IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme 2008

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme 2008
IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme 2008 and IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme: INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BOMBAY
IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme 2008

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme aim to attract professionals and students of proven academic calibre towards research activities at IIT Bombay. The awardees are expected to work on research projects and could be considered for admission into post-graduate degree / PhD programs subject to fulfilling normal IIT-Bombay admission requirements. You may apply for either the Research Fellowship or the Summer Internship.

IIT BOMBAY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SCHEME
The awardees will be selected based on their academic record and an interview followed by Preliminary screening at department level. They will be expected to work on research projects for a minimum period of one year in different Departments/ Schools/Centre/Inter-Disciplinary Programs based on their academic background and research interests.
The Research Fellowship scheme is open to B.Tech./B.E./M.A./M.Com/M.Sc./M.E./M.Tech/ MBA Between Rs.8,000-10,000 p.m. (for awardees with B.Tech./B.E./M.Sc. or equivalent qualification). Degree holders with experience may be considered for a higher fellowship amount.
The awardees with B. Tech./B.E. or M.Sc. qualification will be awarded a stipend of Rs. 8,000 - 10,000/- p.m.. 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 research collaborators (where applicable)

For application form (click here:
http://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/~fellowship/RFS_application_form_2008.doc)

IIT Bombay Summer Internship Scheme
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 the completion of their degrees, they could be considered for research Fellowship subject to performance during Summer Internship. The Summer Internship scheme is open to pre-final year B.Tech./ B.E./ M.A./ M.Com/ M.Sc./ M.E./ M.Tech./ MBA/ MBBS or equivalent degree students.
The summer internship scheme is only for pre-final year students. Final year students appearing for their final exam shall apply for Research Fellowship.
Rs. 3000/-p.m. for summer internship (For a maximum of two months).

Other benefits include Library facilities and hostel accomodation.

You are encouraged to check out the areas of research and the facilities available in the various departments here(http://www.ircc.iitb.ac.in/~fellowship/deptdetails.html)

Selection Procedure
The selection procedure consists of preliminary screening of applications, followed by personal interviews to be held in a decentralized manner at the department level.
Selection criteria will include consistently brilliant academic performance (relative rank in the class/University), work carried out by the student besides his regular academic work, participation/recognition in competitions such as Techfest, Olympiads, National Talent Search Exams, and performance in the interview.
Train fare (IInd/Sleeper Class) will be given to outstation candidates , shortlisted for interview.

Important Dates:
Release of advertisement: February 11, 2007
Last date of application: March 27, 2007
List of shortlisted candidates: 3rd week of April 2007
Tentative dates of interview: 4th week of April 2007
Please check their website for periodic updates

Instructions for Mailing the Application
a.Please super scribe the envelope “Application for the IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Scheme”
b.Application should be sent to following address not later than March 20, 2008 :

The Asst. Registrar, Dean (R & D) Office, IRCC, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai-400 076

For further details and updates, please visit :
IIT-Bombay website: www.iitb.ac.in/fellowship
Specific departmental websites (accessible from www.iitb.ac.in/depts.html) for details on research activities, facilities, and academic program eligibilities.

For queries not answered on the website, please send email to:- fellowship@iitb.ac.in, or phone 022–25764523

IIT Bombay Research Fellowship Office, IRCC, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400076
Email: fellowship@iitb.ac.in
Ph: 91-22-25764523. Fax: 91-22-25764034