Ambedkar Overseas Studies Nidhi scholarship for ST students to study MS / Ph. D. in foreign universities

Government of Andhra Pradesh have made substantial investments through providing Post-Matric Scholarships to ST students on a saturation basis. This laudable initiative over the years has encouraged a large number of ST students to complete professional Courses and other Graduate Courses.

“Ambedkar Overseas Studies Nidhi” will be sanctioned to (100) ST Students every year and is open to all eligible ST Students in proportion to the population of the community to pursue Post Graduate studies abroad subject to the following guidelines:

1. Income: ST Students whose family income is less than Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum from all sources are eligible. Total income from all sources of the employed candidates or his/her parents/guardians, shall not exceed Rs.2.50 lakhs per annum. In case of employees, salary certificate from the employer is a must. In all cases the income certificate must be obtained from concerned authorities. A copy of the latest tax assessment as well as the latest monthly salary slip from the employer is also required to be enclosed with the application.
2. Age: The Maximum age under the scheme shall not exceed 35 years as on 1st July of the year of advertisement.
3. Qualification:
1. For Post Graduation Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in foundation Degree in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine & Nursing / Social Sciences / Humanities.
2. For Ph.D. Course: 60% marks or equivalent grade in P.G. Course in Engineering / Management / Pure Sciences / Agriculture Sciences / Medicine/ Social Sciences / Humanities.
4. One child in a family one time Award: Not more than one child of the same parents / guardian’s will be eligible and to this effect a self certificate will be required from the candidate. The awardee cannot be considered for the second or subsequent times as the individual can be awarded only once in a life time.
5. Countries eligible under the Scheme: USA, UK, Australia, Canada and Singapore.

Mandatory Requirements:

1. He / She should have a valid TOEFL / IELTS & GRE / GMAT.
2. He / She should have obtained admission in an accredited Foreign University.
3. He / She should possess a valid Passport.

Procedure for Selection:

1. Notification shall be issued in leading dailies calling for applications and wide publicity will be given in University Campuses and in e-PASS portal in August / September and in January / February of the year (this year i.e.2013-14, being the first year for implementation of the scheme, first notification shall be issued in June / July in lieu of January / February.
2. All such students desirous of applying for financial assistance for studies abroad shall apply online from 1st August to 30th September and again from 1st January to 29th February of the year.
3. 33% of the awards shall be earmarked for Women Candidates.
4. Awards shall be given proportionate to the population of various communities of STs.
5. The registration shall be made under the scheme online at http://www.apsocialwelfare.cgg.gov.in.

Scholarship Amount:

1. Fees: Fees shall be payable in Two installments as follows:
• Installment-I: An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the landing permit / I-94 card. (Immigration Card).
• Installment-II: An amount of Rs.5.00 lakhs shall be payable to the students upon production of the 1st Semester results.
2. Sanction Proceedings specifying the amount of Rs.10.00 lakhs will be issued to the individual towards fees and living expenses by way of a grant subject to his/her joining the Course and the Candidates selected by the Selection Committee. The sanction proceedings can be made use of by the Candidates for obtaining a Visa from the respective Embassy.
3. Educational Loan: The Student shall be eligible for an educational loan of Rs.5.00 lakhs from any Nationalized bank at prevailing rates of interest.
4. Earnings from Research/Teaching Assistance-Ship: The awardees are permitted to supplement their prescribed allowances by understaking Research/Teaching Assistance ship.
5. Passage grant: One way cheap ticket (Lower fare) by economy class through the shortest route shall be payable upon production of valid visa and admission particulars.
6. Visa Fees: The total visa fees shall be reimbursed to the student upon production of valid visa and production of receipts.

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EPSRC fully funded Studentship in Engineering/ Physics/ Mathematics

The Civil and Computational Engineering Centre

Swansea University

Project : 

Development of Coupled Electro-Mechanical Simulation Techniques for MRI Scanners

Key Information :

Applications are invited to the Civil and Computational Research Centre, Swansea University, for a PhD in the field of Computational Multiphysics. This project is in collaboration with Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT) and will be funded by an EPSRC case award with an enhanced stipend.

The aim of this PhD is to develop efficient computational analysis tools for the prediction of heat-loads and mechanical vibrations arising from the electromechanical coupling that results during the operation of MRI scanners. The problem is challenging since it involves the coupling of different physics and yet rewarding since its successful completion will lead to the embedding of the developed methodology into the routine magnet design process at Siemens Magnet Technology (SMT).

Analytical approaches struggle to go beyond axi-symmetric models, and these fail to capture adequately the complexity of real-world geometries. A numerical approach is necessary and, while "off-the-shelf" packages are capable of treating the electromagnetic and mechanical fields separately, an efficient coupled analysis procedure suitable for this application has yet to be developed. This is the final goal of this project: to develop the analysis methodologies that will enable the efficient computation of heat loads and mechanical vibrations within an MRI scanner environment and thus, in this respect, inform the design of future generations of MRI scanners.

The Civil and Computational Engineering Centre has an international reputation for excellence in the development and use of Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing, which cover a broad and ever-increasing spectrum of applications. The successful candidate will work in the research group of Dr. Paul D. Ledger and Dr. Antonio J. Gil.

Eligibility :

Applicants should hold an undergraduate honours degree and hold or be completing a master degree. Both qualifications should be equivalent to a 1st (70% and above) or a 2.1 (60% -70%).

Degrees in all areas of Engineering, Physics, Mathematics and other related subjects will be considered

Candidates Profile :

• Should have an enthusiastic attitude to conducting research.
• Should have a strong interest in engineering, physics and maths with particular emphasis in computational mechanics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of some programming languages such as Matlab and/or Fortran.
• Attend international conferences and present the research undertaken.
• Contribute to the writing of articles in international journals.

UK students :

UK students are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees).

EU students :

EU students who have been ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the start of the grant are eligible for a full award (stipend and fees). This means they must have been normally residing in the UK (apart from temporary or occasional absences).

EU students who are ordinarily resident in a member state of the EU are generally eligible for a fees-only award.

Further information about eligibility requirements can be found on the EPSRC website: http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/students/help/Pages/eligibility.aspx

Funding informationValue:

The full studentship covers tuition fees and a stipend of up to £18,000 p.a.Funding applies to:EU applicants (including UK)

Contacts and how to applyAdministrative contact and how to apply :

Candidates should send a summary of their academic background and CV to the supervisors : 

Dr P.D. Ledger p.d.ledger@swansea.ac.uk and 

Dr A..J. Gil a.j.gil@swansea.ac.uk.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Three year full time PhD Studentship in Designing for Digital Neighbourhoods Last Date 16th September 2013

Plymouth University – School of Architecture, Design and Environment

Designing for Digital Neighbourhoods 

This project explores the links between ICT infrastructures and social communities at the scale of the neighbourhood. The project studies how such ICT infrastructures, and in particular broadband internet access, become localized within a community; and the broader impacts this may have on social inclusion and sense of place within a neighbourhood setting. The overall aim is to explore how to achieve socially sustainable digital neighbourhoods. 

Studentship Description :

The aim of the project is to develop and implement a design proposal for a neighbourhood to connect online spaces and physical spaces. This will explore how such an intervention can contribute to integrating local places with online networks. The project will work as part of the broader research that aims to develop a model for public spaces that engage people through their digital social networks that will impact on planning and policy for regional ICT access and neighbourhood settings. 

The student will take an action research approach and will spend time working in neighbourhoods in Cornwall. The student will also benefit from interactions with researchers from a range of disciplines and with project partners such as Superfast Cornwall/ERDF, BT, Citizen’s Online and local community organisations. The project is part of a larger research project funded by the EU Marie Curie programme and the European Regional Development Fund.

Person Specification :

Applicants should have a Masters qualification in Architecture, Urban Design, Interaction Design, HCI, Anthropology or another related discipline. Applicants would be expected to have a clear interest in the impacts of technologies on the use of public space and on social networks, and an ability to undertake cross-disciplinary research with a strong spatial component. Strong analytical skills are desirable, as is experience of conducting fieldwork and an ability to work independently. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills. We will actively support students in disseminating the results of their work and the development of their academic career. The PhD will be under the supervision of Dr. Katharine Willis and Professor Alessandro Aurigi. Further information about the project can be found here: http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40113

The studentship pays for fees (at the Home/EU student rate) and provides a £13,726 per year stipend for the student for three years. To be automatically eligible for full fees and stipend, candidates must be a UK/EU national who has been ordinarily resident in the EU for the previous 3 years. Overseas applicants are eligible, but must fund the £9,690 difference in fees between the Overseas rate (currently £13,640 per annum) and Home/EU student rate. This cannot come from the stipend and evidence of this funding must be submitted at the application stage. 

How to apply for this position :

Formal applications should be submitted using the application form available at http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32190 marking the application DIGITAL NEIGHBOURHOODS. Include a covering letter outlining motivation, interest, and suitability for this project, please e-mail to timothy.batchelor@plymouth.ac.uk. Please note this is a specified project and we do not expect a project proposal but an indication as to how you would approach the project. Do not send the form to Central Admissions, as indicated on the application form. Informal enquiries may be made before the submission date to katharine.willis@plymouth.ac.uk. This is a re-advertisement and previous applicants need not apply.

Application deadline: 12 noon 16th September 2013

Interviews: 23rd September 2013. 

Start date: 1st October 2013 or 1st January 2014.

PhD Studentship with funding and stipend opportunity at Newcastle University

Title : PhD Studentship

Topic : 

Intervention study to assess the effect of consumption of carrot & parsnip on human biomarkers of chronic disease risk

Reference Code : AG014

Name of the supervisors :

Dr K Brandt, School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Newcastle University

Dr S Haldar, University of East Anglia

Sponsor :

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

Duration of the award : Three years

Project description :

The main part of the PhD project is a human intervention trial to measure the effect of consumption of carrot and parsnip on biomarkers for cancer and inflammatory diseases. The student will plan and conduct the trial, analyse samples (of both vegetables and human blood) and assess and publish the results. Laboratory studies have shown that polyacetylenes, phytochemicals found mainly in carrots and parsnips, have beneficial effects on cell culture models of inflammation and cancer, and observational studies have found a negative correlation between consumption of carrots and the risk of cancer. For cancer risk a well-known biomarker is measurement of damage to DNA in lymphocytes from blood samples (the comet assay), while other health aspects such as inflammation can be assessed by other biomarkers.

The student will join the Human Nutrition Research Centre and give regular presentations at relevant events, including the International Carrot Conference.

Value of the award and eligibility :

The award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of £13,726 (2013/14).

Person specification :

A good BSc or MSc or corresponding qualification is required, in human nutrition, medicine or a related subject.

How to apply :

To apply, you must complete the University's online postgraduate application form on selecting ‘PhD School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - Food & Nutrition' as the programme of study. Once you have selected the programme, please insert the studentship/partnership reference number AG014. Only mandatory fields need to be completed (no personal statement or research proposal is required) but you must attach a covering letter, a copy of your CV, and (if English is not your first language) a copy of your English language qualifications. The covering letter (short application) must quote the title of the studentship and reference number AG014 and state how your interests and experience relate to the project.

You should also send your covering letter and CV to Dr K Brandt at kirsten.brandt@ncl.ac.uk.

Closing date for applications : 

Prompt application is advised as this studentship is only available until a suitable candidate is identified.

Further information :

For further details, including arrangements regarding the interview, please contact:

Dr K Brandt

E-mail: kirsten.brandt@ncl.ac.uk

Telephone: 44 (0) 191 222 5852

Plymouth University offers PhD studentship Last Date 10th September 2013

  DESCRIPTION :

1. Plymouth University offers PhD studentship for UK/EU and international students in the UK. 
2. The successful candidate will study the impacts of a wave farm on coastal processes within this PhD project. 
3. Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject and preferably (but not necessarily) a relevant MSc or MRes qualification. 
4. The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home/EU tuition fees plus a stipend of £13,726 per annum. 
5. Application should be submitted till 10th September 2013.

Study Subject:

Within this PhD project student will study the impacts of a wave farm on coastal processes.

Course Level:

Studentship is available for pursuing a PhD degree programm at Plymouth University in UK.

Eligibility: 

1. Applicants should have a first or upper second class honours degree in an appropriate subject and preferably (but not necessarily) a relevant MSc or MRes qualification.
2. Scholarship Open for International Students: UK/EU and international students can apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Description: 

1. Wave energy is one of the renewable energy sources with the greatest potential for development; however, understanding its environmental impacts is fundamental to its wide-scale adoption on a commercial basis.  
2. Combining the expertise of Plymouth University and Pelamis Wave Power, one of the major industry players in the sector, this PhD project will study the impacts of a wave farm on coastal processes.  
3. A suite of numerical models – including wave, hydrodynamics and sediment transport models – will be applied, complemented by field data as appropriate.  
4. The successful candidate will be supervised by a team of experienced academics from the Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Research Group of Plymouth University and based at the offices of Pelamis Wave Power (in Edinburgh) to benefit from daily interaction with their staff and being able to match the project to the real-world regulatory requirements of environmental impact assessment.  
5. Studentship is offered for three-years. 
6. The studentship is supported for 3 years and includes full Home/EU tuition fees plus a stipend of £13,726 per annum. The studentship will only fully fund those applicants who are eligible for Home/EU fees with relevant qualifications. Applicants normally required to cover overseas fees will have to cover the difference between the Home/EU and the overseas tuition fee rates (approximately £9,790 per annum).

Notification: 

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on 16 September. 
• Applicants who have not received an offer of a place by 24 September 2013 should consider their application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

How to Apply: 

Applicants should send a completed application form along with a covering letter detailing their suitability for the studentship, CV, and 2 references by post or email.

 Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 10th September 2013.

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NERC funded PhD studentship at Northumbria University UK

Northumbria University Geography Department is advertising a NERC-funded PhD studentship on Air temperature distribution across melting glaciers with a start date in autumn 2013 or January 2014. They are keen for candidates with a background in earth or atmospheric science or physical geography to apply. 

Further details are given below. :

• UK applicants are eligible for fees, maintenance grant and fieldwork costs.
• EU applicants are eligible for fees and fieldwork costs, but not the maintenance grant, unless they have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Location : 

Department of Geography, 

Engineering and Environment Faculty, 

Northumbria University,

Newcastle, UK.

Project Title : 

Air temperature distribution across melting glaciers 

Project Supervisor(s) : 

1. Dr Ben Brock Benjamin.brock@northumbria.ac.uk
2. Dr Nick Rutter nick.rutter@northumbria.ac.uk

Funding Availability : 

NERC Studentship
http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/application/studentships/

Application deadline : 

5th September 2013, start date 1st October 2013 or 1st January 2014 (flexible)

Funding Details : 

Includes fees, £13, 726 pa maintenance grant, and money for fieldwork, training and conference attendance for UK students. EU students are eligible for fees, fieldwork, training and conference support, but not the maintenance grant, unless they have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

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