Fellowships

Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship Scheme 2012

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Applications are inviting from eligible candidates for the Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship to work in overseas research institutions. Fellowships are offered by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Fellowships are offered in the discipline of biotechnology (Agriculture, Bio – Engineering, Bioinformatics, Energy, Health Sciences, Environment).

Eligibility : Applicant must have Ph.D. / M.D. / M. Tech / M.VSc. or equivalent with minimum 3 years of post – doctoral research experience in overseas research laboratories. Applicants age should be below 55 years. Duration of fellowship is 5 years.

The prescribed application forms are available on website : www.dbtindia.nic.in. Downloaded completed application form along with self attested copies of certificates in support of qualification, age and experience should be sent to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block – 2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003, Email : rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in. Last date for the submission of filled in application form is 31st December, 2012.

UGC – NET December 2012 Notification and Online Applications

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University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced notification for National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2012 examination. Candidates will be selected for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship based on NET examination. Those selected for JRF will get admission in Doctoral programmes along with a fellowship.

Applicants should have passed in Post Graduation in the concerned subject with at least 55 percent marks. Those appearing for the final year examinations can also apply. Age must be below 28 years for JRF and there is no age limit for Lectureship.

Interested candidates can register online through www.ugcnetonline.in . Last date for online registration is 16th November 2012. NET December 2012 examination will be held on 30th December 2012. For more details, see www.ugc.ac.in OR www.ugcnetonline.in .

UGC NET pattern has been changed recently. There will be objective type multiple choice questions in all the three papers. The examination syllabus remain same for all the subjects. The Paper 3 also will be in objective type.