Field of Study

(A) Two Research scholarships for research work in the subject field of Portuguese language and culture.
             

Duration Not exceeding 12 months

Scholarships:2

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 Master's 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.
             

Scholarship
Amount

The Government of Portugal will pay an amount of PTE (equivalent to INR 24,000 per month.

(B) Six Scholarships of 8 months duration each for pursuing Annual course of Portuguese language & culture.

The applicant must be enrolled for Portuguese Studies in any Indian University.

Good knowledge of Portuguese language.

Value:- The Government of Portugal will pay an amount of PTE 85,000 (equivalent INR 22,200). Candidates are exempted from payment of registration and tuition fees.
  

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.