The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.
Fields of study :
A)Humanities (B)Social Science (C)Mathematical Science (D)Physics (E)Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (F)Biology and Biotechnology (G)Agriculture and Fishery (H)Environmental Science (I)Pharmaceutical Science (J)Geology and Geoinformatics (K)Civil Engineering (L) Architecture (M)Material Science / Engineering (N)Electrical Engineering (O)Electronics & Communications Engineering (P)Mechanical Engineering (Q)Aerospace Engineering (R)Robotics (S)Information Technology (T)Sports Science.
Qualifications :
1. For Master’s course / Doctoral course (first phase)
Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field with minimum 70% marks. The candidates should obtain their mark sheet and degree on or before September 30, 2025 for the October 2025 batch.
2. Doctoral course (second phase)
Master’s degree in the relevant field with minimum 70% marks. Candidates should have practical research/teaching/work experience after obtaining the prescribed qualification on or before 30th September 2025 for the October 2025 batch.
Stipend:
1. Students receiving the preparatory education and non-regular students: 143,000 yen (Approx. Rs.78,600) per month
2. Regular students enrolled in master’s or professional degree courses: 144,000 yen (Approx. Rs.79,200) per month
3. Regular students enrolled in doctoral courses: 145,000 yen (Approx. Rs. 79,700) per month.
Traveling Expenses:
Round-trip airfare will be provided
Application Deadline: 3 May 2024
For more details Visit: https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/Education/Research_Student.html
The application deadline for this year's program is April 12, 2024.
This program is designed for exceptional graduate students from India who are interested in pursuing a career in research and innovation. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs, gaining invaluable experience to propel their careers forward.
As a Mehta Rice Engineering Scholar, you'll benefit from a wealth of resources, including:
Opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research projects
Access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities
Mentorship and guidance from esteemed researchers and entrepreneurs
Networking opportunities with fellow scholars and industry leaders
Outstanding students selected from prestigious institutions across India, will spend four months at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Scholars will be hosted by a Rice Engineering Faculty based research topic interest and the selection committee’s recommendation.
For more information and to apply, please visit the following link:
Mehta Rice Engineering Scholars Program | School of Engineering | Rice University
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Fraco Indian Education Trust - Legrand Empowering Scholarship
Franco Indian Education Trust is now accepting applications for the Legrand Empowering scholarship for the academic year 2024-25.
The scholarship programme is funded by Legrand India Private Limited and aims to assist deserving Indian students to avail quality education from French universities.
It is open to Indian students aspiring to pursue a Master’s program at one of the French higher education institutions in the field of Management, Science, Engineering, Finance and Social Science.
The students with an annual family income that is below 8 lakhs are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to: Differently-abled & those belonging to LGBTQ community, Children in single-mother families & Children of martyred armed forces personnel.
The scholarship will be awarded for up to a maximum of one academic year (September to June) and can be renewed for a second year subject to students’ academic performance and attendance record in the first year of master studies.Benefits :
Monthly living stipend of INR 59,500
The French Institute in India (Embassy of France) also provides additional support to selected students such as finding affordable student accommodation, social security, and EeF & visa fees waiver.Deadline :
Wednesday, 24 April, 2024 (23:59 IST)Click here to Apply
For the application procedure and other details, CLICK HERE.
For queries and further information, write to scholarship.france@ifindia.in.
For more information on scholarships, visit Campus France India website.
For information on higher education opportunities in France, please contact the nearest
French Institute in India is inviting the application for the PhD/Post-Doc positions in France for the 2024 CEFIPRA Research Projects in the different fields of Science and Technology. Only Indian candidates or candidates with a research experience in India are eligible.
Benefits:
- Monthly allowance of 1710 euros for PhD and 2400 euros for Post-Doc
- Travel allowance
- University fee
- Carte de séjour fee
- Campus France management fee
- Registration to the French social security scheme
Deadline : 8th April 2024
For information on application procedure and documents required, please see the Job Offers: https://www.ifindia.in/phd-opportunities/
For queries, write to msi@ifindia.in
The scholarship is open to Indian students of all profiles studying at the bachelor’s or master's level, leaving for a semester of study in France in the framework of a partnership between their Indian establishment and a French host institution.
ELIGIBILITY
an Indian national residing in India or an OCI card holder
not more than 30 years old at the time of application
be currently enrolled in an Indian institution of higher learning that has a tie-up with the French institution where the applicant will pursue an exchange semester. It is mandatory. (Check our MoU partners for More details)
Scholarship benefits:
- Monthly living allowance of 860 euros
- Student visa and Etudes en France fee waiver
- Assistance to find affordable accommodation
- Social Security benefits
Deadline: 1st May, 2024 (23:59 IST)
For information on the application procedure and documents required, visit https://www.inde.campusfrance.org/charpak-exchange-scholarship-autumn-session
For queries, write to scholarship.france@ifindia.in
The French Institute in India, the Embassy of France invites the call for applications for the 2024 FRENCH+SCIENCES program. This year, Gastronomy has also been included as one of the themes of the program.
The French+Sciences / French+Gastronomy is a 3-week summer program crafted for international students aspiring to explore either the scientific and innovative realm or the art of gastronomy while immersing themselves in the rich culture of France.
Who can participate?
Students majoring in science and technology or culinary arts, and proficient in English (although French beginners are welcome), are eligible to partake in the program.
Scholarship opportunity:
Under the French+Sciences / French+Gastronomy program, the French Institute in India will grant scholarships to outstanding applicants. These scholarships cover various expenses, including living allowance, participation costs, airfare, accommodation, cultural activities, and more.
To apply, candidates must be enrolled in an Indian institution at the bachelor's or master's degree level and possess a good command of English.
For detailed information on the application procedure, please visit the Campus France India website. For any queries, feel free to reach out to scholarship.france@ifindia.in.
The deadline for submitting complete applications is March 15, 2024 (23:59 IST).
We are thrilled to announce that applications for the second cohort of the Quad Fellowship are now open. This prestigious fellowship, initiated by the Quad countries of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), aims to support exceptional master's and doctoral students in science and technology who exhibit academic excellence and a commitment to using their skills for the collective good.
The Quad Fellowship offers unparalleled opportunities for cross-cultural exchange, networking, and financial support, including:
A one-time stipend of US $40,000 for academic expenses.
Networking opportunities with accomplished professionals in STEM, government, and society.
Access to a multicultural alumni network dedicated to advancing innovation and research for positive social impact.
Deadline : April 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET.
The website provides detailed information on the application process, requirements, and eligibility criteria.
Please reach out to QuadFellowshipInfo@iie.org with questions.
Program Details:
Duration: May 20, 2024 – July 20, 2024
Benefits:
- Stipend:SGD 5,000
- Fully covered On-Campus Housing
Location: NTU Singapore
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Eligibility:
Bachelor’s/Master’s Students Graduating in 2025
Good CGPA
Strong Research Interest
To apply, please visit the registration link: https://venus2.wis.ntu.edu.sg/NG_APP/Pages/RegistrationIC.aspx
Login at https://venus2.wis.ntu.edu.sg/NG_APP/LoginIC.aspx
United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) has announced the annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru, Fulbright-Kalam, and other Fulbright Fellowships for Indian citizens for the academic year 2025-2026. These fellowships offer an opportunity to study and conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields in the United States. A brief outline of the fellowship programs and deadlines can be found in the attached flyer.
Details about the eligibility requirements, application process, and guidelines are available at the USIEF website www.usief.org.in.
ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships offers students from India, Singapore and Australia fully-funded research stints in a Swiss laboratory of your choosing. The duration of the scholarship is for a minimum of two months and up to three months. This provides scholars with an opportunity to experience the Swiss research ecosystem first-hand.
Call for applications for the ThinkSwiss Scholarships is now open. The deadline to submit applications is 16 February 2024.
For More Information please visit : https://swissnex.org/india/thinkswiss/
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Fully funded PhD/Post Doc/Research fellow positions in AI/ML in Aalto University
Aalto University's Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) and ELLIS Unit Helsinki are offering fully funded postdoctoral, research fellow, and PhD positions in various AI research areas:
- Reinforcement learning
- Probabilistic methods
- Simulation-based inference
- Privacy-preserving machine learning
- Collaborative AI and human modeling
- Machine learning for science
FCAI serves as the Finnish Flagship for AI and is a node for the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS).
Application details for postdocs/research fellows are due by January 14, and for PhD students by January 21.
More information and application instructions can be found at https://fcai.fi/we-are-hiring.
Eligibility
We encourage M.Tech. students in their second semester and Integrated or Dual Degree scholars in their eighth semester, with a minimum CGPA of 8.5, to apply for this scholarship opportunity.
How to Apply and Important Dates
The application procedure for the DAAD scholarship remains online, as in previous years. Applicants are required to apply online and submit all necessary documents through the application portal at portal.daad.de. Detailed information can be found on the website www.funding-guide.de. The portal will be accessible starting January 8, 2024, with the deadline for online applications through the DAAD portal set for February 20, 2024.
Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) is a Ph.D. degree program jointly organized by Academia Sinica and top national research universities in Taiwan. It provides an all-English and advanced research-orientated environment for educating young academic talents from Taiwan and abroad.The Program admits students to the fall semester only. Usually, Online application starts from 1st November to 1st February per academic year.
Fellowship will be granted to applicants who receive admission. The stipend levels are about NT$40,000/month for the first year. Additionally, the support will be extended to two more years for those students who perform well academically.
Register an account to start the online application. All the applicants ONLY can apply for ONE TIGP program.
For more information please visit https://tigp.apps.sinica.edu.tw/
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École Normale Supérieure - PSL ll Call for applications for the International selection scholarships
École Normale Supérieure-PSL Paris is inviting applications for the International selection, a competitive examination, allowing the most deserving international students, in Science or Arts & Humanities, to pursue a Master’s Degree at the university.
The selected students will benefit from a monthly grant of 1000 euros for 3 years and accommodation. The French Institute in India will provide a return air ticket as well as additional support to cover expenses related to social security, visa and campus France procedure.
Academic disciplines offered through International selection -
Arts & Humanities: Anthropology, Archeology, Classical studies (Greek, Latin), Cinema, Theater studies, History of Art, Musicology, Cognitive sciences, Economics, Political Studies, Geography, History, History and Philosophy of Law, History and Philosophy of Sciences, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy, Sociology.
Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Computing Science, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive sciences
For the application procedure and list of documents required, interested candidates must refer to the official website https://www.ens.psl.eu/en/academics/admissions/international-selection
For queries, please write to concours.international@ens.psl.eu
Deadline: 11th December, 2023 (23h59, Paris time)
Erasmus is a Fully Funded Scholarship that the European Commission funds. In Erasmus, you will study in at least 3 European countries at 3 universities and get a combined degree. Erasmus offers Master’s Degree programs that last 1 to 2 academic years. Erasmus Mundus scholarships cover tuition, fees, travel, living expenses, a monthly stipend, and a Visa.
For more information Visit: https://opportunitiescorners.com/erasmus-mundus-scholarship-2024/
Deadline: January 2024.
This program is funded by the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and aims to welcome 40 early-career researchers wishing to carry out their research in France.
The fellowship provides support for qualified applicants in the following areas of research : Earth system sciences, Climate change and sustainability sciences, Energy transition, Societal challenges of environmental issues and One Health (detailed research themes)
Who can apply?
- Researchers holding a doctoral degree for less than 5 years (must have passed their thesis defense between January 2019 and January 2024)
- Researchers who have not resided in France between October 9th 2023 and January 9th 2024 (more than 90 days)
The fellowship includes the following benefits:
- Monthly allowance of 2,500 euros and a moving allowance of 500 euros
- Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance until the MOPGA Fellow's registration to the French Social Security Scheme
- Complementary Health Insurance plan covering civil liability and repatriation assistance once the Social Security registration process is effective
For more information please visit the Campus France website https://www.campusfrance.org/en/mopga-2024 or write to mopga@campusfrance.org
DEADLINE: TUESDAY, 9 JANUARY 2024
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Chevening Scholarship/ Fellowship 2023-24
The Chevening Scholarship offer is for graduates with two years’ experience (including research/project work) for studying master's program in the UK at a university and course of their choice. The Fellowship is for mid-career professionals with a minimum of 7 years of experience.
It is a fully funded one-year Master’s degree in any UK University. Fully funded fellowships awarded to mid-career professionals. It runs for 8-12 weeks at a designated UK University.
Applications open from 12 September to 7 Nov 2023. Please visit www.chevening.org for detailed information.
Registration Link for 17 October 2023, 1430-1530 hrs
Apply to doctoral student position on Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) for 6G wireless systems open at Aalto university. The topics are broadly addressing the problems of waveform design, optimization, and machine learning for joint radio frequency sensing and communications for emerging 6G systems. The research is a part of the EU Marie Curie program that provides generous funding for students pursuing their Ph.D. degree. Apply by October 15, 2023.
https://integrate.cnit.it/index.php/jobs
and send a copy of the application to visa.koivunen@aalto.fi
The Swiss Government has announced its call for applications for its Excellence Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025. The deadline for receipt of applications is 11 November 2023 for candidates from India, PhD, research and post-doctoral scholarships are available.
More information on the scholarships is available at www.sbfi.admin.ch/scholarships_eng
To receive the application package, send an email to newdelhi.scholarship@eda.
The Japan-Europe Master on Advanced Robotics (JEMARO) is a 2-year integrated programme (120 ECTS or 30 Japanese Credits) between all the members of the consortium and its goal is to allow students to better understand different perspectives in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (related to both academia and industry) across Europe (France, Italy and Poland) and Japan. This will be achieved by developing common strategies for knowledge sharing and for enforcing the quality of education in Advanced Robotics.
Please visit the link for more information : https://jemaro.ec-nantes.fr/
The Raman-Charpak Fellowship is a flagship program for Indo-French young researchers mobility implemented by the Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA) and is jointly funded by the French Institute in India (IFI), French Embassy in India, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Government of France and Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.
It aims at fostering mobility of highly qualified Indian & French Ph.D. and French Master’s students (up to 30 years of age) between the two countries for a duration of 2 to 6 months in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology, and Innovation. The fields of research include Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences, Materials Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Biological Sciences- Life and Medical sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Mathematics, and Computational Sciences.
Apply by 30th September 2023.
For more details, please visit: http://www.cefipra.org/proposal/Index.aspx
About the Program
This program provides students with the chance to work alongside top researchers, inventors, and entrepreneurs, and gain valuable experience that will set them up for a successful career in their chosen field.
How to Apply
Those students who are interested in applying should send a CV, a two-page research proposal (including potential Rice faculty with common research areas), and a letter of recommendation from his/her faculty advisor in India.
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
For More Information please visit :Mehta Family Foundation Rice Program and Rice University: Engineering Mehta Program Details
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MEXT (Japan’s Ministry of Education) Scholarship information. (The application will begin in April 2023)
Who Can Apply :
Under 35 years old, must have a Bachelor’s or Masters
Degree (as applicable) For research in a course of Masters degree, Doctoral degree or non-degree research.
Acceptance: About 30 (recommended by the embassy)
Benefit: allowance (approximately Rs.90,000 per month), exemption of tuition fee and one round-trip airfare
Eligibility requirements and Selection process: Document screening, writing exam and interview in the embassy. Final screening by Ministry of Education, Culture,Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan.
Application Period: End of April to May 15, 2023
Where to apply: Guidelines will be published on the website of The Embassy of Japan in India
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QUAD Fellowships
Call to apply for #QuadFellowships for the period August 2023 - May 2024 is now open.
Details of the application, benefits of the fellowships, eligibility criteria, and other details are at: https://lnkd.in/d7qBE4Yu
Quad partners #India, #Australia, #Japan, and the #UnitedStatesofAmerica announced the Quad Fellowship on September 24, 2021. It is a scholarship program designed to build ties among the next generation of scientists and technologists and offers a unique combination of financial benefits, cross-cultural exchange, networking, and content programming for STEM students.
25 students will be awarded from each QUAD country.
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KOSPIE scholarship
Combined Study and Practice Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs • DAAD https://ir.iitr.ac.in/pdf/DAAD_KOSPIE_2021_Notification.pdf
Overview Objective
The scholarships offer students from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) the opportunity to complete project work as part of their master’s thesis under the guidance of a German professor at one of the TU9 technical universities.
Who can apply?
Students from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the 2nd semester of their 2 year Master’s programme or 4th Semester of their 3-year master’s programme or the 8th semester of an integrated/dual degree programme.
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DAAD scholarship programmes
Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE)
For science and engineering students, who wish to do a 2 to 3 months research internship at a publicly funded German higher education institution or a research institute. The scholarship is open to students from select Indian institutions. Application Deadline: 15 October 2022.
Doctoral Programmes in Germany
for young scientists and academics wishing to improve their academic qualifications with a doctoral degree in Germany.
Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees
for doctoral candidates, whose doctoral degrees are supervised both by a university teacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany. Application Deadline: 20 October 2022
Scholarship database www.funding-guide.de
Kindly note that the DAAD does not have any scholarships for master’s in STEM subjects and management. Important: Our target group is BTech, Integrated or Dual degree students, Master students who are in their final year and those who are formally registered for their PhDs at the IIT.
Registration link: https://dwih-newdelhi.webex.com/dwih-newdelhi/onstage/g.php?MTID=ee49dfec0f0994c0a7045cbec343e25b3 password 4Aug.
It will not be possible to attend the session without registration. This session is free of cost.
Deadline - 16 January, 2023
International researchers (postdoc) who wish to carry out their further research in France, on topics related to Earth system, climate change and sustainability, energy transition, societal challenges of environmental issues, human, animal and ecosystem health as part of a "One Health" approach can apply.
Who can apply?
- have obtained their PhD less than five years prior to the application, i.e. he/she must have defended their PhD between December 2017 and January 2023.
- not have resided in France after September 1st, 2022 (more than 90 days)
- not be French nationals
For more information on application & selection procedure, documents required etc visit Campus France website. For any further information or queries, write to mopga@campusfrance.org.