Gone are the days when we had to rely on the foreign universities and institutes for the purpose of researches. There are ample numbers of research colleges in India now, to provide the students of the country with huge research options. Few of them are well equipped with international features. One such name is Agharkar Research institute. The Agharkar Research Institute has been in the service of the women scientist since years. Located in Maharashtra, the institute provides ample research measures to all the deserving candidates.

Research institutes play a very vital role in the development of a country. With research, comes the new innovations and ideas which are further modified for the development of the society. Researches work as the expedition which runs in the search of new things. We never know which new thing can change our life completely. Thanks to research, our lives and our society has seen many new things and are constantly witnessing new inventions, which are the fruitful results of these research works.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidate should be a national citizen of India, and should not hold a permanent place in any other company or organization.

• Candidates should posses a PhD or Masters Degree in Science from a University which is recognized and approved by the government of India.

• Or candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in the following disciplines:

1. Architecture

2. Medicine

3. Pharmacy

• Or candidate who have break I career after the last degree received for at least 3 years.

• Candidates should not be more than 50 years of age.

How to apply:

The interested candidates will have to avail the application for and will have to fill it up. The completely filled form will have to be submitted to the given place.

The institute then conducts a test which all the interested candidates will have to undergo, those passing the tests, will be eligible for the admissions.

Support provided to the candidates during commencement of the course:

• Candidate will be given scholarship grant of Rs 15,000/- per month for candidates with :

1. Ph.D

2. M.Tech

3. MS/MD

• And Rs 10,000/- per month to the candidates having post graduate degree for a period of 2 years.

• Also grant for minor equipments, consumables, contingencies, travel and overheads will be considered if found necessary under the work plan.

Duration:

• Scholarship will be given initially for 2 years.

• Period may be extended to the third year in exceptional cases.

Selection Criteria:

• Candidates have to give a screening test for selection into this reputed Institute.

Important Dates:

• Last date for submission of completed application forms: last week of the month of March, 2011.

Contact Details:

Coordinator, Fellowship Scheme for Women Scientist

Agharkar Research Institute

G.G Agarkar Road

Pune – 411004

Ph: 020-25653680

Website: www.scienceandsociety-dst.org