What: The British Council has announced doctoral scholarships for the year 2007-2008 under the UK-- India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
Details
~The scholarships are fully funded:
- Academic fees
- International airfare
- Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
- Gratis Visa
Are you eligible?
You should
- be below 35 years of age as on May 15, 2007
- hold a Master's (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised
university/institution with a First or Upper Second Class award in the relevant subject/field. - hold a valid Indian passport
Important dates
~ Last date for receipt of completed application forms: May 15
~ Commencement of courses: September/October
How to apply
~ You can download the application forms from the site http://www.ukieri.org/.
~ The application forms should be sent to the Scholarships Section, British Council, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai or Kolkata.
Addresses
Ms Vishu Sharma
Scholarships Section
British Council
17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001
Phones: (011) 41497272, 23711401 (extn 272)
Chennai
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai
Chennai -- 600 002
Phone: (044) 42050600
e-mail: chennai.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Kolkata
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
L&T Chambers
First Floor
16 Camac Street
Kolkata -- 700 017
Phone: (033) 2282 5370
e-mail: kolkata.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Mumbai
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
Mittal Tower
'C' Wing, 2nd Floor
Nariman Point
Mumbai -- 400 021
Phone: (022) 2282 3560
e-mail: mumbai.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Web site: www.britishcouncil.org/india
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