University of Cambridge, has invited applications for the Dr Manmonhan Singh Scholarships, for pursuing research leading to doctoral degrees in subjects like Science and Technology, Economics and Social Sciences, at St. John’s College.
Eligibility: Applicant should be an Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India and below the age of 35 years as on 31 December 2019. Applicant should not have already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding. Applicant should hold a Master’s (Postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field. Applicant should have exhibited evidence of leadership qualities (to be assessed from personal statements such as extracurricular activities and/or evidence of having made a difference to the country/society/participation in symposia in the relevant subject, or peer reviewed publication in the area), should be fluent in spoken and written English, should be keen to pursue and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge commencing by September/October 2020. Applicant should also be able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.
The award includes Academic fees, International airfare, Monthly stipend to cover living expenses and UK Visa.
The last date for submission of application is 15th January, 2020.
For details, and online application, visit www.joh.cam.ac.uk/dr-manmohan-singh-scholarship
