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The London School of Economics and Political Science
C.R. Parekh Fellowship 2007/08

The London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the `C.R. Parekh Fellowship'. Applicants should be established scholars (normally under 40 years of age) in the social sciences with experience of research on India. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or comparable qualifications and experience - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.

1. The `C.R. Parekh Fellowship' will be for a period of three months, preferably starting 1st October 2007 to allow the Fellow to fully participate in academic activities around, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE.
2. The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1200 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications; and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the School.
3. The Fellow will be expected to engage in research on a topic under the following themes:

- Poverty, Inequality, Human Development and Social Exclusion
- Quality of Public Life
- Regional Disparities
- Identities - Gender, Ethnicity, Language
- Economy and Environment
- Political Structures and Processes
- Constitutional Debates

Preference will be given to topics that focus on social, economic, political and constitutional concern to India
4. The Fellowship is open to candidates from India only.
5. The Fellow will be expected to finish a piece of research of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar or lecture arranged by the Asia Research Centre.
6. Applications should be addressed to The Chairman of the Management Committee, The Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax under any circumstances. Applications should include a curriculum vitae in no more than three pages and an outline of proposed research in no more than three pages. Please use A4-sized plain paper only. Please do not staple your application. Applicants should also give the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Chairman.

The final date for receipt of applications is Friday 19 January 2007. Late applications will not be accepted. The successful candidate will be informed of the decision by the end of March 2007. For more information on the Asia Research Centre, LSE, please visit our website at www.lse.ac.uk/collections/asiaResearchCentre.

The London School of Economics and Political Science
Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship 2007/08

The Sir Ratan Tata Foundation at the London School of Economics & Political Science (LSE) invites applications for the `Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship' now in its eleventh year. Applicants should be established scholars (normally under 40 years of age) in the social sciences with experience of research on South Asia. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or comparable qualifications and experience - the fellowship is not intended for students registered for a degree or diploma, nor is it intended for senior academics.

1. The `Sir Ratan Tata Fellowship' will be for a period from six to eight months, preferably starting 1st October 2007, and will be based at the Asia Research Centre at the LSE.
2. The Fellow will receive a monthly subsistence allowance of up to £1500 a month, the exact amount depending on qualifications; and will be provided with office space and access to research facilities at the School.
3. The Fellow will be expected to engage in research on a topic under the following themes

- Poverty, Inequality, Human Development and Social Exclusion
- Quality of Public Life - Regional Disparities
- Identities - Gender, Ethnicity, Language
- Economy and Environment

Preference will be given to topics that focus on contemporary social and economic concerns of South Asia.
4. The Fellowship is open to candidates from South Asia, that is, the SAARC region.
5. The Fellow will be expected to finish a piece of research of publishable quality during their stay and make a presentation at a seminar or lecture arranged by the Asia Research Centre.
6. Applications should be addressed to The Chairman of the Management Committee, The Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics & Political Science, Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE. Applications will not be accepted via e-mail or fax under any circumstances. Applications should include a curriculum vitae in no more than three pages) and an outline of proposed research in no more than three pages. Please use A4-sized plain paper only. Please do not staple your application. Applicants should also give the names and addresses of two referees, familiar with their work, to be contacted by the Chairman.

Call for Papers- South Asia Water Research Conference 21-22 MARCH 2007
Water Access and Conflicts: Implications for Governance in South Asia

The 'Crossing Boundaries' project in the South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies (SaciWATERs), Hyderabad, India in collaboration with the Center for Water Resources, Anna University, Chennai, India is organizing a two-day workshop on "Water Access and Conflicts in South Asia", on 21 and 22 March 2007. The workshop will examine water management challenges confronting South Asia in the overall changing socio-economic, environmental and political context. Twenty original research papers will be selected and the researchers given full support of travel, boarding and lodging to attend the workshop. Abstracts are invited on the following themes from researchers, NGO staff, government officials and other practitioners from South Asia:
Water Access and Rights
Inter-sectoral allocation of water and emerging conflicts
Economic Growth (e.g. industry) and livelihoods
Rural -urban and urban and peri-urban water access.
Water Policy, Laws and Implications for water governance
Stakeholder dialogues and conflict resolution mechanisms
Since representation from the whole of South Asia is intended, contributions are most welcome from all South Asian countries. Papers carrying inter-country comparative perspectives within South Asia focusing on synthesis of existing work rather than case studies are preferred. Final papers will be a maximum of 10,000 words, including references. A publication strategy will be finalised after the selection of abstracts.

Important dates to remember:

Submission of Abstract: November 30, 2006
Final paper (in hard copy as well as in the Word format): February 28, 2007
Date of the workshop: 21 and 22 March , 2007

Contact address:
Organising Secretary
South Asia Water Research Conference
South Asia Consortium for Interdisciplinary Water Resources Studies,
125, SP Colony
Trimulgherry Secunderabad-500015
India.
Website: www.saciwaters.org Email: ncn@saciwaters.org

SANDEE - Summer 2007 Research Competition

Deadline: October 15, 2006

The South Asian Network for Development and Environmental Economics (SANDEE) invites research pre-proposals on the inter-linkages between poverty reduction efforts and outcomes and environmental change. Poverty is closely tied to poor health, low productivity, and illiteracy, and also to unsustainable use of natural resources, lack of access to clean water and sanitation, and exposure to dirty air and chemicals. We invite researchers to think through how environmental changes can influence poverty and poverty reduction efforts within the context of the millennium development goals. Pre-proposals, if accepted, will lead to an invitation to submit a full research proposal. Three thematic areas have been identified for the current round of research grants as detailed below. Some common research questions posed under each theme are presented here, however, the researcher is welcome to go beyond these questions.

1. Economics of Natural Resource Use
Large groups of people depend on land, forests, rivers and other natural resources. SANDEE seeks to support research that addresses economic issues related to resource management. What are the implications of full-cost pricing of natural resources? What market failures can be successfully addressed through regulatory policies and what require better implementation and institutional change? How do institutional arrangements and co-investment strategies affect resource use? What incentives and national/ international policies will lead to better management of regional and global resources? What are the local impacts of these policies?

2. Economics of Pollution Management
Dirty water, waste, toxic chemicals, and indoor and outdoor air pollution have serious implications for human health and productivity. How do we assess the costs of pollution, especially for the poor? What policy instruments (taxes, subsidies, user-fees etc.) and services will result in cleaner air and water? What are the distributional outcomes associated with environmental policy instruments? How do we account for environmental costs in designing economic policies (including trade, macro etc.)?

3. Economics of Coastal / Riverine Zone Management
Coastal / riverine communities are vulnerable to sudden on-set of disasters, long-term impacts of climate change, as well as on-going erosion of coastal resources. Can economic instruments (fees, permits, subsidies) be used to better manage coastal development? What incentives and dis-incentives lead to inefficient use of coastal / riverine resources, particularly fisheries? Further, what is the role of insurance markets in responding to coastal / riverine disasters? What is the role of natural and man-made barriers in mitigating disasters? How can we value the services provided by natural barriers? How and what kind of institutional change will improve well-being or reduce disaster risks

SANDEE supports economics research related to environmental problems. Pre-proposals that do not have a strong economics component will not be considered. Pre-proposals are sought from junior to mid-career faculty and researchers; and multi-disciplinary / country projects and use of secondary data are encouraged. Institutional affiliation is required for receiving support. SANDEE's grants range from $10,000 to $15,000 for a duration of 12-24 months. Pre-proposals will be evaluated on their academic merit and policy significance. Selected researchers will be invited to submit a full research proposal, which will go through a rigorous review process.

Please visit www.sandeeonline.org for online submission of your pre-proposal and CV.

The deadline for receiving pre-proposal is October 15, 2006 (pre-proposals received after this date will not be accepted).

Please also visit www.sandeeonline.org for responses to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and for examples of previously funded proposals. For further query contact us at info@sandeeonline.org

Public Management & Policy (PGP-PMP) from IIM Ahmedabad

PGP-PMP is a rigorous one-year programme in public management & policy with concentrations in public policy formulation and implementation, financial regulation, infrastructure development, and public enterprise management. This is a one-year full-time residential programme.

PGP-PMP has been designed to sharpen skills and to broaden the perspective of civil servants; managers of parastatals, public enterprises, and NGOs; and executives of private sector firms engaged in public management.

International exchange / attachment has been designed to expose participants to a different cultural context.

If you are a professional aspiring to take on leadership position in management and administration, then just one-year at IIMA can add a new dimension to your career.

Executives from public sector enterprises, parastatals, and government and its organizations are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Personnel & Training, GoI has signed an MoU with IIMA under which DoPT would fully support up to 30 civil servants of Group (A) Services for the programme

Eligibility

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in any discipline
Seven or more years of work experience by March 2007
GMAT, GRE, or CAT score. GMAT/GRE score should have been obtained between April 1, 2004 and November 20, 2006 and CAT score from any of the last three CATs
Candidates not having GRE/GMAT/CAT may also apply. Such candidates would be short listed based on their application rating and invited for IIMA's specially designed test
Personal interview
Last date for applications: November 20, 2006

For further details of the programme and to download the application form, please visit http://www.iimahd.ernet.in

Chairperson, PGP-PMP Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 380015 Tel: +91-79-65224886,26324886 Fax: 26324586, 26306896
E-mail: pgppmp@iimahd.ernet.in

Course on Training of Trainers(ToT) on Gender Issues in Rural Development

Organised by: National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad
Dates: 23-28th October, 2006
Venue: NIRD, Hyderabad

Since its inception in January 1984, The Faculty of Gender Studies has developed expertise on planning, management of women development programmes and self-help groups, issues relating to gender, entrepreneurship development, empowerment, etc. It conducts training, research and consultancy programmes regularly on these.

Programme Content

Gender and development concepts
The social construction of gender
Gender analysis framework and tools
Women’s empowerment and national policies for women’s empowerment
Mainstreaming gender in rural development programmes and projects
Practical training skills and training methods
Evaluation of gender trainings

For detailed information, please contact:

Ms. Roopa Benard
Programme Director
Room No.4, Faculty Building – II,
NIRD Campus,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030.
Ph. 040-24008558, 24008600
Fax: 040-24008456
Email: rooaber@gmail.com; bernardjp63@gmail.com
URL: www.nird.org.in

Apply for environmental small grants & fellowships

Environmental Equity and Justice Partnership (EEJP) is now inviting applications from eligible grassroots organizations and individuals working in India to apply for its Environmental Small Grants (ESG) and Environmental Fellowships (EF) program. The last date for submitting applications is 15 October 2006.

EEJP, an initiative of the Just Environment Charitable Trust was set up in 2004 with the aim of helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the area of environmental justice by catalysing grassroots initiatives, triggering new imagination and perspectives, encouraging crossover linkages and providing greater opportunities to connect to the environmental thinking.

EEJP has since been pursuing this mission by supporting research, environmental advocacy, policy development, dissemination, education and training and practice. The support is given under two programme components: Environmental Small Grants targeted at grassroots organisations and Environmental Fellowships targeted at young leaders.

EEJP is primarily looking for projects that are action-oriented; builds public involvement and support; are strategic; focuses on root causes; accomplishes specific goals and objectives; and takes place in communities.

Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore, an autonomous research institute at the National University of Singapore has invited applications for research fellowships from qualified Ph.D scholars on political economy and Islam in South Asia. Knowledge of relationships between South Asia and Southeast Asia would be an added advantage. The Institute is dedicated to the study of contemporary South Asia. It aims to generate knowledge and insight about the region and disseminate it in a manner that is useful to policy makers, the business community, academia and civil society.
Applications along with curriculum vitae, together with names and addresses of three academic referees and samples of publications may be sent to:
The Director, Institute of South Asian Studies, The Shaw Foundation Building, Level AS7, 5 Arts Link, National University of Singapore, Singapore- 117570.
Email isashs@nus.edu.sg
Fax (65) 6777 0751

Princeton University Committee for South Asian Studies

Invites applications for Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) research fellowships in South Asian Studies every year. The fellows, appointed for a semester are expected to teach one course and participate in South Asia-related academic activities on campus. The fellowships are open to scholars in all disciplines in social sciences and humanities and to outstanding artists, writers and professionals. A doctoral degree (with a few exceptions) is required.
More information available on:
http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

Advanced PG Diploma in Marine Microbiology & Technology (APGDMMT) - Goa University

Prospects: Opportunities in the globally emerging field of Marine Microbiology and Technology.

Course: Includes the Ecology, Physiology, Bioenergetics, Molecular aspects and Technological potentials of Marine Microbes from coastal and ocean ecosystem , Dissertation and Training programme