Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program
This round closed on 01 Sep 2019.
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About this Scholarship
The Visiting Scholar Programme (VScP) at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) supports research by Ph.D scholars and junior faculty members of Colleges and Universities in India.
The scholarship enables selected scholars to spend three months at a stretch at IGIDR to work on a proposal that can be satisfactorily completed during their stay.
The programme is available anytime during 1st Sept. to 31st March.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should possess a Masters degree in any field.
- Applicants should be registered for Ph.D on a topic broadly involving any area of economics, including energy and environmental policy.
- Applicants are required to submit their curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal, and two letters of recommendation.
- One of the letters of recommendation should be from the concerned Ph.D supervisor in the case of a Ph.D student, and the principal of the College/University in the case of a junior faculty member.
- Recommendation letters should clearly give the contact details of the Referee.
- Candidates should clearly mention in the application the preferred three-month period of stay at IGIDR.
How to Apply
<ol><li>Submit your curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal, and two letters of recommendation.</li><li>Mention your preferred three-month period of stay at IGIDR in your application.</li><li>Be prepared for the final period of stay to change depending on the availability of accommodation.</li></ol>
Scholarship at a glance
| Award amount | Rs. 17,000 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 1 September 2019 |
| Study level | Phd |
| Type | Private |
Common questions
How much is the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program?
The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program offers Rs. 17,000.
Who is eligible for the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program?
To apply you need to meet these conditions: Applicants should possess a Masters degree in any field. Applicants should be registered for Ph.D on a topic broadly involving any area of economics, including energy and environmental policy. Applicants are required to submit their curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal, and two letters of recommendation. One of the letters of recommendation should be from the concerned Ph.D supervisor in the case of a Ph.D student, and the principal of the College/University in the case of a junior faculty member. Recommendation letters should clearly give the contact details of the Referee. Candidates should clearly mention in the application the preferred three-month period of stay at IGIDR.
What is the last date to apply for the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program?
Applications close on 1 September 2019. Apply before this date — late submissions are not considered.
How do I apply for the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program?
Apply in 3 steps: Submit your curriculum vitae (CV), a research proposal, and two letters of recommendation.; Mention your preferred three-month period of stay at IGIDR in your application.; Be prepared for the final period of stay to change depending on the availability of accommodation..
Which students can apply for the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Visiting Scholars Program?
This scholarship is open to phd students.
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