F.43-1/2008-ES.4

Government of India

Ministry of Human Resource Development

Department of Higher Education

E.S. 4 Section

TURKISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2008-2009

LAST DATE: 30th April, 2008

Applications are invited from Indian National residing in India on plain paper in the FORMAT GIVEN AT THE END for the award of Turkish Government Fellowship for 2008-2009 which are as follows:

RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (FOUR)

1. INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIPS

a) Research scholarship are granted for those who will do scientific research in their field of interest in Turkish Universities (Subjects: (i) Agriculture (ii) Biotechnology (iii) Environmental Engineering);

b) Duration of the scholarships is for two to eight months;

c) Scholarship will start on 1^st October, 2008 and the duration of the scholarships is for two to eight months;

d) Travel expenses to and from Turkey will be met by the Scholars/Students;

e) Candidates awarded with a scholarship will be provided with free accommodation at state dormitories affiliated to the Ministry of National Education on condition that there are places available. No grants are possible for those refusing state accommodation. The students can take advantage of low-cost food in the dormitories to be paid by themselves;

f) Monthly Scholarship is 200 New Turkish Lira (i.e. Rs.6,666/- approx.)

g) The Turkish Government will meet the medical care expenses for scholars (except for long-term illnesses, complex operations, orthodontics, prosthesis and tooth prosthesis).

2. QUALIFICATIONS:- The candidate:-

a) Should have completed Post-Graduation with minimum 60% marks in relevant subjects;

b) Should have fluent communication skills in at least one Language i.e. Turkish, English or French Languages;

c) Should be medically fit;

d) Age: Below 45 years as on 30.4.2008.

e) Should have completed graduate programmes lasting at least four years before 30.4.2008

f) Research proposals/specific work to be undertaken (in separate sheet) to be furnished.

3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.         Applications received after last date will not be entertained.

2.         Incomplete applications will not be considered.

3.         The selected candidates will avail of scholarships in all cases. Therefore, an undertaking that he/she will not refuse the offer should be sent in duplicate along with the application.

4.         Applications of candidates who reside abroad will not be entertained.

5.         Applications of candidates who reside abroad will not be entertained.

6.         Candidates who have already been abroad for study/specialization/training either on scholarship or on their own for a period exceeding six months are eligible to apply if they have been in India for at least two consecutive years after their return from abroad.

7.         The Candidates would have sufficient knowledge of the geographical situation and cultural heritage of India and Turkey.

8.         Candidate can apply only for one subject.

9.         The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. However, final selection rests with the donor country.

10.       Candidates who do not possess the requisite qualification need not apply.

11.       No canvassing in any form will be entertained.

12.       No application form will be provided by the Ministry.

13.       Applications must be accompanied by attested copies of certificates regarding date of birth, diplomas, degrees, mark-sheets in respect of all the examinations passed alongwith experience certificate of Employment land one copy of recently taken passport size photograph with signature (to be pasted on the application form). Self attested certificates will not be accepted.

4. LAST DATE

Application alongwith supporting documents for date of birth, qualification, and research proposal must reach to the Section Officer, ES.4 Section, Department of Higher Education, A-2, W-4, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi-110001 latest by 30th April, 2008 (Monday). Those who are employed must sent their application through their employer. Application received thereafter will not be considered. On line applications may be accepted provided hard copy of the application alongwith enclosures (attested copies of certificates, mark sheet etc.) reach the Ministry within 5 days after the last date.

ANNEXURE-I

F O R M A T

Affix Passport

size Photo and

signature across

1. Name of the Scholarship Scheme : Turkish Government Scholarship,

2008-2009

2. Subject/Category/Course :

3. Name of Candidate :

(in block letters)

4. Full Mailing address with Tele./Fax No.

a) Present Address :

b) Permanent Address :

5. Nationality :

6. Father’s Name :

7. Date of birth, age in years and months,

State to which the candidate belongs :

8. Academic record starting from High School/Higher Secondary :-

Name of the University/Board/Institutions

Examinations Passed

Year of Passing

Division/Class with position, if any

%age of Marks/ equivalent of Grade

Note : Where no Division/Class is awarded and only grading is done, the conversion formula adopted may be given.

9. Details of Professional/Practical training : Year

and Research Experience specifying the From To

period. Number of Papers published.

10. Previous employment with name of the :

Employer and period of employment, if any.

11. Nature of the present employment with date :

of appointment, designation and the name

and address of the employers.

12. Have you been abroad ? if so, give full :

particulars of the country and the period.

Also, mention the year and month of return

to India.

13. Proposed Programme of Study/Research/ :

Training, specifying.

i) The work presently engaged in :

ii) Nature and Programme of Study/ :

Research desired,

iii) Future plans/prospects after the :

proposed studies/research and

i) How are these related to the technical :

or economical development of India.

(Signature of the candidate)

Place :

Date :