overall well-being, political and social empowerment, removal of historically rooted discriminations, effective implementation of specific affirmative actions etc are widely understood as integral parts of a comprehensive notion of development. In such a context, the concept of social exclusion has emerged as a significant theoretical framework to understand the current Indian situation of uneven development and continuing state of inequality among different social groups. The significance of this frame work is that it emphasises a network of social relations that have bearing on the economic and political spheres of a community and explains the reasons of inequality and discrimination in a more comprehensive manner. As a part of ongoing study sponsored by ICSSR, a two-day national seminar is organised on the theme ‘Discrimination and Social Exclusion: Development Experience of Dalits in India” on 18th and 19th October, 2012. The seminar intends to deliberate on the following issues concerned with dalit empowerment with special focus on Karnataka state. ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar Call for Papers "Discrimination and Social Exclusion: Development Experience of Dalits in India" The Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy in Mangalore University is organising a two-day National Seminar on 18th and 19th of October 2012. Sub themes of the seminar include 

• Poverty, unemployment and access to resources among dalits,
• Political participation and empowerment – panchayath 

      raj institution and dalits

• Dalits, primary education and discrimination, 4) Practice of untouchability, discrimination and violence and atrocities against dalits,
• Dalit movement and empowerment. 

The Research papers addressing any one of the above/related theme with strong theoretical and empirical analysis are welcome. The dead line for abstract submission is 30th September 2012 and for full papers 10th October 2012. The participants whose papers are accepted for presentation will be provided II/III tier AC train/fare by the shortest route, boarding and lodging facilities on the campus.  more info: http://www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in/xampp/whatsnew/ICSSR%20Sponsored%20National%20Seminar.pdf

For the concept note and other details of the 

seminar, please visit www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in Contact-E-mail:  vishwanathak@yahoo.com, ramakrishna_vin@yahoo.com

Phone: Mobile: 09448503417/09448209078. 

Office: 0824-2287205.

Call for Papers Globalisation and Rural Livelihoods: Opportunities and Challenges,

UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL CONFERENCE

 on

 Globalisation and Rural Livelihoods: Opportunities and Challenges

   

Organised by

Department of Economics

Arignar Anna Government Arts and Science College

( Affiliated to Pondicherry University)

Karaikal

  

in collaboration with

Pondicherry University

Puducherry

 

 January 31^st and February 1^st , 2013

For more info. and download brochure:

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IPE National Doctoral Fellowships

IPE National Doctoral Fellowships provide opportunities  to young scholars to pursue full-time research leading to a Ph.D degree in Management or related

disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE FELLOWSHIP

Candidates with brilliant academic record, project experience and good publication record from IIMs/IITs or premier management institutions  in India or abroad.

Executives of Public / Private sector firms with a minimum of 2-3 years of experience.  Faculty from Universities from India/abroad, research institutions  with 2-3 years of experience having qualified NET / M.Phil. Candidates must not be more than 30 years of age but relaxable in exceptional cases. Registration for Ph.D. must be completed

FELLOWSHIP VALUE AND DURATION

IPE National Doctoral Fellowships shall carry a stipend of the value of Rs.27,000/- per month in the first year and Rs.30,000/- during the subsequent two years. The

scholars will be entitled to an HRA of 30% of the fellowship amount per month. There will be a contingency grant of Rs.15000/-per annum Osmania University  Campus, Hyderabad - 500 007

Admission for Ph.D. Programme 2012-13

Last date for submission of applications: October 31, 2012   For more details Visit:www.ipeindia.org ICSSR / IPE  Doctoral Fellowships IPE  under the aegis of  Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) offers Doctoral Research Fellowships in social sciences. There will be separate allocation for candidates belonging

to SC/ST/ Women / those from educationally backward areas.  IPE Doctoral Fellowships  are also instituted for eligible Ph.D applicants.

ELIGIBILITY

A Master's degree of  a recognized university with a first or second class in Social Sciences with atleast 55% marks. Completion of M.Phil / National eligibility Test

(NET) for JRF/ Lecturership is desirable. The applicant for fellowships must be registered for Ph.D.  FINANCIAL SUPPORT The value of the fellowship is Rs.16,000/- p.m. (UGC rates) + Contingency Rs.15,000 p.a . Salary Protection is offered  in case of employed lecturers working in affiliated degree/PG colleges