BRITISH COUNCIL: Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships 2009 for Masters in Development Studies

The British Council invites applications for Sir Ratan Tata Scholarships for Indian students planning to study in the UK.

The Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT) has set up this new scholarship scheme in Development Studies with British Council support in administering these scholarships.

This new programme is designed to focus on the disciplines of Developmental Economics and Science and Technology Studies, and will offer three gift scholarships of £20,000 each.

The programme is aimed at students interested in studying for a full time Masters degree in subjects in Developmental Economics and Science and Technology. Following are some of the examples of courses classified under these broad disciplines:

  • Development studies
  • Development Economics
  • Studies in Science, Society and Development
  • Economic Development
  • Science, Technology, Medicine and Society
  • Social Informatics and Management
  • Public Health
  • Environment, Science and Society

Eligibility criteria and application form with the guidance can be downloaded from www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-sirratantata.htm.

Completed applications should be submitted to the British Council by Thursday 2 July 2009. For further information on scholarships, please email preeti.prabhu@in.britishcouncil.org.

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