IIT Kanpur IIT-DAAD Master Sandwich Scholarships 2014-15 : IITK

Name of the Organisation : Indian Institute of Technology (iitk.ac.in)
Name of the Scholarship : IIT-DAAD Master Sandwich Scholarships 2014-15
Location : Kanpur

Website : http://www.iitk.ac.in/

IIT Master Sandwich Scholarships 2014-15 :
Objectives :
To spend 6 months to complete the project work under the guidance of a German professor at one of the TU9 Technical Universities

Target Group :
Master’s (including Integrated and Dual degree programmes) scholars from any discipline registered at an IIT in their 2nd (8th Semester for Integrated and Dual degree scholars) at the time of application

Duration :6 months

Scholarship Value :
** Stipend of Euro 750.00 per month
** 4-6 weeks intensive German language course in Germany
** A study and research subsidy
** Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD

Requirements and Conditions :
** Minimum 8 CGPA
** Above-average GATE /JAM /CEED scores
** The last degree should not be older than 6 years
** A confirmed placement letter from a German professor
** Passing the German Language Course is a mandatory pre requirement for continuation of the scholarship award

Application Documents :
To be arranged in the order mentioned below
** 2 sets of print-out of the duly filled in online application affixed with a passport size photograph and signature.
** 2 typed copies of full curriculum-vitae (bio-data); please give current address and permanent address with telephone numbers, email ids, etc.
** Letter of invitation confirming placement at one of the TU9 Technical Universities. Students are advised not to contact the host professors directly, but rather to take the help of their Indian mentors to find suitable placements in Germany. The Indian mentor has to finalise the topic of the project in consultation and mutual agreement with his German counterpart.
** 2 typed copies of the draft of envisaged research project in Germany to be finalized through mutual agreement of Indian and German mentors with their signatures.
** 2 letters of reference from senior academics from the applicant’s field submitted as confidential (in sealed envelopes)
** 2 sets of copies of all academic certificates and marksheets, CGPA /CPI /SGPA, GATE /JAM /CEED score card (all copies must be attested; attested English translation, if the originals are in Hindi.

Application Procedure :
** The application submission process is online. The link is available on our website.
** The deadline for submission of applications is 31st March 2014 at DAAD New Delhi Office.
** All applications have to be submitted to the respective Dean’s office at the IIT. Direct applications will not be accepted.
** The IITs will set their own deadlines for receipt of applications, and will forward the ranking list of eligible students to the DAAD Office in New Delhi by 31st March 2014.

Apply Here : http://www.iitk.ac.in/oir/index.php

Important :
DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Time Line :
Announcement Jan 2014
** Application deadline at DAAD 31st March 2014 New Delhi office
** Selections May/June 2014 at Head Office
** Duration of programme including 01.09.2014-31.03.2015 language course in Germany

Important Information Kindly Note :
** Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents
** The first and last name filled in the application form has to be identical to the name in the Passport
** Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national

Contact Person and Address :
Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi
German Academic Exchange Service
Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit 2,
Nyaya Marg,
Chanakya Puri New Delhi – 110 021

Tel. : +91 11 4168 0698/4168 0969
Fax : +91 11 4606 8192
E-Mail : dixit@daaddelhi.org

For More Details, Visit Website : www.daaddelhi.org