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The Government of Kerala has set up an Aspire Scholarship to offer them opportunities to pursue short-term internships/projects in institutions other than their colleges/University departments.


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Introduction

The Government of Kerala has set up an Aspire Scholarship to offer them opportunities to pursue short-term internships/projects in institutions other than their colleges/University departments. The University of Kerala awards scholarships to PG /MPhil/Ph.D. students and students with outstanding academic results in the University Department/Affiliated colleges. The main objective of this Aspire Scheme for students is to bring them closer to research institutes at the national level and their interaction with scientists. This Scholarship for PG Students in Kerala can be obtained at the University of Kerala or any other state or foreign university. The candidate can also choose premier institutions like CDS, RCC, etc as the host institution.

Eligibility criteria

  • Only P.G./M.Phil/Ph.D students of Kerala University Departments and Affiliated Colleges can apply.
  • The internship/project is to be worked out with the support and supervision of the scholar/guide in the host institution who has consented to guide the candidate. The sanction letter and Facility Certificate from the host institution and No Objection Certificate from the parent Department/College should be submitted by the candidate along with three copies of the project proposal not exceeding 1 or 1 ½ pages.
  • The Research plan/Abstract submitted should not reveal the identity of the candidate.
  • Only the best proposals should be submitted to the University after the preliminary screening of the same by the Department Council in the concerned University Department/College, and duly recommended by the Head of the Department/Principal. The period/duration to be taken for the completion of the project should be specified in the proposal. The proposals received in the University will be given for evaluation by experts in the respective area who will specifically state whether they recommend the proposal or not. The final selection will be done by a University level Committee.
  • The parent Institution should ensure that the student gets attendance of the minimum required a number of days for the particular course. The work done at the host institute may be treated as a part of the coursework for this purpose.
  • The scholarship is awarded to a candidate only once during a particular course tenure.
  • Inter-Departmental projects and projects are undertaken in affiliated colleges as host institutes are not encouraged.
  • Project proposals with IDE and private Institutions as Host Institutes are to be rejected but deemed Universities can also be chosen as the Host institutes.

Application process

Interested candidates can apply through the university website. Documents required with the application:

  • Filled up application
  • Consent letter from Guide mentioning Period, Centre, etc. of the Project work.
  • Consent letter from HOD/Principal mentioning Period, Institution, External Guide, etc. of the Project work 4 Synopsis of the Project Work (not less than 4 pages)
  • Estimate of expense duly countersigned by the Head of the College/Department, External Guide, and the candidate.

The Heads of Departments / Institutions are requested to forward the applications along with the list of candidates.

Scholarship rewards

  • The monthly scholarship rate in the state is Rs. 8,000/- and for internships undertaken outside the state will be Rs. 10,000/-. The distribution of the scholarships shall be in the ratio of 2:3:5 for P.G., M.Phil, and Ph.D. Courses respectively.

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