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Ratan Tata fellowship The fellowship will be for a period of up to eight months, preferably starting October 1, 2008, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE. The fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1,500 a month and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the school. The fellow will be expected to engage in research on a topic under the themes: poverty, inequality, human development and social exclusion; quality of public life; regional disparities; identities - gender, ethnicity, language; and economy and environment. • Requirements: Applicants should be from South Asia, that is, the SAARC region; hold a PhD or comparable qualifications and experience - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma,nor is it intended for senior academics. Applicants should be established scholars in the social sciences with experience of research on South Asia. • To apply: Find details on www.l...

Victoria Research fellowship scheme The Victoria University's Postdoctoral research fellowship scheme is a new initiative to support outstanding early career researchers seeking to commence an academic/research career. The scheme provides appointments of three years’duration (four year appointment may be available with the addition of a teaching component by mutual agreement and subject to the availability of funding). Up to 10 research fellowships will be supported in 2008 under this scheme at academic level A or B including a start-up grant of $15,000. • Requirements: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent Doctoral qualification awarded no earlier than January 1,2003.They are expected to have an outstanding track record relative to opportunity. • To apply: Visit www.vu.edu.au/Research for the application form and related information. Signed applications should be submitted to: Head/Director, School/Centre/Institute of (insert name of school/centre/institute), Victoria Universit...

Working professionals who already have substantial experience in their professional fields and are looking for a short-term professional training programme to expand and consolidate their experience, knowledge and skills. Gurukul Scholarship for Leadership and Excellence at the renowned London School of Economics is a unique 12-week advanced leadership programme, created specifically for India’s future leaders. Who can apply? Indian nationals with a valid Indian passport, 28-40 years as on December 14, 2007, fluency in written and spoken English. Please see more detailed information under each scheme on www.britishcouncil.org.in/chevening Application: Complete the Chevening Scholarships 2008 application form which can be downloaded from www.britishcouncil.org.in/chevening in word and PDF format. Please submit your completed application form by email to chev.application2008@in.britishcouncil.org Deadline: December 14, 2007 (submission)

Diploma Course in Jewellery Design & Manufacture Technology Examination 2008 conducted by the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai. Eligibility: 10 + 2/ equivalent from a recognised board in India. (Students awaiting results may also apply). Forms: Forms can be collected from IIGJ or can be downloaded from www.gjepc.org

Entrance examination by the Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi For admission to: Postgraduate courses 2008 session at Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi- 834 006 (Jharkhand)- three- year MD in Psychiatry, two-year Diploma in Psychological Medicine, three-year PhD in Clinical Psychology, two-year MPhil in Medical and Social Psychology, MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work Eligibility: Refer www.cipranchi.nic.in for details. Selection for MD and DPM depends upon the entrance exam of multiple choice question (MCQs) with 100 questions to be answered in one hour. There will be 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers. Questions will be of MBBS standard (10 per cent from psychiatry and allied behavioural science, 10 per cent from neurology, 30 per cent from general medicine, and 50 per cent from medical subjects). The entrance test for PhD in Clinical Psychology and MPhil in Medical and Social Psychology, MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work courses will be of 100 MCQs to be answere...

Indian Institute of Fashion Technology Under : Govt. of India Ministry of Textiles Bangalore : 91-80-28367439 Post Graduate diploma in Fashion Design and Boutique Management Eligibility: Graduate Post Graduate diploma in Fashion Design and Boutique Apparel Manufacturing and Mechandising Eligibility: Graduate Post Graduate diploma in Weekend-Sunday programm for working person in garment/textile Garment Manufacturing and Merchandising Eligibility: SSLC/PUC

XAT by XLRI Jamshedpur For admission to: (i) Two-year PGP in Business Management (BM) (ii) Two-year PGP in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations (PMIR) (iii) Four-year Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) (iv) (v) One-year General Management programme (GMP) at XLRI Jamshedpur, CH Area (E), Jamshedpur-831001. XAT is also used by 41 other management institutes for admission (details on www.xlri.edu or www.xlri.ac.in) Eligibility: (i) and (ii) Graduates who have completed three-year bachelor’s degree/ equivalent in any discipline recognised by a university or deemed university (completing final exam by June 10, 2008 (iv) Minimum five-years relevant experience after graduation (10+2+3) as on March 31, 2008. XAT will be of two-and-a-half -hours. There will be a two-hour multiple choice type test followed by an essay test of 20 minutes. (Further details on www.xlri.edu or www.xlri.ac.in ) XLRI Prospectus is available for Rs 700 from branches of SBI in the cities as listed in the n...

MDRA AT NIMH Written test, group discussion and interview at NIMH, Manovikasnangar, Secunderabad For recruitment of: Two-year Master’s in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) at National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad (www.nimhindia.org) in affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in disability rehabilitation field, recognised by Rehabilitation Council of India and/ or Medical Council of India and/or paramedical professionals relating to rehabilitation (physiotherapy/ occupational therapy/ nursing/ laboratory technology with a minimum of 50 per cent marks or master’s degree in the field of psychology, rehabilitation psychology, social work, rehabilitation social work, business management, with a minimum of 50 per cent marks. Form: From Asst Programme Officer, NIMH, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad - 500009 on payment of Rs 450 (Rs 350 for SC/ ST/ PH categories) by DD in fa...

JNU Jawaharlal Nehru University,New Delhi Delhi University have been teaching Russian for decades. Students have once again started enrolling for Russian language courses.In DU, Russian is being taught in 18 colleges apart from the Slavic and Finno-Ugrian Department in South Campus. These colleges include Stephens, Hindu, Ramjas, Daulatram, Miranda House, LSR, JMC, PGDAV, Janki Devi, Deen Dayal Upadhyay. Jamia Millia Islamia teaches Russian as a part time course (certificate, diploma and advanced diploma course) as well as a subsidiary that undergraduate studies of the faculties of humanities and social sciences can opt for. M S University, Baroda offers PhD in Russian language. There are many job opportunities in translation, interpretation and teaching and a good foundation in Russian will take you far.

EnableM, a pioneer in mobile learning technology, in association with IMS, a leader in management entrance-training, has launched ‘I-msg’, a unique SMS-based service through which registered users can receive the correct CAT answers within hours of SMSing their question paper series number. Students can register for the service by SMSing ‘JOIN CAT’ to 55454. I-msg is a secure and simple SMS-GPRS combo tool available on Airtel and Vodafone mobile services at a onetime cost of Rs 30.

Though CAT is conducted jointly by all six IIMs, each IIM admits students independently and has its own admission process, independent of other IIMs. CAT is one of several inputs used by IIMs to judge the suitability of the candidate — first for group discussion and/ or interview and then final selection. CAT score is primarily the basis of short-listing candidates for second round of admission process which is based on GDs and personal interviews. It may also be used for final ranking. The IIM to which the candidate has applied evaluates her in each of a set of different areas of achievement, including CAT performance. The basis of ranking and finally selecting successful candidates is based on attributes which may include performance of CAT, GD/PI, academic, co-curricular/ extracurricular achievements and work experience. The weightage given to each may vary across IIMs. Reservation: Scheduled Caste — 15%; Scheduled Tribe — 7.5%; Persons with Disability (PWD) — 3%

Criminology deals with the scientific study of crime and criminologists work with forensic scientists scouting for evidence. Correctional administration is a part of criminology as is forensic testing. Professionals in the field are involved in law enforcement correctional administration or counselling. Crime experts and forensic scientists work together to bring culprits before the law and to help in the investigation of a crime. Police administration is designed to introduce the basic principles and practices of police department organisation and management. The emphasis is on administrative and leadership functions associated with the management of law enforcement agencies in particular areas dealing with concepts and procedures in police planning and research, training, personnel management, budgeting, discipline, police operations and technical services

The basic groundwork preparation for entry into biotechnology would be the science stream at the plus two level. Since you have finished PUC in commerce you are not eligible to take up a BSc in biotechnology. Of course, Manipal Sikkim University and IGNOU offer a BSc in Biotechnology & Life Science respectively through correspondence mode, but the eligibility qualification is science combination at the plus two level. Even if you study either biotech or life sciences and do BSc via correspondence, you will have to study a PG course to get into the field of biotech. Another option open for you is to take up specialisation in nursing and do post-diploma courses in areas such as Medical Surgical Nursing in OT, nursing, Cardiothoracic/Vascular, Neuro-medical and Neurosurgical, Cancer (Oncology), Nephrology and Urology, Paediatric, Psychiatric, Geriatic, Obstetrical and Gynaecological, Rehabilitation Techniques etc.

The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi visiting scholarships are intended to encourage interaction among academics from various traditions of learning.The Imam Bukhari and Imam Tirmizi scholars will be expected to devote their time to research and writing and to participate in the centre's academic activities. The scholarships are tenable from October 1, 2008 for a minimum period of three months. These scholarships each carry a stipend of £3000 and membership of the common oom.The stipend is intended as a supplementary award and may be held in conjunction with other research grants, stipends, or sabbatical salaries. Requirements: Applicants should be citizens of countries in Asia or Africa.Preference will be given to those studying classical Islamic sciences, although other areas in the humanities and social sciences will be considered. more info: www.oxcis.ac.uk

• Requirements: PhD/MD degree in the area related to the life sciences/biotechnology or medicine with an excellent record of research contribution in his/her field of research. Should hold regular/permanent position in government recognised research and academic institutions/universities and actively engaged in research in the above areas; below 40 years of age as on November 15, 2007. Selected candidates would be required to execute a service bond to serve in India after their return for a period of three years. • To apply: Log on to dbtindia.nic.in/research/researchfmain.html for format of application. Submit through e-mail (only one hard copy typed on plain paper) complete with enclosures through proper channel to the International Collaboration Division, Specialised Training in Niche Areas of Biotechnology: 2007-2008 (Attention Dr Shailja Vaidya Gupta,Joint Director),Department of Biotechnology, Block-2,6th Floor,CGO Complex,Lodi Road,New Delhi-110003, e-mail shailja@dbt.nic.in

Associateship for young scientists The department of biotechnology has initiated a programme on specialised training in overseas research institutions/laboratories in the niche areas of medical genetics, stem cell research, nanobiotechnology, transgenic animal models, agriculture biotechnology, bioengineering and bioenergy/energy bioscience. The duration of the award would be for a period of two months to one year (not more than one year). The associates would be entitled to (a)monthly associateship@ US$2400 or its equivalent in the country of study; (b) preparatory allowance of Rs 12000 (one time grant) and; (c) Cost of air passage in economy class by Air India for joining the overseas laboratory and back

Appleby College, Canada, is set to launch its e-learning programme in India. The Appleby College, based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada,recently visited India for a strategic partnership with Indian schools to launch its e-learning programme. The fee for the diploma will cost around one-fourth of the total amount being charged by the Appleby College in Canada.

FORD FOUNDATION VISITING FELLOWSHIP Study in any area of the arts, humanities or the social sciences that has contemporary relevance to the study of Islam or the Muslim world. The Fellowship is tenable at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies from October 1, 2008. The Fellowship carries a stipend of £1000 per month plus a housing allowance of £700 per month. Fellows will be provided with office space and access to libraries. Fellowships are tenable for ten months. Who can apply? Citizens of SAARC countries. Applicants should be scholars or writers at the post-doctoral or equivalent level. Senior and junior faculty members are eligible but an academic affiliation is not a necessary requirement. Application: May be downloaded from www.oxcis.ac.uk obtained from The Academic Secretary, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AR, UK (email: academic.secretary @oxcis.ac.uk). Two referees familiar with the applicant’s work should be requested to send letters of recomm...

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Software testing promises great opportunities for people who are interested in building a career with a difference in the IT arena. It has also been noticed that a test engineer reaches the test manager level in five years as compared to eight years taken by a software developer. The demand for software testers in India is likely to increase as Indian software testing companies offer testing services at lower costs when compared to other parts of the globe. Professional training is a must to enter the software-testing field. Training in the concepts of testing on different hardware configurations, processes, using testing tools, working with test management, etc. is required before working on a live project. To be successful in this career, one should have the ability to identify the problem and analyse the reason for defects is also a must. A knowledge of testing methodology, testing tools such as WinRunner, Web Load, Silk Test, etc. is also essential. The eligibility for becoming ...

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME The Satyendra Nath Bose National Centre for Basic Science, Kolkota invites application from motivated with MSc. Degree in physics, Chemistry or Mathematics and with at least 60% of marks. The candidates must have successfully qualified any national level test viz CSIR,UGC-NetJRF/LS)GATE, JEST FOR MORE AND APPLICATION FORM www.bose.res.in/admission.htm

India's premier higher education institute ANNA UNIVERSITY CHENNAI MBA Distance Education 4 semesters MBA Distance Education in following areas Technology Management,Financial Service Management,Health Service Management Human Resources Management,General Management MCA Distance Education 6semeesters E Learning,Call center Management,Health Care,Equity Management,Banking Technology, Eligibility for MCA Any degree – the candidates should have studied core mathematics either at +2 level or mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Oriented subject as one of the subjects at the degree level M.Sc Distance Education ,4 semesters Computer Science,Computer Technology,Information Technology,Software Engineering Web : www.annauniv.edu.cde

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY Admission to Ph.D. Programme for Academic Year 2008-2009 Ph.D.Programme in Chemical Biology Ph.D.Programme in Genetics & Cell Signaling Ph.D.Programme in Immunity & Infection Ph.D.Programme in Molecular & Cellular Biology Ph.D.Programme in Reproduction & Development Ph.D.Programme in Structural & Computational Biology Minimum Qualification MSc in any branch of Sceince (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) Mtech or MBBS or MVSc or Mpharm. Or equivalent qualification recognized by jawaharla Nehru University(JNU) Must scored at least 60% marks from 10+2 onwards Reservations are as per statutory norms Qulification test centers – Bangalore, Delhi, Kolkota Result will be declared on Feb 15 2008 Two stage of interviews Selected candidates will be shortlist for final interview PhD programme starts on 1st july 2008 Fellowship Rs. 12000/14000 per month depending up on degree qualifications Shared hostel accomadation will be available on r...