Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships for Doctoral Studies

Categories of Scholarships:

The scholarships are available for Ph.D. study in India to the following two categories of students:

(1) Indian Nationals

(2) Nationals of other Asian countries

Areas of Specialisation/Subject

A candidate may apply for scholarship in any one of the following areas of specialisation:

• Indian History and Civilization
• Sociology
• Comparative Studies in Religion & Culture
• Economics
• Geography
• Philosophy
• Ecology & Environment

Eligibility Conditions:

At the time of submission of the application for scholarship, a candidate should

• Hold a FIRST Class Post-graduate degree with a minimum 60% marks in aggregate in both graduate and post graduate level,
• Already be registered/ admitted for Ph.D. degree with a recognized University/Institution in India. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered at the time of submission of application, are not eligible to apply,
• Not be above 35 years of age,
• Be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar.

Last Date

• An advertisement is released towards the end of March every year and completed application forms together with all the necessary enclosures should reach Administrative Secretary, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi-110 011 on or before 31 May.
• The Selection Committee’s decision to call a candidate for interview or select a candidate for scholarship will be final and no representation in this regard will be entertained.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview any time during November/December.
• The Scholarship will commence from January every year.

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