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IIT Bombay Research Fellowships
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February 20, 2009
What: IIT Bombay announces Research Fellowship and Summer Internship Schemes for candidates for research activities. The awardees are expected to work on research projects and could be considered for admission into post-graduate degree / PhD Programmes subject to fulfilling normal IIT Bombay admission requirements.

Features

~ The awardees will be selected based on their academic record and an interview, followed by a written test (if necessary).

~ They will be expected to work on research projects for a minimum period of one year in different departments/ schools/ centres/ inter-disciplinary programmes based on their academic background and research interests.

~ The Research Fellowship Scheme is open to BTech/ BE/ MTech/ MBA/ MA/ MCom/ MSc/ MBBS or equivalent degree, with or without experience. Students with research inclinations in Humanities, Bio-sectors, Management and with background other than the above can also apply.

~ The awardees with BTech/ BE or MSc qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs 8,000 to Rs 10,000 per month. Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher amount.

~ Other benefits include funding for participation in national & international conferences, library facilities, hostel accommodation and working with proven international collaborators (where applicable).

~ The awardees (who have not completed their degrees) will have an opportunity to work on research projects under the mentorship of faculty members/scientists during their summer vacation. On completion of their degrees, they could be considered for Research Fellowship, subject to performance during the summer internship.

~ Rs 3000 per month for summer internship for a maximum of two months.

Eligibility

~ The summer internship scheme is open to pre-final year BTech/ BE/ MA/ MCom/ MSc/ ME/ MTech/ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree students.

~ Final year students appearing for their final exam shall apply for Research Fellowship.

Important date

The last date for applications is March 23, 2009

Contact
IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Office, IRCC
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Powai
Mumbai [Images] -- 400 076

Phones: (022) 25764523, 25764078, 25767035, 25767037, 25767036, 25767038 Ext 50

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