Field of Study

A. One(1) Scholarship of a months' duration for postgraduate studies/research in the field of education.
B. Two Research scholarships for research work in the subject of Portuguese language and culture for a period not exceeding twelve months each.

No.of Scholarships:  Six Scholarships of 8 months duration each for pursuing Annual course of Portuguese language & culture

Qualification

Scholarships are meant for post graduate, University teachers who know Portuguese language and with to undertake research in Portuguese language and culture. Applicants should possess Masters degree in the concerned subject. Only the candidates who have secured admissions/acceptance in a Portuguese Institute/university may apply. The applicants should not be more than 45 years of age.The applicant must be enrolled for Portuguese Studies in any Indian University.Good knowledge of Portuguese language.

Scholarship Amount

Value:-The Government of Portugal will pay an amount of € 500 (equivalent to INR 21,000) per month.. However, the first month's grant will be € 825 equivalent to INR 34,500).  Payment of registration and tuition fees will be paid by candidates themselves.
Passage Cost : From India to Portugal and back will be borne by the candidate themselves or their employer/sponsor.

Application Procedure

Typed application (in prescribed format) with attested copies of testimonials, programme of study/research, medical fitness report, photograph and other documents may be submitted on plain paper . Employed persons are expected to send their applications through employers. However advanced application may be considered if the `NOC' from Employer can be produced at the time of interview.

Contact Address

Section Officer (ES.5) Section, Scholarships), Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education, (ES 5) External Scholarships Division, A1/W3 Curzon Road Barracks, K G Marg, New Delhi 110001.