Fellowships

RBI Scholarship Scheme for Economics Faculty Members 2012

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Reserve Bank of India is inviting applications in the prescribed format from full time faculty members who are teaching economics or finance in any UGC recognised universities or affiliated colleges in India. Selected candidates should undertake research in the areas of monetary and financial economics, banking, real sector issues and other areas of interest of research to the Reserve Bank of India.

The main objective of the scholarship scheme is to increase awareness about the activities of the Reserve Bank among faculty members and student community. The scheme will provide exposure to faculty members teaching subjects of economics and or finance in different areas or activities in the Reserve Bank of India.

Number of Scholarships are a maximum of three. Candidates will be short listed based on the research proposal of not more than 1000 words, curriculum vitae and interview by a selection panel. Duration of the project is three months commencing from 13 July 2012. Location of the project is Central Office departments at Mumbai. Last date for the receipt of completed applications is 27th April 2012. For more details, see www.rbi.org.in .

IISER Mohali Summer Research Program 2012

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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali has released notification for the award of Summer Research Program 2012. The program will be conducted at IISER Mohali. Students who are completing first year of their M.Sc. program or those students completing 2nd year or 3rd year of BSc can spend 2 months at IISER Mohali during the summer as part of this Summer Research Program. They should undertake specific research projects with IISER faculty.

Eligibility : Applicants should be studying first year of M.Sc. or 2nd / 3rd year of B.Sc. . The summer program is aimed at providing exposure to research methodology and a research environment to meritorious and bright students. This will be a wonderful experience for the students as they will be provided with an opportunity to work along with reputed scientists at the Institute.

Interested candidates can apply online through IISER Mohali website at http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/summer_inst2012.html . Candidates should be careful in providing information online and should fill the form correctly. Last date for the receipt of online applications is March 15, 2012. Selected students will get a stipend of Rs 5000 per month and they will also get hostel accommodation (if required) on payment basis. Candidates have to submit a formal written report after the completion of the project. If you face any problems in filling the application form online, please contact erpsupport@iisermohali.ac.in .