Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship is an advanced research fellowship offered by the Indian Ministry of Human Resources and Development. It is a subject-focused fellowship that benefits one passionate researcher of Modern Indian Studies in History, Economics & Political Science. Every year one scholar is selected for the fellowship and is placed as a Junior Research Fellow at St. Antony College, the University of Oxford London. The funding duration is one year, which can be extended to two based on the beneficiary’s performance.

Scholarship details

Offered by

The Government of India

Amount granted

29,347 Pounds

Type of scholarship

Merit-based

Level of program

Doctoral

Deadline/important dates

January 2024

Renewability

Performance based

International students

Indian students

Official URL

Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

 

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Benefits

29,347 Pounds granted which includes stipend and other charges and economy class airfare (both ways) borne by the Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria mentioned below to apply for the Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship:

  • Be an Indian national.
  • Excellent academic scores with minimum 60% marks in master’s.
  • Have a PhD degree or published works of equal merit.
  • Age between 30 - 40 years as of October of the applying year.
  • Minimum 3 years of graduate or postgraduate level teaching.

Application process

Once the application is open, eligible candidates must follow the steps mentioned below to make a successful application for the fellowship:

  • Go to Sakshat, the official scholarship portal of the Indian government.
  • Register and login.
  • Access the online form and fill out the application
  • Documents required are attested copies of testimonials, study program details, photographs, etc.

Apply here for Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

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Selection process

Since the fellowship is offered to only one person every year, the selection procedure is very restricted. The shortlisted candidates are informed via email, and there will be an interview too. The panel selects the winner based on their merit and interview performance.

Contact details

Under Secretary (Scholarships), Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education, (ES 4) External Scholarships Division, 2nd Floor, Wing-6, West Block-1, R.K. Puram, Delhi-110066.

Shri Mrutyunjay Behera

Economic Advisor

E-mail: [email protected]

Address:
109-C, Shastri Bhawan
New Delhi - 110001

Disclaimer: The information published on this page is taken from the Government of India website for Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship. Refer to the original source for changes in the information provided.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the research fellowship for Indian students in Modern Indian Studies in History, Economics & Political Science at St. Antony College, the University of Oxford? 

Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship

Can research fellows without teaching experience apply for Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship? 

No. A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is mandatory to apply for Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship. 

What is the duration of funding for Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship? 

Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship is a one-time fund for the first year of study. However, it can be extended to one more year based on the student’s performance. 

Is Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship available to study at colleges under the University of Oxford other than St. Antony College? 

No. The fellowship is available for St. Antony College only. 

Does Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship sponsor the family expenses of the student? 

There is no provision in the fellowship terms to cover the family expenses of the student. 



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