It may please be noted that nomination made by the UGC does not automatically guarantee selection or placement in UK and final selection of candidates rest with the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in United Kingdom. It may be noted that for 12 months study in the United Kingdom on Split-site basis must be made in the context of a department/institutional link with a UK University already in operation or currently under negotiation. Candidates will have the option of one full 12 months period of study or two six month periods with a period not greater than their home Ph.d at the time of application will be eligible to spend a maximum of six months in the UK in the first year f their studies.
Eligibility:
-Candidate should hold, or expect to hold by October 2012, a first degree of at least upper second class honors level or a degree of second class and a relevant postgraduate degree.
-Candidates should be able to take up their awards in October 2012; deferments are only granted in the most exceptional circumstances, and in any event will not be considered for start dates beyond January 2013. Application for Split-site study must be made in context of an institution link between the institution where the candidate is registered in their home country and the one at which they are applying to study in the UK.
-Candidates must provide the Commission with evidence of support from their prospective supervisor at the UK institution as well as from their home supervisor at the time of application.
Scholarship Application Deadline: 21st October, 2011.
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