British Council India, Department of Science and Technology
(DST) and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) are jointly offering Newton-Bhabha
PhD Placement Programme. The programme offers short-term (2-4 months) PhD
placements for Indian and UK PhD scholars to spend a period of their study at
UK or Indian higher education or research institutions.
The programme aims to develop the individual capacity of
scholars through PhD placements.
The Newton Bhabha Fund brings together the UK and Indian
scientific research and innovation sectors to find joint solutions to the
challenges facing India in economic development and social welfare. The scheme
is part of the UK’s £375 million Newton Fund to support science and innovation
partnerships between the UK and emerging powers.
The candidate should have a very good command over the
English language.
Course Level: PhD Programme is available to spend
a period of their study at UK or Indian higher education or research
institutions.
Study Subject: Applications are invited in STEM and
Life Sciences subjects including the Grand Challenges areas and underpinning
capabilities identified by the UK-India Task Force on Science and Innovation,
which are:
Biological and medical sciences – This includes Life
sciences, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medicine
, Pharma and Veterinary Sciences
Engineering Physical and space sciences – This includes
Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Physical Mathematics, Earth and Atmospheric
Sciences
Environment Food and Agriculture sciences
Public health and well-being
Scholarship Award:
Visa fees, Economy class international airfare and overseas
medical insurance incurred by PhD scholars.
In-country costs including accommodation and stipend for PhD
scholars
Scholarship can be taken in the UK and India
Eligibility: Applications are welcome from PhD scholars
from India and UK in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and
Life Sciences.
On the UK side: The scheme is open only for UK scholars
pursuing their PhD at a UK home institution. Applications will be considered
from scholars from all institutions which are strong in research in the
priority sectors.
On the Indian Side: The scheme is open only for Indian
scholars enrolled at Indian higher education institution with following
criteria:
INSPIRE PhD Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) of Batch 2013 are
eligible to apply for a STEM subject.
PhD Scholar who have qualified through national level test
and are pursuing PhD in mid second or third year of Life sciences are eligible
to apply. The following national level tests are considered – CSIR/UGC-NET,
GATE, BET, INSPIRE, ICMR-NET, ICAR-NET. Please upload certificate of succeeding
the national level test as a supporting document
Nationality: Scholars from India and UK can apply for
this programme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be pursuing PhD
programme UK in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Life
Sciences.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: The candidate should have a
very good command over the English language.
How to Apply: The application should be submitted by
PhD scholar with an endorsement from both the sending and receiving supervisors
with the latter’s confirmation that they will host the PhD scholar; duration of
the stay and level of bench fees they will charge.
Application
Form – Indian Scholars
Application
Form – UK Scholars
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 16th
August 2016.
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