Application to the Master of Arts program in Society and Culture 2016 at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN): Apply within 15th January 2016

This is to inform all concerned that application to the Master of Arts program in Society and Culture 2016 at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is now open. This full-time residential postgraduate program offers an opportunity for bachelor's level students (across all disciplines) to build careers in diverse fields in the humanities and social sciences. In this program, students are encouraged to transcend traditional academic boundaries with rigorous multi-disciplinary coursework, focused faculty-mentored projects, exciting summer internships, and an in-depth MA thesis. Two discipline-specific tracks are offered during the 2016-2018 cycle: Literature & Society, and History & Politics. There are also opportunities to participate and contribute to the cutting edge research at IIT Gandhinagar as well as short internships at premier institutes and organizations in India and abroad.

Candidates admitted to the program will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 5,000/ and will get IITGN hostel accommodations and library benefits. Additionally, admitted students will be eligible for travel fellowships up to Rs. 60,000/ to present their research work at national/international conferences and meetings.

For more information and a link to the online application, please visit http://hss.iitgn.ac.in/masc/.

The online application deadline is 15 January 2016.

If you have any questions or concerns, email at: masc@iitgn.ac.in.

Uploaded on 12th December, 2015