University of Calcutta jobs for Queen Elizabeth Scholars in Kolkata. Last Date to apply: 15 Jun 2018
Queen Elizabeth Scholars
Job Description
Queen Elizabeth
Scholars
In 2012, Canada celebrated the 60th anniversary of Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne. To honour this milestone
and with the extensive leadership provided by the Right Honourable Jean
Chrétien, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General
of Canada, as well as with remarkable contributions from the Government of
Canada, provincial governments, the private sector and individuals, this
inspiring scholarship initiative was created: the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II
Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program. This program represents a unique
opportunity to activate young global leaders across Canada and the Commonwealth
to create lasting impacts both at home and abroad through cross-cultural
exchanges encompassing international education, discovery and inquiry, and
professional experiences. Students selected for the scholarship program will be
named “Queen Elizabeth Scholars” and will engage with communities across the
Commonwealth, learn about cultures and create projects and actions that impact
the world and join a global community of Queen Elizabeth Scholars to share
knowledge, exchange ideas, and collaborate on meaningful initiatives.
Eligibility
The applicant must
1. be an Indian citizen
2. be under 35 years of age at the time of application
3. be proficient in French and/or English language
4. exhibit excellent academic record and research abilities,
and very good communication and leadership skills
5. cannot have applied for Canadian citizenship ands must
agree to return to their home country; must sign a form to this effect as part
of their acceptance of the award
6. be registered or intend to register in an eligible
program on a full time basis
7. agree to participate to the QES community network
activities and community engagement activities in Canada
Scholarship Overview
Doctoral degree in Biomedical Science (in partnership with
University of Calcutta)
QES scholarship recipients will receive the following
benefits (between September 2018 to December 2021)- - Full coverage of tuition
Fees - Books, supplies and Research Equipment - Airfare to and from, after
completion of the program, Canada (by shortest and most economical route) -
Health Insurance - Monthly allowance of 1000 CAD - Ground Transportation
Expenses - Visa Application Fees (Max 150 CAD) - French conversation workshop
Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the eligibility
period, subject to presentation of progress reports deemed satisfactory for
each full year of funding in the case of doctoral research. All scholarships
end December 31, 2021
PHD positions in the field of biomedical sciences under the supervision of Professor Marc Germain, in partnership with Dr Urmi Chatterji, University of Calcutta, for studying the role of autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer