Overview Science & Innovation Leadership Programme The Programme offers an intense 11-week course at the prestigiousSaïd Business School, University of Oxford. Its wide range of modules will include lectures, workshops, visits and interactions with high profile companies and scientists and will bridge pure research and business/scientific entrepreneurship, practical processes of innovation, commercialisation of research and technology transfer. The course is aimed at some of India's brightest scientists, business people and public servants. The ideal candidate should be a mid-career government, science or media professional with leadership potential and experience in any of the following or similar disciplines: research, technology, manufacturing, business development, or business and public administration. Programme Duration: Eleven weeks from 10 April - July 2012 Deadline to apply for 2012 program is 5 December 2011 Aims of the programme The aim of the programme is to Overall Programme goals Programme Content Intensive, high-level, inter-disciplinary study, debates with practitioner, guided/focused study visits and seminars and projects of professionals relevance, involving significant contact with UK specialists. There will be three main modules: Science , Innovation and Policy. Each module will include lectures, workshops and discussions that focus on relevant ideas, institutions and introduce the group to experts and opinion leaders, together with a significant element of practice, including case studies, visits and projects. A programme of external speakers, visits, project and events will ensure lively variety of engagement with UK institutions throughout, as well as properly diverse pedagogy. The University: The Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford. For university details please visit www.ox.ac.uk andwww.sbs.ox.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx. Saïd Business School is one of Europe's youngest and most entrepreneurial business schools. An integral part of the University of Oxford, the school embodies the academic rigour and forward thinking that has made Oxford a world leader in education. The School is dedicated to developing a new generation of business leaders and entrepreneurs, and conducting research not only into the nature of business, but the connections between business and the wider world. Partner The Chevening programme is supported by Rolls - Royce, one of the UK's most innovative companies. Rolls-Royce is actively involved in and supportive of educational opportunities and activities for students, graduates and professional executives. The company is a world-leading provider of power systems and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, has established a strong position in global markets - civil aerospace, defence aerospace, marine and energy. In 2009, Rolls-Royce invested £864 million on research and development, two thirds of which had the objective of further improving the environmental aspects of its products, in particular the reduction of emissions. Please visit the Rolls-Royce website for more detail visit:www.rolls-royce.com Eligibility criteria The programme is aimed at India's brightest scientists, business people and public servants. We are seeking applicants who can lead change in science and technology-related fields. Applicants should be able think creatively, to develop collaboration between India and the UK, often in complex and fast-moving areas. The ideal candidate is a mid-career government, science, or business professional who has demonstrated exceptional potential leadership skills and an aptitude for innovation. The programme will be broad-based and demanding. Chevening scholars will have the opportunity to develop their own contacts. Candidates will therefore need to demonstrate independent thinking, the ability to work in diverse teams as well as individually, excellent academic qualifications, and above all the motivation to contribute constructively to the programme. Candidates will be expected to have had at least ten years work experience after their first degree, and expect to have at least fifteen working years ahead after the end of the programme. Applications are invited from exceptional candidates from public, private and NGO sectors. Candidates should have either a strong academic background in science or technology or considerable experience of working in such fields. Their work should ideally be cross-disciplinary and of a type where developing links with UK industry and research is of mutual benefit. General Eligibility Criteria You are not eligible if you Application Process Applicants SHOULD NOT apply directly to the UK programme providers. Simply complete the Chevening application form. Please follow the instructions below to apply 1. Application Procedure Please apply only for Chevening Rolls - Royce Science and Innovation Programme. We are not open for Chevening Scholarships for Gurukul, Masters / PHD degree Programmes. 2. We will further contact only short listed candidates inviting them for interviews. Please do not contact the British Council to enquire about the progress of your application. 3. Interviews will be conducted in New Delhi in January or February 2012. Short listed candidates will be expected to make their own travel arrangements and accommodation. We are unable to reimburse any costs incurred in attending the interview. 4 The decision of the Interview Panel is final. Last date for applications is 5 December 2011 For queries write to your nearest British Council Office Delhi: delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org Mumbai: mumbai.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org Chennai: chennai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org Kolkata: kolkata.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org
Chevening Rolls-Royce Science and Innovation Leadership Programme is a tailor-made programme for high-flying mid-career Indian professionals working in the fields of science, innovation, and related public administration.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Rolls-Royce present this remarkable eleven week opportunity at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford that will enable scholars from India to explore innovation and science policy, from an academic, practical and personal perspective.
Each scholarship covers the following:
Full Programme fees Living expenses for the duration of the scholarship for a maximum period of 11 weeks Return airfare UK Visa promote the role of science and innovation as a driver of growth and opportunity forge lasting ties between the UK and India’s future leaders 
An understanding of the UK science base and a range of innovation management processes Awareness of the interactions between research, innovation and policy Skills, tools and personal development to address practical challenges more effectively Experience of the UK and in particular Oxford with its unique educational, cultural and historical environment The beginnings of new networks and connectivity between India and the UK. an Indian national with a valid Indian passport conversant with written and spoken English have in the past received a British Government funded scholarship work for the British Government (including the British Council, DFID and PAG's). Ex employees too cannot apply until 2 years of leaving. apply from another country ONLY online applications will be accepted. Click here to apply. No late applications will be accepted. The application requires mention of contact details of two referees. Please note that the referees should be professional and/or academic. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send references in a sealed envelope before the final interviews as well as online versions.
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