Last date
31/12/2026
Reward
50,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
CHIEF MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHD IN CLIMATE CHANGE
Department of Environment Planning & Coordination Organization (EPCO) and the State Knowledge Management Centre on Climate Change (SKMCCC) Under the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GMP) have invited applications for the Chief Minister’s Scholarship for a Ph.D. in Climate Change. The State Government of Madhya Pradesh (GMP) has adopted a Vision Document wherein it has been mentioned that a State level Knowledge Management Centre on Climate Change to be set up in Environmental Planning and Coordination Organization (EPCO), Bhopal. ln order to encourage research activities on climate change issues in the state, EPCO has decided to confer 5 scholarships per year to candidates pursuing PhD on climate change issues of MP. The award of the scholarship is For a Fixed duration and does not imply any assurance or guarantee For subsequent employment by EPCO to the beneficiary. The authority to award/terminate the scholarship fully vests with EPCO. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name CHIEF MINISTER’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHD IN CLIMATE CHANGE Provided by Government of Madhya Pradesh Purpose To encourage research activities on climate change
- Region
- Madhya Pradesh
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/12/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is December 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Only bonafide Indian citizens pursuing PhD degrees in any 10 select universities/institutes are eligible for applying for the scholarships.
- Candidates From these universities/institutes will be eligible for scholarships only after getting enrolled For Ph.D. / Integrated Ph.D. program / Fettowship program or any other program equivalent to Ph.D. for three years (36 months) on a topic strictly related to climate change about APPLICATION PROCEDURE to the state of Madhya Pradesh. An undertaking of this effect will be issued by the Head of the concerned university/institute.
- The upper age limit of the applicant For awarding the scholarship shall be as per the rules & norms of the respective host university/institute.
- The admission procedure for the Ph.D. program should [ be as per the rules & norms of the respective host university/institute.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 50,000 Each candidate will receive a stipend for the scholarship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum duration of three years (36 months) from the date of start of the scholarship. Besides, a contingency grant of Rs. 50,000/- per year will also be given to the candidate. EPCO has decided to confer 5 scholarships per year to candidates pursuing P.hd on climate change issues of MP.
Application
No application fee will be charged. Step 1: Please visit the official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Do not forget to bring your application printout.
- EPCO's Roles & Responsibilities - EPCO will send request letters to 17 universities/institutes to submit the name of one suitable candidate From each university/institute in the prescribed format.
- University's / Institute's Roles & Responsibilities - The host university/institution would be requested to circulate the scholarship scheme within their university/institution and would encourage and invite research scholars to submit applications for this scholarship. For further details, please check - http://www.climatechange.mp.gov.in/en/content/phd-scholarship
Selection process
- The admission procedure for the Ph.D. program shall be as per the rules & norms of the respective host university/institute. This program is equivalent to UGC and CSIR.
- At EPCO, a Jury having expert members will be constituted by Executive Director EPCO.
- The Jury will examine the proposals received from 10 select institutions/universities and give its recommendations to the Executive Director, EPCO for the final selection of five or less than five suitable candidates for the scholarship based on the candidate's presentation before the expert committee.
- The decision for selecting/rejecting the application for scholarship rests solely with the Executive Director of EPCO. His decision shall be final & binding. Other Info MODE OF PAYMENTS The funds would, preferably, be released electronically through NEFT / RTGS. In exceptional cases, funds may be released through cheques in the favour of the Vice Chancellor / Registrar of the university / Director of the institute. Host institute /university will need to open a separate account for Ph.D. scholarship supported by EPCO. In any case, the funds shall not be diverted by the university/institute for any other purpose. The account details shall be provided to EPCO in the prescribed format.
Contact
State Knowledge Management Centre on Climate Change (SKMCCC), Environmental Planning & Coordination Organisation (EPCO), Environment Department, GoMP. Paryavaran Parisar, E- 5, Arera Colony, Bhopal 462016, Madhya Pradesh, India Phone: Executive Director: +91 755 2466859 SKMCCC: +91 755 2970499, 2970299 Fax: +91 755 2462136 E-mail: epcoccc@gmail.com, skmcc.epco@mpsdc.gov.in For more information: Click here Apply Now http://www.climatechange.mp.gov.in/en/content/phd-scholarship